Cheap but fast computer build

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Jul 27 2011, 7:31 am
I've been working on a cheap build and would like some professional criticism on it. I'd like to get the best I can get for around $500. Here is what I came up with:

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115221

Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138317

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277

HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218

CD/DVD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119068

Wireless adapter: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704045

Windows 7 64-bit: $99.99

Total comes out to $522.92

I already have a gpu and power supply so that is not needed. I want to stay with Intel and Nvidia so I don't want amd or ati. Thank you.
Jul 27 2011, 7:35 am
That CPU is not compatible with that motherboard.
Jul 27 2011, 7:42 am
In response to Murrawhip
Jul 27 2011, 3:09 pm
In response to DisturbedSixx
That cpu is compatible with the mobo you listed. Remember to compare socket types on mobo and cpu before you buy.
Aug 9 2011, 5:23 pm
I just had a new cpu built for me and here are my specs. I opted for a core i5 2500k as my cpu. i7 is indeed better but comparing a regular i7 to an i5 with a k identifier, you surely are getting more bang for your money with the i5 series. It has the latest sandy bridge technology that boasts of faster processing and all that.

I chose an asus h67 motherboard though you could go with an h61 if you are a bit on the budget. Considering that it runs on a 64 bit instructions set, I suggest that you at least 4gb of memory to make use of the 64 bit processor better.

WIth the other components, you can pretty much juggle on what specifications you prefer to have.
Aug 10 2011, 12:22 am
In response to Ronaldca
Ronaldca wrote:
I chose an asus h67 motherboard though you could go with an h61 if you are a bit on the budget. Considering that it runs on a 64 bit instructions set, I suggest that you at least 4gb of memory to make use of the 64 bit processor better.


Why get a H67 as opposed to a P67 or Z68 if you chose to get the K version of the 2500....?
Aug 16 2011, 7:13 pm