Most Economical machine for 720p max graphics for sc2?

[ionosphere]

Just out of curiosity, how much money do you have to spend if you are to create a machine that can run Starcraft 2 at 1280 x 1024 max graphical setting at, at least 30 fps?

 

[batuchka]

Rana 440
cheap 785G/770 mobo
4GB DDR3
GTS 250/ HD 4850
450-500w 80+ psu
At even higher/more demanding resolution:

 

[welshmousepk]

I'd go with the 5750 over the GTS250, just for the sake of avoiding older tech. better heat and power consumption being a plus.

I play SC2 on my HTPC/light gaming machine, at 1080p on ultra settings and 4xaa 16xAF. the framerates are plenty playable, and that's with a 5770 and athlon II 635.

so at the lower resolution, im sure a 5750 would suffice, and even a 5670 would probably handle it. though i'd suggest the 5750 anyways, as you are better having the extra power.

 

[ionosphere]

Best answer selected by ionosphere.