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breh   02-10-2012 at 04:15:06 AM

First time builder, want to build a computer that can run most games with very high settings on a $1200 budget. I plan on buying everything at the end of the month. I want to play games like Dota 2 and Diablo 3 while running fraps at a decent setting. I'm thinking about not getting an internal HDD and just having a SSD and an External HDD, would this be a good idea to cut costs? I have a http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136471 . I would put some games and the OS on the ssd I think.

I have a Dell Ultrasharp 24" led monitor, 1920x1200.
Mouse and keyboard is covered.
Going with Windows 7 home premium 64 bit for $100.
So in total I need everything for $1100 any help is appreciated!
Thank you.


Message edited by breh on 02-10-2012 at 04:57:05 AM
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Message edited by drunkducki on 02-10-2012 at 05:22:20 AM
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breh   02-10-2012 at 05:20:54 AM

Thank you for taking your time to help I will look into this build!!! WOW $1099.90 Definitely looking into this.


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