building a computer for my family, suggestions please

[dirty elf]

My family saw my computer that I built and got jealous. Now they have hired me to build one for them. My little brother likes to game on WOW, and some other modern games. Nothing super intense liky crysis, but I imagine he would like to play starcraft 2 at some point and some of the other newer titles. The budget for this machine is pretty tight. I'd like to give them the base build (cheapest) and then explain how the different upgrades (CPU, GFX, MOBO, MEMORY, etc...) could benefit them if they so choose. I figure they will probably upgrade the GFX card and processor to a 5850/i5. Let me know what you think as far as this being a base build. I figured the caviar black was worth the extra $17 and wont even confuse them with trying to explain the difference.

CPU: Intel Core i3-560 Clarkdale 3.33GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 4MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 73W Dual-Core Desktop Processor BX80616I3560 $150

MOBO: ASUS P7P55 LX LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard $120

MEMORY: CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TW3X4G1333C9 $70

GFX: HIS iCooler V H583FN1GD Radeon HD 5830 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card w/Eyefinity $170

HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive $90

PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX 550W ATX12V V2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply $90

ODD: LITE-ON Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 24X DVD Writer $20

CASE: COOLER MASTER Elite 330 RC-330-KKN1-GP Black SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $40

OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM 100$

This totals $850.

[Nuclear Krusader]

Shouldn't you be avoiding Corsair by now?

[asielcs]

Newegg.com - Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.2 Modular Active PFC Power Supply.

Great PSU I have it... its even modular and cheaper

[David M]

That sounds like a really good build to me. I would not change a thing.

[dirty elf]

Originally Posted by Nuclear Krusader Shouldn't you be avoiding Corsair by now?

i have a-data ram that i am having problems with


thats why i chose corsair for this build

[dirty elf]

Originally Posted by asielcs Newegg.com - Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.2 Modular Active PFC Power Supply. Great PSU I have it... its even modular and cheaper

im not really sold on modular PSU's... i dont feel they are as reliable for whatever reason. if anyone has some articles or information stating otherwise i would be interested in reading.

Originally Posted by David M That sounds like a really good build to me. I would not change a thing.

the processor to an i5 and a 5850 vs a 5830 would be about the only things i would change... if i had some more $$