[Build Help] A noob's first PC- would appreciate a glance from vets
Part list permalink / Part price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i3-2120 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor | $115.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2H Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard | $57.99 @ NCIX US |
| Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $46.99 @ Newegg |
| Hard Drive | Samsung Spinpoint F3 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $92.27 @ Newegg |
| Video Card | Gigabyte Radeon HD 6850 1GB Video Card | $134.99 @ Microcenter |
| Case | Cooler Master Gladiator 600 ATX Mid Tower Case | $55.99 @ Best Buy |
| Power Supply | SeaSonic 620W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply | $89.99 @ Newegg |
| Optical Drive | Sony AD-7280S-0B DVD/CD Writer | $17.99 @ Newegg |
| Total | ||
| Prices include shipping and discounts when available. | $612.20 | |
| Generated 2012-03-24 21:01 EDT-0400 |
I'm building my first PC (definitely a noob at this) and trying to keep it around $600-$700. Is there a component on which I should be spending more (or skimping) relative to the rest of the build? And if anything jumps out as not compatible, it would be really helpful to know as well. I will use it for gaming, but don't necessarily need games to run at full detail. Thanks!
Posted Mar 25, 2012, 1:11 AM UTC
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