Wow, cheap build for great gaming performance.

[Danimal1209]

I recently built a new pc at microcenter and spent under $275 total. I kept my old 300gb hdd and dvd burner and installed all the new parts. I also reused a 6790 and a corsair 550w psu
Here is what I got

Case: $35 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119227

CPU is an i3-2100 $99

Gigabyte z68 board with sata 3 and usb 3.0, model is not on NE: $59

RAM: $35 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104262

Case fans cost me another $20.

Total was like $268 with tax.

I upgraded from an e8400 system and I am super glad I upgraded. The i3-200 is a beastly cpu.
Even with the stock hsf temps are ~30 at idle and ~48 at load.
BEST PURCHASE EVER.

 

[illram]

Well reusing your PSU, video card, HDD and ODD will tend to make an upgrade cheap. If I were you I would have used MC for the CPU+Mobo but gone online for the RAM and the case, since MC rarely beats online prices in those areas.

 

[Danimal1209]

Yeah, but then I would have to wait. I don't think I could just let it sit there without getting my hands on it.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

Congrats man!

 

[illram]

Yeah, but then I would have to wait. I don't think I could just let it sit there without getting my hands on it.

Yeah I hear ya. It is nice to have it all right when you want it.

 

[T_Yamamoto]

the GPU and HDD are a major chunk of the cost, which you didnt have to buy.

looking good though

 

[gorcorps]

more like an upgrade than a build, but meh