First and foremost, this machine is going to be used for Diablo III, MTGO, and maybe WoW/SW:TOR. I do all my computer work on a Mac, and this machine is strictly for gaming. I want the machine to able to run DIII at 60+ fps on minimum settings but hopefully better. MTGO is a non factor and if WoW/SW runs decent that is a bonus, but not a factor as I have weened myself of those "bad habits" currently. Prettier the better, but price is a big factor. I would really like to stay under $500, but I'll consider options that are just massive gains or smarter for potential upgrades within reason.
I started with Marest's Extreme Budget Gaming 400 as an outline and went from there.
MoBo: MSI H61M-P20 (G3) – $49.99
CPU: Intel Celeron G530 – $49.99
RAM: G.Skill 1333MHz 2x2GB – $22.99
HDD: HDD: WD Caviar Blue 320GB – $69.99
GPU: MSI R6770-MD1GD5 Radeon HD 6770 1GB 128-bit $99.99 w/ rebate
R/W DVD Drive: SAMSUNG 22X DVD Burner $16.99
Case: Rosewill R519-BK Black Computer Case 500W Power Supply $59.99
Final Price: $401.55 shipped
I have a copy of Windows Vista Business that I want to use. Unless there is some compatibility issues with hardware, I'm going to use this. If anyone could double check my additions, it would be greatly appreciated!