That looks like a very solid build. Well done.
I could suggest a couple of minor tweaks. The power supply is probably overkill. I would use a Western Digital Caviar Black or Samsung Spinpoint F3 hard drive because you will get better performance and reliability and possible power savings too...
Looks like a very solid build. Well done.
The only minor issue is that power supply is probably more than you need. You can save some money by going with the Corsair 650W with 80Plus and Active PFC. If you are not going to Crossfire you could go with a 550W.
Your build looks solid. You have selected quality components and they are all compatible. Well done.
I would go with a good HSF and not mess around with the water cooling. It just won't be necessary for that build and could cause more problems than it is worth.
I agree. That SSD drive will make the system more responsive and smooth for sure. It is worth scaling back on the graphics card if you need to make it fit in your budget.
I would go with ArcaneDeath's build and add an SSD drive, which would speed up your system noticeably for the tasks you use it for. Put Windows and your most frequently used programs on the SSD and use the hard disk for your data and media files.
That build is a very efficient use of your money...
Sure you weren't at Amazon or Tiger Direct? LOL
I like the NewEgg site and I hope they don't make it more like the Tiger Direct site, which I don't like. I hate having to re-sort all the time because they are always trying to get me to buy the Featured Items.
The price is excellent and the specs should be sufficient for most everyone. The video card would be good enough for all but the latest games.
If you could get that deal with Windows 7 instead of Vista it would be much better.
There are a couple of nice 24" 2ms monitors out there for around $175. You could use that savings to upgrade your optical drive to one with Lightscribe (which I love) or even Blu-Ray. You could also get a much better CoolerMaster case for only a couple more dollars.
Other than that your...
I would ask for the video card because that is the most expensive item!
The easiest component for a non-techie relative to find for you would be a monitor.
You should help him build it. Have him order the parts, then guide him through the assembly process. That way he learns how to build a computer. Then if anything goes wrong later he can't blame you for it.
I would go with the larger 24" monitor for sure. The screen area of the 24 is a lot larger than the 21.5 despite 2.5" not sounding like much.
The price of $170 is excellent and I wouldn't pass it up. That $55 in extra cash really buys you a big upgrade in your ability to use and enjoy your...
The i5 should be fine for your needs for a long time to come. The i5 does not come with a great heat sink fan, but since you are not overclocking I think it will be more than adequate for your system.
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