$700 for just the guts!

apatel9 · 12-11-2006, 10:57 PM

Hey, after looking at parts for the last three months, Im finally about to buy my computer. I need help figuring out a build. It will be used for gaming, and I want to be able to play almost any game out atleast on decent settings. The budget is around $600-$750 for everything except tower and psu (just bought 650 watt power supply), monitor, keyboard/mouse, speakers. Basically I need everything inside the tower. Thanks in advance!

Jet · 12-11-2006, 11:18 PM

What brand is the 650W power supply you just bought? Also, how many amps are on the 12V rails?

apatel9 · 12-11-2006, 11:25 PM

not sure, because it is going to be a birthday gift, and i havent seen it, but Im sure it was a good once because my friend that got it for me knows tons about computers (he works for geek squad). I know about $100 on sale from newegg about 3 weeks ago.

ramodkk · 12-11-2006, 11:27 PM

if you want to be able to play all games go for a Core 2 Duo system, these may be a choice:

MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128012
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115005
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820211064
HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822144414
GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814143049
TOTAL : aprox. $640

Thats what im getting!!!!
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Or if you want to go extreme you can wait for your budget and get this RAM and this GPU instead, for $210 more.

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820211066
GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150195
TOTAL: aprox. $850 (inlcuding above mobo, cpu...)

b3atofang3l · 12-11-2006, 11:33 PM

Very Nice Build, however, i woudlnt use those ram..

Bobo · 12-11-2006, 11:48 PM

No, definitely don't get that RAM. I would recommend OCZ, as it seems to be on sale right now.

ramodkk · 12-11-2006, 11:53 PM

somehow i knew the memory wasn't the best choice, (right)

thanks anyways, im getting other than A-data, so is OCZ a good brand??

Bradan · 12-12-2006, 12:58 AM

id get corsair if u have the cash

soccerdude · 12-12-2006, 01:10 AM

The only thing I might change will be your graphics card. I would replace it with this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814143071 The only thing is I am not sure if it compatible with your motherboard and how much you want to do gaming.

Jet · 12-12-2006, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramodkk

somehow i knew the memory wasn't the best choice, (right)

thanks anyways, im getting other than A-data, so is OCZ a good brand??

In the past, OCZ has had problems with Intels. If I were to choose the most compatible ram, I would chose Corsair.

Quote:

Originally Posted by apatel9

not sure, because it is going to be a birthday gift, and i havent seen it, but Im sure it was a good once because my friend that got it for me knows tons about computers (he works for geek squad). I know about $100 on sale from newegg about 3 weeks ago.

Not saying that your friend is not smart, but being part of the geek squad doesn't make him smart. If, however, the PSU was $100 on sale, it is most likely a good one.

12-11-2006, 10:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
apatel9 Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 39	$700 for just the guts! Hey, after looking at parts for the last three months, Im finally about to buy my computer. I need help figuring out a build. It will be used for gaming, and I want to be able to play almost any game out atleast on decent settings. The budget is around $600-$750 for everything except tower and psu (just bought 650 watt power supply), monitor, keyboard/mouse, speakers. Basically I need everything inside the tower. Thanks in advance!

12-11-2006, 11:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jet Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,288	What brand is the 650W power supply you just bought? Also, how many amps are on the 12V rails? __________________ Macbook/Intel Core Duo 1.83Ghz/2GB DDR2 667/60GB HD/OSX 10.4.11/160GB 3.5" Firewire External/160GB Maxtor One Touch 4 Mini External/

12-11-2006, 11:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
ramodkk Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: There > Age: 16 Posts: 4,874	if you want to be able to play all games go for a Core 2 Duo system, these may be a choice: MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128012 CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115005 RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820211064 HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822144414 GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814143049 TOTAL : aprox. $640 Thats what im getting!!!! ________________________________ Or if you want to go extreme you can wait for your budget and get this RAM and this GPU instead, for $210 more. RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820211066 GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150195 TOTAL: aprox. $850 (inlcuding above mobo, cpu...) __________________ E2160 w/AC Freezer 7 Pro Gigabyte P35-DS3L 2GB BallistiX Tracers PC2-6400 Sapphire HD3870 Rosewill RD500 500W Antec Three Hundred (Modded)

12-11-2006, 11:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
ramodkk Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: There > Age: 16 Posts: 4,874	somehow i knew the memory wasn't the best choice, (right) thanks anyways, im getting other than A-data, so is OCZ a good brand?? __________________ E2160 w/AC Freezer 7 Pro Gigabyte P35-DS3L 2GB BallistiX Tracers PC2-6400 Sapphire HD3870 Rosewill RD500 500W Antec Three Hundred (Modded)

12-12-2006, 12:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
Bradan Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ontario, Canad'eh Posts: 1,052	id get corsair if u have the cash __________________ The New Beast: Coolermaster CM 690 4x120mm Corsair 550VX - 41A 12v P5N32-E - 680i SLI Motherboard E7200/3MB Core2Duo@3.7Ghz- AC Freezer 7 Pro Corsair DDR2 6400 5-5-5-15 Asus 8800GT@700/1750/1900 Soundblaster Audigy 4 SE Western Digital SE16 500GB WD5000AAKS

12-11-2006, 11:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
apatel9 Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 39	not sure, because it is going to be a birthday gift, and i havent seen it, but Im sure it was a good once because my friend that got it for me knows tons about computers (he works for geek squad). I know about $100 on sale from newegg about 3 weeks ago.

12-11-2006, 11:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
b3atofang3l Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calgary, AB, CA Posts: 618	Very Nice Build, however, i woudlnt use those ram..

12-11-2006, 11:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bobo banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pittsburgh Age: 16 Posts: 6,623	No, definitely don't get that RAM. I would recommend OCZ, as it seems to be on sale right now.

12-12-2006, 01:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
soccerdude Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 812	The only thing I might change will be your graphics card. I would replace it with this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814143071 The only thing is I am not sure if it compatible with your motherboard and how much you want to do gaming.

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