Gaming PC - budget

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Werdyo

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I've been looking to build a gaming pc and finally have the funds available to do so. I've taken bits and pieces from other people's rigs, so here's what my initial build looks like. I'm open to insight on how it can be improved. Keep in mind, my budget is roughly $600 :D
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037
Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128359
Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226048
Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130339
HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136098
CD/DVD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118030
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042
Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371015

As you can see, this goes a little over my budget, but i'd rather spend the extra money if i have to. That being said, in terms of a gaming rig, would it be ill-advised to go with an inexpensive CPU? (a highly rated $60 cpu compared to the $160 one i have listed). As far as the PSU, is 650W sufficient? Like i said, any suggestions and input is greatly appreciated.
 
Werdyo said:
I've been looking to build a gaming pc and finally have the funds available to do so. I've taken bits and pieces from other people's rigs, so here's what my initial build looks like. I'm open to insight on how it can be improved. Keep in mind, my budget is roughly $600 :D
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037
Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128359
Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226048
Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130339
HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136098
CD/DVD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118030
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042
Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371015

As you can see, this goes a little over my budget, but i'd rather spend the extra money if i have to. That being said, in terms of a gaming rig, would it be ill-advised to go with an inexpensive CPU? (a highly rated $60 cpu compared to the $160 one i have listed). As far as the PSU, is 650W sufficient? Like i said, any suggestions and input is greatly appreciated.
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What you have put together will work fine. As i dont see any problems. I will admit i have little knowledge about mushkin memory but i think someone else will have their opinion but good choice for your budget.
 
 
Intel LGA 775, DDR2 RAM:

ASUS P5e Deluxe - $170
Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 - $130
Corsair 8500C5D 2GB DDR2 1066MHz DC CL5.0 - $100
Seagate 500GB ST3500641AS SATA 7200.9 - $45
Antec Three-Hundred - $55
Thermaltake PurePower W0100 500W - $70
Lite-On DVD-RW writer/burner - $30

AMD AM3, DDR3 RAM:

GIGABYTE GA-MA770T-UD3P - $85
AMD Phenom II X2 550 CPU @3.1GHz Black Edition - $100
PATRIOT VIPER II 4GB 2x2GB DDR3 1333 PC3-10666 - $120
Seagate 500GB ST3500641AS SATA 7200.9 - $45
Antec Three-Hundred - $55
Thermaltake PurePower W0100 500W - $70
Lite-On DVD-RW writer/burner - $30
 
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ho with yours but get g. skill ram. just get a set of 2 x 2gb sticks at ddr2 800. and get seagate 500 gb. i like seagate. more quiet. also its ur prefrence on case... but get the antec 900. its super nice
 
I suggested Antec 300 because it's cheap and efficient. Antec 900 costs about $100 more than Antec 300. In a Three-Hundred install a side fan with nice blue LED, it will look good.
 
Analizer said:
I suggested Antec 300 because it's cheap and efficient. Antec 900 costs about $100 more than Antec 300. In a Three-Hundred install a side fan with nice blue LED, it will look good.
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50 dollars more and i would go with the thermal take v9 instaed of the antec 900 (too many people have it)
 
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Thermaltake v9 is also a v.good case with high cooling efficiency:
Cooling System Rear - 1 x 120mm
Cooling System Top - 1 x 230mm
Cooling System Side - 1 x 230mm

I think it's Werdyo decision and he has to make it.
 
Then go for what I gave you before

Analizer said:
AMD AM3, DDR3 RAM:

GIGABYTE GA-MA770T-UD3P - $85
AMD Phenom II X2 550 CPU @3.1GHz Black Edition - $100
PATRIOT VIPER II 4GB 2x2GB DDR3 1333 PC3-10666 - $120
Seagate 500GB ST3500641AS SATA 7200.9 - $45
Antec Three-Hundred - $55
Thermaltake PurePower W0100 500W - $70
Lite-On DVD-RW writer/burner - $30
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