[Build Help] First time setup

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TypeItemPrice
CPUIntel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor$179.99 @ Microcenter
CPU CoolerArctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 45.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler$26.99 @ Mwave
MotherboardASRock H61M/U3S3 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard$69.99 @ Newegg
MemoryCorsair 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory$55.99 @ Newegg
Hard DriveOCZ Agility 3 60GB 2.5" Solid State Disk$59.99 @ NCIX US
Hard DriveSeagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive$97.99 @ NCIX US
Video CardGalaxy GeForce GT 520 1GB Video Card$24.99 @ Newegg
CaseSentey CS1-1399 ATX Mid Tower Case w/250W Power Supply$39.99 @ Newegg
Total
Prices include shipping and discounts when available.$555.92
Generated 2012-03-24 21:11 EDT-0400

I am really new to this. My target is getting a cheap but decent rig. What I'm confused is with the GPU, I don't know how to pick a good one. Does the one I chose is decent enough?

edit: it seems i have messes it up. :(

Posted Mar 25, 2012, 1:14 AM UTC · edited

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