I Need Help Choosing a Computer, Please

[Unknown.]

Hello all and thanks for taking the time to read my post, all feedback is appreciated. I am quite clueless when it comes to computers to be honest. I want a "gaming" computer although i honestly won't use it to much for gaming; something than can run the SC2 and Diablo 3 at high settings (with a decent monitor). My main use will be for office, downloading and doing college homework; but i want something that will last a little while and can do some gaming. As of now i do not own a computer at all

Here are some that i have looked at so far, your assitance is greatly appreciated as i do desperately need help. Which one of this is the best computer? Which one has the best "bang for its buck?"

CyberpowerPC Gamer Ultra 2041LQ
http://pc.clickyourproduct.com/Cybe...-II-X4-965-3-4GHz-4GB-DDR3-ATI-Radeon-HD-5570

IBuyPower Gamer Power 568q6
Newegg.com - iBUYPOWER Gamer Power 568Q6 Phenom II X6 1055T(2.8GHz) 4GB DDR3 1TB HDD Capacity ATI Radeon HD 5770 Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

ASUS Essentio CG1330-05
Newegg.com - Recertified: ASUS Essentio CG1330-05 Phenom II X6 1035T(2.6GHz) 8GB DDR3 1TB HDD Capacity ATI Radeon HD 5750 Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit


Also, PLEASE feel free to suggest any alternative computers that you know of that are $800 and below; i would prefer the $700 range. There were many other computers that were close in prices with similar features, but honestly i'm quite clueless. I don't know the correlations between how much a cpu, video card, memory, etc... is usefull before one of them (say the cpu) is totally unneccessary because it's to fast (or slow) for the rest of the hardware. Thanks, i appreciate the assistance as this is a lot of money and i am totally ignorant. (Suggesting alternate computer builds are greatly welcomed).

 

[iPwn]

The first two show "Out of Stock" and the third one looks pretty good. Given the three choices (if the others were in stock) I would still go with option 3. Here, however, is a site where you can build one...

Gamer Ultra 7000 Elite

Upgrades I made:
CPU: AMD Phenomâ„¢II X6 1090T Six-Core CPU w/ HyperTransport Technology

Motherboard: GigaByte GA-870A-UD3 AMD 870/SB850 chipset DDR3 Ultra Durableâ„¢3 Socket AM3 ATX Mainboard w/ 7.1 Audio, GBLAN, Support 6-core CPU, CPU Auto Unlocker, USB3.0, SATA-III, ON/OFF Charge for IPod, RAID, 2 Gen2 PCIe, 2 PCIe X1, & 3 PCI (Middle option)

Video Card: ATI Radeon HD 5750 1GB GDDR5 16X PCIe Video Card

Total: $781

 

[Vettes]

This is very expensive coming in right under $18,000.

Case: Corsair Obsidian Series 800D Full Tower Gaming Case w/ 4x SATA Hot-Swap Drive Bays & Side-Panel Window [+144]
Internal USB Extension Module: NZXT Internal USB 6-PORT Expansion Module + USB Bluetooth 2.X EDR Dongle with Led Light Thumb Size [+29]
Neon Light Upgrade: 12in Meter Light - 8 speed [+15] (Blue Color)
Extra Case Fan Upgrade: Maximum Enermax 120MM Case Cooling Fans for selected case (Maximum Silent Operation) [+29] (500-1,200 RPM White Color with White LED Twister Bearing 8-14 dBA [+16])
Noise Reduction Technology: Sound Absorbing Foam on Side, Top And Bottom panels [+29]
Power Supply Gasket [+5]
Anti-Vibration Fan Mounts [+9]
CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-990X Extreme Edition 3.46 GHz 12M Intel Smart Cache LGA1366 [+856]
Venom Boost Fast And Efficient Factory Overclocking: Extreme OC (Extreme Overclock 20% or more) [+49]
Cooling Fan: CyberPower Xtreme Hydro Liquid Cooling Kit 240MM w/ Dual Fan(CPU & GPU Liquid Cool Capable, Extreme Overclcking Performance + Extreme Slient at 18dBA) [+63]
Motherboard: (3-Way SLI Support) Asus Rampage III Extreme Intel X58 Chipset SLI/CrossFireX LGA1366 ATX Mainboard - Overclockable w/ 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, IEEE1394a, USB3.0, Bluetooth, SATA-III, RAID, 4 Gen2 PCIe, 1 PCIe X1, & 1 PCI [+228]
Motherboard Expansion Card: Asus U3S6 True 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x SATA-III PCIe X4 Expansion Card [+19]
Memory: 24GB (4GBx6) DDR3/1600MHz Triple Channel Memory Module [+582] (Corsair or Major Brand)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 1.5GB 16X PCIe Video Card [+359] (EVGA Superclocked [+45])
Video Card 2: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 1.5GB 16X PCIe Video Card [+488] (EVGA Superclocked [+15])
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Multiple Video Card Settings: Xtreme Performance in SLI/CrossFireX Gaming Mode Supports Single Monitor
Power Supply Upgrade: * 1,000 Watts - Corsair HX1000W 80 Plus Power Supply - Quad SLI Ready [+175]
Hard Drive: 240GB Corsair Force 240 Gaming MLC Solid State Disk [+432] (240GB x 4 (960GB Capacity) Raid 0 Extreme Performance [+1575])
Data Hard Drive: 240GB Corsair Force 240 Gaming MLC Solid State Disk [+525] (240GB x 4 (960GB Capacity) Raid 0 Extreme Performance [+1575])
Hard Drive Cooling Fan: Vigor iSURF II Hard Disk Drive Cooling System [+21] (3 x Systems [+42])
External Hard Drive (USB3.0/2.0/eSATA): Thecus N2200 2-Bay NAS SATA Support Media AJAX-Based Web UI RAID 0,1 [+305] (2 x 500GB 5,400RPM Hard Drivers)
USB Flash Drive: USB 2.0 Portable Flash Drive [+20] (64GB [+179])
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDR-206BK 12X Blu-Ray Writer (Black Color) [+134]
Optical Drive 2: Pioneer BDR-206BK 12X Blu-Ray Writer (Black Color) [+155]
Sound: Asus Xonar Xense 7.1 Channels 24-bit 192KHz PCIe Sound Card w/ Sennheiser Headset [+279]
3D Vision Glasses: nVidia 3D Vision Glasses [Require 3D Ready Display to get 3D] + 2 x Additional Pairs of Glasses [+489]
LCD Monitor: 23" Widescreen 1920x1080 Asus 3D VG236H Gaming LCD w/ NVIDIA 3D Visioin Glasses Bundle [+499]
2nd Monitor: 23" Widescreen 1920x1080 Asus 3D VG236H Gaming LCD w/ NVIDIA 3D Visioin Glasses Bundle [+499]
3rd Monitor: 23" Widescreen 1920x1080 Asus 3D VG236H Gaming LCD w/ NVIDIA 3D Visioin Glasses Bundle [+499]
Speakers: Corsair Gaming Audio Series SP2500 High-power 2.1 PC Speaker System [+239]
Network: Killerâ„¢ 2100 - Gigabit Maximum Network Performance Online Gaming Network Interface Card [+79]
Network Switch: Zonet ZFS-3308E 8-Port Gigabit Network Switch [+44]
Keyboard: Logitech G19 Gaming Keyboard w/ LCD Display [+170]
Mouse: Razer Mamba Wireless Gaming Laser 5600 dpi Mouse [+115]
Mouse Pad: Razer Sphex Gaming Grade Desktop Skins Mouse Pad [+13]
Razer Goliathus Fragged Standard Mouse Pad - Speed [+17]
Razer Goliathus Fragged Omega Mouse Pad - Speed [+13]
Razer Goliathus Fragged Alpha Mouse Pad - Speed [+19]
Razer Scarab Expert Hard Gaming Mouse Pad 350mm x 250mm x 3mm [+31]
Thermaltake eSports Dasher Gaming Pad [+15]
Thermaltake eSports Conkor Gaming Mouse Pad [+16]
Gaming Gear: MSI StarPad Multi Touchpad (Windows 7 Ready) [+25]
Logitech Dual Action Gamepad [+18]
Logitech Attack 3 Gaming Joystick [+25]
Logitech Driving Force GT Steering Wheel [+132]
Sunbeamtech LAN Party Strap Bag [+15]
SteelSeries 3GC USB Rumble PC Gaming Controller [+19]
Zonet Dual 7 dBi Omni Directional High Gain Antenna [+26]
Extra Thermal Display: NZXT Sentry LX Aluminum High Performance Fan Control, Clock, & Temperature Display [+69]
Wireless 802.11B/G Network Card: Linksys WMP600N Wireless-N Dual-Band Adapter [+66]
External Wireless Network Card: * Asus USB-N13 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 300Mbps Wireless USB Adapter [+22]
Linksys WUSB600N IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n Draft USB 2.0 Wireless-N USB Network Adapter w/ Dual-Band Security Features [+73]
Zonet ZEW2546 IEEE 802.11b/g/n Draft 2.0 USB 2.0 Wireless USB Adapter [+29]
Zonet ZEW-2590 IEEE 802.11n High Gain USB Wireless Adapter [+22]
Wireless 802.11 B/G/N Access Point: Asus RT-N16 802.11n 300Mbps Multi-Functional Gigabit Wireless N Router [+100]
Asus RT-N56U Stylish Concurrent 300 Mbps Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router [+126]
Linksys WRT160N Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Broadband Router [+56]
Zonet ZSR1134WE 802.11g Wireless Broadband Router [+35]
Zonet ZSR-4134WE 802.11n 300 Mbps Wireless Broadband Router [+39]
Zonet ZSR-4174WE 802.11n Portable Travel Size Wireless AP Router [+33]
Bluetooth: USB Bluetooth 2.X EDR Dongle with Led Light Thumb Size [+12]
Flash Media Reader/Writer: PPA External Piano Black Multi-Card Reader/Writer with Hidden Door for Media Storage [+12]
Video Camera: Logitech Webcam C210 [+29]
Logitech Webcam C260 [+39]
Logitech HD Webcam C510 [+58]
Logitech C600 Webcam [+78]
Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 Webcam [+98]
Zonet USB Webcam with Motion Detection [+17]
Headset: Connectlandâ„¢ Stereo Headphone with Microphone [+8]
Corsair Gaming Audio Series HS1A Analog Gaming Headset [+69]
Corsair HS1 USB Gaming Headset [+99]
Razer Moray (Black Color) In-Ear Noise Isolating Gaming Earphone [+30]
Razer Moray (White Color) In-Ear Noise Isolating Gaming Earphone [+30]
Razer Piranha Gaming Headset [+62]
Razer Carcharias Gaming Headset [+66]
Razer Megalodon 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset [+154]
SteelSeries Siberia Neckband Gaming Xbox Headset with Mic (White color) [+78]
SteelSeries Siberia V2 Full-Size Pro Gaming Headset with Mic (White color) [+78]
Thermaltake eSports Shock Gaming Headset Bass Enhancement, Foldable Design, In-Line Control Box Noise Cancelling Mic & Gold Plated 3.5mm Plug (Black Color) [+48]
Thermaltake eSports Shock Gaming Headset Bass Enhancement, Foldable Design, In-Line Control Box Noise Cancelling Mic & Gold Plated 3.5mm Plug (White Color) [+48]
Printer: Samsung ML-2525W Mono Laser Printer-Wireless [+158]
Cable: 10-FT HDMI v1.4 Cable Type-A Male to Male High Speed Cable [+10]
6-FT HDMI Cable HDMI to HDMI mini, Male to Male Cable, v1.3 [+14]
6-FT USB A/B Printer Cable [+15]
PPA 6FT HDMI to DVI 18+1 Male Black Cable [+10]
PPA 10FT HDMI to DVI 18+1 Male Black Cable [+12]
PPA 6FT HDMI to HDMI Male Black Cable 3-Pack [+15]
PPA 15FT HDMI to HDMI Male Gold Plated Black Cable [+17]
PPA 6FT Blue USB 3.0 Super Speed AM to AM Cable [+10]
PPA 10FT Blue USB 3.0 Super Speed AM to AM Cable [+12]
PPA 10FT Blue USB 3.0 Super Speed AM to BM Cable [+12]
Ultra ULT40401 HDMI to Dual DVI Adapter [+10]
Power Protection: OPTI-UPS VS575B 575VA/345W Uninterruptible Power Supply [+46]
OPTI-UPS ES1000C 1000VA/700W Uninterruptible Power Supply [+149]
OPTI-UPS ES1500C 1400VA/980W Uninterruptible Power Supply [+189]
OPTI-UPS TS2250B 2000VA/1200W Uninterruptible Power Supply [+209]
Surge Protector: OPTI-UPS SBAL600B Surge Buster Series [+5]
OPTI-UPS SS1200 AVR Voltage Stabilizer - Black Color (NOT UPS - Uninterruptible Power Supply) [+20]
Ultra U12-40629 7 Outlet Surge Protector Black 6 Individual On/Off Switch [+20]
Ultra U12-40551 Smart 6 Outlet Surge Protector [+36]
IEEE1394 Card: IEEE 1394 CARD AND DRIVER [+19]
USB Port: PPA External Combo USB 2.0 Hub & Card Reader/Writer [+20]
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Ultimate [+105] (64-bit Edition)
Media Center Remote Control & TV Tuner: AverMedia AVerTV Dual Tuner (ATSC/QAM/NTSC) Combo PCIE Media Center with Remote Control (Watch one channel and record on the other channel) [+129]
Office Suite: Free Microsoft® Office® 2010 STARTER EDITION (Reduced-Functionality versions of Word and Excel that include advertising)
Microsoft® Office® 2010 Home and Student (Word, Excel, PowerPoint + OneNote) [+105]
Microsoft® Office® 2010 Home and Business (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook + OneNote) [+159]
Microsoft® Office® 2010 Professional (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher + Access) [+299]
McAfee AntiVirus Plus 2011 [+15]
Games: Battlefield Bad Company 2 [+49]
Civilization V [+54]
StarCraft II Wings of Liberty [+59]
Street Fighter IV [+9]
Ultra Care Option: Ultra Enhanced Packaging Solution - Protect Your Dream System During Transit [+19]
CoolerMaster Thermal Fusion 400 Extreme Performance CPU - Thermal Compound Optimized for Thermal Dissipation [+10]
Professional Wiring for All WIRING Inside The System Chassis - Minimize Cable Exposure, Maximize Airflow in Your System [+19]
Service: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Rush Service: RUSH!!! READY TO SHIP IN NEXT BUSINESS DAY [+109]

 

[rockyjohn]

I could not open you links you provided for new systems for some reason, but put together an alternate (?) system at Cyberpower (which has a good reputation):

Base $585
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/AMD_Quad_Core_Configurator/


Upgrades:

Case – Coolermaster HAF 912 (optional if like style) +$7
Extra case fan upgrade – Max 120MM fans +$9
Video Card – ATI 5770 +$90
Hard drive – 1 TB drive +$17
Operating System – Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit +$104

TOTAL COST WITH BASIC UPGRADES $812


Other optional upgrades:

CPU
You might consider upgrading the CPU, although the one selected is quite serviceable for gaming. The review listed below shows its performance, Note that the review system used a top end graphics card so as not to constrain the results. You results might be lower for some games with a smaller card, but it such cases it will not be the CPU affecting that so not relevant here to the CPU decision. Also note the impact of screen resolution on FPS – what resolution will you be gaming at?

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/Phenom_II_X4_840/9.html

If you want faster performance, upgrade to the X4 964 for $50.

Video Card
The review below shows the performance of the card, again assuming no other components constrain it. Your CPU probably will constrain performance a little in some of the games – but this still gives you a good idea of the comparative performance of similar cars. A good site for general information about upgrading video cards is:

http://www.upgradevideocards.com/

In particular this page at the site provides information about gaming video cards and understanding the FPS scores:

http://www.upgradevideocards.com/gaming.html

Optical Drive
If you want to add the BluRay Player to the combo drive for $65 select that option

If that is too pricey, you could cut back the 5770 video card to the 5750 or lower.

 

[Unknown.]

I really appreciate the advice and the assistance; I am going to build one with the websites and recommendations provided. I never knew about those sights. I will let yah know my final decision. Thanks again

P.S. Wow, i really like being able to choose the case; that alone is gonna take me a few. Any recommendations? I know that even though some look cooler than the others that they have their different features. I don't want to get a crappy case and then my computer overheats....

P.S.S. What is with those things at the top of certain cases, say for example: http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/AMD_Quad_Core_Configurator/ that look like a built in radio or something? (i dun know much)

Sincerely,
Glenn

Okay, so after doing a little bit of toying around, and based of the two suggestions this is what i came up with Shopping Cart
What yah think? I wasn't sure if i should add anything, once i got past the first page a lot of it was Greek to me, i really didn't understand what it was asking for some of the latter things (at least i'm honest, right?) Would any of you recommend changes? For example, do i need to add any more fans or upgrade anything? Is a different case or power supply recommended? When i look at the power supply information right below the price on the left side it recommend a 600watt, should i upgrade to that? I do not plan on gaming a whole lot, a few hours here and there; but it would be cool if i could do it while Itunes is running/downloading in the background and whatnot. Any other recommended builds would be appreciated. Also, i am not familiar with monitors; are the prices offered on their monitors a good deal, and if so which one is a good one? Your assistance in genuinely and greatly appreciated in this matter.

This case seems to have a 550w standard power supply, it's bottom mounted (i don't know if that makes a difference). http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Gamer_Ultra_7000_Elite Also, this might sound dumb, but do the cases come standard looking all "glowly" like? I know there is the option to add color but does the case come stuck with the colors it appears to on the first page?

Sincerely,
Glenn

 

[iPwn]

P.S. Wow, i really like being able to choose the case; that alone is gonna take me a few. Any recommendations? I know that even though some look cooler than the others that they have their different features. I don't want to get a crappy case and then my computer overheats....

The Gaming Case market isn't for cases that will overheat typically so go ahead and pick your favorite from those options...

P.S.S. What is with those things at the top of certain cases, say for example: AMD Quad Core Configurator that look like a built in radio or something? (i dun know much)

Most of them are temperature and fan speed readouts/controls.

Okay, so after doing a little bit of toying around, and based of the two suggestions this is what i came up with Shopping Cart

We can't view your shopping cart, all your selections are stored in cookies on your computer.

Is a different case or power supply recommended? When i look at the power supply information right below the price on the left side it recommend a 600watt, should i upgrade to that?

650 Watts - Thermaltake TR2 RX Modular 80 Plus PSU - PN: TRX-650M

I do not plan on gaming a whole lot, a few hours here and there; but it would be cool if i could do it while Itunes is running/downloading in the background and whatnot. Any other recommended builds would be appreciated. Also, i am not familiar with monitors; are the prices offered on their monitors a good deal,

If you want to run multiple applications then you want a little more RAM. Not sure on the price of Monitors or Quality really, not my area.

 

[Unknown.]

Thanks for the continued advice. Why would you recommend that particular power supply if you don't mind me asking? The XtremeGear SLI/CrossFireX Ready Power Supply is only +36 while that one is +53 (after mail in rebate at that) is the reason i am asking. I did the live chat option with one of their representatives and he said i could get away with the 600 watter for $26, but i figure why not spend $10 more for 100 more watts? I was also wondering what the ipod feature on the motherboard does?

Here is what i have so far:
Also, this link should work: (http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/saved/1D359K)
-CPU: AMD Phenomâ„¢II X6 1090T Six-Core CPU w/ HyperTransport Technology [+160]
-HDD: 1TB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (Single Hard Drive)
-MEMORY: 4GB (2GBx2) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory Module (Corsair or Major Brand)
-MOTHERBOARD: GigaByte GA-870A-UD3 AMD 870/SB850 chipset support DDR3 Ultra Durableâ„¢3 Socket AM3 ATX Mainboard w/ 7.1 Audio, GBLAN, Support 6-core CPU, CPU Auto Unlocker, USB3.0, SATA-III, ON/OFF Charge for IPod, RAID, 2 Gen2 PCIe, 2 PCIe X1, & 3 PCI
-SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
-VIDEO: ATI Radeon HD 5750 1GB GDDR5 16X PCIe Video Card -
-700 Watts - XtremeGear Power Supply - SLI/CrossFireX Ready
I also added the neon lighting and MicroSoft Home Office and Student.

Still debating between a few cases. Which one yah think is cooler? (if ya don't mind)
CoolerMaster Elite 430 Mid-Tower Gaming Case with Side Panel Window
CoolerMaster HAF 912 Mid-Tower Gaming Case w/ Adjustable HDD Cage (Black Color)
Thermaltake V3 Black Mid-Tower Case

If only i could swipe the side panels heh. Do you think a computer would look cool with diffrent color wiring and fans?

I really appreciate the help, as you can see the input has formed my entire build.

Blessings,
Glenn

 

[rockyjohn]

I am no expert on the cases listed, but the HAF is an inch and a half wider and 2 inches deeper, which actually increases the size quite a bit. However, after meeting basic requirements for the components you want and ventilation, case choice is a lot about styling and personal choice. The Elite 430 does have the blue neon in front, which you appear to like, and the partially clear side panel The lights come with the fans and you can change out the fans to get ones with or without the lights, and in several different colors. On the Cyberpower menu, right below the cases is the option to upgrade fans to add neon.

If you are not familiar with newegg.com - you should become. Its usually an easy matter to look up components, like the repsective cases, to compare more detailed specs. You can open two in different browser windows and compare them side by side.

I see you choose the more powerful CPU. That is fine, off course, although it will not improve game play, or probably any other application, over what the X4 965 provides. Moreover, you can get the X4 955 and easily overclock it to more than the standard 965 and save $70 over the 6 core CPU you selected. But if budget allows, go for the 6 cores.

However, you have selected the slower graphics card. Game performance, for larger screeens and higher game settings, can be improved significantly with a faster GPU. You would have a more balanced system, and better performance, by spending less on the CPU and more on the GPU. For instance, for $75 you can upgrade to the HD 6850. See the following review for a comparison of multiple cards, including the 5750 and 6850 (make sure you look at some of the other pages for other games - and the full review for the 6850 if it interests you:

Radeon HD 6850 & 6870 review

What is the resolution of your monitor?

Given the rest of the system, memory of 4 GB is a little light. But it should suffice for now and it is probably the easiest component to add later - and you don't have to replace and waste part of what you have already to do it.

On the power supply, I agree that paying $10 for a 100w more is a good buy. Unfortunately that model is not the best. I did not recommend upgrading it before because you seemed to be budget constrained and the good PSUs - the ones most enthusiasts would select - cost quite a bit more. For instance the Corsair 650w is a much beter PSU, which is why it cost $63 more than the 700w one you selected. Again I would rather see you forego the CPU upgrade over the X4 955 to get the Corsair 650w PSU.

See this thread:

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7300

Note that 500w is more than adequate for most graphics cards unless you plan to Crossfire with 2 cards. Do you want to pay the premium to keep this option open? If so you need a different mobo, as the one selected has two x16 slots but the second only has the bandwidth of an X4 slot. Also note that unfortunately they do not offer the option for a good PSU at less than 600w, which is why I did not mention this before.

Have you considered building it yourself? You might save a little in cost but would gain even more in control over parts selection, such as with the PSU but also with other components such as memory and a wider selection for cases and mobos. It really is not that hard to build one. And afterwards, not only do you have a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction, but feel much more comfortable upgrading components or trouble shooting later.

 

[Unknown.]

I had a whole post typed but i am editing it now because i made my purchase. I took your advice (Rockyjohn) and i am going to build it myself.

It has the Phenom 2 x6 1090T processor, PowerColor 6850 Video Card, Gigabyte GA-870D UD3 Mobo, 4GB DDR3 Corsair (1600MHZ) memory, Corsair CMPSU-650TX 650W PSU, HAF 912 case (ordering clear side panel) and Windows 7 HP. 64 Bit. I will pickup the optical, keyboard, and mouse elsewhere.

Total price: 874.83 w/tax and shipping

Total Price after Mail in Rebates: $824.93 (plus i got a $10 gift card to spend at Newegg).

Thanks for all the help everyone.

Blessings,
Glenn

 

[rockyjohn]

Congratualtions on taking the big step of building your own PC. I am sure you will find it very rewarding - and that you have a good set of components.

You might find these step by step instructions with pictures helpful:

http://www.computerforum.com/104641-how-build-computer-step-step-photos.html

Step-by-Step Guide to Building a PC - New-System-Build - Homebuilt-Systems

For more detailed instructions on installing a video card:

How to Install Video Card Upgrades