Cheap Computer Build

Alien Ware · 03-02-2008, 08:33 PM

E2160 1.8GHz Dual-Core Processor ($71.99)
GeForce 8600GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 ($100)
GIGABYTE GA-P31-S3G LGA 775 Intel P31 ATX Intel Motherboard ($67)
Crucial Ballistix Tracer 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2($72)
Seagate Barracuda 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache ($80)
NZXT Apollo SILVER NP Silver SECC Steel Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ($70)
Rosewill Stallion Series 600W ($60)

TOTAL: ($500)

Will be able to play COD4 on maxed settings...

-Anymore suggestions?

oscaryu1 · 03-03-2008, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alien Ware

E2160 1.8GHz Dual-Core Processor ($71.99)
eForce 8600GT Video Card - Retail ($100)
GIGABYTE GA-P31-S3G LGA 775 Intel P31 ATX Intel Motherboard ($67)
Crucial Ballistix Tracer 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2($72)
Seagate Barracuda 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache ($80)
NZXT Apollo SILVER NP Silver SECC Steel Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ($70)
COOLER MASTER Real Power Pro 550W Power Supply ($100)

TOTAL: ($560) could probably get a cheaper power supply

Will be able to play COD4 on maxed settings...

-Anymore suggestions?

Get the GDDR3 version of the 8600GT. That'll OC up to around a GTS's speed.
Get Corsair XMS2 DDR2-800. $30 after rebates.
Get the OCZ GameXStream 700W PSU.

Gogey · 03-03-2008, 01:19 AM

The OCZ doesnt have a rebate on it anymore, its more expensive.

oscaryu1 · 03-03-2008, 01:28 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817182088

Then that, if possible.

Alien Ware · 03-03-2008, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oscaryu1

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817182088

Then that, if possible.

that is a very clean looking PSU... thanks oscaryu

-One problem though... there seems to be many complaints about it failing... MANY complaints.

daisymtc · 03-03-2008, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alien Ware

E2160 1.8GHz Dual-Core Processor ($71.99)
GeForce 8600GT Video Card - Retail ($100)
GIGABYTE GA-P31-S3G LGA 775 Intel P31 ATX Intel Motherboard ($67)
CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 ($53.00)
Seagate Barracuda 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache ($80)
NZXT Apollo SILVER NP Silver SECC Steel Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ($70)
COOLER MASTER Real Power Pro 550W Power Supply ($100)

TOTAL: ($540) could probably get a cheaper power supply

Will be able to play COD4 on maxed settings...

-Anymore suggestions?

Down the PSU to a cheaper $50-60, e.g. Rosewill RP550-2, XCLIO STABLEPOWER 460W, OCZ StealthXStream 500W
Upgrade 8600GT to 8800GS/ 9600GT

Alien Ware · 03-03-2008, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daisymtc

Down the PSU to a cheaper $50-60, e.g. Rosewill RP550-2, XCLIO STABLEPOWER 460W, OCZ StealthXStream 500W
Upgrade 8600GT to 8800GS/ 9600GT

the reviews for those GT's aren't that great and I don't think their worth the extra $

dougland · 03-03-2008, 02:54 PM

still deciding on a build? I am glad i don't game as $350 for a computer would definately suffice for what i do. good luck with the build.

Alien Ware · 03-03-2008, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dougland

still deciding on a build? I am glad i don't game as $350 for a computer would definately suffice for what i do. good luck with the build.

Hehe... if you bought the right hardware I'm sure a $350 computer would play COD4 fine... maybe not on max settings but hey.

03-02-2008, 08:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
Alien Ware banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 126	E2160 1.8GHz Dual-Core Processor ($71.99) GeForce 8600GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 ($100) GIGABYTE GA-P31-S3G LGA 775 Intel P31 ATX Intel Motherboard ($67) Crucial Ballistix Tracer 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2($72) Seagate Barracuda 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache ($80) NZXT Apollo SILVER NP Silver SECC Steel Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ($70) Rosewill Stallion Series 600W ($60) TOTAL: ($500) Will be able to play COD4 on maxed settings... -Anymore suggestions? Last edited by Alien Ware; 03-03-2008 at 03:50 AM.

03-03-2008, 01:19 AM	#13 (permalink)
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dougland Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 382	still deciding on a build? I am glad i don't game as $350 for a computer would definately suffice for what i do. good luck with the build.