New Budget System

[abcc]

hi, friends, im still waiting to build my new computer system from scratch in about 2 months, but for right now, my older brother's computer went down, Horray !! lol , its a good thing , because it was tourcher trying to watch him play Battlefield 2 in almost everything in low graphics details.

Im trying to see to try to build him a new computer system, his budget is like $300-400 , and trying to build it that he would be able to play Battlefield 3.

Monitor --------------------------- already has
keyboard mouse----------------- already has

Cpu -------------------------------- Intel Core i5-760 ? ------------------------------------------------------ $160
Video Card ----------------------- Zotac GeForce 9800 GT Graphics Card, 512MB GDDR3 --------------- $70
Motherboard ---------------------
Ram --------------------------------
PowerSupply ---------------------
Case -------------------------------


got these quotes from pricewatch

let me know what adjustments i can make, and what else i can do, thanks

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[buzznut]

How about:
AMD X3 720BE: $70
HD 6850: $160 + $20 rebate
ASUS 970 AM3+ mobo $100
8 gigs ram $50

Reuse case and $50 PSU = around $400

 

[mjw75]

http://www.enterbf3.com/battlefield-3-minimum-requirements.php

2 seconds of research.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127592

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131378

Cheapest 2 GPUs you can go to play BF3 (decent settings depending on //cpu //mobo) and buy something relatively worthwhile.

 

[wintermint]

Sandy Bridge is a big improvement over the previous core i3/i5/i7. You should really jump on the 1155 socket.
Intel Core i3 2100 $125
H61/H67 motherboard < $80
4gb ddr3 1600 <$35
HD 6850 $150 [XFX] w/ $20 MIR
Rest on new psu around 500-550W.

Overclcok your graphic card with msi afterburner. The i3 2100 matches up to quad cores in gaming.

 

[008Rohit]

Processor : Intel Core i3 2100 - Dual Core - 65W - 32nm LGA1155 Sandy Bridge - $124.99
Motherboard : ASRock H61-M GE - $69.99
Graphics Card : XFX HD-667X-ZHF3 Radeon HD 6670 1GB - $73.99
RAM : Corsair 2 x 4GB DDR3 1333Mhz Dual-Channel Memory - $45.99
Storage : Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s - $59.99
Optical Drive : LG DVD R/W - $19.99
PSU : Corsair CX500 V2 500W - $49.99
Case : Your Choice - Rosewill Backbone Plastic/Steel ATX Mid Tower - $39.99

Total : approx $500 after rebates. Anything worse than this won't be able to play BF3 smoothly.

 

[abcc]

hi, have a question, tell me how good is this deal, it experies in 3 days,

Intel i7 2600k Processor With MSI P67A-GD65 B3 Intel P67 Motherboard

for $349 , brand new

then getting the 8gb Kingston Ram - 40.99

Case - i found this one - http://www.frys.com/product/6372731 44.95

Power supply maybe that one from frys for $30

The video Card is built in with Intel® HD Graphics 3000 , will use for right now, and see how it goes, and or can buy one next year.


http://www.frys.com/ads/page7



Let me know what what you guys think, I thank you guys once again, you guys are the True Experts, Thanks

 

[ervinelim]

hi, have a question, tell me how good is this deal, it experies in 3 days,

Intel i7 2600k Processor With MSI P67A-GD65 B3 Intel P67 Motherboard

for $349 , brand new

then getting the 8gb Kingston Ram - 40.99

Case - i found this one - http://www.frys.com/product/6372731 44.95

Power supply maybe that one from frys for $30

The video Card is built in with Intel® HD Graphics 3000 , will use for right now, and see how it goes, and or can buy one next year.


http://www.frys.com/ads/page7



Let me know what what you guys think, I thank you guys once again, you guys are the True Experts, Thanks

Omg there is no reason why you shouldn't grab that deal. Grab grab it! the i7-2600k is a waste of money but when the price is at par with the i5-2500k there is not reason you shouldn't get it. BUT! you need a good graphics card at least the HD6770 or higher. You won't be able to play BF3 with an HD graphics 3000.

Although, Rohit's build would be the best if you really are on a tight budget. You won't be able to play any games at med with integrated graphics card.

 

[abcc]

Good NEWS , i have purchased that Intel 2600k with the MSi board for $349
i went that same day, and all sold out, even was going to travel 1 hour to buy it. called the next day and they said they had one left, i asked and asked for them to save it for me, that ill be there in 15 mins, i went and got it for my bro.
Ended up buying him a $900 system after tax and rebates.

Intel i7-2600k
MSI P67A-GD65 B3 Motherboard
8GB Patriot ram
a good Gaming system Case with big fan on top.
Gefore GTX 5500 2GB
and a 2T sata 300 7200
650 watt power supply

 

[abcc]

Thanks Again EVERYONE for ALL your help and support.
I very very much apreciate it. Thanks

 

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