600 dollar build for light gaming

[neonmonkey]

Hey guys, I am building a computer for my friend who wants to play modern warfare 2 and starcraft 2ect.


APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: before christmas

BUDGET RANGE: $600

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming, school

PARTS NOT REQUIRED:monitor

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg or tigerdirect

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: US

PARTS PREFERENCES: AMD and DX 11 probably (if it wont work with this small budget its very understandable)

OVERCLOCKING: no

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: no

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1440 X 900 (720p'ish)

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Uh...basically he isnt a computer guru so he doesnt need the biggest baddest PC out there, and he would like windows 7


Thanks guys!

 

[neonmonkey]

Oh and maybe if you could recommend a good cheap keyboard and mouse

 

[Newf]

Wait for Black Friday deals and your friend will be very happy...
A Radeon 5xxx gaming rig without OC requirements will not be a problem.

 

[overshocks]

Wait for Black Friday deals and your friend will be very happy...
A Radeon 5xxx gaming rig without OC requirements will not be a problem.

+1..a 5770 will do him fine, although it's an overkill for 1440x900, get 4870/4850/4890 depending on how the budget goes..all these cards are overkill for 1440x900

 

[Newf]

Latest generation chips use the least power, thus the least cooling needs for a given level of performance. Go for a 5xxx (5770 is fine) level card.
I personally use a Targus USB corporate standard keyboard (about $20)
Unless you need either an elaborate gaming keyboard OR a typist's dream clicking-switch board this will be fine. HP, Dell, M$oft and others also make good quality mainstream keyboards for reasonable prices.
For a mouse I always recommend a logitech laser. My wife and I both use G5s.

 

[neonmonkey]

Ok thanks guys.

 

[overshocks]

Ok thanks guys.

no problem