Hey everyone,
I'm new here and am building a computer. After my last laptop pooped out, I decided to build a computer. Last computer I built was around an Athlon Slot A so it's been awhile. I'm looking for something that can last me 2-3 years with games but not break the bank. My budget is around $1000. I'm not a particular fan-boy, but I always appreciate reliability. I'm currently jumping onto the sandy bridge chips. Plan to have everything built within the next 2 months, and the video card and PSU were purchased today because of the deals . I appreciate any advice.
Thanks,
David
Case
CM 690 II 79.99
CPU
Intel i5 2500k 197.79
alternative: Intel i5 2400 165.99
M/B
Asus P8P67 Pro 184.99
alternative: MSI P67A GD65 182.98
HD
SSD Mushkin Callisto Deluxe 90 GB 179.99
WD Caviar Black 640 GB 69.99
alternative: SSD Crucial C300 64 GB 139.99
GPU
Sapphire Radeon 5870 200.00
Memory
Corsair Vengence 2x4 GB 114.99
alternative: G. skill F3-1066 2x4 GB 89.99
PSU
Corsair CMPSU-650TX 59.99
Total 1087.73
alternative: 988.92 (alternatives are to save money)
I'm new here and am building a computer. After my last laptop pooped out, I decided to build a computer. Last computer I built was around an Athlon Slot A so it's been awhile. I'm looking for something that can last me 2-3 years with games but not break the bank. My budget is around $1000. I'm not a particular fan-boy, but I always appreciate reliability. I'm currently jumping onto the sandy bridge chips. Plan to have everything built within the next 2 months, and the video card and PSU were purchased today because of the deals . I appreciate any advice.
Thanks,
David
Case
CM 690 II 79.99
CPU
Intel i5 2500k 197.79
alternative: Intel i5 2400 165.99
M/B
Asus P8P67 Pro 184.99
alternative: MSI P67A GD65 182.98
HD
SSD Mushkin Callisto Deluxe 90 GB 179.99
WD Caviar Black 640 GB 69.99
alternative: SSD Crucial C300 64 GB 139.99
GPU
Sapphire Radeon 5870 200.00
Memory
Corsair Vengence 2x4 GB 114.99
alternative: G. skill F3-1066 2x4 GB 89.99
PSU
Corsair CMPSU-650TX 59.99
Total 1087.73
alternative: 988.92 (alternatives are to save money)