Cheap Gaming PC. Help Please.

JackMcHale · Sep 17, 2011

So these are the specs for the Custom pc i have built on CyberPowerPC.com

Just wondering if this is going to be sufficient for games such as crysis 1 and 2, battlefield, call of duty, dirt, and other high-demanding games.

And also have you had any experience with this company? i have heard very good things about them from friends and fellow gamers in real life.. any help is very much appreciated, i am trying to stay under 1000 dollars.
This system is currently costing $780 with free shipping and i have a 24 inch monitor and logitech G15 gaming keyboard with G5 mouse to go with it.

Thankyou!!!

Case: Raidmax Blackstorm Mid-Tower Gaming Case w/ 180MM Side-Panel Fan and One-Click Side Panel (White Color)
Internal USB Extension Module: None
Neon Light Upgrade: None
Extra Case Fan Upgrade: Maximum 120MM Case Cooling Fans for your selected case [+9]
Noise Reduction Technology: None
CPU: AMD Phenom™II X4 925 Quad-Core CPU w/ HyperTransport Technology
Cooling Fan: Asetek 510LC Liquid Cooling System 120MM Radiator & Fan (Enhanced Cooling Performance + Extreme Silent at 20dBA) (Dual Standard 120MM Fans (Push-Pull) [+9])
Coolant for Cyberpower Xtreme Hydro Water Cooling Kits: Standard Coolant
Motherboard: [CrossFireX] ASUS M5A97 AMD 970 Chipset CrossFireX Support DDR3 Socket AM3+ ATX w/ 7.1 Audio, GbLAN, USB3.0, SATA-III, RAID, 2 Gen2 PCIe, 2 PCIe X1, & 2 PCI
Freebies: None
Memory: 4GB (2GBx2) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory Module (Corsair or Major Brand)
Video Card: AMD Radeon HD 6870 1GB GDDR5 16X PCIe Video Card [+86] (Major Brand Powered by AMD)
Freebies: FREE Game - Shogun 2 Coupon: Total War
Video Card 2: None
Video Card 3: None
Dedicated PHYSX Card: None
Free Game: None
Multiple Video Card Settings: Non-SLI/Non-CrossFireX Mode Supports Multiple Monitors
Power Supply Upgrade: 800 Watts - XtremeGear Gaming Power Supply - Quad SLI Ready [+37]
Hard Drive: 500GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD [-16] (Single Hard Drive)
Data Hard Drive: None
Hard Drive Cooling Fan: None
External Hard Drive (USB3.0/2.0/eSATA): None
USB Flash Drive: None
Optical Drive: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR)
Optical Drive 2: None
Sound: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
3D Vision Glasses: None
Freebies: None
LCD Monitor: None
2nd Monitor: None
3rd Monitor: None
Speakers: 600Watts PMPO Subwoofer Stereo Speakers
Network: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
Network Switch: None
Keyboard: Xtreme Gear (Black Color) Multimedia/Internet USB Keyboard
Mouse: XtremeGear Optical USB 3 Buttons Gaming Mouse
Mouse Pad: None
Gaming Gear: None
Extra Thermal Display: None
Wireless 802.11B/G Network Card: None
External Wireless Network Card: None
Wireless 802.11 B/G/N Access Point: None
Bluetooth: None
Flash Media Reader/Writer: INTERNAL 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer (BLACK COLOR)
Video Camera: None
Headset: None
Printer: None
Cable: None
Power Protection: None
Surge Protector: None
IEEE1394 Card: None
Internal USB Port: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
USB Port: None
Operating System: None - FORMAT HARD DRIVE ONLY

JackMcHale · Sep 17, 2011

Is 800watts enough to power the 6870 in this pc?? i am NOT overclocking anything.

JackMcHale · Sep 17, 2011

I apologise for the repost but i had to change some stuff around due to the fact that i had to BUY an OS, didnt realise that wasnt included in price.
This is the new build for $842. USD.

Case: Raidmax Blackstorm Mid-Tower Gaming Case w/ 180MM Side-Panel Fan and One-Click Side Panel (White Color)
Internal USB Extension Module: None
Neon Light Upgrade: None
Extra Case Fan Upgrade: Maximum 120MM Case Cooling Fans for your selected case [+9]
Noise Reduction Technology: None
CPU: AMD Phenom™II X4 925 Quad-Core CPU w/ HyperTransport Technology
Cooling Fan: Asetek 510LC Liquid Cooling System 120MM Radiator & Fan (Enhanced Cooling Performance + Extreme Silent at 20dBA) (Dual Standard 120MM Fans (Push-Pull) [+9])
Coolant for Cyberpower Xtreme Hydro Water Cooling Kits: Standard Coolant
Motherboard: Asus M4N68T-M V2 AM3 DDR3 NVIDIA Geforce 7025/nForce 630a Chipset mATX w/ Onboard Graphics and Core Unlocker, 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, USB 2.0, SATA-II RAID, 1 Gen2 PCIe, 1 PCIe X1 & 2 PCI [-42]
Freebies: None
Memory: 4GB (2GBx2) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory Module (Corsair or Major Brand)
Video Card: AMD Radeon HD 6870 1GB GDDR5 16X PCIe Video Card [+86] (Major Brand Powered by AMD)
Freebies: FREE Game - Shogun 2 Coupon: Total War
Video Card 2: None
Video Card 3: None
Dedicated PHYSX Card: None
Free Game: None
Multiple Video Card Settings: Non-SLI/Non-CrossFireX Mode Supports Multiple Monitors
Power Supply Upgrade: 800 Watts - XtremeGear Gaming Power Supply - Quad SLI Ready [+37]
Hard Drive: 500GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD [-16] (Single Hard Drive)
Data Hard Drive: None
Hard Drive Cooling Fan: None
External Hard Drive (USB3.0/2.0/eSATA): None
USB Flash Drive: None
Optical Drive: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR)
Optical Drive 2: None
Sound: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
3D Vision Glasses: None
Freebies: None
LCD Monitor: None
2nd Monitor: None
3rd Monitor: None
Speakers: 600Watts PMPO Subwoofer Stereo Speakers
Network: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
Network Switch: None
Keyboard: Xtreme Gear (Black Color) Multimedia/Internet USB Keyboard
Mouse: XtremeGear Optical USB 3 Buttons Gaming Mouse
Mouse Pad: None
Gaming Gear: None
Extra Thermal Display: None
Wireless 802.11B/G Network Card: None
External Wireless Network Card: None
Wireless 802.11 B/G/N Access Point: None
Bluetooth: None
Flash Media Reader/Writer: INTERNAL 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer (BLACK COLOR)
Video Camera: None
Headset: None
Printer: None
Cable: None
Power Protection: None
Surge Protector: None
IEEE1394 Card: None
Internal USB Port: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
USB Port: None
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows 7 Home Premium [+104] (64-bit Edition)
Media Center Remote Control & TV Tuner: None
Office Suite: None
Games: None
Ultra Care Option: None
Service: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Rush Service: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 5~10 BUSINESS DAYS

Once again im not sure about this company though. Any help is greatly appreciated. thankyou.

ixiboneheadixi · Sep 17, 2011

where did you get that long list of stuff lol like half of it is just none anyway

jonnyp11 · Sep 17, 2011

he is selecting the parts on a site then they build it for you, which what site are you using, that price is a rip-off, building your own will save you a ton, and an 800w psu is wayy overkill, what all psu's do they have, a quality 550-600 will be much better than that crappy 800w.

JackMcHale · Sep 17, 2011

yeah sorry lol thats what that site does.
i dont even know how to build my own and im not sure i trust myself to do it.. plus what if it goes wrong? or blue screens? i have no idea what to do to fix it. anyone in the charleston south carolina area wanna come over? lol

And if someone could "build" me a computer using like newegg parts or something i would feel better..

a grand would b a good limit right now.

JackMcHale · Sep 17, 2011

Cyberpowerpc.com
BTW

jonnyp11 · Sep 17, 2011

well you can take a look at this

http://www.computerforum.com/104641-how-build-computer-step-step-photos.html

wil explain everything, and with 1k, on that site you can prob get some pretty good settings in current games, build your own and you'll be maxing everything.

JackMcHale · Sep 17, 2011

sorry i should of been specific about that.
i read the how to build a computer thing.
i understand all that and i can easily lay the parts on my floor and go through the steps using that.. that was awesome.

But i dont know what is compatible with what parts.. what ram goes with what motherboards.. what video cards will work.. how much power in the supply i need?
Thats what im stuck about. lol.

Thankyou

jonnyp11 · Sep 17, 2011

wolfeking · Sep 17, 2011

JackMcHale · Sep 17, 2011

thankyou much jonny. i might be just being blind. but did you include a processor in all that?

JackMcHale · Sep 17, 2011

ok nvm found it lol it was a bundle with the power supply.

Justinator · Sep 18, 2011

I'm new to building my own PC as well but even after learning over the past week I know your getting ripped off.

You don't need liquid cooling what so ever. Not even close to needing liquid cooling. Cut that right out of the formula.

Your power supply is too large and probably low quality. Go with a good quality 550 watt.

Also some of the components are cheaply upgraded to perform much better and still stay in your budget.

This company is just trying to move their less desired components and sell them to you.

Listen to these guys on this forum. They know what they are talking about...

jonnyp11 · Sep 18, 2011

actually water cooling is for overclocking, so if he wants to go over 4.5ghz it's a must, at stock clocks the oem cooler is fine, and for minor overclocking a cooler like the coolermaster 212 is fine

JackMcHale · Sep 18, 2011

What about this build from ibuypower? tell me how much you think this should cost based on what is in the PC and ill say the price afterwards, that way i can get an accurate rip-off amount lol.

And thankyou everyone because i do need this help and i do appreciate the critisism

NZXT Guardian 921 RB Gaming Case - Black w/ Red Light

Processor
[= Quad Core =] AMD Phenom™ II X4 925 Quad-Core CPU Processor Cooling
Liquid CPU Cooling System [AMD] - [Free Upgrade] Standard 120mm Fan

Memory
4 GB [2 GB X2] DDR3-1600 Memory Module - Corsair XMS3 Dominator w/DHX technology

Video Card
AMD Radeon HD 6850 - 1GB - Single Card

Motherboard
[CrossFire] ASUS M5A97 -- AMD 970 w/ 2x PCI-E 2.0 x16

Power Supply
700 Watt -- Standard Primary Hard Drive

Hard-Drive
1 TB HARD DRIVE -- 32M Cache, 7200 RPM, 6.0Gb/s - Single Drive

Optical Drive
24X Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive - Black

Flash Media Reader / Writer
12-In-1 Internal Flash Media Card Reader/Writer - Black

Sound Card
3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard

Network Card
Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100)

Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium - 64 bit

Warranty
Standard Warranty Service - Standard 3-Year Limited Warranty + Lifetime Technical Support

1 x [Free Game Download] - Deus Ex Free with Purchase of AMD Phenom II X6 Processor / Radeon HD 6850 or Higher Video Card

Advanced Build Options
1 x iBUYPOWER Specialized Advanced Packaging System Protect your investment during transportation!

jonnyp11 · Sep 18, 2011

did the math and about 783 without shipping and has about 35 in mail in rebates, actually looked at the parts and all to get the prices about right.

JackMcHale · Sep 18, 2011

thats awesome because that is a build from ibuypower and they put it together and the test it for you i called to make sure.. that build was 803 dollars. ill pay the 20 bucks for them to put it together lol. finally some good news.

now would that setup be sufficient for crysys, modern warfare, world of warcraft, and other high-demanding games??

wolfeking · Sep 18, 2011

what brand of PSU is it?

JackMcHale · Sep 18, 2011

It actually just says "700 watt standard PSU"
so im going to get the 650 Watt -- Corsair CMPSU-650TXV2 instead of that.. because although 50 watts smaller.. its actually branded and only cost 23 dollars more than the 700 watt on the 'builder'
so 823 with tax (none) and shipping is like 65 bucks.

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