[Build Help] First build for around $700 (USD)
So this is my first build and I haven't had a new computer in about 5 years. I want to build this one to run some of the games I got for the holidays (Skyrim, BF3, AssCreedRev, etc.). Where can I drop a little to meet my budget?
Part list permalink / Part price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Phenom II X4 970 Black 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor | $139.99 @ Amazon |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard | $98.99 @ Amazon |
| Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory | $39.99 @ Newegg |
| Hard Drive | Seagate Barracuda LP 1TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive | $89.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Video Card | Asus Radeon HD 6850 1GB Video Card | $147.55 @ Newegg |
| Case | Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case | $49.88 @ Amazon |
| Power Supply | Corsair 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply | $105.98 @ Newegg |
| Optical Drive | Samsung SH-222AL/RSBS DVD/CD Writer | $19.99 @ Newegg |
| Monitor | Acer V223WEJbd 22.0" Monitor | $134.95 @ Mac Connection |
| Total | ||
| Prices include shipping and discounts when available. | $827.31 | |
| Generated 2011-12-28 21:17 EST-0500 |
Posted Dec 29, 2011, 2:21 AM UTC
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