Trying to build a low cost gaming computer need help please!

[jheffel]

Hi guys,

Im attempting to build a new desktop computer that is adequate for gaming for cheap! I'm pulling my GPU and power supply from my old computer, a 9800 GT and a 600W Thermatake. I could really use any comments or concerns on if these pieces make sense and if I'm throwing money away on something thats needed or can be found cheaper or get something better thats not much more money. Should come to approx. 512.00.

Here is my list and thanks in advance!!!


LITE-ON 24X DVD Writer Black SATA Model iHAS-324-98
Item #: N82E16827106334
$21.99

Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811129042
$54.99

Western Digital Caviar Blue WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822136218
$69.99

ASRock 870 EXTREME3 AM3 AMD 870 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813157198
$89.99

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL
Item #: N82E16820231277
$84.99

AMD Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition Callisto 3.2GHz Socket AM3 80W Dual-Core Desktop Processor - C3 Revision HDZ555WFGMBOX
Item #: N82E16819103846
$88.99

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
Item #: N82E16832116754
$99.99

COOLER MASTER R4-L2S-122B-GP 120mm 4 BLUE LED LED Case Fan
Item #: N82E16835103022
$10.99

 

[BurningSkyline]

I may be the only one who thinks this, But swap that Phenom Dual core for an Athlon Quad.

 

[linkin]

I may be the only one who thinks this, But swap that Phenom Dual core for an Athlon Quad.

Not at all! I agree, get an athlon quad. the 640 to be exact.

 

[BurningSkyline]

Not at all! I agree, get an athlon quad. the 640 to be exact.

You're running an athlon quad, unlike me ^_^

 

[jheffel]

Ok great! Thanks for the input guys, other than the processor everything else jives?

 

[rawcomputers]

Personally i'd go for:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Image...M3 AMD 870 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 AMD Motherboard

instead of the ASRock motherboard.

It will save you money, all you're missing out on is the Crossfire, which if important to you i'd go for:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...31631R&cm_re=asus_890-_-13-131-631R-_-Product

Which is only $5 more than the AS Rock but gets you the 890 chipset (the AS Rock and first Asus I posted are the older 870)