Ultimate Budget Gaming PC

[townshiplax07]

This summer i will be working and i have decided to build a gaming computer. I play COD4 alot and BF2, AA:SP. I put this together and wanted to get some advice for compatibilit issues or anything needed to be changed. My budget is about $950 SHIPPING INCLUDED + TAX


EDIT:

Case: Antec Sonata III 500 Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 500W Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16811129024

Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX All Solid Capacitor Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16813128059

Video Card: XFX PVT88PYDF4 GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16814150252

CPU/Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16819115037

Memory: CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16820145177

Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar SE WD3200AAJS 320GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16822136098

CD/DVD Drive: LITE-ON Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner with LightScribe
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16827106072

CPU Heatsink: ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16835186134

 

[jeremyrailton]

you have to do a public wish list. we can't see this one

 

[snajper69]

lol

 

[jaibot18]

yeah, try to fix that. But just for an outline a good build is
gigabyte p35ds3l 90
crucial ballistix 31 after rebate
corsair 550w psu 90
cm690 case 70
hd 60
cd 30
8800 gts 512 200
e7200? 140 or
e8400 200 or
q6600 200

 

[jaibot18]

ok, just researched and the e7200 is amazing i would definately get it

 

[Andrius]

^Nice build but I'd up the HDD to at least a $90 500GB or $110 WD6400AAKS.

 

[townshiplax07]

OK well i redid the wishlist so that you guys could look it over. I have changed the budget down to $850. I have a mouse and keyboard and a 22" VIZIO TV. I have a couple of questions regarding this build...


https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/WishList/TemporaryWishList.asp


Questions:
1. Is this whole build compatible?

2. Would this build be good for up-coming games?

3. Any suggestions?



Thanks in advance!

 

[snajper69]

Once again link dose not work

 

[jaibot18]

gj!!! if you are having trouble with this just post individual links

 

[townshiplax07]

i added individual links

 

[chuckm]

Go with this case;
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0283272
This power supply;
http://www.buy.com/prod/Corsair-VX-550W-Power-Supply/q/loc/101/205852646.html
And this cooler;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233003

 

[jaibot18]

just one question, are you going to oc? Because if you are i would switch the e8400 for a e7200 and then use the extra 60 dollars and get a 8800gts. Oh and try getting crucial ram, it is way better and cheaper. Plus the tracer looks amazing i just got some.

 

[townshiplax07]

I dont plan on OC...I dont really know how to, but i could probably learn. So you think that i should get the GTS. I guess i could do that. Is it that much better? How is crucial better?

 

[Maroc]

Well if you dont have a problem with learning to OC and doing it, get the E7200 and to answer your questions:

The GTS (G92 Revision) is considerably faster than the GT as it's meant to be. Price/performance wise, it's worth the extra cash.

And Crucial creates some of the most overclockable performance ram, their Ballistix range is great IMO.


Maroc.

 

[Maroc]

Delete.

 

[WR2]

Everything in your list looks compatible.
You should always list any other hardware and/or software that you're arent buying (monitor, etc) but intend to use in the new build so we can also check compatibility with those items.

Price out Maroc's suggestion of a 8800GTS/512 G92 and the E7200 CPU.
You'll probably be GPU limited before you are CPU limited in gaming performance.

 

[Shadow703793]

Case: Antec Sonata III 500 Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 500W Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/product/prod [...] 6811129024

Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX All Solid Capacitor Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/product/prod [...] 6813128059

Video Card: XFX PVT88PYDF4 GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/product/prod [...] 6814150252

CPU/Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor
http://www.newegg.com/product/prod [...] 6819115037

Memory: CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.com/product/prod [...] 6820145177

Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar SE WD3200AAJS 320GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/prod [...] 6822136098

CD/DVD Drive: LITE-ON Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner with LightScribe
http://www.newegg.com/product/prod [...] 6827106072

Looks good. Just change the HSF to this: XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 like chuckm said. For review of the XIGMATEK HSF see:
http://www.frostytech.com/top5heatsinks.cfm#INTELHEATSINK

 

[townshiplax07]

yeah well with that...do i need to attach the fan on? i am worried about that because i do not want to break or damage it. seeing as this is my very first build.


If i got an 8800GT would i have good FPS for COD4? or should i go with an 8800GTS (G92)

 

[Maroc]

No, the HSF comes with the fan already on. However, if you wish to get a faster/more silent fan, you will need to remove the stock one and replace it.

Edit: Get the 8800GTS (G92), it's considerably faster for not much more.

 

[WR2]

What size/resolution monitor do you use? That will help us decide if an 8800GT or 8800GTS best fits your needs & budget.

You put the heat sink on the CPU/Motherboard first and install the fan last after its all in the case.

 

[Maroc]

IMO i'd go with the GTS no matter what resolution you game at. The fact of the matter is, the GTS will perform better at any resolution, high or low.

 

[townshiplax07]

yeah well thanks for everything i will go with the setup i posted then and chage the VGA, HSF

 

[chuckm]

No, the HSF comes with the fan already on. However, if you wish to get a faster/more silent fan, you will need to remove the stock one and replace it.

Edit: Get the 8800GTS (G92), it's considerably faster for not much more.

The fan on the Xigmatek does not come already attached, you do that after you install the cooler on the board, but it's not difficult. The one thing that will make the install easier is a bolt-thru kit like this;

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/lgbowiscsp.html
Use it instead of the push pins

 

[townshiplax07]

How do i get it to a public wishlist?

 

[WR2]

If you're items are in the Temporary Wish List you need to save them first.

Use the SHARE button on the My Saved Wish Lists tab.

You can see other peoples Public Wishlists under the Public Wish Lists tab.