help to build a pc

[alexkolb]

Hello.
I bought a Dell Dimension 3000 when they had a special deal, so i got 17' lcd, subwoofer speakers so on. Now i'm gonna ebay the it ( just tower, not monitor...) for about 250 USD, and i'm willing to through in about 250 - 300 USD of my own $, so how do you suggest i spend this 500 - 600 to get a gaming PC?
Thank you.

 

[EMO-TOCROSS]

In my opinion, Building a desktop PC is by far the best way to custom make a gaming PC to suite your needs. Also, It's not as difficult as you would think. With the help of this forum, You'll find yourself being able to make an impressive computer with a budget of $500 - $600.

 

[double-dragon]

10/10 for observation there emo-tocross, but i dont think that helps the guy build a pc...

basically, get yourself a nice processor (Athlon64/Pentium4) 512MB ram and an 80GB hard drive (8mb cache) and a solid mid-range graphics card (Ge Force 4 perhaps) and you'll be doing good.

 

[Praetor]

You'll find yourself being able to make an impressive computer with a budget of $500 - $600.

You might be overstepping our collective abilities with that kinda budget

You'll find yourself being able to make an impressive computer with a budget of $500 - $600.

You might be overstepping our collective abilities with that kinda budget

so how do you suggest I spend this 500 - 600 to get a gaming PC?

Athlon64-3000 Newcastle Socket 939 (155USD)
Gigabyte GA-K8NS939 (NF3-250) (80USD)
Kingmax PC3200 512MB (75USD)
Maxtor 160GB 8MB 7200 PATA (90USD)
Radeon9800Pro (200USD)
Net $600USD

You might be overstepping our collective abilities with that kinda budget

Ok maybe not