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Mr.HappySilp · 12-23-2010, 12:25 AM

So I have a budget of around $800 for a new computer/ I already have the monitior , Student version of Win7. Here is what I assembly:

Processor (CPU) AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Quad Core Processor 3.2GHZ AM3 8MB Cache 125W Retail Box
$159.65

Motherboard Gigabyte GA-870A-UD3 AMD870 ATX AM3 DDR3 1PCI-E 2PCI RAID HD Sound GBLAN SATA3 USB3.0 Motherboard
(GA-870A-UD3)
$105.98

DDR3 Memory (RAM) G.SKILL F3-10666CL7D-4GBECO Eco PC3-10666 4GB 2X2GB DDR3-1333 CL7-7-7-21 1.35V Memory Kit
(F3-10666CL7D-4GBECO)
$77.25

Video Cards GeForce GTX 460 675MHZ 1024MB PCI-E Dual DVI Mini HDMI
$209.99

Computer Case Coolermaster Elite 310 Black W/ Red Trim ATX Mid Tower Case 4X5.25 6X3.5INT 1X3.5EXT No PSU Window
$45.99

Power Supply Coolermaster Extreme Power Plus 550W ATX 12V V2.3 Silent Power Supply 20/24PIN 120MM Fan
(RS550-PCARE3)
$59.98

Hard Drives Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB SATA2 7200RPM 16MB 8.9MS 3.5IN NCQ Hard Drive OEM 3YR MFR Warranty
(WD5000AAKS)
$47.81

DVD Writer LG GH22NS50 Black 22X SATA DVD Writer OEM
$25.99

And of coz the $50 Assembly fee since I haven't built any PC for years and years so better leave it for NXIC to do it. I will be mainly using this PC for games (Warcraft, Starcraft2, CoD, and Diabl 3 when it comes out), watching online video(Netflix and other HD movies I have), and surfing the Internet and doing homework. I am not too worry about the HD space as I have 4 HD right now to back up my data. I want this PC to last a good 5 years or more if possible.

I currently have a PC with a Intel e7400 CPU 2.80gz, 4GB of DD2 or 3(not sure) RAM, ATI Radeon HD5600 1GB DD3(I think is DDR 3). I am able to play WoW in medium to high settings while StarCraft2 and CoD I have to tone the graphcis down to low to medium low(especially CoD). Also it takes a long time to load say CoD up and other programs like photoshop. Otherwise I have no complains with my current pc.

Just wondering can anyone give me any suggestions as to if this build is a good setup for me or is there anything that can be improve. Thank you.

12-23-2010, 12:25 AM	#1
Mr.HappySilp reads most threads with his pants around his ankles, especially in the Forced Induction forum. Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 10,645 Thanked 2,191 Times in 1,131 Posts Failed 929 Times in 340 Posts	Budget PC with $800 is this good? So I have a budget of around $800 for a new computer/ I already have the monitior , Student version of Win7. Here is what I assembly: Processor (CPU) AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Quad Core Processor 3.2GHZ AM3 8MB Cache 125W Retail Box $159.65 Motherboard Gigabyte GA-870A-UD3 AMD870 ATX AM3 DDR3 1PCI-E 2PCI RAID HD Sound GBLAN SATA3 USB3.0 Motherboard (GA-870A-UD3) $105.98 DDR3 Memory (RAM) G.SKILL F3-10666CL7D-4GBECO Eco PC3-10666 4GB 2X2GB DDR3-1333 CL7-7-7-21 1.35V Memory Kit (F3-10666CL7D-4GBECO) $77.25 Video Cards GeForce GTX 460 675MHZ 1024MB PCI-E Dual DVI Mini HDMI $209.99 Computer Case Coolermaster Elite 310 Black W/ Red Trim ATX Mid Tower Case 4X5.25 6X3.5INT 1X3.5EXT No PSU Window $45.99 Power Supply Coolermaster Extreme Power Plus 550W ATX 12V V2.3 Silent Power Supply 20/24PIN 120MM Fan (RS550-PCARE3) $59.98 Hard Drives Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB SATA2 7200RPM 16MB 8.9MS 3.5IN NCQ Hard Drive OEM 3YR MFR Warranty (WD5000AAKS) $47.81 DVD Writer LG GH22NS50 Black 22X SATA DVD Writer OEM $25.99 And of coz the $50 Assembly fee since I haven't built any PC for years and years so better leave it for NXIC to do it. I will be mainly using this PC for games (Warcraft, Starcraft2, CoD, and Diabl 3 when it comes out), watching online video(Netflix and other HD movies I have), and surfing the Internet and doing homework. I am not too worry about the HD space as I have 4 HD right now to back up my data. I want this PC to last a good 5 years or more if possible. I currently have a PC with a Intel e7400 CPU 2.80gz, 4GB of DD2 or 3(not sure) RAM, ATI Radeon HD5600 1GB DD3(I think is DDR 3). I am able to play WoW in medium to high settings while StarCraft2 and CoD I have to tone the graphcis down to low to medium low(especially CoD). Also it takes a long time to load say CoD up and other programs like photoshop. Otherwise I have no complains with my current pc. Just wondering can anyone give me any suggestions as to if this build is a good setup for me or is there anything that can be improve. Thank you.