Budget Gaming PC Build Opinion

[wowaddict276]

hi

i was wondering what everybody thought about this build. I would like the price to stay below $600 but i will go up to $650 if needed. I found this on a website and wanted to know what you guys thought

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103911&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10440897&PID=3067296&SID=

Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157199&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10440897&PID=3067296&SID=

Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231396&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10440897&PID=3067296&SID=

Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121390

HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185&cm_re=Samsung_1_TB_Spinpoint_7200-_-22-152-185-_-Product

DVD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10440897&PID=3067296&SID=

Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10440897&PID=3067296&SID=

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147144&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10440897&PID=3067296&SID=

OS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754&cm_re=windows_7_home_premium_64_bit-_-32-116-754-_-Product

Can anyone just tell me if this is outdated. I wont be playing games too demanding (mostly wow, starcraft 2, guild war 2, and maybe even a little DC universe.

 

[neededausername]

That should work just fine. It's similar to my budget system and I'm very pleased with it. The main difference is you are getting 460 and I only have a 5770. I don't have any problems playing any games at decent graphics settings. The only thing I would point out is you are getting a Micro ATX Mobo. It will work, they are just smaller and therefore a little more tricky to work with, and don't the have upgradability of a full size ATX board. If you do buy that make sure you realize it has on board video and you will need to disable it to enjoy your 460. Not a big deal, just a common oversight. If you are willing to spend another $30.00 here is the Mobo I have and I'm very happy with it.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157198

It's just a big brother to the one you picked.

 

[aznshinobi]

http://www.squidoo.com/electronicandmore

Hope it helps but your build should be fine.

 

[blackjellognomes]

+1 aznshinobi, the listed $600 build is really well-rounded. Did you write that? I actually like and agree with all of the suggestions. (EDIT: Except for the RAM recommendations for the $600 and $1200-1500 builds. A 6850 (in the $600 build) would benefit from a bit of extra RAM, and 8GB could fit into the budget with a bit of combo-searching. For the $1200-1500 build, the recommendation of CL9 RAM doesn't make sense. Lower latencies shouldn't be any less stable if they're within spec.)

 

[aznshinobi]

Yup Thank you. Really helps to hear comments like that! I will be updating though, since I don't have builds like HTPCs or lower budget PCs.

 

[blackjellognomes]

If you haven't read this, it might change your mind about the 4GB recommendation.

The amount of extra available memory can be very hard to measure and quantify in numbers of frames per second, mainly because it leads to improved level loading speeds, higher detail levels, and better-quality textures. Often, the game you're playing will allow for higher graphical options, and there will be fewer artifacts when the system is heavily loaded.
[...]
In a 64-bit system with a powerful graphics card, 8 GB of RAM really is a must if you're going to play demanding games. This is the case regardless of whether you're using 32-bit or 64-bit applications. However, even more than 8 GB of RAM can be subjectively noticed while playing.

The "powerful graphics card" in the test was an HD 5800 series card; it makes sense that a 6850 would also benefit from extra RAM.

 

[aznshinobi]

Well I do recommend 8gb in my more expensive builds, but it is just that in that certain build the build didn't exactly allow for 8gb cost if a person chose to the 6850

 

[mattius92]

I have a similar set-up with an 3.33 Ghz Athlon x3, 4GB DDR3-1333 Memory, and a HD 5770 and it plays most games on pretty high settings. So overall your system looks solid.

And 8GB of memory for a budget build, get out! lol

 

[blackjellognomes]

With 4GB of DDR3 1333 selling for as little as $20, is it really so unreasonable to you? -_-

 

[davidjgolden]

Is there an update on how it runs wow? I am about to start building for wow as well. The only difference is I will be putting in a SSD for WoW and the OS

 

[dalauder]

Mostly a nice build. If I were budgeting, I'd take a chance on the Phenom II x2 560BE unlocking. It worked with one of the two I tried and OC'd to 3.7GHz too (I probably could've gone faster, but didn't try hard). If you have a Microcenter nearby they bundle an MSI 785GM-P45 with it and that board can unlock. Then you get a Phenom II instead of an Athlon II and save $60 on the motherboard.

Speaking of savings...you can save at least $10 ordering the same hard drive on Amazon (no tax + FS). Also, Fry's had a GTX 460 768MB for $80 AR not too long ago. I'm sure you could find one for less than $130. But I'd go with a 5850 myself. You could probably crossfire those down the road with a 520W (double check on that though).

Lastly, 1333MHz RAM with CL9 will take a few FPS of your games. 1600MHz CL9 RAM, which is easy to find for $55 (and often cheaper) will often let you hit Cas 7 at 1333. I have some 2000MHz CL9 stuff that runs CL6 at 1910MHz so you might be able to do CL6 at 1333. If it's a comparable price, it's worth the improvement.