CPU - Core i5 2310: $179.99
Motherboard- ASRock B75M-GL: $59.99
RAM - Corsai 8GB 1333mhz Dual Channel: $33.99
Video Card - HIS IceQ X 7850: $199.99
Hard Drive - Western Digital 250GB 7200 RPM: $49.99
PSU - Silverstone 500 Watt 80 plus: $59.99
Case - Antec Gaming Series One: $49.99
DVD Drive - Samsung: $16.99
Total: $650.92 + Shipping
With Windows: $750
Any suggestions/comments? I put this together to use for myself, and I think it would work pretty well for gaming. What do you think? Am I missing anything?
A sound card. I'd imagine you'd want a balanced experience if youre gaming.
That's a really good idea. I am really stupid when it comes to sound cards. Any suggestions? What should I look for in a good one?
Realistically, unless you are will to drop about $100 or more on a sound card, your probably not gonna get anything better than whats integrated into your motherboard. To enjoy it, you'd also want a pair of $150+ entry level audiophile headphones at least, else you won't be able to notice the difference between integrated sound and higher quality sound.
Ah I see. Well thanks for the info. I am actually planning a purchase for a pair $70 Turtle Beaches that work with PC and Xbox. Would those be a good idea, or should I go for something else?
Isn't needed unless you're a true audiophile.
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/518?vs=549
570 compared because 480 isn't of '12 gpu. Near same based off rankings.
Might want to check out gtx 480s,better performance, same price but seem to draw more power/heat.
Thanks for the information regarding the video cards Kelvin, but I may just go with that build gigabuster recommended. Thanks alot man, that is a really nice system.