Can someone look over these builds?

[jinjishu]

I want to know which one of these builds is most cost effective for playing most/all new pc games at max res, with the exception of crysis. The most I usually play on is 1400x900 btw.

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=9907526

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=9369352

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=9370652

 

[groo]

I think #1 is the only one that can run it all on max settings.
maybe #3, but but it'll probably be a bit slow. forget #2

 

[groo]

ps. I'd make some changes to each of your builds were they my $s

 

[jinjishu]

what kind of changes?

 

[lunyone]

What is your budget?
What resolutions are you going to be running at?
#2 is way off base w/q9550 and an 8600gts!

 

[gkay09]

Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 (45nm, 2.53 GHz, 3MB L2 Cache)

MSI P45 Diamond, Rev. 1.0

go with these cpu/mobo combo and oc the processor
refer this article
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/overclocking-core-2-E7200,2072.html

then go for the corsair 2X2GB ram

mayb stick to 4850 as it would be suffice for the resolution u will be gaming...

so a lot of money saved from ur #1 build...

 

[jinjishu]

the res is nothing more than 1400x900, i will not buy anything over 1200 and thanks gkay, i'll look into that build. I just gotta learn to overclock now, thanks for the guide.

 

[lunyone]

Oops, just noticed the resolution comment!
e7200 w/Gigabyte UD3P mobo for $235 - $20 MIR = $215!
3rd combo from the bottom of the page!
or
e8400/Asus p5q pro mobo for $250 - $15 MIR = $235!!
6th combo from the top of the page!

GPU - $150 - $20 MIR = $130!!
SAPPHIRE 100245L Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail

Case/PSU - $90 shipped! Antec 300 case w/500w PSU. Has 2 x 6 pin PCI-e power connectors and plenty of power for the 4850!
1st combo at top of the page!

RAM - $58 - $20 MIR = $38!! 5-4-4-12 timings at stock voltage!! 1.8v!!
mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

HD - $70 shipped!! Plenty of room and plenty fast for the $!
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

DVD Burner - $30 shipped!! RETAIL version so you get the software to read/burn DVD's!!
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 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe - Retail

Total w/e7200 - $631 - $60 MIR's = $571!!!
Total w/e8400 - $656 - $55 MIR's = $601!!!

 

[gkay09]

get this combo....very nice case and a very gud powersupply....totals to abt 290 bucks...

COOLER MASTER COSMOS S RC-1100-KKN1-GP Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail
Item #: N82E16811119150
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
COOLER MASTER UCP RS700-AAAAA3 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Power Supply - Retail

cpu/mobo combo saves abt 45 bucks...
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Yorkfield 2.83GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80569Q9550 - Retail
ASUS P5Q Pro LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131299

and abt hdd go for the WD 640 GB very fast....and value for money...

and get a 4850 nw and one more later when u have cash and crossfire them ...will easily handle even higher resolution...

 

[kurtyboh]

yeah what gkay said

 

[jinjishu]

thanks so much everyone