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(06-25-2012, 02:08 AM)SnakeBoss Wrote: [ -> ]OK, what about the power supply, case, and motherboard? Are those necessary or can I go with lower models? And remember, I am not solely using the computer for game emulators, but also PC games and everyday computer tasks - so keep those factors in mind.

The BP550 is a power supply.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016&Tpk=bp550

The 560 SE can play most games at medium-high settings at 1080p.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130770
It delivers comparable performance to an HD 6850.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-6870-radeon-hd-6850-barts,2776-10.html
http://www.anandtech.com/show/3987/amds-radeon-6870-6850-renewing-competition-in-the-midrange-market/8

And I'd recommend the HAF 912 (which is a case.) because its a better value.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233

I wouldn't go lower on the motherboard.

OK thanks a lot! You have helped me bring down that price a good bit. Anyone else got any opinions as to what else I can do to cut down that price even more without sacrificing too much?

(06-25-2012, 02:26 AM)SnakeBoss Wrote: [ -> ]OK thanks a lot! You have helped me bring down that price a good bit. Anyone else got any opinions as to what else I can do to cut down that price even more without sacrificing too much?

A 500gb HDD?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148221

And this combo deal:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.959055
It expires on the 30th.

That's about as low as you can go, price-wise.

(06-25-2012, 02:41 AM)werewolfyman Wrote: [ -> ]A 500gb HDD?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148221

And this combo deal:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.959055
It expires on the 30th.

That's about as low as you can go, price-wise.

Isn't this better?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148767

Yes, it is.

Anything else I might need to build?

(06-25-2012, 03:09 AM)SnakeBoss Wrote: [ -> ]Anything else I might need to build?

A Hyper 212 and Tuniq Thermal Paste.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835154003

Well, as thermal compound, i can recommend the Arctic Cooling MX-4. I've never hear from Tuniq TX-2...

(06-25-2012, 03:19 AM)DefenderX Wrote: [ -> ]Well, as thermal compound, i can recommend the Arctic Cooling MX-4. I've never hear from Tuniq TX-2...

MX-4 is indeed just as good.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186038

Thanks! Now I must decide whether I want this rig (faster but stationary) or the laptop (slower but mobile) I posted yesterday.