Gaming Computer Rig for $300: HELP!

kreek

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Put it this way: if you need an operating system like windows 7, then that is 100 dollars right there. This would leave you with 200 dollars to spend on PC parts. Which wouldn't be enough at all, you would have a tough time even putting a graphics card in there. Anyway lets say you have an operating system, even then you might want to step up your budget to at least $450ish to get decent stuff. List what you need/don't need and I will come up with some parts. :)
 

computerguy22

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Hi guys, sorry for the lack of information in the OP.

Mainly I'm just looking for a machine that can play SC2 on medium settings or so, and will be durable.

Budget Range: 300 After Rebates

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming is VERY important

Parts Not Required: Operating System, Mouse, Monitor, Speakers, Keyboard

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com

Country of Origin: United States

Parts Preferences: Maybe an AMD Phenom Black Edition CPU, with a compatible MOBO? Also, an ATI Radeon HD graphics card (5780, maybe?)

Overclocking: No

SLI or Crossfire: ?

Additional Comments: Clear case would be cool. Would like it to play SC2 smoothly on medium settings
 

dane332

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case: this is cheap and will probably cut you at every possible time even while sleeping.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811154095

hardrive: not bad
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136074

mobo: really sucky lack features prolly will arrive doa
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138290

cpu: not a phenonom but will hold you over until you get more cash,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103872

ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231310

psu: actually not too shabby
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371029

gpu: should play sc2 decently
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131398

rom drive:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151250

total price 318.xx

price after shipping 340ish

Did i check for compatability? hell no i'm at work and doing this on phone.

will it run sc2? yea but not amazingly.

will you be able to play at medium setting?probably actually sc2 is not demanding until alot of units and stuff come on screen. so 1v1 you will be fine til late game. forget everything else.

i might have forgotten link but w/e at least i tried
 

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