Budget PC : (Last updated : August 29, 2010)

Hardware Component Price
Processor Intel Core i5 750 $194.99 check prices
Motherboard ASRock P55 Extreme $124.99 check prices
Memory G.SKILL Ripjaws 4GB DDR3 1600 $119.99 check prices
Video Card GIGABYTE GV-R585OC-1GD $299.99 check prices
Hard Drive SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB $59.99 check prices
Optical Drive Lite-On IHES208-08 Blu-Ray Combo $79.99 check prices
Case Antec Nine Hundred two $109.95 check prices
Power Supply CORSAIR CMPSU-750HX 750W PSU $139.99 check prices
Monitor SAMSUNG P2450H 24" LCD Monitor $229.99 check prices
Keyboard & Mouse Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro $99.89 check prices

 

 

 

Component Info and Reviews :

Intel Core i5 750

Intel Core i5 750 quad core processor has a frequency of 2.66GHz and 8MB of L3 Cache. This processor features Intel Turbo Boost and has a TDP of 95W.

A suggested aftermarket cooler for this processor is ZALMAN CNPS10X Extreme 120mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler and this is a review of it.

Reviews : XSReviews, Benchmark Reviews, Anandtech

 

ASRock P55 Extreme

ASRock p55 extreme is equipped with 4 slot DDR-3 memory, there are three slots PCI express x16, which ensure compatibility with crossFireX and SLI technologies.

This board features complex smart switch design, which includes the power switch, Reset switch and Clear CMOS switch buttons , and also LCD- screen (Dr. Debug), which will help to operationally conduct system diagnostics

ASRock p55 extreme meets the euP 2.0 Ready requirements, which guarantees the energy consumption of less than 0,5 W in the turned-off regime.

With the aid of OC DNA utility , user can preserve its profiles and share them with its friends. The technology intelligent energy saver will help to decrease the energy computer consumption , changing the quantity of active phases in the dependence on the load level , and the unique aSRock development - Instant boot, will ensure Windows load in a few seconds.

Reviews : PCShopTalk

 

G.SKILL Ripjaws 4GB DDR3 1600

G.Skill Ripjaw Gaming Series Memory is designed to optimised the high performance DIMMs for reliability in order to get gamers consistently fantastic FPS, while maintaining a solid overclock to prevent a mid-game PC failure from memory errors.

G.Skill Ripjaws Gaming Series Memory features the latest heatspreader design for the ultimate in extreme aesthetics and sleek aluminium cooling.

 

GIGABYTE GV-R585OC-1GD Radeon HD 5850

ATI Radeon™ HD 5800 Series graphics processors support Microsoft DirectX® 11 and ATI Eyefinity Technology which maximizes field of view across up to three displays. The GIGABYTE GV-R585OC-1GD has a core clock of 765MHz, 1440 Stream Processing Units, and 1GB of GDDR5 memory that operates at 1000MHz (4.0Gbps).

 

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB

The Samsung Spinpoint F3 operates at 7200RPM and with this offering being 1TB of data storage capacity using just two 500GB per platter disks it offers suberb speeds. As well as meeting datacentre requirements for addition storage to meet rising demand and increasing performance needs, the new drives also deliver high-performance with lower power for desktop computers and servers.


This Samsung Spinpoint drive offers a superior combination of density, recording quality and reliability. It also features Samsung's industry-leading NoiseGuard and SilentSeek‚ technologies to eliminate acoustic noise. Servers, high-end desktops, RAID systems and DVRs are among the applications well suited to the Spinpoint drive.

Reviews: bit-tech.net

 

Lite-On IHES208-08 Blu-Ray Combo

Lite-On's IHES208-08 Blu-Ray Combo comes with a multitude of reading capabilities and is a DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW, DVD+/-R DL, DVD-RAM, CD-R, CD-RW writer; plus DVD-ROM, CD-ROM combination drive. Not to mention, it supports BD-R, BD-RE, BD-ROM single or double layer read and a double layer DVD+/- R9 recording function. The Lite-On IHES208-08 Blu-Ray Combo features Smart-Burn and Smart-X technologies in which Smart-Burn avoids Buffer UnderRun errors and automatically adjusts writing strategy & running OPC to provide optimal burning quality and Smart-X adjusts CD-DA/VCD/DVD data extraction to the fastest allowable speed according to data request rate from host and disk quality.

 

Antec Nine Hundred two

Antec’s popular and award-winning Nine Hundred gaming case became an instant favorite among gamers, delivering versatility, style and performance to establish itself as “The Ultimate Gaming Case.” Now, Antec introduces the Nine Hundred Two, the next generation in premier gaming enclosures. Building on the tried-and-true designs of both the Nine Hundred and the powerful Twelve Hundred gaming cases, the Nine Hundred Two maintains popular features such as a perforated front panel, up to six variable-speed fans for maximum cooling, and a sleek, aggressive aesthetic. The Nine Hundred Two adds exciting improvements such as a top 200mm Big Boy TriCool™ fan now with blue LED, fan control knobs plus built-in washable air filters right in the front panel, and eight expansion slots for even greater versatility.

Reviews : AnandTech, Overclockers Club

 

CORSAIR CMPSU-750HX 750W PSU

Corsair Professional Series power supply units have been designed by Corsair and engineered to the highest quality standards to meet the demands of enthusiasts that expect the very best. The Corsair Professional Series HX750W PSU utilizes advanced DC-to-DC circuitry and meets 80 PLUS SILVER certification standards for up to 90% energy-efficiency, reducing wasted energy and lowering the amount of excess heat generated. Corsair Professional Series power supplies are built using industrial grade electrical components, ensuring the stable, clean and reliable voltages that are essential for high-end gaming PCs and workstations.

Corsair Professional Series power supplies boast an innovative cabling configuration that uses low-profile, flat modular cables that reduce air friction to help maximize airflow through the computer chassis. The modular design also simplifies installation as it allows unprecedented flexibility in using only those cables which are needed.

 

SAMSUNG P2450H 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor

This monitor's 2-millisecond response time makes faster, clearer images a reality. No matter how quick the action gets, this monitor keeps up with the scene, delivering stunning, seamless motion imaging that enhances your movie viewing, game playing and internet streaming experience. There’s no juddering, blurring or ghosting, just smooth viewing that you can totally immerse yourself in. With Magic Speed, finally magic you can believe in.

The elegant LED touch buttons provide intuitive interaction with the monitor, giving you faster access to the advanced operating features.

Samsung ultra-high 70,000:1 Dynamic Contrast ratio automatic backlight adjustment creates deeper, more dramatic dark tones and brighter, more striking light tones. Now you can enjoy images that echo reality with rich, vivid color and brilliant natural intensity.

 

Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro

Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro combines the field- and laboratory-tested comfort of the Logitech Wave Keyboard with the exceptionally comfortable, rechargeable Logitech MX 1100 Cordless Laser Mouse.


A perfect complement to the Wave keyboard, the MX1100 mouse is designed to support the naturally curved shape of your hand. Logitech’s newest mouse features an elegantly contoured, full-size shape that fits your hand for maximum comfort, providing exceptional palm support.


The mouse’s MicroGear™ Precision Scroll Wheel has two scrolling modes, including hyper-fast scrolling for flying effortlessly through long documents and Web pages. Eight programmable buttons allow you to get to the information, the Web pages, the files and the applications you want – fast. With software installed, a stealth thumb button makes application switching easy and zoom controls allow you to zoom in and out of documents with the press of a button. The mouse also features adjustable dpi (up to 1,600 dpi), which can come in handy when editing an image at the pixel level or, alternatively, when you need to move the cursor quickly within a document.


To give you a secure, reliable signal in a busy wireless environment, such as an office, Logitech’s advanced 2.4 GHz wireless technology dramatically reduces interference, effectively eliminating delays and dropouts. In fact, Logitech’s wireless technology exchanges data between the receiver and the mouse 300 times faster than conventional 27 MHz wireless technologies for cordless mice – and 800 times faster than conventional 27 MHz wireless technologies for cordless keyboards. Plus, Logitech’s advanced 2.4 GHz wireless technology provides 128-bit AES keyboard encryption for advanced security.


By optimizing the power management system, the improved wireless technology delivers a 3-year keyboard battery life.

Reviews : ExtremeTech, TrustedReviews

 

 

GIGABYTE GV-R585OC-1GD Radeon HD 5850
Intel Core i5 750
ASRock P55 Extreme
G.SKILL Ripjaws 4GB DDR3 1600
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB
Lite-On IHES208-08 Blu-Ray Combo
Antec Nine Hundred two
CORSAIR CMPSU-750HX 750W PSU
Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro
SAMSUNG P2450H 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor