Rate my budget gaming build!

[toneekay]

So I'm getting rid of my older C2D build for a much newer SB budget build! The only parts being brought over is my EVGA GTX 550 Ti; heres what the new build is going to look like:

- Intel i3-2100 3.1GHz ($125)
- ECS H61H2-M3 ($77)
- G.Skill 4GB DDR3 1333 ($45)
- EVGA GTX 550 Ti (already have)
- WD 500GB HDD ($48)
- Corsair CX600 ($50 brand new off CL)
- Antec 300 ATX mid tower ($60)

I have a strict $400 budget and the total comes out to be $405 shipped before any rebates/deals/promos. So tell me TH, how does my build look for gaming (no super graphic intense games like Crysis)?

 

[Why_Me]

It all depends on your screen resolution.

 

[boiler1990]

It all depends on your screen resolution.

Haha so true.

The i3-2100 should still perform well, even though it's a dual core CPU, and 4GB RAM will be plenty. It comes down to the resolution/GPU combo.

 

[toneekay]

Right now im using my GTX 550 Ti on a 32" tv @ 1920x1080 resolution (1280x768 on some games). I want a board that'll allow me to use x16/x8 or x8/x8, but they're all over $100 and wont fit the bill

 

[z_4]

The HDD can be had for cheaper like Seagate Barracuda 500GB worth $40. Save $8

 

[toneekay]

Thanls, i seen that as well just now... I've always heard of WD being so reliable that I never really gave SG a shot (besides the rig I'm getting rid of now).

 

[z_4]

here's another suggestion, get a motherboard and CPU combo save some more.

i3-2100 & Biostar H61 MH worth $175. Save $27
The biostar motherboard chosen has the same features as the ECS one . Here's a proof .

 

[boiler1990]

Seagate has gone south in the last couple of years. Their older drives were top notch though. I'd stick with the WD for only $8 more - you're most likely going to get more than $8 worth of quality.

 

[toneekay]

here's another suggestion, get a motherboard and CPU combo save some more.

i3-2100 & Biostar H61 MH worth $175. Save $27
The biostar motherboard chosen has the same features as the ECS one . Here's a proof .

Wow this would definitely save some cash, thanks!

Seagate has gone south in the last couple of years. Their older drives were top notch though. I'd stick with the WD for only $8 more - you're most likely going to get more than $8 worth of quality.

I've heard this as well about Seagate's production over the years.