The Parts

My goal for this build (my first) was to make a decent computer to run CAD (Solid Works), video & picture editing, and play the most recent game releases on a 23" HP w2338h computer monitor.

The List:

• CPU: Intel Core i5 750 ($150 @ microcenter)
• MB: Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3 ($135 @ newegg)
• USB 3.0
• SATA 3
• GPU: MSI ATI Radeon HD 5770 seaweed edition ($165 @ newegg)
• RAM: Crucial 2 x 2GB DDR3 1333 ($84 @ newegg)
• 1.5V
• CAS 9
• Toms Hardware Review
  
• HD: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB ($100 @ newegg)
  
• OD: SONY Optiarc Black 24x DVD+R...($32 @ newegg)
  
• PSU: Corsair CMPSU-650HX ($130 @ newegg)
• 650W
• Modular
• Case: Cooler Master Centurion 590 ($70 @ microcenter)

Ahhhhh what beautiful Christmas gifts!

Cheap case with lots of fan holes. Awesome!