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[Solved] $600 gaming comp

Forum Systems : New Build [Solved] $600 gaming comp

Best answer from batuchka.

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hi guys i'm looking to build a $600 gaming computer. This will be my first home built computer. I don't know what I'm looking for- I have practically no knowledge of hardware in computers.
With that being said, I'm hoping you guys can give me some examples of built computers you guys think are best for a $600 budget. I was going to wait until black friday but my friend said NewEgg kept their deals all month long (is this true?) and black friday wouldn't give me a better deal. Mostly i'm getting this computer for some school work and to be able to play WoW. 30-40 fps with slightly better than minimum settings is fine by me but anything more is a plus. I have very high speed internet and am just planning on using ethernet. I receive windows 7 for free and already have mouse and keyboard that uses USB slots.
I'm also planning on using a HD TV for a monitor and just getting cables (i think AMD male-male?) but I've heard this might not work well.
Any advice, comments, questions are well appreciated. Thank you for your time =)

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I wasn't sure if you needed an OS.

Athlon II X4 640 + MSI 870A-G54 $173 (with rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.553726

Antec 300 Illusion + BP550W $105
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.556572

Mushkin 4GB 1333MHz $62
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820226092

HIS HD 5770 1GB $110 (with rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814161338

Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB $70
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822152185

ASUS DVD Burner $20
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827135204

Total: $540

Note there is no OS included.

Theres something to look at, if you don't need the OS and want to spend all that $600 you could get a Phenom II 955 for $55 more though its not really required.

Reply to Wolygon

Get at least a 650W bro, not 550W...

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Reply to Reaper2794

a 550 will be more the enough for a 5770

Reply to zooted

Yes reaper please explain your reasoning.

I have not set this build up for CF as it doesn't seem necessary. You can debate whether CF is needed and affordable though not that the PSU is not big enough for the current config. 5770s can be run on a 350W.

Reply to Wolygon

Reaper2794 wrote :

Get at least a 650W bro, not 550W...



For what? A quality 550w unit is plenty to even Crossfire 2 x HD5770s.

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Reply to anort3

thank you for the set. two things: i assume if i bought the set now they will all be compatible with eachother? and two whats an OS and what would it be used for? Thanks once again =p

Reply to Kalitias

OS=Operating system. Or Windows. You would want Windows 7 64 bit. It is about $100.
Yes that is a good build and all parts will work fine with each other.


Message edited by anort3 on 11-19-2010 at 07:10:41 AM
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Reply to anort3

batuchkas's build is a bit more powerful especially the graphics card. So it is a better gamer.

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Reply to anort3

ok thanx. i get the windows 7 for free i don't know if it's 64 or 32 bit will they both work?

Reply to Kalitias

If you can go for the 64 bit

Reply to zooted

I'm buying a similar system for the wife for Christmas. Think I should get it now with the combo deals, or wait for black friday and see if things go down?

Reply to teslaxero

teslaxero wrote :

I'm buying a similar system for the wife for Christmas. Think I should get it now with the combo deals, or wait for black friday and see if things go down?



You would be better off starting a new thread.

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Reply to anort3

Yep happy shopping/building and cheers ^^

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