First gaming computer, check the specs

[fhfire10]

Hello, I honestly have no idea what I am looking for in a gaming computer and I am on a budget. I'm currently running a dell straight from the magazine with a Geforce 7600 GS video card, and 2x2 gb ram, the rest is stock. Me and a friend have been using an ebay website to try and put an affordable computer together and this is what we came up with. Now my budget is around 800, not counting an OS, the system below runs about $823. The only game I play right now is WoW, which has relatively low system requirements, but I want to be running at 60+ FPS at all times. Will this system do that? and is a system like this worth $800? I know I'm losing money not building it myself, but like I said I am very dumb when it comes to computers, I just play them : )


System components overview:
Intel CPU : Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz, 1333FSB (Dual Core) 6000K

* New 45nm technology

* Intel Core 2 Duo

* Dual Core CPU

* Model number E8400

* CPU speed 3.00GHz x2

* FSB 1333MHz

* Cache memory 6000K

* Socket 775

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Intel CPU Fans : Spire Socket 775 Intel fan


* For Intel Dual & Quad core

* CPU Support up to 3.8Ghz

* Rated speed : 4600 rpm

* Air flow : 25.9 CFM

* Noise : 41 dBA

* Rated voltage : 12 v

* Heat sink material : Aluminum

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Intel Motherboards : ASUS P5K EPU, 1600FSB, X-Fire PCI Express,1Gb LAN, iEEE


* New Intel 45nm CPU ready

* CPU Support up to FSB1600

* Supports DDR2 up to 1200

* 2 x PCI Express x16 slot

* 2 x PCI, 2 x PCI E x 1

* 6 x Serial ATAII connectors

* 1 x IDE(PATA) connector

* 7.1 CH HD Audio

* 2x iEEE Fire Wire ports

* 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN

* 12 USB 2.0

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DDR2 memory : 4GB (2x2GB) PC8500 DDR2 1066 Dual Channel (Check board compatibility)
4GB (2x2GB) PC8500 DDR2 1066 Dual Channel (Check board compatibility)
PCI-Express Video cards : GeForce 9800GT 1GB PCI EXpress 16X dual head, tv out


* nVidia 9800GT 600MHz Core

* 1GB 1800 MHz memory

* 256 bit memory interface

* DDR3 memory

* 112 pixel pipelines

* PCI Express 16X

* Direct x10 support

* S-video/ component TV out

* 2 monitor support 2 DVI

requirements:

* (650W and up power supply)

* (6pin SLI power connector)

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Hard Drives : 160.0GB Hitachi/ IBM 7200rpm SATA2 UDMA 300 8m Cahce
160.0GB Hitachi/ IBM 7200rpm SATA2 UDMA 300 8m Cahce
DVD Recorders : Samsung 20x DVD Recorder Dual Layer +R/RW -R/RW
Samsung 20x DVD Recorder Dual Layer +R/RW -R/RW
Sound Cards : AC 97 3D Full Duplex sound card (onboard)
AC 97 3D Full Duplex sound card (onboard)
Network Cards : Ethernet network adapter (onboard)
Ethernet network adapter (onboard)
Cases : APEVIA X-Cruiser Red, Side Window, front USB,iEEE,Temp control


* Multi-funtional thermally advantaged chassis

* Front temperature, fan speed, volume sensitivity gauges

* 10 drive bays

* External 4 x 5.25", 2 x 3.5"

* Internal 4 x 3.5" for HDD

* 2 rear 80 mm LED exhaust fans

* 2 x USB 2.0

* 1 x iEEE

* HD Audio In and Out

* 19" (D) x 7.75" (W) x 16.85"(H)

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Case Fans : Dual Case Fans 80 mm DC fan (two fans)
Dual Case Fans 80 mm DC fan (two fans)
Power Supply : Okia Extra Quiet 650W ATX Power Supply, SLI Ready
Okia Extra Quiet 650W ATX Power Supply, SLI Ready
Keyboards : Black Windows Keyboard, 104 key, PS/2
Black Windows Keyboard, 104 key, PS/2
Mice : 2-Button Wheel Mouse, PS/2 Black
2-Button Wheel Mouse, PS/2 Black
Speakers : Black Multimedia amplified stereo speakers
Black Multimedia amplified stereo speakers

Here's a link to the website, if you want to check it out maybe you can build something better for cheaper! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400049721502&refid=store

Also if anyone had any idea of what OS I should get with a rig similar to that, and if at all possible keep it under $100.

Thanks for the help, I'm looking to purchase this weekend, so quick replies would be helpful. : )

 

[Sedah]

"but like I said I am very dumb when it comes to computers, I just play them : )"

if you can try building it yourself, you can save $ and have a better computer compared to the specs you listed. its merely plug-n-play [well, not play but haha] simple as putting part A & B together. PLUS, you got this forum to help you w/ any problems. and there's step-by-step guides in the net. so if you wanna build it, can get some part-suggest

 

[avidflash]

Sounds ok but as sedah said, build it yourself, so easy to do with all the guides on the net, think the hardest thing to do is install you OS lol

 

[Sedah]

Sounds ok but as sedah said, build it yourself, so easy to do with all the guides on the net, think the hardest thing to do is install you OS lol

installin the OS is as easy as puttin in a DVD and watching it. haha

 

[Euklid]

If you played with Lego as a child, you can build a computer.

 

[PcGuy5239]

If you played with Lego as a child, you can build a computer.

Well i dont know about that lol. But yea building a computer yourself isnt too hard just gotta pretty much get a general idea of where everything goes lol

 

[Euklid]

Well i dont know about that lol.

Lego is plug-and-play too

 

[fhfire10]

Well, I think you have talked me into building it. Now all I need to know is where do I start?

 

[Sedah]

Well, I think you have talked me into building it. Now all I need to know is where do I start?

first of all, how much is your budget?

 

[fhfire10]

800-900 dollars with an OS