What is the best out of these?

First time building

Hey guys. I have a few parts of every catagory (8 in each at most) I already have the monitor, and speakers. No need to recommend any OS I'll be getting one sperate. I have X amount of money that I would like to spend, I'm getting Razer mouse, keyboard, headset, and mouse pad (subtotal some to $309.97) because mine are getting worn out and broken. (live in the US)

I did A LOT of research.

MID TOWER CASE: Mid tower only please.

Option 1

Option 2

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Option 6

Option 7

Option 8

MOTHERBOARD: Ones without intergrated video only.

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

VIDEO CARD:

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Option 4

Option 5

Option 6

PSU:

Option 1

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Option 3

RAM:

Option 1

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Option 3

CPU:

Option 1

Option 2

CPU COOLER:

Option 1

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Option 7

DVDRW:

Only 1

HARD DRIVE:

Only 1

I don't wish to use too much money. If you have advice or opinions, feel free too comment. Just tell me which option of each catagory that you think is best.

i would go with smc's build, you could maybe go for a 5870 if you opted for 1333 mhz ram instead, considering that the ram won't make more than a 5 fps difference to gaming but the 5870 definitely will. In regards to this build here, everything seems just fine, i have the same ram but in triple channel, i've heard lots of good stuff about that cpu cooler and i was also gonna tell you to pick that psu myself. As for the case and for roughly the same amount, you could get this and if you wanted to save more money, you could get that case but with a 600 watt corsair psu. I would also suggest a motherboard but i'm not familiar with amd's mothernboards other than anything related to the sockets they use. I hope this is useful.

My budget is $1309, MAX for a subtotal, and since the RAZER id 309, then I have $1000 or less to make a budget rigredframe01

Just dont get a 5830, they perform close to a 5770, and cost just above the midpoint of a 5770 and 5850... I would go with a 5850, and later on crossfire or OC to 5870 speeds when you become more comfortable.

This is what I think you should get. Well rounded build, if you ask me:

DVD Drive: Sony DVD Drive
Case: NZXT Gamma Case
Hard Drive: Samsung F3 500GB HDD
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium OS
Video Card & Power Supply: Gigabyte 5850 Video Card w/ Corsair 650TX 650w Power Supply
Motherboard & Memory: ASUS M4A78T-E Motherboard w/ G.Skill DDR3-1600 4GB Memory
Processor & CPU Cooler: AMD Phenom II X4 955 Processor w/ Coolermaster Hyper 212+ CPU Cooler

Grand total: 994.35

Now, if you don't plan on getting a second video card (which the above build would easily be able to handle) and are not willing to sacrifice looks for features for the case, then you can do the following cost cuts by switching out the respective items:

Video Card & Power Supply: Gigabyte 5850 Video Card w/ Antec Earthwatts 650w Power Supply
Motherboard & Memory: ASUS M4A77TD Motherboard w/ A-Data DDR3-1333 CL8 4GB Memory
Case & DVD Drive: Coolermaster Elite 335 Case w/ Sony DVD Drive

Those changes would bring your total down to 936.26

thanks but i don't really want to use combo deals since I dont have the money yet. I have about .101% of the money needed ($133) I'll be working for a while till I get my desired $1309 for my rig.redframe01

that was what i was thinking. it'll take probably 38 weeks ($35 at least a week) for me to get the money.redframe01

Yeah, you'd best ask again when you have all the money. Combo deals can be very beneficial in terms of cost savings.

If you're daring, you can get a 5870 in there:[spoiler] . [/spoiler] I would. :Psmc91352

thanks, I need to know what the system builders pack means since it's so much cheaper i guess than the normal home premium.redframe01

It's basically the same version of Windows as the retail version without 1) Microsoft in-house customer service, and 2) ability to activate your Windows key 3 times without hassle. Both can easily be remedied through forums like this and a simple phone call, respectively. In other words: get the OEM version :P

No, you do. It's just that you won't be able to do it in three different computers (not three at once, though). Only once will you be able to do it without hassle, and any other subsequent activations will have to be explained to the MS tech support in order to get a re-activation.