Need a PC with a Budget of about $550.

BurningSkyline

BurningSkyline

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I know for sure I want a semi-modular PSU. Probably one of the XFX 650w ones.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...7207007&cm_re=xfx_650w-_-17-207-007-_-Product

I would like a Lian-Li K58 or K58w but it is a little expensive.

I would like a Athlon quad, or intel i3. For the motherboard, I need at least 1 PCI-E x1 and x16. I was thinking about getting a cheapish ($60 or less) card then upgrading to the GTX 460 I want.

and newegg has a Phoenix pro by G skill for $114, which isn't bad and I was thinking about it...

I'm trying to get this parts list together rather soon because I want to get the parts ordered before all of neweggs deals are over...

usually i can pull together builds... but not lately i guess

EDIT: I've got this setup right here - http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=21529808 all it is missing is a HDD, dvd burner, and gfx card.
 
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I'm curious about 650W PSU's ... they seem like overkill for one GPU, but possibly cutting it close to run two cards. Is 650W still pretty safe for a second card? Or is there something else to consider?
 
I need a little more power than a GTS 450, thats why I am getting a cheap card to use for now. I'm curious though, can a GT 220 run PhysX? I might end up going with an ATi card instead, just not sure which one. probably like a 4650 or 4550.

I'm really having trouble with the CPU + Mobo. I want a Athlon Quad or an i3. Normally AMD builds will be cheaper but every time I try I've gotten the Intel lower.

I think the motherboard is primarily the problem. I'm looking for something with two PCI-E x16 (one could run at x4, I don't care.) and at least 1 x1 slot. USB 3.0 and SATA 3 would be nice, but probably not necessary. (maybe USB 3 would be a necessity.) I'm happy to go with Micro ATX if the savings are worth it, and IT has what I need. (I don't want graphic cards crammed together.)
 
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If you're firstly thinking about an GTX460, then deciding to go with a 4650 or 4550 it's a BIG difference. But if as you say you can't afford other cards well...
The GT220 can run PhysX and is alright, but IMO i'd go with a 8800GT or 9800GT, they run it better and are cheap
 
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