I've been doing my researches over the last few days so I could maybe save a few $$$ putting a new machine together. I have some experience at doing it since I have been hanging around one of my relatives computer shop and have some basic knowledge at doing it.
I am simply aiming at a machine that will have very good fps at playing Minecraft with full graphics and far render distance. I also hope to be able to host a small server if at all possible with the following build I put together.
This is my 3rd attempt at a build and I finally managed to get it at around 500$ so that would fit my budget now.
MBD : ASUS M4N68T-M V2 AM3 NVIDIA Geforce 7025/nForce 630a Micro ATX AMD Motherboard -- 50.99$
CPU : AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 -- 114.99$
GPU : EVGA 01G-P3-1556-KR GeForce GTX 550 Ti -- 139.99$
RAM : CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Profile Desktop Memory Model CML8GX3M2A1600C9 -- 52.99$
HDD : Western Digital Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive -- 39.99$
BOX : RAIDMAX Altas ATX-295WBP Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 500W Power Supply --59.99$
DVD : ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk 24X -- 19.99$
TOTAL : 541.60CAD (including tx and shipping)
My main concern is, I am not very familiar with balancing the parts so that one doesn't bottleneck the other. If this build would be physicaly possible and that you have suggestions at balancing it so that I can still get the best possible for 500$ please do so.
Other concerns :
- I've selected some of the parts especially for the system to be as silent as possible.
- Would you think the cooling is adequate since I'm not planning to overclock anything ?
EDIT : I just noticed the guidelines I will include the template here I guess
Approximate Purchase Date: this month (September 2011
Budget Range: 500-600 all included
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Playing Minecraft and hosting a server
Parts Not Required: see above
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.ca
Country of Origin: Canada/US
Parts Preferences: see above
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Monitor Resolution: 1280x1024 single monitor for the moment but I plan on getting a 27inch.
Additional Comments: see above
I am simply aiming at a machine that will have very good fps at playing Minecraft with full graphics and far render distance. I also hope to be able to host a small server if at all possible with the following build I put together.
This is my 3rd attempt at a build and I finally managed to get it at around 500$ so that would fit my budget now.
MBD : ASUS M4N68T-M V2 AM3 NVIDIA Geforce 7025/nForce 630a Micro ATX AMD Motherboard -- 50.99$
CPU : AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 -- 114.99$
GPU : EVGA 01G-P3-1556-KR GeForce GTX 550 Ti -- 139.99$
RAM : CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Profile Desktop Memory Model CML8GX3M2A1600C9 -- 52.99$
HDD : Western Digital Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive -- 39.99$
BOX : RAIDMAX Altas ATX-295WBP Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 500W Power Supply --59.99$
DVD : ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk 24X -- 19.99$
TOTAL : 541.60CAD (including tx and shipping)
My main concern is, I am not very familiar with balancing the parts so that one doesn't bottleneck the other. If this build would be physicaly possible and that you have suggestions at balancing it so that I can still get the best possible for 500$ please do so.
Other concerns :
- I've selected some of the parts especially for the system to be as silent as possible.
- Would you think the cooling is adequate since I'm not planning to overclock anything ?
EDIT : I just noticed the guidelines I will include the template here I guess
Approximate Purchase Date: this month (September 2011
Budget Range: 500-600 all included
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Playing Minecraft and hosting a server
Parts Not Required: see above
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.ca
Country of Origin: Canada/US
Parts Preferences: see above
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Monitor Resolution: 1280x1024 single monitor for the moment but I plan on getting a 27inch.
Additional Comments: see above
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