Squilliam on 18 August 2010
I would suggest this combo:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.460527
Its a Phenon II X4 3.0Ghz and an HD 5850 for $400 which nets you a savings of $25 on the video card. Also it helps that the video card and motherboard will be using the same driver vendor.
Gigabyte 870 class motherboard with USB 3.0 $110
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128443
Use the ram you already have.
Edit: Mine came up to $720 with $15 MIR to come.
That is:
- Phenom X4 3.0Ghz
- HD 5850 GPU
- 4GB ram you listed
- Antec Sonata 3 and a 550W PSU which is modular
- AMD 870 motherboard with USB 3.0. High quality still!
So overall, its a faster GPU, slower CPU but with a motherboard which is forward compatible and a quieter overall design and with a better case.
Tease.
