Please COMMENT on my gaming rig.

[Halofreak410]

Ok I have changed the thread. Please comment on things i should change within my build and if your searching around and find that something isn't compatible with my motherboard please tell me. PLEASE DON'T MAKE ME A NEW ONE. Instead tell me what's wrong with mine. Here is my build:
Case - $25
Motherboard - $70
Processor - $130
RAM - $26 after rebate
Graphics card - $61
Hard drive - $50
Power supply - $16 after rebate
Cd burner - $24
Cd drive - $18

TOTAL: 420
BUDGET: $400-500

 

[maroon1]

What games you play ?

8500GT is not good for modern games

I suggest this build

CPU - $130
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115052

Motherboard - $80 after MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138122

RAM - $26 after MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227139

Hard Drive - $50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145213

Video card - $80 after MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130332

Power supply - $60 after MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341010

DVD Burner - $24
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136117

Case - $25
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147067

Total: $475

 

[Halofreak410]

Yea well I just figured that with the computer I have now, It has some crappy integrated video card or something and most games play with a moderate amount of lag. So I figured with a 70$ one it could just make the games i play no lag. I don't know though I might go with your decision. Btw do you have msn?

 

[funkysnair]

i personaly would get a better psu-

 

[mrjack]

• I'd change the 8500GT to at least a 8800 series card
• The earlier would require a better PSU also.
• There are probably better options for the motherboard within the same price range

 

[Halofreak410]

Ah funky get on msn. And with that build do you think ill need a better psu?

 

[Geoff]

• I'd change the 8500GT to at least a 8800 series card
• The earlier would require a better PSU also.
• There are probably better options for the motherboard within the same price range

At least an 8800? An 8800 is still considered somewhat high end, theres no need to spend that much money on an 8800 if you have a very limited budget. The 8500GT can play older games perfectly fine, and some newer games on lower settings. I would however try to bump it up to an 8600 though.

 

[maroon1]

Halofreak410,

I edited my post above

At least an 8800? An 8800 is still considered somewhat high end, theres no need to spend that much money on an 8800 if you have a very limited budget. The 8500GT can play older games perfectly fine, and some newer games on lower settings. I would however try to bump it up to an 8600 though.

He can get 8800GS for just $79.99 after MIR. It is not that expensive

 

[Halofreak410]

So is that all i should change? psu and processor?

 

[cohen]

Get this CPU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037
Get this PSU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182017

 

[craneop1985]

Go for this card-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121251 I've got the same one at it stays at around 44c at idle-it's already overclocked but can be overclocked more if wanted. It's $85 after rebate

 

[Halofreak410]

Oh ok yea I'll get those. Just wandering what is wrong with my graphics card. Like why is the geforce 9600 better?

 

[Cleric7x9]

you have a sata hdd, a sata optical reader, and an IDE optical burner? wtf mate.

 

[oscaryu1]

2x http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151171