Intel-Budget computer build?

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Dervie

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Budget computer build?

I have $600 in my Paypal account, and I can order from www.TigerDirect.ca ; I'm planning to build it. This is going to be my first DIY computers.

Main use:
• Gaming (MW2, Borderlands, L4D2, etc)
• Research (Homework etc.)
• Entertainment (Music and Videos, etc)
• Multitasking (Listening to music and playing games without minor lag)

Budget:
• $600 CAN.

Available locations:
• www.TigerDirect.ca

Notes:
• I plan to use this computer for years
• I have a monitor, keyboard, and mouse
• I have an OS already, so exclude that
• I need every other part basically
 
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There's also Newegg.ca

Mobo: MSI 785GM-E51 ($90)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130247

CPU: AMD Athlon II X3 ($83)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103726

RAM: G-Skill Ripjaws 2x2GB ($97)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277

GPU: Gigabyte Radeon HD4670 ($78)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125277

Hard Drive: WD AV-GP WD5000AVDS 500GB ($63)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136497

DVD Burner: LITE-ON retail burner ($35)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106334

PSU: Antec NEO ECO 520C 520W ($70) [fixed]
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371030

Case- Cooler Master Elite 335 ($55)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119161

Total cost: $571 before shipping.
 
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How about this build i put together for you....
EDIT:I only just noticed but you put intel build in the title? if so i apoligise,But i think you will get a better system for the money going AMD,Intel tends to be more expensive.

AMD Athlon II X3 435 Rana 2.9GHz Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Processor Model ADX435WFGIBOX - Retail
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103724

GIGABYTE GA-MA770T-UD3P AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128392

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231193

Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319

OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341019

XFX HD-467X-ZDF2 Radeon HD 4670 1GB 128-bit DDR2 PCI Express 2.0
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150450

Antec Three Hundred
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042

Total $619.42

For the price i think its a good build :),And will certianly run those games you want to play :)
But someone could probably do a better one...but its a tight budget for a gaming build.
 
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^ That's good, but look a bit closer.

-The GPU has GDDR2, unlike most other 4670s that have GDDR3. The memory speed is cut in half. There's a newer version but I can't find it on the canadian site. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150449

-If it's an issue, that mobo has the older 770 chipset

-You forgot the dvd burner

-Shipping will put that well over budget


OP, As far as your paypal account goes, I believe they have some sort of virtual credit/debit card thing that allows you to use sites that don't accept pp.
chickonanotherforum said:
You can get to it after logging into your acct by clicking on the "withdraw" tab and then the "Shop Online with Paypal virtual card" link.
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Nevakonaza said:
Arghhh! you edited your post and put up a build list just like mine lol...:P
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Lol :D

I wouldnt use that Psu....
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No? I thought XClio was ok..?

Ah well...changed it to an Antec.

edit: TS, the PSU he posted is better than mine, though it puts the computer over budget with both builds. If you can splurge on it, do so.
 
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Disregard shipping charges, It's free if you purchase $100.00 and up and is under 20 pounds or so. I'll just make two different orders. Also, AMD is fine.

Edit: You used NewEgg, so indeed it will charge, sorry. It has to be TigerDirect.
 
I left space in the budget for shipping...

Ah well, here's a similar rig with TD parts:

Mobo: MSI 785GM-E51 ($90) (TD has nothing like this for the price)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130247&Tpk=MSI 785GM-E51

CPU: AMD Athlon II X3 435 ($83) (This is $119 at TD)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produc...724&cm_re=athlon_II_x3-_-19-103-724-_-Product

RAM: G-Skill Ripjaws 2x2GB ($97) (cheapest 4gb DC at tigerdirect is $140, and isn't as fast)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16820231277

GPU: XFX Radeon HD4670 ($78) (TD's gpu selection is really poor...shipping won't be bad)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125277

Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB ($55)
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4499974&CatId=2459

DVD Burner: MSI DH-20AL ($33)
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5255085&CatId=1624

PSU: OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W ($74)
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4362114&CatId=1483

Case- Cooler Master Elite 310 ($53)
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4950634&CatId=1520

Total cost: ~570 before shipping, shouldn't go over budget after.

The reason I keps the stuff from newegg is because even though you have to pay shipping, you still often get a better product for the price. All but the mobo is small, light stuff, so shipping shouldn't be bad.
 
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Bodaggit23 said:
Why not?

They have bomber's approval. :good:
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My friend had an Xclio fail on him just a month after buying it,also read somewhere on another forum of a similar situation aswell....i know any psu reguardless of make can just fail but that hearing/seeing that would put me off.
Id much rather go with a better brand such as Antec,Ocz etc.

bombers approval lol :D.....
 
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Nevakonaza said:
My friend had an Xclio fail on him just a month after buying it,also read somewhere on another forum of a similar situation aswell....i know any psu reguards of make can just fail but that hearing/seeing that would put me off.
Id much rather go with a better brand such as Antec,Ocz etc.

bombers approval lol :D.....
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Xclio PSU are great I use them all the time. They are the best budget PSU out there for the price. I believe the stable power line uses channel well parts just like the corsair(not just like it but you get what I mean) but don't quote me on that:)
 
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