Please help me build a gaming computer!

Paparingo · Jul 31, 2009

I recently moved to a new house and away from two pretty nice gaming computers owned by my former roommate. Therefore I am now looking to build one for myself.

A buddy of mine has built multiple computers for himself, so I am confident he could help me with putting everything together. I just need some advice and steering in the right direction!

So here we go, my system goals and budget

Goals - Computer can run modern games and upcoming games smoothly (Aion and Star Wars: The Old Republic namely). I'll be playing massively multiplayer games and first person shooters mostly. The computer will last me a few years without major upgrades.

Budget - $700 - $900

If I can't meet my goals with that budget then it's not worth it for me to make the purchase right now.

Thanks for any help!

Cameldude · Jul 31, 2009

Paparingo said:
I recently moved to a new house and away from two pretty nice gaming computers owned by my former roommate. Therefore I am now looking to build one for myself.

A buddy of mine has built multiple computers for himself, so I am confident he could help me with putting everything together. I just need some advice and steering in the right direction!

So here we go, my system goals and budget

Goals - Computer can run modern games and upcoming games smoothly (Aion and Star Wars: The Old Republic namely). I'll be playing massively multiplayer games and first person shooters mostly. The computer will last me a few years without major upgrades.

Budget - $700 - $900

If I can't meet my goals with that budget then it's not worth it for me to make the purchase right now.

Thanks for any help!

Look through Forum, for other people searching same things,

Basics you need Intel quad core, DDR2 memory at least 4GB, Graphics Card GeForce 275 or something like that, maybe Geforce GTX 260, more for your Budget, should come out at the top of your budget, maybe just over it. if you want a good one. Obviouse other things like, mobo, DVD driver, Hard drive, PSU, Fans, etc

Search on Newegg.com or similar websites, its prety cheap there,

I specifically do not put any links here, 1 - other threads have them, 2 - do search and not give in on the recommendations. obviousely listen to them, but make sure that you have a look at something else too, just in case.

Dystopia · Jul 31, 2009

Just so you know what about you will have:

quad core proc
mobo
4850 GPU
4GB RAM
500GB HDD
Case
650W PSU
DVD Burner

Thats about what you will have. It's been a while since I have put together a build, so I'm not sure of the prices. I'll get you something built up tomorrow.

bomberboysk · Jul 31, 2009

Paparingo said:
I recently moved to a new house and away from two pretty nice gaming computers owned by my former roommate. Therefore I am now looking to build one for myself.

A buddy of mine has built multiple computers for himself, so I am confident he could help me with putting everything together. I just need some advice and steering in the right direction!

So here we go, my system goals and budget

Goals - Computer can run modern games and upcoming games smoothly (Aion and Star Wars: The Old Republic namely). I'll be playing massively multiplayer games and first person shooters mostly. The computer will last me a few years without major upgrades.

Budget - $700 - $900

If I can't meet my goals with that budget then it's not worth it for me to make the purchase right now.

Thanks for any help!

Will you need an operating system? Keyboard? Mouse? Display? $700-900 USD i will assume.

Gooberman · Jul 31, 2009

Cameldude said:
Look through Forum, for other people searching same things,

Basics you need Intel quad core, DDR2 memory at least 4GB, Graphics Card GeForce 275 or something like that, maybe Geforce GTX 260, more for your Budget, should come out at the top of your budget, maybe just over it. if you want a good one. Obviouse other things like, mobo, DVD driver, Hard drive, PSU, Fans, etc

Search on Newegg.com or similar websites, its prety cheap there,

I specifically do not put any links here, 1 - other threads have them, 2 - do search and not give in on the recommendations. obviousely listen to them, but make sure that you have a look at something else too, just in case.

I would probably go with AMD Phenom II Tri/Quad core

Gooberman · Jul 31, 2009

Well I made a list of things but without speakers mouse and keyboard

AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz Triple Core Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103649 $119.00

Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB Hard Drive $74.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319

XFX HD-485X-YDFC Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 $89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150337

GIGABYTE GA-MA770T-UD3P AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard $79.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128392

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 $74.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231193

Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $59.95
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042

OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W $79.99($15.00 MIR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341019

LITE-ON Black 18X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM SATA DVD-ROM Drive $19.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106276

Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders w/ Tech Guarantee $109.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116677

SAMSUNG SYNCMASTER 943SWX 18.5" 5ms Widescreen LCDMonitor $119.99($20.00 MIR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001327

Total $828.87USD -$35 MIR I hope you ment USD

Paparingo · Aug 1, 2009

Sorry for not being too specific... I am just looking to buy the computer. I have a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. I will need an operating system also, but I believe my university offers some pretty substantial discounts to students on operating systems.

Thanks

Dystopia · Aug 1, 2009

Gooberman said:
Well I made a list of things but without speakers mouse and keyboard

AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz Triple Core Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103649 $119.00

Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB Hard Drive $74.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319

XFX HD-485X-YDFC Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 $89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150337

GIGABYTE GA-MA770T-UD3P AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard $79.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128392

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 $74.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231193

Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $59.95
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042

OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W $79.99($20.00 MIR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703009

LITE-ON Black 18X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM SATA DVD-ROM Drive $19.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106276

Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders w/ Tech Guarantee $109.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116677

SAMSUNG SYNCMASTER 943SWX 18.5" 5ms Widescreen LCDMonitor $119.99($20.00 MIR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001327

Total $828.87USD -$40 MIR I hope you ment USD

Seeing as he doesn't need a monitor (too bad you built it before knowing that...) I would change the proc to a Phenom II X4 955, for $215, the GPU to a GTX 275 for $190 after $15MIR, upgrade to a 750 Seagate barracuda for just 5 bucks more (and yes, its a 7200RPM SATA), put the right link for the 700W OCZ

, $7 more for a LG 22x DVD burner cuz the one you have is no longer available, the case to a Raidmax Sirius for $90, and let him/her buy the OS from campus for much cheaper.

My total comes to about $845 shipped. If you need to go down in price, then get a different, cheaper case, like the one that Gooberman posted.

ori555 · Aug 1, 2009

if you want the best supplies, you can compare them at http://www.sortprice.com/search-C-Computer_Hardware

Gooberman · Aug 1, 2009

well Now I know he doesn't

maybe 4890? they're pretty much even but once you overclock it passes the GTX275

Bodaggit23 · Aug 1, 2009

Paparingo · Aug 2, 2009

Thanks for the help so far.

I am obviously not very familiar with the current state of gaming technology, so could someone give me some insight into the longevity and ability of the proposed rigs? Perhaps someone could even compare them to a dell/hp/alienware that may have similar components so I could look at reviews and also see how much money I'm saving!

Paparingo · Aug 3, 2009

One more thing, anyone have any experience with the Newegg preferred account? Good/bad? I am thinking of applying and buying my computer that way. I just had my credit score checked when I rented out my new house and it was just under 750 so I imagine it shouldn't be a problem to get approved.

PatPheFox · Aug 3, 2009

Paparingo said:
One more thing, anyone have any experience with the Newegg preferred account? Good/bad? I am thinking of applying and buying my computer that way. I just had my credit score checked when I rented out my new house and it was just under 750 so I imagine it shouldn't be a problem to get approved.

thats a freakin great credit score, kudos

bomberboysk · Aug 3, 2009

Paparingo said:
One more thing, anyone have any experience with the Newegg preferred account? Good/bad? I am thinking of applying and buying my computer that way. I just had my credit score checked when I rented out my new house and it was just under 750 so I imagine it shouldn't be a problem to get approved.

The preferred account is great, also that is an excellent credit score. If you spend more than $500(maybe $499, forget), its 6 months no interest/payments, and if its more than $999 you can do 12 months, and then just pay it off in equal increments of 1/12th the total cost, and then you can pay it out over a period of time interest free

allenee2009 · Aug 3, 2009

Bodaggit23 said:
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1333 ($74.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231200
3[/url]

I am shopping at Newegg.ca and I can't seem to find the same one.
I searched it and came up with three different memeories.

Could you tell me which one I should buy?(The rest is pretty much the same as what you built)
Difference I see is the timing and I like to know how it affects as well.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produc...x+2GB)+240-Pin+DDR3+SDRAM+DDR3+1333&x=11&y=33

Bodaggit23 · Aug 3, 2009

allenee2009 said:
Could you tell me which one I should buy?(The rest is pretty much the same as what you built)
Difference I see is the timing and I like to know how it affects as well.

Choose RAM with lower Latency/Timing.

Basically this refers to the time it takes to execute a given task.

Don't be bothered much by the difference between 8 and 9 because
although there would be a measureable difference, you would not notice
unless you were doing benchmarks, and even then it would be minuscule.

Please help me build a gaming computer!

Paparingo

New Member

Cameldude

New Member

Dystopia

Active Member

bomberboysk

Active Member

Gooberman

Active Member

Gooberman

Active Member

Paparingo

New Member

Dystopia

Active Member

ori555

New Member

Gooberman

Active Member

Bodaggit23

Active Member

Paparingo

New Member

Paparingo

New Member

PatPheFox

Member

bomberboysk

Active Member

allenee2009

New Member

Bodaggit23

Active Member