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New build for kids computer

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snowbird122

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1) What will you be doing with this PC?
Kids will be using this PC for Starcraft, Minecraft, Youtube

2) What's your budget?
$600 all in

3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible.
Seattle, WA area

4) What exact parts do you need for that budget?
monitor, case, PSU, CPU, MB, RAM, video card (can be included in MB), HDD, DVD, keyboard, mouse

5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing?
Not re-using any parts

6) Will you be overclocking?
No

7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it?
Need a monitor. Small is fine.

8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
Can purchase immediately

9) What features do you need in a motherboard?
Onboard video could be good if it will play Starcraft sufficiently.

10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license?
Yes - Windows 8 64 bit
 
$100 - Intel Core i3-3240 CPU
$70 - Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H Intel B75 mATX Motherboard
$53 - G.Skill Sniper 2 x 4GB DDR3 1866 RAM
$100 - Gigabyte GV-R777OC-1GD HD 7770 1GB PCI-E Video Card
$62 - Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s Hard Drive
$21 - LG GH24NS95B DVD Burner
$50 - Corsair CX600 600W PSU
$45 - NZXT Source 210 Elite White with Black Front Trim ATX Case
$17 - Logitech Desktop MK120 Mouse and keyboard Combo
$90 - Hanns-G HE225DPB Black 21.5" LCD Monitor
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Total: $608 shipped

Of the parts listed, the CPU, RAM, PSU, and monitor are on sale. So get those immediately.
 
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Dangman said:
$100 - Intel Core i3-3240 CPU
$70 - Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H Intel B75 mATX Motherboard
$53 - G.Skill Sniper 2 x 4GB DDR3 1866 RAM
$100 - Gigabyte GV-R777OC-1GD HD 7770 1GB PCI-E Video Card
$62 - Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s Hard Drive
$21 - LG GH24NS95B DVD Burner
$50 - Corsair CX600 600W PSU
$45 - NZXT Source 210 Elite White with Black Front Trim ATX Case
$17 - Logitech Desktop MK120 Mouse and keyboard Combo
$90 - Hanns-G HE225DPB Black 21.5" LCD Monitor
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Total: $608 shipped

Of the parts listed, the CPU, RAM, PSU, and monitor are on sale. So get those immediately.
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That's an awesome deal for the money!

(just sayin)
 
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