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[Awdax]

What do you guys think of this build?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i5-2310 2.9GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($178.47 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:  ASRock Z75 Pro3 ATX  LGA1155 Motherboard  ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Memory:  G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Seagate SV35 Series 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card:  Gigabyte Radeon HD 6850 1GB Video Card  ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Diablotek CPA-8817D3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:  Corsair 500W ATX12V Power Supply  ($57.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive:  LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer  ($17.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor:  Acer S201HLbd 60Hz 20.0" Monitor  ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit)  ($91.08 @ Amazon)
Total: $739.48
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-08-16 15:36 EDT-0400)

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[Doomonkey]

What do you guys think of this build?
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Your builds keep getting better. Looks nice.

[Awdax]

I was originally going to wait for my uncle and his PC Shop friend to let me know, but he's been having trouble with his email or something - no idea what. But now I feel confident enough to buy the parts. Going to overlook them one more time. Thanks for the help guys!

EDIT: Going to the bank now. Buying the parts!

[Flush535]

Good luck :D

[Awdax]

Came to a total of $877. Now I have two mail-in rebates totaling $30. Should be getting the parts in 3-5 days.

[SPooK]

Came to a total of $877. Now I have two mail-in rebates totaling $30. Should be getting the parts in 3-5 days.

Post some pics :)

[Awdax]

Parts haven't came in yet. When they all do I'll take some pictures of the final build, maybe some during the assembly. :)

[Mushroom man]

this http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230455
or
this http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834246629
I'm thinking the Lenovo, but I'd like some more input. I mostly want it for games and stuff.

[Blooker]

My friend would like a graphics card for under £40. He would like something that can play Just Cause 2 and Payday. And suggestions?

[Doomonkey]

this http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230455
or
this http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834246629
I'm thinking the Lenovo, but I'd like some more input. I mostly want it for games and stuff.

The second one, by far. The upgrades are worth all $80 more.

[Fluff-is-back]

>not showing up

Check power and SATA/IDE/SCSI or whatever interface you have is connected properly, If using windows go to control panel > system and security > under administrative tools click "create and format disk partitions" > find the drive and right click on it, click format and follow the steps to give it a volume that windows can recognise.

[SPooK]

My friend would like a graphics card for under £40. He would like something that can play Just Cause 2 and Payday. And suggestions?

On max or just playable settings?

[HerpaDerp]

God damit Awdax you could've gotten a 6870 for $10-$20 more
Still a good build though

[Pentium]

Got this lovey beast in the mail a couple of days ago:

It has Soundblaster Pro 2.0 compatibility, a real OPL3 chip, XG System Level 1 + MU-50 extensions and can also emulate the Roland GS MIDI standard. Some DOS games (ie Duke Nukem 3D) don't work because I don't have the PC-PCI link cable, but that shouldn't be too hard to find. I'll make some audio recordings if you want.

[SPooK]

Got this lovey beast in the mail a couple of days ago:
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It has Soundblaster Pro 2.0 compatibility, a real OPL3 chip, XG System Level 1 + MU-50 extensions and can also emulate the Roland GS MIDI standard. Some DOS games (ie Duke Nukem 3D) don't work because I don't have the PC-PCI link cable, but that shouldn't be too hard to find. I'll make some audio recordings if you want.

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