I'm trying to build my first computer that can play games like CS:S with a pretty good fps. However since this is my first ever build I'm not sure if the computer I'm hoping to build soon will be able to play it.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: In a week or 2 / BUDGET RANGE: Not gonna go over 800$
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, Internet
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Mouse, Headset, OS
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Neweggs.com
PARTS PREFERENCES: Don't really mind
OVERCLOCKING: No / Maybe SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No
MONITOR RESOLUTION: Don't really mind
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I would like it if the pc would be quiet.
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Parts:
Dvd: 2MB Cache IDE 22X DVD Writer LightScribe Support
Case: APEVIA X-JUPITER-JR G-Type X-JPJGT-BK Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Power supply: OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W ATX12V / EPS12V
Hard drive: Western Digital Caviar Blue WD1600AAJS 160GB
Monitor: ASUS VH226H Black 21.5"
Graphics card: XFX HD-485X-YDFC Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit
Keyboard: LITE-ON SK-1688U/B Black 104 Normal Keys USB Wired Standard Keyboard
Memory: CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C5 - Retail
Cpu: AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition Callisto 3.1GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 80W Dual-Core Processor
Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-MA785GM-US2H AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 785G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
CPU cooler: MASSCOOL 5C12B3 50mm Ball CPU Cooler
The total is $798.84 Including shipping.
I would really appreciate it if you people could help me decide whats better or to replace with. And I wonder if its necessary to get a sound card.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: In a week or 2 / BUDGET RANGE: Not gonna go over 800$
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, Internet
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Mouse, Headset, OS
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Neweggs.com
PARTS PREFERENCES: Don't really mind
OVERCLOCKING: No / Maybe SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No
MONITOR RESOLUTION: Don't really mind
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I would like it if the pc would be quiet.
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Parts:
Dvd: 2MB Cache IDE 22X DVD Writer LightScribe Support
Case: APEVIA X-JUPITER-JR G-Type X-JPJGT-BK Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Power supply: OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W ATX12V / EPS12V
Hard drive: Western Digital Caviar Blue WD1600AAJS 160GB
Monitor: ASUS VH226H Black 21.5"
Graphics card: XFX HD-485X-YDFC Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit
Keyboard: LITE-ON SK-1688U/B Black 104 Normal Keys USB Wired Standard Keyboard
Memory: CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C5 - Retail
Cpu: AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition Callisto 3.1GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 80W Dual-Core Processor
Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-MA785GM-US2H AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 785G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
CPU cooler: MASSCOOL 5C12B3 50mm Ball CPU Cooler
The total is $798.84 Including shipping.
I would really appreciate it if you people could help me decide whats better or to replace with. And I wonder if its necessary to get a sound card.