Building a gaming computer with $500 budget

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Meatt

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Hey, I am looking to build a computer sufficient to run games such as Everquest2, any suggestions? Thank You
 
First of all, thanks stoic for a starting base. I switched a few things around and here's what I'm considering going with:

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103680
MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128392
GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130395
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231180
HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136098
CD/DVD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106281
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119161
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817339012

I looked the stuff over and everything seems to be compatible. I would greatly appreciate any input or personal experience on these items! I know i skimped on the GPU, but a 9500GT still seems solid enough to run WoW and EQ2.. right? =P Thanks all
 
Get a better and more stable GPU:

ATi Radein HD4670 1GB - $74.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127440&cm_re=hd4670-_-14-127-440-_-Product

Only few $ more expensive than 9500GT but a lot better.
Why won't you reduce RAM to 2GB? It will come out cheaper and I don't really think you are going to need 4GB but it is your decision.
PSU? - No comment :confused: Change it.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...e=corsair_power_supply-_-17-139-003-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...e=corsair_power_supply-_-17-139-008-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...ermaltake_power_supply-_-17-153-113-_-Product
 
 
Hey all, sorry about the misunderstanding, i do NOT need an operating system, i already have a windows 7 ready to be installed. Anyway, I've noticed that some people have suggested lowering my RAM to 2gb and getting a better video card. This is the change I'm considering, will it still allow me to run games at a good FPS?

RAM:
old: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231180
new: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231134

GPU:
old: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130395
new: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102855
 
 
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As far as requirements to play games such as WoW and EQ2, your good to go. Just double check the specifics between everything to make sure it's compatible with eachother then your set. Good luck
 
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