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Old 04-13-2011, 12:19 AM   #1
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Hey everyone,

It's my first post, but I have been lurking here a while. I put together a custom build for a computer I want and I would really like some advice on what I should change, etc.

The computer will be used to output to my 1080p projector sometimes and a 1080p lcd screen the other times, probably just movies and some games.

I was thinking of getting another hard drive (SSD) to put Windows on but I'm not sure if thats a good idea?

I'm also torn between AMD and i7.. I really want to stay around the 700$ range so I dont know

Any suggestions would be appreciated!!!

Processor: 158.99
Newegg.com - AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor HDZ965FBGMBOX

Motherboard: 79.99
Newegg.com - Open Box: ASUS M4A78T-E AM3 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard

Video Card: $139.99 ($109.99 after rebate)
Newegg.com - ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU TOP/2DI/768MD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 768MB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

Memory: 99.99
Newegg.com - Kingston HyperX 8GB (4 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 Desktop Memory Model KHX1333C7D3K4/8GX

Hard drive: 69.99 ($64.99 after rebate)
Newegg.com - SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Case: $79.99
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Storm Scout SGC-2000-KKN1-GP Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Power supply: 89.99
Newegg.com - CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply

DVD drive: $21.99
Newegg.com - ASUS Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X 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 Burner - Bulk - CD / DVD Burners
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Old 04-13-2011, 12:40 AM   #2
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1. Do not buy an open box motherboard.

2. Replace the Samsung drive with a WD Black.
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Get a 1GB version of the GTX 460 if your budget can stand it.
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