A complete ATI $600 Gaming machine!

[kisshell2]

I have decided to bale out on nvidia and intel.

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: ASAP
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming all the way coz i have a laptop for other things
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: mouse, LCD, OS
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Cheapest
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: US
ARTS PREFERENCES: I'm trying to game at high settings, in a 22" screen.
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe but haven't tries it till now.
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1600x1200, 1680x1050
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I am looking towards ATI 5770 for graphics.
Also how is this proccessor for gaming?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...bb3r-_-Processors+-+Desktops-_-AMD-_-19103706

or


http://stores.tomshardware.com/rd.p...chant_logo&k=ed34392d6a84b52034312d4e01b8f30b

Also, i read somewhere that even a triple core comes par with a quadcore in gaming.
I really wanted a i5 750 but i am budget is low!

I am currently playing borderlands, batman AA.
GTA 4 is almost unplayable in my laptop which has a nvidia 9300m

 

[MadAdmiral]

That CPU is good, but too expensive for your build (surprisingly).

This is as close as I can get:

CPU: X3 425 $72
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-770TA-UD3 $85 after rebate
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws 2x2 GB 1600 mhz CAS Latency 7 $115
HDD: Seagate 7200.12 500 GB $55
GPU: HD 5770 $150 after rebate
Case/PSU: Antec 300 Illusion and Neo Eco 520W $120
Optical: Cheap SATA DVD burner $24
HSF (only if overclocking): Coolermaster Hyper 212 Plus $35

Total: $656

 

[Outlander_04]

The best budget processor IMO is the Phenom X2 555 dual core for around $105

If you have a mb with either a 710 or 750 series southbridge chip a simple bios change usually transforms it in to a 3.2 GHz quad with all the features of a phenom quad .
The 770/710 mbs dont support crossfire but work well for single gfx cards . Have a look at pricing but the Gigabyte GA-MA770T-UD3P is a very decent mb and was selling around $70

 

[kisshell2]

So is triple core good for gaming?
I'm still open for suggestion.
Both the guys above THANX

 

[MadAdmiral]

The triple core is good for gaming. There is benefit to adding the second and third core, and almost none to adding a fourth.

 

[Outlander_04]

The UD3P mb is similar to mad admirals suggestion , but had more pci-e slots and fewere pci slots . Most people would find it more useful than having older legacy pci slots .

Just having the fourth core does add a bit , but not much in most games . The advantage of using the X2 555 is much larger cache on the processor .
Its easily the best bang for buck

 

[batuchka]

About $571 AR

 

[kisshell2]

Best answer selected by kisshell2.

 

[kisshell2]

Hey batchuka u help ma alot. Thanx.
What would be the average fps in gta4 wid ur system?
I mean in 1600ish reslution.
Thanx for the input all of you guys

 

[batuchka]

You are welcomed ^^ Data as requested (approximate)