Bang for buck PC check out this pc!

[jaybrog]

What do you guys think? I'm a light gamer, but would like to run FEAR not maxed or anything but I want some horsepower. What do you guys think? Thanks!

mobo - $93 EPOX EP-9NPA+Ultra NF4 ULTRA
cpu - $200-AMD Athlon 64 3500+ 2.2GHz (Venice) 939 512KB
graph- $208 eVGA GeForce 6800 GS 256MB GDDR3
lcd - $334 Dell UltraSharp 2005FPW 20" LCD
case- $100 Antec SONATA II
ram-$73 Corsair VS1GBKIT400 1GB Kit DDR400 PC3200
hdd-$117 250GB Western Digital Caviar SE16 7200RPM with 16MB
dvd writer - $43 BenQ DW1640
cooling - $32 Zalman CNPS7700-CU CPU
thermal paste - $6 Arctic Silver 5

Total: $1,206

 

[Rugger]

Looks like a good build. The only thing you might want to consider is: going to 3200+ and using the stock HSF from AMD. That will give you enough money left over to get a 7800GT - there are plenty at Newegg with rebates taking them down to $285. That will give you the best gaming performance and buffer for future games, but you need to balance that with your other usage of the computer. If you need the extra juice of the 3500+, then that might not be a great idea unless you want to OC the 3200+.

 

[pickxx]

Looks like a good build. The only thing you might want to consider is: going to 3200+ and using the stock HSF from AMD. That will give you enough money left over to get a 7800GT - there are plenty at Newegg with rebates taking them down to $285. That will give you the best gaming performance and buffer for future games, but you need to balance that with your other usage of the computer. If you need the extra juice of the 3500+, then that might not be a great idea unless you want to OC the 3200+.

GOD DAMN IT!!!

I was going to say that....stock HSF from amd, 3200+ and ghe could upgrade to a 7800GT which is more then twice as fast. DAMN YOU! :twisted:

 

[shata]

Ya go to a 3200 and Grab a 7800gt or 6800gt there Bolth imho the best value/bang for buck.

 

[pickxx]

Ya go to a 3200 and Grab a 7800gt or 6800gt there Bolth imho the best value/bang for buck.

OR?!?!

a 7800GT is twice as fast as a 6800GT.....and sometimes costs less...