New cheap custom made gaming comp :D

[rottentomatolol]

Ok, took me a while but i found these parts to make a cheap gaming comp for my budget, and need opinions on what to change and such.

HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181

Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157176

Graphics: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150467

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152042

Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231310

Case/DVD : http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.466987

Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103687

Im not a hardcore gamer, but i still game. My current budget is under $600 which INCLUDES shipping and taxes. I need some suggestions and if the parts are all compatible

 

[Lmeow]

This motherboard is better, $15 more, no CrossFireX but you wouldn't be able to with the other board properly as the lanes run at x16/x4: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157195

This card is around $15 more after rebates, but is quite a bit faster:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131354

Spend $16 more for the AMD Athlon II X3 440 and get an extra core, well worth it:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103843

Lower latencies same price RAM:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231276

If you just want one 4 GB for DIMM for possible 16 GB expansion later (overkill frankly) then just leave it.

That PSU is extreme overkill, save $30 (after rebate) and get the Corsair CX400W:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139008

That PSU should be more than enough for an HD 5850 or GTX 460 should you want to upgrade later on.

 

[ohiou_grad_06]

Also, do consider 2 2 gb sticks so you can run dual channel.

 

[guanyu210379]

Nice recommendation Lmeow, but I would like to go a bit higher with the PSU, I think 450W will give extra free room.

@rottentomatolol :
1. X3 is the lowest proc I can go for now. Please don't go below that if you can still afford it. And, perhaps you are lucky and can unlock the fourth core.
2. 2x2 GB RAM is more recommendable as 1x4GB.
3. HD5770 is actually my standard for mainstream gaming rig, but if it doesn't fit to the budget, just follow Lmeow's recommendation.

 

[batuchka]

$513AR

And before somebody no particular real hands on experience outside his/her comfort zone screams "but it's not a <insert uber brand here>"

TA785G3 HD OC + Unlock enthusiast review
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=245020

 

[rottentomatolol]

Will i also need to buy an OS for this, cause if i did, that would make the prices go past my budget >.>

 

[Griffolion]

Of course you would yes. First thing i do in a budgeted build is take away the cost of Win 7 from the budget and thats your real budget for parts.

 

[rottentomatolol]

Well i changed a few things so now its:

HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181

Graphics: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150467

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817154026

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211409

Case/DVD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.466987

Mobo/CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.478022

This just fits my budget, but now i need a cheap OS >.>

 

[silvernova0]

Linux!

 

[rottentomatolol]

well i was kind of hoping windows

 

[guanyu210379]

Hahahahahaha......

 

[ohiou_grad_06]

Hey dude, if you have microcenter nearby, might check them out, they've got a special going on, buy an AMD chip, get a free motherboard with it. So might be worth looking into, maybe it would put you over the top and give you enough to grab Windows 7.

 

[rottentomatolol]

found a build along with windows 7 all for 9 cents under my budget which includes shipping and handling. trying to see if its ok o.o

HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181

GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130535

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817154026

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211409

OS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754

Case/DVD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.466987

CPU/Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.455367

 

[Trueno07]

I would recommend spending 1 more dollar and upgrading to the 4850

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125236&cm_re=Radeon_4850-_-14-125-236-_-Product

Then again, if you were counting on that Rebate, i don't know what to tell you haha

 

[rottentomatolol]

nah i wasnt counting on the rebate but i guess i can squeeze in a few more bucks

 

[silvernova0]

Nice lower budget build