Budget Pc for $500 or $600

[AGPC]

Hi. I am AGPC
any-ho i am trying to find a Pc for my Bro that is about $500 or $600
Prebulit or Homebulid.
he wont be playing any thing like Criys 2. the games he WILL be playing will be: Age of empires 3,Tropic 3,Empire Total war,Rome total war, and Medieval total war. Nothing too Huge on Gpu. and if you post a list of items to buy Put the price of windows 7 in it.

Thanks
AGPC

 

[rolli59]

Take a look at this http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/diy-gaming-pc,2970.html

 

[bigbang]

im assuming u want a monitor / keyboard / mouse with it too?

 

[AGPC]

well we have a old monitor that would work. so no about the monitor

 

[AGPC]

Man windows is not cheap!

 

[AGPC]

Here is my list of items (didnt bother to edit it)

Project (try 33)


Qty. Image Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price


Update

Xigmatek ASGARD II B/S CPC-T45UD-U01 Black / Silver 0.8 mm SECC / Aluminum and Aluminum Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer ...
Model #:CPC-T45UD-U01
Item #:N82E16811815005
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Note (Add)
$39.99 -$10.00 Instant $29.99


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ASRock H61M-VS LGA 1155 Intel H61 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
Model #:H61M-VS
Item #:N82E16813157241
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Note (Add)
$59.99 $59.99


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XFX HD-687A-ZNFC Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity
Model #:HD-687A-ZNFC
Item #:N82E16814150506
Return Policy:VGA Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Mail in Rebate
Note (Add)
$199.99 -$5.00 Instant $194.99


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CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 V2 430W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply
Model #:CMPSU-430CXV2
Item #:N82E16817139026
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Mail in Rebate Card
Note (Add)
$49.99 -$10.00 Instant $39.99


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Intel Core i3-2100 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz LGA 1155 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I32100
Model #:BX80623I32100
Item #:N82E16819115078
Return Policy:CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
In Stock
Note (Add)
$124.99 $124.99


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Crucial 4GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Desktop Memory Model CT51264BA1339
Model #:CT51264BA1339
Item #:N82E16820148346
Return Policy:Memory Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Note (Add)
$38.99 $38.99


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Seagate Barracuda ST3500413AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Model #:ST3500413AS
Item #:N82E16822148701
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Note (Add)
$39.99 $39.99


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ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
Model #RW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS
Item #:N82E16827135204
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Note (Add)
$19.99 $19.99


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Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 32-bit - OEM
Model #:GFC-02021
Item #:N82E16832116983
Return Policy:Software Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Note (Add)
$99.99 $99.99


Update

Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM
Model #:AS5-3.5G
Item #:N82E16835100007
Return Policy:Consumable Item Refund Only Return Policy
In Stock
Note (Add)
$11.98 $11.98

Subtotal: $660.89

 

[AGPC]

What do you guys think about the Setup?

 

[rolli59]

What do you guys think about the Setup?

Similar to this http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/diy-gaming-pc,2970.html good budget build.

 

[bigbang]

thats the secodn time u linked the same page rolli -.-

 

[bigbang]

the guy likes amd! let him have amd...

 

[bigbang]

wait hes not even choosing an amd on his own

 

[r0aringdrag0n]

You can get a 4 core AMD system for $433 w/o Windows 7, add W7 for $140, so total: $573

CPU: AMD Phenom II x4 965 $130
MoBo: MSI 760GM-P33 AM3 $55
PSU: Antec Basiq BP430 $40
CASE: NZXT Gamma GAMA-001BK $37
HDD: Seagate Barracuda ST3500413AS $40
RAM: Team Elite Model TED34096M10667DC $34
Graphics: Radeon HD 5670 $80
DVD-ROM: SONY Black 18X DDU1681S-0B $17
Total: $433

EDIT: To bigbang- USE EDIT AND NOT POSTING 3 TIMES!!!!
EDIT2: Does anyone realize there is a edit button?

 

[bigbang]

lol, i cant edit my stuff, ive done it too much it has pissed moderators off or something.
lol
yee thats a descent build, now u can spend a bit more on a descenter graphics card

 

[r0aringdrag0n]

lol, i cant edit my stuff, ive done it too much it has pissed moderators off or something.
lol
yee thats a descent build, now u can spend a bit more on a descenter graphics card

I edit almost all my posts...
EDIT:
If you want a cheaper PC:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.660875
A DIY kit

 

[rolli59]

thats the secodn time u linked the same page rolli -.-

I know! Just commenting on the build above it this time!

 

[addison]

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=143902&CatId=7005 for a video card... Or a 5770 will do better.

 

[AGPC]

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[addison]

A good rig like that.... Then you get a gpu like that.....