Dad wants a new computer, and i'm a little rusty. - Hardware & Software

Hey everybody! My dad wants a new computer, for gaming/entertainment. His budget is around 600 bucks. Things I already have -Monitor, not sure on resolution, but its a 20" HD Samsung -mouse, keyboard, and speakers I would build it myself, but i've gotten a little rusty. I'm not too sure about these new cards radeon has out, 5000's??? I was looking at a 5770, [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150464[/url] Also, i would prefer an AMD processor, but its not that big of a deal. I'm already getting this with it, [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148433[/url], but if you can find a better one that would be fine too. Thanks!

[URL=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284&cm_re=caviar_black_1tb-_-22-136-284-_-Product]This[/url] instead of that HDD

I like western digital better, so thanks!

well, do you [b]NEED[/b] 1tb, theres so money to be saved there

[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102873[/url] Get that GPU ^

[QUOTE=rampageturke;20259968]well, do you [B]NEED[/B] 1tb, theres so money to be saved there[/QUOTE] He has alot of movies/music.

How much is a lot? No point paying for something you'll never use. Cause that's basically what it will be if you don't use it all, what with 500GB costing half as much for half the capacity.

True, its around 300gb of stuff, but 500 should work. What would be a good choice?

[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136073&cm_re=western_digital_500-_-22-136-073-_-Product[/url]

[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.342403[/url] Ohhh get this combo.

[QUOTE=sbradford26;20260342][url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.342403[/url] Ohhh get this combo.[/QUOTE] thats one good combo, go with that OP, you cant go wrong

If you want a slick looking 5770 [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127484&cm_re=5770-_-14-127-484-_-Product[/url]

[QUOTE=rampageturke;20260360]thats one good combo, go with that OP, you cant go wrong[/QUOTE] Actually don't get the combo. Order the case and hard drive seperatly but remember to use the promo code it saves you $60. :3:

If you want really cheap: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181R&cm_re=samsung_f3-_-22-152-181R-_-Product[/url] The Samsung F3 is actually very quick, faster than the Western Digital I think.

[QUOTE=ferrus;20260970]If you want really cheap: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181R&cm_re=samsung_f3-_-22-152-181R-_-Product[/url] The Samsung F3 is actually very quick, faster than the Western Digital I think.[/QUOTE] wouldn't trust an open box HDD at all

Get this combo deal. [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.340391[/url] Free HDD mount. They're really handy to have.

I don't really like that case in the combo, any other good cases? Nothing too flashy or fancy, just a regular GOOD case. Oh, and i am going to need a card reader. Also, how is this for a processor? [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103680[/url][URL="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103680"][/URL] [editline]04:20PM[/editline] Hows this for a combo? [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.343305[/url] I'm not that good with motherboards, but this one seems alright, plus i like the case. Will that motherboard work with the processor posted above?

That's a pretty decent combo, and probably the best dual core for the price. Also unlocks to a quad if you've got a well binned chip. right now most of the chips are able to unlock.

I remember reading that somewhere... I'm trying to figure out what else i need, what about a sound card?

Motherboards have built in sound.

If he is an audiophile or a musician, consider a dedicated sound card.

So i really don't need a sound card? How about a power supply? I am thinking of getting a 550w [URL="http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/TemporaryWishList.aspx?BundleExist=Y&ChangeQty=0"][/URL]

550 will most likely be more than powerful enough, unless you end up buying some :happyelf: brand like Logisys

Hows this look? [url]https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?BundleExist=N&ID=13981786&ChangeQty=0[/url]

private wish list man

ugh, how do i make it public? [editline]07:07PM[/editline] [url]https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=13981786[/url]

[url]http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=13981786[/url] Looks pretty good, but I don't have any experience with BFG Tech PSUs, you would have to get someone else's opinion on that.

Aight thanks man

[QUOTE=ButtsexV2;20277079][url]http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=13981786[/url] Looks pretty good, but I don't have any experience with BFG Tech PSUs, you would have to get someone else's opinion on that.[/QUOTE] I made a build with one a while ago. Solid build quality and nice braided cables. Also it powered a phenom II x3 triple core and a 4830.

[QUOTE=sbradford26;20278772]I made a build with one a while ago. Solid build quality and nice braided cables. Also it powered a phenom II x3 triple core and a 4830.[/QUOTE] Well that's good news. Anything else i should add to it?