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Benenstein
join:2007-04-29
Bloomington, IL

Benenstein

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Re: Building a computer...in need of help!

Ive changed a few things up...i went all out on a case. I figure that the only thing that im not going to upgrade is my case, so heres the case that i ordered:
»www.newegg.com/Product/P ··· 11139009

It gets great air circulation, has a place for cords, and has USB 3.

As for my video card, ive heard a lot of good things about MSI (i originally was going to get an MSI gaming laptop but got a Macbook Pro instead) so i decided to get this video card:

»www.newegg.com/Product/P ··· 14127696

I kept almost everything else the same except for my hard drive. I really dont need 2 TB, so i downgraded to 1 TB:

»www.newegg.com/Product/P ··· 22136533
Benenstein

Benenstein

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I cant wait to order everything and put it together. Ive shown all of my buddies my latest build list; they all love it, and so do I. This is going to be awesome.

FizzyMyNizzy
join:2004-05-29
New York, NY

FizzyMyNizzy to Benenstein

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why not pick the case + psu combo i picked. it has USB 3.0 and USB 2.0
Benenstein
join:2007-04-29
Bloomington, IL

Benenstein

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Ive already ordered my case. So far, ive ordered my case, SSD, and HD.

FizzyMyNizzy
join:2004-05-29
New York, NY

FizzyMyNizzy

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You order the Intel 520 120GB SSD?
Benenstein
join:2007-04-29
Bloomington, IL

Benenstein

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330. I didnt need to spend the extra $100; i imagine the 520 is faster, i dont think an amateur like me will notice the speed difference. Ive never had an SSD, so any SSD will be an upgrade for me. I can also upgrade in the future.

Krisnatharok
PC Builder, Gamer
Premium Member
join:2009-02-11
Earth Orbit

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said by FizzyMyNizzy:

why not pick the case + psu combo i picked. it has USB 3.0 and USB 2.0

It's hard to argue with a case that comes with five fans and a PLATINUM + MODULAR PSU.

But if he's trying to cut corners a tad, he could go with

Rosewill Challenger U3 - $60 - »www.newegg.com/Product/P ··· 11147060

+

Rosewill Capstone 650w GOLD PSU - $90 - »www.newegg.com/Product/P ··· 17182071

~$140 total, and even throw in a couple 120mm fans for $20 more.