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[Build Help]Dual-Purpose (Gaming/Device-backup) Build, take 2
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So I've taken the advice from my previous submission (http://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/140rpn/build_helpdualpurpose_gamingbackup_for_devices/), but I realized I needed to add a mouse/keyboard and monitor.

Edit: Per comment, I swapped out for a faster, cheaper HDD. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Type Item Price
CPU Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor $149.99 @ Microcenter
Motherboard MSI B75MA-E33 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard $56.99 @ Mac Mall
Memory G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory $49.99 @ Newegg
Storage Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk $89.99 @ Microcenter
Storage Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $129.98 @ Outlet PC
Storage Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $129.98 @ Outlet PC
Video Card Gigabyte Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card $189.99 @ NCIX US
Case NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case $49.98 @ Outlet PC
Power Supply Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply $39.99 @ Newegg
Optical Drive Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer $15.99 @ Newegg
Monitor Hannspree HL272HPB 27.0" Monitor $229.99 @ Newegg
Keyboard Logitech MX 5500 Revolution Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Laser Mouse $122.99 @ B&H
Total
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. $1255.85
Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-01 08:15 EST-0500

I kind of winged it on the monitor - I want something at least 24", but going beyond 27" just got too expensive. Probably the biggest splurge is the keyboard/mouse combo - I love Logitech and have never had a problem. I had what I guess was a generation or two ago of the mouse included until it simply wouldn't charge anymore - hitting it on my leg wouldn't work anymore.

Thoughts on improving? My total budget (per the wife) is $1500. I figure I'm almost there including taxes, but if there is space for something better, please point it out.

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