$800 Gaming Computer

[Jvoelker]

PPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Now

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, Speed Surf

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: (e.g.: keyboard, mouse, monitor OS

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com

PARTS PREFERENCES: by brand or type NO preferances really I like the Antec 900 Case but if its too exp for my build just one with a little bling and open side.
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe, NOt against it. SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Either definately, but only 1 card for now.

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1680x1050

I'm really just looking for a build that tops out at 800 here, i know some about parts but not enough to know if one part is significantly better than the other, my main thing i was told which im not sure about is you want dual 16x opposted to single for future proofing.. Really not sure just looking for a nice build see how i like it, and maybe if someone has time to give me small explanations on each item. Thanks in advance.

Some things I chose that came to 850 are these, maybe brought down a tad or something not sure if they are all that good, ect. Thanks again.

 

[GhislainG]

You could take a look at:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-motherboard-guide,2546.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/value-pc-build,2506.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-gaming-graphics-card,2544.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-gaming-cpu,2520.html
http://www.anandtech.com/guides/showdoc.aspx?i=3739

Then decide if you want an Intel or an AMD build and provide a list of preferred components. We'll then be able to tell you what could be improved, if any.

 

[Jvoelker]

Some things I chose that came to 850 are these, maybe brought down a tad or something not sure if they are all that good, ect. Thanks again.
Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD/CD Rewritable Drive

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118030


Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021


Western Digital Caviar Blue WD2500AAKS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136161


ASUS M4A78T-E AM3 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131366


XFX HD-487A-ZWFC Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150436


CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005


G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277


AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808


I dont have a preference really just looking for the best bang for the buck

 

[GhislainG]

Your component selection looks pretty good. The Antec Three Hundred isn't as nice as the Nine Hundred, but you'd save a bit.

 

[blackjellognomes]

A few recommendations:

-HDD: Get the Samsung Spinpoint F3 500GB instead. Faster drive, more efficient, larger, and only $5 more.

-Mobo: Get a board with USB 3.0 and SATA III (6GB/s) if you can afford it. You'll come to appreciate the extra functionality.

-GPU: Get the 5770 instead. Same price, but it's more power efficient, cooler (in temp), equally as powerful, supports DX11 and HD audio bitstreaming, etc. Or if you plan on upgrading your monitor to one with a res of 1920x1080 or higher before you upgrade your PC again, consider a 5850.

-HSF: Since you said you're gaming, I would suggest you get an aftermarket cooler and OC your BE CPU. A CM Hyper 212+ will allow you to OC the 955 to at least 4.0GHz for just $30.

Otherwise great build. Good luck!

 

[Jvoelker]

The reason i'm trying to keep it relatively low is because im going to buy a 175 dollar monitor.. so its tough upgrade more than im at now.

 

[saint19]

Hi.

CPU $ 99.00 Here
MOBO $ 178.99 Here
RAM $ 114.99 Here
GPU $ 159.99 Here
HDD $ 54.99 Here
PSU $ 89.99 Here
CASE $ 109.99 Here

Total: $ 807.94 + MIR + SHIPPING

Well, is $ 7.94 more that your budget

 

[Jvoelker]

No RPM on that HD?

 

[PepperIsNot1337]

Im sorry, but Saint... Spending that much on a case is silly. You are spending more on the case than the CPU. People these days looks > performance

Don't use SAINT19's build.

 

[saint19]

No RPM on that HD?

No, you can read this

 

[saint19]

Im sorry, but Saint... Spending that much on a case is silly. You are spending more on the case than the CPU. People these days looks > performance

Don't use SAINT19's build.

You recomend don't use the build only for the case?. Easy.

Change it for This

and change the processor for this

Total: $ 820,93.