I Need Help Configuring a $700 Gaming System.

Jasumi · 05-16-2008, 04:45 PM

I already have this:

Raidmax Smildon case
Radeon 3870 x2
Samsung DVD Burner

I need a good gaming CPU, RAM, Motherboard, Hard Drive, PSU, and OS for under $700.

Garethman!!` · 05-16-2008, 07:58 PM

RAM
4GB (2x 2GB A-DATA)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820211188

Motherboard
ASUS P35
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131278

Processor
Core 2 Quad Q6600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115017

Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116204

HDD
500GB Seagate HDD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148136

PSU
Hiper 730W ATX Power Supply (I have it, its the best one ive ever owned)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817128008

Total $677

lovely? · 05-16-2008, 09:56 PM

since you already have a very nice GPU i think garethman's build is great. however im not sure of the PSU's brand quality, i'll check Ceew1's guide and go from there.

myPCrocks · 05-16-2008, 09:58 PM

For the money, buy a Modular Power Supply.

lovely? · 05-16-2008, 10:02 PM

its not a very large budget, so it is best to focus on the parts that will get him the most FPS, instead of slightly better looks. usually modulars come at a higher price range for a similar PSU.

Garethman!!` · 05-16-2008, 10:10 PM

Well from experience with the power supply, I can say it is the best one I have ever owned. Although I am positive that there are better ones out there.

ramodkk · 05-16-2008, 10:11 PM

Processor:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115037

Memory:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820220293

Motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128059

Hard Drive:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148262

Power Supply:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817815002 (excellent reviews, 750W, modular, sweet price

)

Operative System:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116204

TOTAL w/Shipping: $697.96

lovely? · 05-16-2008, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramodkk

(excellent reviews, 750W, modular, sweet price

)

hahaha why do i think that was pointed towards me? ok newegg had one good modular power supply at a competing price, dont rub it in!

ramodkk · 05-16-2008, 10:19 PM

I don't know! Hehe I was just pointing it out, not trying to rub it in man!

lovely? · 05-16-2008, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramodkk

I don't know! Hehe I was just pointing it out, not trying to rub it in man!

lol of course not. but anyways, nice build.

05-16-2008, 04:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jasumi Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 63	I Need Help Configuring a $700 Gaming System. I already have this: Raidmax Smildon case Radeon 3870 x2 Samsung DVD Burner I need a good gaming CPU, RAM, Motherboard, Hard Drive, PSU, and OS for under $700.

05-16-2008, 07:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Garethman!!` Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK and USA Age: 18 Posts: 1,205	RAM 4GB (2x 2GB A-DATA) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820211188 Motherboard ASUS P35 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131278 Processor Core 2 Quad Q6600 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115017 Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116204 HDD 500GB Seagate HDD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148136 PSU Hiper 730W ATX Power Supply (I have it, its the best one ive ever owned) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817128008 Total $677 __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 / AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 1.70GHz RAM : 8GB DDR2 PC6400 / 2GB DDR2 PC5300 HDD : 750GB SATA Seagate Barracuda/ Hitachi 120GB 5400RPM GPU : Radeon HD2900XT 512MB / Radeon Xpress 1150 128MB OS : Windows Vista Ultimate x64 / Windows Vista Basic PSU : Hiper 730W ATX / 80W Dell Laptop Power Brick

05-16-2008, 09:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
lovely? Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California Age: 15 Posts: 3,832	since you already have a very nice GPU i think garethman's build is great. however im not sure of the PSU's brand quality, i'll check Ceew1's guide and go from there. __________________ E4500 @ 2.93GHZ ASUS P5K-DELUXE 2GB OCZ Reaper CL3 @ 800MHZ 3-4-4-15 eVGA 8800GT OZC GameXStream 700W PSU 320GB WD Caviar SATA, 80GB WD Caviar IDE Sometimes scientists make things alot harder than they need to. All they've gotta do is put a big spring on the ground where they think it's gonna land, or send a mission to the moon to erect a sign that says "Welcome to Earth".

05-16-2008, 09:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
myPCrocks Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Midwest Age: 39 Posts: 255	For the money, buy a Modular Power Supply. __________________ Too Many To List.

05-16-2008, 10:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
lovely? Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California Age: 15 Posts: 3,832	its not a very large budget, so it is best to focus on the parts that will get him the most FPS, instead of slightly better looks. usually modulars come at a higher price range for a similar PSU. __________________ E4500 @ 2.93GHZ ASUS P5K-DELUXE 2GB OCZ Reaper CL3 @ 800MHZ 3-4-4-15 eVGA 8800GT OZC GameXStream 700W PSU 320GB WD Caviar SATA, 80GB WD Caviar IDE Sometimes scientists make things alot harder than they need to. All they've gotta do is put a big spring on the ground where they think it's gonna land, or send a mission to the moon to erect a sign that says "Welcome to Earth".

05-16-2008, 10:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Garethman!!` Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK and USA Age: 18 Posts: 1,205	Well from experience with the power supply, I can say it is the best one I have ever owned. Although I am positive that there are better ones out there. __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 / AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 1.70GHz RAM : 8GB DDR2 PC6400 / 2GB DDR2 PC5300 HDD : 750GB SATA Seagate Barracuda/ Hitachi 120GB 5400RPM GPU : Radeon HD2900XT 512MB / Radeon Xpress 1150 128MB OS : Windows Vista Ultimate x64 / Windows Vista Basic PSU : Hiper 730W ATX / 80W Dell Laptop Power Brick

05-16-2008, 10:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
ramodkk Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: There > Age: 16 Posts: 4,872	Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115037 Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820220293 Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128059 Hard Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148262 Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817815002 (excellent reviews, 750W, modular, sweet price ) Operative System: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116204 TOTAL w/Shipping: $697.96 __________________ E2160 w/AC Freezer 7 Pro Gigabyte P35-DS3L 2GB BallistiX Tracers PC2-6400 Sapphire HD3870 Rosewill RD500 500W Antec Three Hundred (Modded)

05-16-2008, 10:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
ramodkk Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: There > Age: 16 Posts: 4,872	I don't know! Hehe I was just pointing it out, not trying to rub it in man! __________________ E2160 w/AC Freezer 7 Pro Gigabyte P35-DS3L 2GB BallistiX Tracers PC2-6400 Sapphire HD3870 Rosewill RD500 500W Antec Three Hundred (Modded)

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