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[Build Help] First Build, Looking to Make it Cheaper

This is my first build, and I want it to be able to run Skyrim on at least high. I have no experience picking out parts so I don't know about compatibility or deals etc. Any way that I could make the build cheaper would be nice too.

Part list permalink / Part price breakdown by merchant

TypeItemPrice
CPUIntel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor$214.99 @ NCIX US
CPU CoolerCooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler$29.44 @ NCIX US
MotherboardAsus Sabertooth P67 (REV 3.0) ATX LGA1155 Motherboard$208.49 @ Newegg
MemoryG.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory$29.99 @ Newegg
Hard DriveSandisk Ultra 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk$137.95 @ Mac Connection
Video CardAsus GeForce GTX 570 1.25GB Video Card$319.99 @ Newegg
CaseRosewill Cruiser ATX Mid Tower Case$59.99 @ Newegg
Power SupplyCooler Master 850W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply$134.99 @ SuperBiiz
MonitorAcer V243HAJbd 24.0" Monitor$168.54 @ Amazon
KeyboardMicrosoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard$41.57 @ Amazon
Total
Prices include shipping and discounts when available.$1345.94
Generated 2011-12-01 19:25 EST-0500

Posted Dec 2, 2011, 12:26 AM UTC

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