need help on a new build..

[goosy22]

hey guys, it's been a long time since i've frequented this forum but i know you are the peoples to go to...

i've been outta the computer tech for quite a while and am not sure on what is the best bang for the buck anymore, so i would like help in building a decent gaming rig mostly for some starcraft 2 but maybe other games in the future... i found this form on a different website and will use it as a basis, hopefully it works...



Approximate Purchase Date: within 2-4 weeks

Budget Range: 500-700 (USD)

System Usage from Most to Least Important: as stated, SC2/gaming and possibly some HTPC duties

Parts Not Required: keyboard, speakers, monitor, HDD, OS

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com

Country of Origin: USA

Parts Preferences: i'd prefer an intel cpu, but am open to amd

Overclocking: No

SLI or Crossfire: No

Monitor Resolution: the one i'm buying does up to 1080p (1920x1080)

Additional Comments: doesn't need to be flashy, but would like decent cooling and i want to be able to run SC2 on ultra or high settings without a hiccup if possible




as i said before, any help would be appreciated... thanks in advance ...

 

[Aastii]

Mobo + CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.520544 $310

Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211409 $79

Graphics: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500169 $190

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119215 $70

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=3952373&SID=ed5p0sws7m $60

DVD drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135224 $17

Total: $727 BEFORE MIR
Total: $682 AFTER MIR

Alternative AMD Build:

Same as other build, with the exception of Mobo + CPU, swap it for:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.524408 $275

Total: $657 AFTER MIR

Because you are only buying it in a week or 2, chances are those deals listed won't be on, so it will only give you a good idea of what you can get, however there will be similar deals on, and potentially better ones, especially if any of the companies drop their prices, so you will be able to get more for your money

 

[goosy22]

sorry for not responding in a timely fashion, but that was a great build and thanks for doing it up.. sadly most of the deals are done, which i knew was an issue...