- Mar 5, 2014
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Hello everyone,
I have been reading the sticky's and I will do my best at following them. Also keep in mind I know VERY little about computer hardware and this is all new to me. Learning as I go, and have never built a computer before. Open to all suggestions/advice/tips and I am not locked in to any brand or preferences!
Right now I am looking to build a decent/basic/entry "gaming" computer, but I have a very low budget. I've gotten some help and I think I am off to a great start, but it's exceeding my budget and I don't know enough about this to simply pick and chose to get a good build.
~Approximate Purchase Date: Immediately, ready now but not in a rush
~Budget Range: $700 USD (Yep it's tiny and I know it wont be a super computer. $700 is my absolute highest and would LOVE to go less than that)
~System Usage from Most to Least Important: Normal internet surfing, light Photoshop, some but not intense gaming. (Would like to play DayZ)
~OS - I will need one, and would strongly prefer Windows 7, but with my budget I'm not going to be picky
~No overclocking or anything special, I am no where near that familiar with them, and honestly doubt I need any of it
~Current monitor 1152x864 but I really am not needing super awesome realistic graphics, I just want to run games without lag or hiccups
~I don't need keyboard/mouse/monitor/speakers
~Why am I upgrading? My current computer is 10 year old XP, and it wont last much longer
I'm not looking for ultra high realistic graphics. I just want a reliable computer that can handle light gaming and will last me as long as possible. My budget is $700 and honestly, that raising it from my preferred $550-600. Here's what I've got so far that is not complete and has already exceeded my budget -
CPU - AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor
CPU cooler - Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
MB - Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
RAM - G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
SSD - Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk
Video Card - Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card
Sound card - Asus Xonar DG 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card
Power supply - Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Optical drive - Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
~~Current unfinished builds cost - $861.83~~~
I'm sure there are better versions of what I found that you will tell me about (at least I tried haha) but it still needs are case, wireless adapter, OS, and I would assume it needs some fans or vents... Looks like I will need to go with slightly cheaper gear. I'm considering dropping the SSD and keeping my generic HDD to save some money. Is there a step down from the CPU/graphics card and/or possibly PSU? And am I leaving anything out?
I am very open to completely different builds/parts/suggestions if you think it would fit my needs and/or budget better. I am not set in any way to any specific brand or anything. Just want as good as I can get for my low budget!
Thank you for the help and any suggestions or tips are greatly appreciated! Any more info needed just let me know!
I have been reading the sticky's and I will do my best at following them. Also keep in mind I know VERY little about computer hardware and this is all new to me. Learning as I go, and have never built a computer before. Open to all suggestions/advice/tips and I am not locked in to any brand or preferences!
Right now I am looking to build a decent/basic/entry "gaming" computer, but I have a very low budget. I've gotten some help and I think I am off to a great start, but it's exceeding my budget and I don't know enough about this to simply pick and chose to get a good build.
~Approximate Purchase Date: Immediately, ready now but not in a rush
~Budget Range: $700 USD (Yep it's tiny and I know it wont be a super computer. $700 is my absolute highest and would LOVE to go less than that)
~System Usage from Most to Least Important: Normal internet surfing, light Photoshop, some but not intense gaming. (Would like to play DayZ)
~OS - I will need one, and would strongly prefer Windows 7, but with my budget I'm not going to be picky
~No overclocking or anything special, I am no where near that familiar with them, and honestly doubt I need any of it
~Current monitor 1152x864 but I really am not needing super awesome realistic graphics, I just want to run games without lag or hiccups
~I don't need keyboard/mouse/monitor/speakers
~Why am I upgrading? My current computer is 10 year old XP, and it wont last much longer
I'm not looking for ultra high realistic graphics. I just want a reliable computer that can handle light gaming and will last me as long as possible. My budget is $700 and honestly, that raising it from my preferred $550-600. Here's what I've got so far that is not complete and has already exceeded my budget -
CPU - AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor
CPU cooler - Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
MB - Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
RAM - G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
SSD - Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk
Video Card - Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card
Sound card - Asus Xonar DG 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card
Power supply - Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Optical drive - Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
~~Current unfinished builds cost - $861.83~~~
I'm sure there are better versions of what I found that you will tell me about (at least I tried haha) but it still needs are case, wireless adapter, OS, and I would assume it needs some fans or vents... Looks like I will need to go with slightly cheaper gear. I'm considering dropping the SSD and keeping my generic HDD to save some money. Is there a step down from the CPU/graphics card and/or possibly PSU? And am I leaving anything out?
I am very open to completely different builds/parts/suggestions if you think it would fit my needs and/or budget better. I am not set in any way to any specific brand or anything. Just want as good as I can get for my low budget!
Thank you for the help and any suggestions or tips are greatly appreciated! Any more info needed just let me know!
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