Build for my bro

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It’s been a while since my last build so I have been out of the loop. I need help with this build for my brother.



1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc

gaming mostly/web/school work

2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
$400 to $600

3) Where do you live?
Louisiana
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. Please be very specific.
CPU, RAM, case, mobo, os

5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
Reusing Harddrives,ODD and video card (I think it is a GTS 250…I will check)

6) Will you be overclocking?
no

7) What size monitor do you have and/or plan to have?
22"

8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
Now

9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? etc.
like the option of duel video card but not a necessity.

10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license?
No, will buy windows 7

Here is the build he put together… I looked it over and it looks OK but want some advise from the best :D

AMD Phenom II X4 945 $150
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103675
GIGABYTE GA-MA785GMT-UD2H AM3 AMD 785G $90
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128397
G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 $65
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231134
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium $104
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...116754&cm_re=windows_7-_-32-116-754-_-Product
COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel $90
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197
Antec TruePower New TP-750 750W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.3 $109
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371025

Total = $608

Open to any and all suggestions…
 
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Thanks for the help! here is the new build...

955 / gigabyte $238
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.353083

Antec 300 from amazon for $49.99
http://www.amazon.com/Antec-Three-Hu...8084875&sr=1-1

4gb Gskill 1333 $95
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231253

Antec TruePower New TP-750 750W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.3 $109
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371025

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium $104
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-754-_-Product

Total $595 :D

Any suggestions on the power supply?
 
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Keep it. You won't find a quality PSU that will be very accomodating if he decides to upgrade, for the money you will be spending.

Are you a NewEgg subscriber? That PSU is only 89.99 with the promo code and 69.99 after MIR ;)
 
Ive seen the 200 up close, and that is why you really don't see me recommed it. I wouldn't buy it.
 
I would drop that Antec Treupower New 750. It is a great power supply but, for your needs, a 650Watt is more than enough for someone who is not even O/C. There is a combo deal on the Antec Threehundred Illusion + Antec EA650 both for $129.98. You still pay $9.99 for shipping on the case but, you still save $20 vs the Antec Three Hundred case from Amazon for $50 and the Antec Truepower 750 for $110 upfront. Or, just buy the Antec Three Hundred case from Amazon and get the Antec EA650 from NewEgg for $79.99 w/free shipping. If you don't mind the looks of the Antec 200 case, it also has a combo with the Antec EA650 PSU for $109.98. You can save $40 by going with this combo.
 
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The TP-750 has a promo code for $20 off the $110 price, btw... if you feel like ignoring all the advice against it, lol: EMCYPYR26
 
Alright enginurd, you got a point hehe. With the promo code of $20 plus $20 MIR and free shipping then, it would be a very good deal. I overlooked the promo code part.

BTW, OP Zipzoomfly.com still has Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit for $99.99 ($10 MIR) w/free shipping
 
gwarren007 said:
Keep it. You won't find a quality PSU that will be very accomodating if he decides to upgrade, for the money you will be spending.

Are you a NewEgg subscriber? That PSU is only 89.99 with the promo code and 69.99 after MIR ;)
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Posted it here, but the majority wanted something cheaper.
 
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