I want to build a new computer for gaming, budget 450$~

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good guide here slightly outdated[/i]

This is a first build I have suggested to any one so if it is no good please let me know.

AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ Brisbane 1.9GHz
CPU: $69

ASUS M2N4-SLI Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI
Mobo:$95

OCZ Platinum Revision 2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800
Ram: 149.99 - $40Mail in rebate = $109.99

connect3D 3070 Radeon X1650XT 256MB
Video card: $106

Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600JS 160GB 7200 RPM
Hard Drive: $59

Total with mail in rebate: $ 439

check out this RAM, little cheaper, has good reviews.

WINTEC AMPO 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] C8Junction

The money you save could be spent on a bigger HDD

Western Digital Caviar SE WD2500JB 250GB 7200 RPM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822144309

Maxtor 300GB SATA
http://shop3.outpost.com/product/4 [...] mory:Spot1

Or an aftermarket cooler like the Arctic-Cooling Freezer 64 Pro for good OC, just make sure you get the OEM CPU for $10 cheaper if you will be using an aftermarket cooler

AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ Brisbane 1.9GHz AM2 Processor - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819103036

Hence all the great overclocking hardware.

If he does not want to OC, that is perfectly fine but it would not change the build options due to a limited budget.

He could buy faster hardware, but then it would not be in his budget.
No point in buying two equally performing parts at the same price, but one with no OC potential even if you dont intend to OC today.

As the system ages, it may just save u from buying a new system.

HDD: On a price/quantity basis, this is the smallest cheapest 7200.10 drive, Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 Perpendicular Drive 320GB SATA 3.0GB/s - 80 bucks

You can get a cheaper hard drive but for 20 bucks more you get twice the space.

Memory:Corsair XMS (2x1GB) DDR2 800 - $109

CPU:AMD Athlon X2 3800 - $79

Motherboard:Foxconn nForce 590 SLI - $100

NForce 4 is pretty much an obsolete motherboard, that's why they are cheap. For $100, this is a bargain for nForce 590 SLI even though SLI is pretty much a waste.

Video Card: I was going to recommend the HIS X1950Pro, but it just went out-of-stock at Newegg. The Pro is better than the GT and only 5 bucks more.

Though, you can spend a little more and get it here.

I would wait for the HD2900XT to come out. If the 2600 series comes out, you might be able to get an X1950XT for $150-$160 which would be a spectacular deal.

The cost as it stands is $520. I know it's over $450, but I think it would be well worth it.

This is what i got for u. With this configure u will be able to play any game at 1280x1024 at high or medium.

MSI MOTHERBOARD AMD AM2 ATX 4GB MAX NFORCE 500ULTRA 2DDR2 GBE PCI-E $69.80
Corsair 1GB PC2-6400 DDR2 DIMM Memory Kit $72.19
AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Dual Core Processor $85.41
Maxtor DiamondMAX 10 120GB Hard Drive $49.60
XFX GeForce 8500 GT Video Card $96.96

Grand Total $373.93 w/ tax and shipping

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