This is my first attempt at a build. I am more of a casual gamer, but do not want to be too underpowered. I am planning on savaging my optical drives and my Soundblaster card form my 2006 Dell XPS 410 that died (Unless someone can tell me why I would be better buying new ones). My thoughts are using a SSD for my OS and a few of my MMO games and the HDD for data, media and other games.
I am trying to keep it close to $100 budget-wise if I can. but want it last more than a few years as well. Any advise is appreciated.
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CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 - Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 - Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($24.99 - Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 - NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($158.40 - Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($217.55 - Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black/Orange) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.98 - Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($105.97 - Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Full (32/64-bit) ($169.65 - Amazon)
Total: $1056.51