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I'm trying to build a PC that's mainly for gaming but I don't know which parts to buy. I've already got an OS, a monitor, keyboard, and other comp accessories. But for the computer itself I haven't bought any parts yet. I'm just a highschooler with a low budget so if you can give me a list of parts that are compatible and preferably will be able to run most of the newer games on low-mid settings at 1920x1080 resolution (if possible). Then that would be FANTASTIC haha.

PS: this is my first post on this website so if I posted in the wrong sub-category please forgive me!

- I prefer to purchase the parts from newegg.comm
- I live in the USA
- I don't plan to OC my cpu
- the mobo doesn't need to have crossfire

Message edited by Mr_Fluffy on 02-09-2012 at 05:56:33 AM

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not hard at all

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If you could, please look here and fill out the information and someone can get you a better idea of what you are needing/looking for.

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i3-2120 3.3 GHz + LG 22x DVD burner: $125.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.822345

ASRock H61M-VS motherboard: $54.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813157241

Mushkin 4 GB DDR3-1333: $21.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820146748

Seagate 500 GB HDD: $84.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822148767

Sapphire HD 6850: $134.99 w/ $15 rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102908

Corsair CX 430W 80+ PSU: $44.99 w/ $20 Rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139026

Rosewill R102 case: $29.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811147111

total $497.92 before $35 in rebates

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ScrewySqrl wrote :

thank you so much!

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cpu: i5 2400 $150 at Microcenter if you have one near by, otherwise a $100 i3 will get the job done
http://www.microcenter.com/single_ [...] id=0354590
mobo: go with a highly rated H61/67 mobo for $60
Ram: 8GB 2x4GB $35 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820148476
HDD: 500GB Hitachi $85
DVD: less than $20
case: $40 case of choice, take a look at the thermaltake V3 black edition. There may be some better ones, but it has done wonders for my build and I have been very happy with it.
PSU: 550W 80+ $50 after rebate http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817341050
GPU: Temporarily use the HD2000 graphics on the CPU which will play games at low-med quality at most resolutions (you may have to lower res for some newer games), and save up $150 for a solid GPU in a few months.

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