My $650 Gaming PC Build - TODAY
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When: Ordering tomorrow.
Don't need: Monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers.
Goals: Gaming PC. Not hardcore but gets the job done.
Already have: An XFX ATI 5770 video card (valued $150). That leaves $500 to complete the build:
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Promo discounts explained: -$20 for Hard drive, $-6 for 2x2GB RAM.
What do you think?
Don't need: Monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers.
Goals: Gaming PC. Not hardcore but gets the job done.
Already have: An XFX ATI 5770 video card (valued $150). That leaves $500 to complete the build:
Promo discounts explained: -$20 for Hard drive, $-6 for 2x2GB RAM.
What do you think?
More about : 650 gaming build today
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Spend the extra money for a quality RAM kit.
$105
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Better off spending a few more $ and getting a f3 500gb for $55.
Much better performance.
You should also consider a better case.
Antec 300 illusion + win 7 combo.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...
$105
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Better off spending a few more $ and getting a f3 500gb for $55.
Much better performance.
You should also consider a better case.
Antec 300 illusion + win 7 combo.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...
That case has $15 shipping. Here's another Antec case with free shipping and a better overall rating (although there's only 7 reviews):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
I made a correction about my GPU in OP.. I actually have a 5770, not 5570.
Regarding RAM, I'm going to install this one (already have):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
The Crucial RAM that I'm buying will just be for another computer build (I need new RAM without heat shields due to clearance issues).
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Hows it look?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
I made a correction about my GPU in OP.. I actually have a 5770, not 5570.
Regarding RAM, I'm going to install this one (already have):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
The Crucial RAM that I'm buying will just be for another computer build (I need new RAM without heat shields due to clearance issues).
Hows it look?
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I installed a $90 Nvidia GTS 250 instead and overclocked it. It's cheaper than the 5770. Bad Company 2 at 1920x1200 resolution runs as smooth as butter with this system. Very nice. Better than the 5770 in my computer with a faster CPU.
Total build cost including video card: $575.91. Way under budget!
Total build cost including video card: $575.91. Way under budget!
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