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[Twist86]

So $800 build for my father. He currently uses a 3200+ Athlon single-core so this will be a fun upgrade for him.


Now remember the keyword here is BUDGET of 800. That means we spend no more then that on initial purchase

Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131398

PSU (still throwing it around...I prefer the Corsair in my sig )
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341019

GPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121291

CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103674

Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231193

HDD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148395

Heatsink *throw your thoughts here*
I was thinking of my Xigmatek S1283 but it would angle it funny...just looking for the good one between high-end and low-end.


On the HS I am thinking 3.2ghz-3.4ghz overclock for now it will be easy to achieve with these new Phenoms...it will allow max FPS in his current game and will leave me room to increase when he needs it.

Total price is $774.94 shipped before rebates.

Now we are not relying on the rebates here to spend more now.

The money from rebates will go into his 22 monitor fund.

 

[susik89]

get am3 processor because the one you chose doesn't have ddr3 controller on it

go with x4 955 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103674

 

[daisymtc]

I suggest you spend extra $20 for corei5 750 with GIGABYTE GA-P55M-UD2

 

[bomberboysk]

Maybe switch to this psu:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341017

As long as your not planning on running crossfire, that unit would provide a few advantages. The ModXStream provide slightly cleaner power thean the StealthXStream units, and also have the benefit of being modular.

I Agree with the above comment however, P55+i5 or i7 is the way to go at this price point.