need suggestions for a new comp

Hi, I'm planning to build my own computer soon and would like a couple of suggestions on the hardware(graphic card, processor, motherboard, ect..) i should buy.I have around 600 dollars to spend. I'm somewhat of a gamer, but not too hard core lol. the games i would play are probably like CS source, sims 3, left4dead.

Here's what I'm thinking...

casing- a case with a side window but don't know what brand and model
processor - a Dual core but don't know what brand and model
Fan - no clue
motherboard - no clue
memory - 4gb but don't know what brand and model
graphic card - geforce 9800 gtx but i think thats too much for the games that id be playing haha and too expensive!
sound card - no clue (might not even buy one)
hard drive - 500 gb but don't know what brand and model
cd burner - no clue
power source - 500W but don't know what brand and model

 

Well, a certain scrambled egg online store has the Antec 300 case for $59 shipped. It does not have a window, but is a very nice case for the price. I think you could get a 8800GT/GS for a lot less, I have seen several used ones at good prices. That should be a great card for the games you listed. (At least it will rock Counterstrike S, I am not familiar with the other.)

My current favs for PSU's are PC Power & Cooling and NZXT. ThermalTake makes some decent lower end PSU's, and I have had decent luck with OCZ, had to warranty one not long ago. (I know OCZ = PC P&P)

I am sure you will get lots of suggestions. You should decide if you want Intel or AMD. Also, do you want a dual or quad core? Currently I like Intel better, but AMD is a good budget option.

Welcome to MajorGeeks by the way!

 

here's a tricore amd build. Comes to approx 620 shipped.
case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146025
processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103295
mobo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128376
ram
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231166
video
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127406
hdd
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148288
power supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153052
dvd
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151171

Should be an all around good pc with gaming capabilities in the range of what you were wanting.

 

Nice specs ibbonkers!! I'm thinking about building it myself!!! LOL The only change I would make is to the power supply (but that Thermaltake is a great deal with the rebate ). I'd go with one of these two Antec units (esp. the first one; look at the amps on the 12v rails! WOW)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371015&Tpk=ea650 (I wish I knew about this unit when I bought my PSU)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371001
Both are SLI certified and 80plus certified....

 

this is what I run. A bit pricier but well worth it (and 60 amps on 1 rail )
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703009

 

I got the cheaper bright red version. Will get it installed one of these days. :-D

 

Would this be a good configuration?

Computer Case - NZXT Guardian 921 CS-NT-GD921-B Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146050
$89.99
($69.99 after $20.00 Mail-In
Rebate pdf )

Mother board - GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128358
$134.99
($114.99 after $20.00 Mail-In
Rebate pdf

CPU - Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037
$164.99

Ram - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146731
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146731
$47.99

Graphic Card - EVGA 512-P3-N879-AR GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130416
$169.99
($149.99 after $20.00 Mail-In
Rebate pdf )

Optical drive - LG Black 22X (CAV) DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X (CAV) DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD±R DVD Burner - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136152
$24.99

Hard Drive - Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148262
$54.99

Power Supply - RAIDMAX HYBRID 2 RX-530SS 530W ATX12V V2.2/ EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Modular LED Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152028
$49.98
($39.98 after $10.00 Mail-In
Rebate pdf )

Total - $737.91
After Rebate - $667.91
Kinda priceyy =/

 

I am not sure on that psu. Someone may have more of an idea on raidmax.The ram I picked in my 1st post is for intel boards. Missed that little hickup but if you want I'll see if I cant refine it down in price for the intel setup(if intel is what you want )

 

This is the PSU i have and a heavy graphics application running 24/7 using a Getforce GTX260 and it takes all i can throw at it without getting hot.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371015

 

You could save a few $'s by searching for the Antec 300 at the site you are all linking to. The case is $59 shipped. :-D

 

I have this PSU and it is great, even with my power hungry 1GB ATI 4870

http://www.coolermaster.com/products/product.php?language=en&act=detail&tbcate=22&id=50]

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