My gaming build

[10597]

hi im trying to build a cheap gaming computer, i want a system that can be able to run todays game so heres my build, tell me what you guys think.

-Intel Core i5 Processor i5-750 2.66GHz 8MB LGA1156 CPU
-Asus P7P55D Socket 1156/ Intel P55/ DDR3/ CrossFireX/ A&GbE/ ATX Motherboard w/ 16 Hybrid Phase

the cpu and motherboard comes together so it is $330

-Rosewill Wind Knight Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case with pre-installed 2x 120mm Fan, Support up to 1x 140mm top fan, 2x 140mm side fan, 1x 140mm front fan, 1x 120mm rear fan - $40

-Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" -$56

-XFX HD-485X-YDFC Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card - $120

-ZEROtherm CORE92 Socket 1156/1366 HDT Cooler - $30

OCZ PC3-10666 Platinum RAM - 4GB, 2x2GB, 1333MHz, DDR3, Low Voltage, Dual Channel - $58

Ultra LSP750 750-Watt Power Supply - ATX, SATA-Ready, SLI-Ready, 135mm Fan, Lifetime Warranty - $45

so it all comes to $679

is that cheap enough? =D

 

[sonic-boom]

Do you plan on overclocking? If no, then you don't need that heatsink.
Get this ram, its cheaper and faster http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231303&cm_re=ripjaws-_-20-231-303-_-Product
That PSU is junk, plan on Crossfire? Ill tell you a PSU when you answer that.
This hdd is faster for same price http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148395&Tpk=7200.12%20500gb
This case is much nicer for $10 more http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3198497&CatId=1842

 

[10597]

Do you plan on overclocking? If no, then you don't need that heatsink.
Get this ram, its cheaper and faster http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231303&cm_re=ripjaws-_-20-231-303-_-Product
That PSU is junk, plan on Crossfire? Ill tell you a PSU when you answer that.
This hdd is faster for same price http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148395&Tpk=7200.12%20500gb
This case is much nicer for $10 more http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3198497&CatId=1842

no im not ganna plan on crossfiring (dont know what that is LOL)
and nope im not going to overclock and thanks =D

 

[sonic-boom]

Then get this psu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139003&Tpk=corsair%20450w
And drop the heatsink.

 

[10597]

Then get this psu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139003&Tpk=corsair%20450w
And drop the heatsink.

use the stock one? and is that graphics card better then a xfx geforce 9800 gtx+

 

[sonic-boom]

Yes if you aren't overclocking use the stock one. The 9800 GTX + is just a bit better than the 4850.

 

[10597]

Yes if you aren't overclocking use the stock one. The 9800 GTX + is just a bit better than the 4850.

alright thanks a lot =) time to buy and build =)

 

[10597]

would this build be able to run crysis at max setting?

 

[sonic-boom]

No, your GPU limits that. That GPU is pretty low on the totem pole.

 

[batuchka]

Just because a config is cheap doesn't mean it can't generate monster fraames for the $$
$600.93 AR