[phillpower2]

The MB can be improved upon and for less cash http://us.ncix.com/p...acture=Gigabyte better spec.
Use some of the cash saved to improve the video card to a http://us.ncix.com/p...anufacture=ASUS benchmarks available @ http://www.videocard...=Radeon HD 7750

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Thank you very much!

If we decide to cut back on something to save cash, I think the video card and the CPU would be the best place to cut for what the computer is needed for, do you think?

[Light Knight]

Thank you very much!

If we decide to cut back on something to save cash, I think the video card and the CPU would be the best place to cut for what the computer is needed for, do you think?

[phillpower2]

You are most welcome

I would stick with the ASUS card that I suggested (unless we can find a better one for less cash) but swap the i7 CPU for the top i5 CPU http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16819116504 saves you $65 or the 2500k which will save you $75 http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16819115072 we may even better these prices if we shop around more

[Light Knight]

Thank you very much for your long-term help. Do you take Paypal Donations?

I think I'm all done, just take a look at my final list, if you don't mind; I've changed some stores from newegg to Future Shop (the Canadian "best buy"), as it is free shipping! I think the products I found are identical.

Case- Rosewill CHALLENGER -------------- http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16811147153
Mobo- Gigabyte Z77-D3H ----------------- http://www.futuresho...9cfbd579d79en02
CPU- Intel Core i7-2600k --------------- http://www.futuresho...564973a4b3cen02 (I was under budget, so we're splurging)
RAM- Corsair Vengeance CMZ8GX3M2A1600C - http://www.futuresho...462f0fcade9en02
PSU- CORSAIR Builder Series CX500 V2 --- http://www.futuresho...2aae2687728en02
Vid Card- ASUS HD7750-1GD5-V2 7750 ----- http://www.newegg.ca...SUS Radeon 7750
Bluray- LITE-ON Black IHBS112-04 ------- http://www.newegg.ca...#scrollFullInfo
Hdd- SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ ------ http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16822152185
Card Reader- Rosewill RCR-IC001 -------- http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16820223103
OP- 7 Home edition --------------------- http://www.tigerdire...13932&CatId=306

[phillpower2]

A simple thank you and knowing your happy with the help is reward enough for me thank you

Can you please check the MBs QVL memory support tab as I do not see your Ram listed (it may be my eyesight )
http://www.gigabyte....spx?pid=4140#ov

Everything else

(I was under budget, so we're splurging)

[Light Knight]

Would http://www.newegg.ca...k=PGD38G1600ELK be a good alternative to the Corsair? It's on the list.

Edited by Light Knight, 26 July 2012 - 11:55 AM.

[phillpower2]

I can`t find anything less expensive so I would say yes go for the Patriot, it is a good brand in any event

[Light Knight]

Thank you kind sir, you are a gentleman, scholar, and geek.

[phillpower2]

You are welcome and thank you

Let us know when you are up running and any questions please ask.