I'm planning on building my first system later this year, and I am on a budget, so... here's my (future) build. It should be pretty good, for the price, right?
Right? >_<
CPU: $150 (i5-3470)
http://www.microcenter.com/product/400664/Core_i5_3470_32GHz_LGA_1155_Boxed_Processor
GPU: $200 (HD7850)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121651
RAM: $30 (8gb Ripjaws X) I got it on sale. :)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231455
PSU: $38 (Corsair CX600) Got it on sale + rebate.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028
MB: $77 (ASRock Z75 Pro3)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157304
Case: $129 Fractal Design R4
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352023
HDD: $50 Samsung(250gb)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152226
DVD: $20(haven't decided on a brand)
Total: $694
Bear in mind, I'll be waiting around for sales before I buy any of these parts, which is what I'd recommend anyone do. Between Newegg, Fry's, Microcenter, and Tiger Direct, there seems to be a computer parts sale almost every day. Also, you could probably shave a good $100 off by buying a cheaper case...
