Need some help with a build.

[BovineArmy]

Hello guys! I've been frequenting the forums the last couple days trying to get some setup ideas, but really haven't accomplished much except get myself confused. Here's an idea of what I'll be doing. Mainly Wow with the occasional Source mod. Some multitasking, but nothing too extensive.

I would prefer SLI capabilities, after I get the build off the ground I'd like to grab another monitor. I've got 32 bit windows, but from what I've read here, I'll just grab Windows 7. I Will be in need of a monitor.

All in all I was hoping to fall within the 600-700 dollar range.

Thanks for the help in advance!

 

[baron5]

6-700 range screams AMD phenom 720. My internet is slow today so ill tell you what you should get
Biostar TA790gx and Phenom 720 combo - about 220
4gb gskill PI black ddr800 clk4 - 55
XFX gtx260 - 180
lg 22x optical dvd combo - about 20
storm scout case - 90
640gb hdd - 75
corsair 650tx - 90

that should be about it, sorry i couldn't get links, you can search on newegg and get them anyway. With rebates and combo deals it will easily be under 700.

 

[BovineArmy]

DVD:Newegg.com - LG Black 22X (CAV) DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X (CAV) DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD±R DVD Burner - CD / DVD Burners

Case:Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Storm Scout SGC-2000-KKN1-GP Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases

Hdd: Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives

G-card: Newegg.com - XFX GX260XADJF GeForce GTX 260 Core Edition Core 216 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

PSU: Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Power Supplies

Ram: Newegg.com - G.SKILL PI Black 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

Mobo/CPU: Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!

Comes to almost exactly 800 after shipping. I'm not at all hellbent on getting the WaW with the graphics card (was having trouble finding one without it). Also, should I be looking into an aftermarket heatsinc? Other than that I think it looks pretty solid, thanks

 

[Hefemeister]

You would only need an aftermarket heatsink if you plan on overclocking.

 

[baron5]

Yeah if you want to overclock chuck in a sunbeam core contact.

 

[kobe24]

go with baron5's build for sure, i think you should overclock its worth it you get more bang for your buck

 

[Muffin Man]

if you dont like the game that comes with it you can sell it. should get you a bit of money back.

 

[BovineArmy]

All the help is very much appreciated, guys. I'll go with the "WaW setup" and try to find someone to take it off my hands. Thanks