I always like buying my cases with the PS already installed, never had a problem and I don't like messing with the added hassle...I know it's no big thing but it's what I'm used to now.
I've never used a gigabyte MB...I always use intel boards with intel CPUs and ASUS boards with AMD. Once again, just something I've had success with and grown comfortable with.
I don't know how much RAM is costing but I'd go 8 gig...you are using win7 64 bit right?
If you're following the ARS build you should be good to go tho.
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OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ500MXSP 500W Power Supply compatible with core i7 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy | -$30.00 Instant $25.00 Mail-in Rebate Card | $89.99 $59.99 | |
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GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD4P ATX Intel Motherboard Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Intel Core i5-750 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
OCZ Obsidian 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory | -$10.00 Instant -$42.00 Combo $20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card | $463.97 $411.97 | |
| Grand Total: | $471.96 | |||
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Ok, so I've strayed off the ARs build somewhat. This is more the spirit of the ARs Budget Box build, with some parts on my own choosing.
Having said that, I'm going Intel CPU for sure this go around. I've never actually had an true Intel proc in my desktop machine. Cyrix, and AMD in my builds. Oh, I did have a Compaq retail pc back in 97 or 98 that had a Pentium II in it. After that I bought my eMac. My gaming box v1.0 was the AMD 3000, MSI mobo, 1G of Corsair RAM, and an ATI video card whose model # escapes me.
As for the RAM, I'm going 4Gb. Depending on the mobo, 8Gb might work but I'd rather use money for video or the PSU. I think the 4Gb will be enough and is in line with the budget box recommendation.
My goal is to stay under $500. I'll be reusing my twin Seagate 160GB SATA disks, albeit older ones but they are fine. I'm reusing my BFG GTX 9600 Card with 512MB of for video. Again, it's a couple of years old but should get me by for the time being. And I'm re-using my case but I have to replace the PSU. Oh, and I have a dvdrw already as well. I'm really looking for CPU & mobo, RAM, & PSU.
The i5 is a compromise from the top level i7 and the lower end but faster dual cores. The Gigabyte mobo is just a bundle deal but I don't really have any preference. Although, for some reason I have an aversion to ECS parts. The OCZ RAM is part of the "bundle" from NewEgg as well.
No triggers have been pulled yet, so I'm still shopping.
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