$600-$800 Budget/Gaming PC

kompster

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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: 12/10/09

BUDGET RANGE: $600-$800

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, internet surfing, watching movies...

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Speakers, OS

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA

PARTS PREFERENCES: No preference

OVERCLOCKING: Maybe
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1440x900 to 1920x1200

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I'm trying to find the most affordable high end gaming PC. Something that is upgradable and would last me a few years would be preferable.
 

MothMusic

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Try this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103649
$119-FREESHIPPING

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042
$55

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231275
$92-FREESHIPPING

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128392
$80-Plus $10 Mail-in Rebate

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341022
$70-Plus $25 Mail-in Rebate

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102864&cm_re=5770-_-14-102-864-_-Product
$164-FREESHIPPING

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136073
$56-FREESHIPPING

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136177
$26-FREESHIPPING

Total = $498 without rebates.

This is a solid gaming rig that will let you play modern games at high settings. And since it has a tri-core cpu and ddr3 ram, it will last you a long time. :)
 

MothMusic

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I missed the part where you said you needed an os and monitor. I post another configuration in a bit.
 

rockyjohn

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Here you go:

CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor - Retail - $166 and free shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103674

Motherboard
GIGABYTE GA-MA790XT-UD4P AM3 DDR3 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
- $115 AR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128378

Memory
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10600CL8D-4GBHK - Retail - $95
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231180

Graphics Card
XFX HD-577A-ZNFC Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card -
Double Lifetime Manufacture Warranty - Retail - $180 and free shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150447

Case
COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case – Retail - $60 and free shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137

PSU
OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ500MXSP 500W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply compatible with core i7 -– Retail $50 AR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341016&cm_re=ocz_power_supply-_-17-341-016-_-Product

Hard Drive
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive - $55 and free shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148395

DVD RW
Pioneer Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 40X CD-R 32X CD-RW 2MB Cache SATA CD/DVD Burner LabelFlash Support - OEM - $35
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827129045

Total Cost - $756 - AR and before OS, shipping – where applicable, and taxes
 

MothMusic

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Nice setup. But would you trust a seagate hdd? I heard they have a high failure rate...

 

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kompster

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Thanks for all the suggestions! Here is what I've put together from all your posts...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106334
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824112017
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150447
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126032
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.295032
Edit (Heres the RAM) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231275

Total: $892.91
Shipping: $13.74

Went over budget, but seems to be a good build for the price.
Any suggestion on improving parts or price?
 

rockyjohn

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The build I listed above cost almost exactly the same (after adding the $139 monitor I did not include) but provided the faster x4 955 BE CPU.

I still favor the Seagate drive and in fact just purchased 1 GB version of that a couple of months ago. It is true that Seagate had a few problems with an older model about a year ago and that the F3 currently outscores Seagate on some of the tests, but you can't beat Seagate for long term reliabilty and performance - so I chose to stick with them and don't just jump to the latest favorite flavor.
 

cnor

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Ya I'd go for that 955 cpu if you are going over your budget, or maybe if you spend that much..... maybe you can try to get a 5850 (assuming the prices go down)
 

ryanrenolds24

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this is the best deal with dual graphic cards and high performance cooling for $800(without rebates)

Qty. Product Description Savings Total Price


ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
Item #: N82E16827135204
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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$19.99


Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case, comes with Three Fans-1x Front Blue LED 120mm Fan, 1x Top 140mm ...
Item #: N82E16811147153
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
$59.99
$49.99


HITACHI Deskstar 7K1000.C 0F10383 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822145304
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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-$10.00 Instant
$59.99
$49.99


MSI 870A-G54 AM3 AMD 870 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813130275
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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-$5.00 Instant
$99.99
$94.99


MSI R5770 Hawk Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
Item #: N82E16814127490
Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy
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-$5.00 Instant
$15.00 Mail-in Rebate
$144.99
$139.99


Antec EarthWatts EA750 750W Continuous Power ATX12V version 2.3 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC ...
Item #: N82E16817371026
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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-$60.00 Instant
$139.99
$79.99


Crucial Ballistix Tracer 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Desktop Memory w/ Red & Green LEDs Model ...
Item #: N82E16820148327
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
-$25.00 Instant
$59.99
$34.99


Rosewill RFX-80BL 80mm 2 Ball Bearing Blue LED Case Fan with Fan Controller Set
Item #: N82E16835200027
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$6.99


Rosewill RFX-120BL 120mm 2 Ball Bearing Blue LED Case Fan with Fan Controller Set
Item #: N82E16835200028
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$8.99


XIGMATEK LOKI SD963 92mm HYPRO Bearing CPU Cooler bracket included I7 i5 775 1155 AMD and dual fan push pull compatible
Item #: N82E16835233081
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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-$5.00 Instant
$59.98
$49.98
($24.99 each)


MSI R5770 Hawk Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
Item #: N82E16814127490
Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy
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AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor HDZ965FBGMBOX
Item #: N82E16819103727
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
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-$5.00 Instant
-$13.00 Combo
$15.00 Mail-in Rebate
$279.98
$261.98
Subtotal: $797.87