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compdude99 · 06-14-2005, 10:49 PM

what is a good computer setup for gaming for under $500USD.

mgoldb2 · 06-14-2005, 10:54 PM

What the purpose of the computer? Mainly do you plan on playing games with this computer?

Bunchofstuff · 06-14-2005, 11:33 PM

http://www.cyberpowersystem.com/high...ra5000.asp?v=d

here's a prebuilt for 509USD , w/ dvd-rw cant beat that for the price

joshj · 06-14-2005, 11:38 PM

If you go with that pre-built (which I don't suggest, there's nothing like making your own computer), you'll want to change a couple things. I'd go with a 3000 proc, socket 939 (for better upgradability), and change the video card if you want to do much of any gaming.

**The_Other_One** · 06-15-2005, 12:42 AM

Wow...that's definetly the cheapest A64 I've seen. That's not a bad dal at all, though, as josh mentioned, going with the 939 socket would be better. Though, if you have no plans to ever upgrade, I suppose 754 would be fine.

Bunchofstuff · 06-15-2005, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Other_One

Wow...that's definetly the cheapest A64 I've seen. That's not a bad dal at all, though, as josh mentioned, going with the 939 socket would be better. Though, if you have no plans to ever upgrade, I suppose 754 would be fine.

the 939s would definitally be better, but i dont think u'll find one for under 500usd , all the 754s systems im finding are just over the 500usd limit, and have a 64 +3000 or the +2800, and whats the cheapest proc thats a s939 +3200?

heres another one with a 64 +3000 http://ibuypower.com/ibp/store/confi...r.aspx?mid=136

Bunchofstuff · 06-15-2005, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshj

If you go with that pre-built (which I don't suggest, there's nothing like making your own computer), you'll want to change a couple things. I'd go with a 3000 proc, socket 939 (for better upgradability), and change the video card if you want to do much of any gaming.

yea, i also would prefer to build my own, but you CANT build a GOOD system for 500, with the pre-builts / barebones , you can probaly afford/get better parts for the buck

cillo76 · 06-16-2005, 11:55 PM

brokegamer.com allows you to buy as a kit!

mgoldb2 · 06-17-2005, 04:47 AM

If you dont mind building your self I would do something like the following

Cpu option 1
AMD sempron 3100+ $108
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819104214
Cpu option 2
AMD Athlon 64 2800+ $121
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103485
GIGABYTE "GA-K8NS" NVIDIA nForce3 250 $66
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...128-259&depa=1
pqi TURBO 512MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM pc3200 $35
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820141120
POWERCOLOR R96-C3G Radeon 9600PRO $79
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814131221
Western Digital Special Edition 80GB 7200RPM $55
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...144-122&depa=1
Lite-On Black 52X32X52X16 Combo Drive, Model SOHC-5236K $34
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...106-979&depa=1
XCLIO XClio 450BL ATX 450W Power Supply 230Vac $53
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...189-003&depa=0
CASE OF CHOISE FOR $30

TOTAL cpu 1: 460
TOTAL cpu 2: 473

**Praetor** · 06-20-2005, 03:13 PM

Quote:

AMD sempron 3100+ $108
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16819104214

You'll prolly be better off with the Palermo core for an extra $5

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joshj Silver Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 19 Posts: 176	If you go with that pre-built (which I don't suggest, there's nothing like making your own computer), you'll want to change a couple things. I'd go with a 3000 proc, socket 939 (for better upgradability), and change the video card if you want to do much of any gaming. __________________ Athlon64 3700+, EPoX EP-9NDA3+, 1GB 2-3-2-5 DDR400, BFG 7800GS OC @ 505/1.46, 250GB, 160GB, 120GB, DVD, CD-RW, 570W Skyhawk PowerOne, WinXP Pro

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The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 24 Posts: 12,382	Wow...that's definetly the cheapest A64 I've seen. That's not a bad dal at all, though, as josh mentioned, going with the 939 socket would be better. Though, if you have no plans to ever upgrade, I suppose 754 would be fine. __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

06-17-2005, 04:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
mgoldb2 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Age: 25 Posts: 1,259	If you dont mind building your self I would do something like the following Cpu option 1 AMD sempron 3100+ $108 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819104214 Cpu option 2 AMD Athlon 64 2800+ $121 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103485 GIGABYTE "GA-K8NS" NVIDIA nForce3 250 $66 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...128-259&depa=1 pqi TURBO 512MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM pc3200 $35 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820141120 POWERCOLOR R96-C3G Radeon 9600PRO $79 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814131221 Western Digital Special Edition 80GB 7200RPM $55 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...144-122&depa=1 Lite-On Black 52X32X52X16 Combo Drive, Model SOHC-5236K $34 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...106-979&depa=1 XCLIO XClio 450BL ATX 450W Power Supply 230Vac $53 http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...189-003&depa=0 CASE OF CHOISE FOR $30 TOTAL cpu 1: 460 TOTAL cpu 2: 473 __________________ Acer A11912B 19"montior Aspire x-superalien case Asus k8t800 pro motherboard athlon 64 fx-55 2GB(2 of 1GB) of Geil DDR ram Geforce 6800 ultra 2 Seagate 200GB 7200RPM Model ST3200822A configure as RAID 0 1 DVDRW and 1 CDRW 3.5 drive sound blaster audigey2 zs logitech 2300 thx certified 2.1 speakers

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Bunchofstuff banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: USA , Georgia Age: 19 Posts: 491	http://www.cyberpowersystem.com/high...ra5000.asp?v=d here's a prebuilt for 509USD , w/ dvd-rw cant beat that for the price

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