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http://tinyurl.com/HazPCSep2011Last Update - 8/28/2011Mix and match from each section! Don't be tied down to one column!
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BudgetCPU$89 Intel G840G840 is 2 cores.
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BudgetMotherboard$60 ASRock H61M-VSASRock and Biostar usually aren't recommended, but they have really stepped up especially in the Budget area. H61 and H67 cannot multiplier overclock CPUs. P67 and Z68 can.
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BudgetRAM$28 2x2GB Corsair 1333G.Skill (Support eSports!) and Corsair recommended. 1333Mhz is fine. Pick out RAM from the supported RAM list of your motherboard if you are worried.
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BudgetRAMCMV4GX3M2A1333C9
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BudgetGraphics$125 GTX460 1GBDO NOT buy the 'SE' version. 6850 and 460 are very close. Both fantastic value. Realistically with a 2500K you can drop in any graphics you want.
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BudgetGraphicsHD6850 1GBDO NOT buy the 'SE' version. 6850 and 460 are very close. Both fantastic value. Realistically with a 2500K you can drop in any graphics you want.
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BudgetStorage$45 WD5000AAKX
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BudgetPower Supply$35 CX430 V2 430W
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BudgetCase$30 Xigmatek ASGARD IIListed good value ones here. See thread for full list. A very personal choice.
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BudgetOptical Drive$0 Steam + USB InstallYou can use a 8GB USB drive to install Windows 7.
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BudgetSound Card$0 Onboard
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BudgetHeatsink$0 Stock
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EnhancedCPU$220 Intel i5 2500K2500K is 4 core 4 thread. K can OC ~4.3Ghz.
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EnhancedMotherboard$100 BIOSTAR TZ68A+ASRock and Biostar usually aren't recommended, but they have really stepped up especially in the Budget area. H61 and H67 cannot multiplier overclock CPUs. P67 and Z68 can.
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EnhancedRAM$49 G.SKILL Sniper 1333G.Skill (Support eSports!) and Corsair recommended. 1333Mhz is fine. Pick out RAM from the supported RAM list of your motherboard if you are worried.
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EnhancedRAM$49 F3-10666CL9D-8GBSR
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EnhancedGraphics$210 GTX560Ti 1GB
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EnhancedGraphics$250 HD6950 2GB (+$40)
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EnhancedStorage$80 Samsung F4 2TBThe 1TB is faster, better value, quieter, better quality. F4 2TB is just as fast as 1TB.
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EnhancedPower Supply$60 BP550 Plus 550WAntec BP550 is modular. XFX Core 550W is not, but built better with more power.
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EnhancedPower Supply$60 XFX PRO550WAntec BP550 is modular. XFX Core 550W is not, but built better with more power.
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EnhancedCase$60 BitFenix ShinobiListed good value ones here. See thread for full list. A very personal choice.
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EnhancedCase$60 HAF 912Listed good value ones here. See thread for full list. A very personal choice.
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EnhancedOptical Drive$21 ASUS DRW-24B1ST
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EnhancedSound Card$13 Xonar DGUsually $20 or $30. Has onboard amp.
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EnhancedHeatsink$30 CoolerMaster 212+Best Heatsink hands down for the money.
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StandardCPU$125 Intel i3 21002100 is 2 core 4 thread.
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StandardMotherboard$70 BIOSTAR TH67BASRock and Biostar usually aren't recommended, but they have really stepped up especially in the Budget area. H61 and H67 cannot multiplier overclock CPUs. P67 and Z68 can.
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StandardRAM$28 2x2GB Corsair 1333G.Skill (Support eSports!) and Corsair recommended. 1333Mhz is fine. Pick out RAM from the supported RAM list of your motherboard if you are worried.
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StandardRAM$28 CMV4GX3M2A1333C9
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StandardGraphics$125 GTX460 1GBDO NOT buy the 'SE' version. 6850 and 460 are very close. Both fantastic value. Realistically with a 2500K you can drop in any graphics you want.
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StandardGraphics$125 HD6850 1GBDO NOT buy the 'SE' version. 6850 and 460 are very close. Both fantastic value. Realistically with a 2500K you can drop in any graphics you want.
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StandardStorage$60 Samsung F3 1TBThe 1TB is faster, better value, quieter, better quality. F4 2TB is just as fast as 1TB.
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StandardPower Supply$35 CX430 V2 430W
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StandardCase$50 NZXT Source 210 EliteListed good value ones here. See thread for full list. A very personal choice.
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StandardOptical Drive$21 ASUS DRW-24B1ST
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StandardSound Card$0 Onboard
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StandardHeatsink$0 Stock
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