What do you guys think of this really really budget build of $560?

[jackman332]

What do guys think? This is going to be my first homebuilt computer. Is there something I can change like switching from a i3 to i5? My budget is really tight and cannot go over $600. By the way, do you guys think I'm missing something?

P.S. I do not need mice and operating systems because I have them already.

 

[jackman332]

Sorry about that broken link, try this one:

http://secure.newegg.ca/Shopping/ShoppingCart.aspx?Submit=view

 

[sadams04]

Still a broken link... Can you just list the parts individually with links?

 

[jackman332]

Sorry! Here they are:


http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150447 (GRAPHIC CARD)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135224 (DVD ROM)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.634249 (COMBO)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823107128 (KEYBOARD)


Again, I do not need operating systems or mice because I already have them.

 

[sadams04]

GPU - The HD 5770 is a good card and at that $90 price point (after rebate), it is a good deal.

DVD - That ASUS will be fine.

COMBO - Not bad... I am not a fan of the Seagate hard drive, but the bundled price is is ok. The power supply isn't the greatest either, but is enough for that build.

KEYBOARD - This is a preference thing. As long as you are happy with it...

 

[jackman332]

So am I missing anything? Do you recommend anything else or any other changes?

 

[striker410]

That combo does not include a psu. You should look into getting a low wattage psu, such as this Antec Earthwatts 430: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371034&Tpk=earthwatts%20430
It has a 6pin pci cable, so you are good to go with the 5770.

 

[sadams04]

How about the combo below? A bit above your budget before shipping and rebates (looks like shipping kills you in Canada), but the machine is pretty solid with the i5-2400


MB - $90 => http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128473&cm_re=h67_motherboard-_-13-128-473-_-Product
CPU - $180 => http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115074&cm_re=i5-2400-_-19-115-074-_-Product
MEM - $39 => http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231310&cm_re=gskill_ddr3_1333_4gb-_-20-231-310-_-Product
HD - $75 => http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185&Tpk=samsung%20f3
GPU - $120 (before rebate) => http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150447
DVD - $18 => http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135224
CASE - $70 => http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042&cm_re=antec_three_hundred-_-11-129-042-_-Product
PSU - $60 (before rebate) => http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371035&cm_re=antec_power_supply-_-17-371-035-_-Product

 

[jackman332]

All that + shipping + the ridiculous tax in Canada = $750+

My budge is $600 (TAX, SHIPPING INCLUDED) so that's a bit too high for me.

 

[jackman332]

That combo does not include a psu. You should look into getting a low wattage psu, such as this Antec Earthwatts 430: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371034&Tpk=earthwatts%20430
It has a 6pin pci cable, so you are good to go with the 5770.

The case in my combo includes a 500 Watts power supply with a single 6 pin. By the way, I live in Canada so I can't buy stuff off newegg.com, only newegg.ca

 

[striker410]

^ I second that build, if you can afford it.

 

[jackman332]

Sorry, I'm kinda of a noob in terms of internet language. What does "second" mean?

 

[striker410]

Lol, it's courtroom talk. Means I agree.

 

[z_4]

r. Is there something I can change like switching from a i3 to i5? My budget is really tight and cannot go over $600.

P.S. I do not need mice and operating systems because I have them already.

Check this out a decent gaming system ,but overclocking is limited.

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[striker410]

^ looks ok, but I would substitute the gfx for that sapphire 5850 on newegg, and change the psu to a OCZ ModXstream 500w psu.

 

[k1114]

Unless I'm looking at the wrong ram, that's 1.65v 1600. You can't change ram speed so get 1333 and you want 1.5v.

 

[z_4]

Here's the same build but with some changes. the ram has been changed to suit the voltage, and the hdd gets upgraded to 1.5TB . Also the power supply has been changed. Take a look:




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[striker410]

looks good, except 430 watt is a bit low for a 6850. You could run it most likely, but you won't have much room to upgrade. Check out this OCZ: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341016&cm_re=modxstream-_-17-341-016-_-Product
it's semi modular and has more wattage. Seems like a good deal to me at least.

 

[k1114]

5850 performs near a 6870 and costs less but is currently out of stock. http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102932


.ca not .com