Budget gaming pc

Forum Systems : New Build Budget gaming pc

i looking to build my first pc. I'm looking to for it to handle everyday tasks with no problem, i do alot of programming so i want it to be able to handle, and some gaming like witcher 2, and portal. I'm not looking for it to run all ultra settings at all. just so graphics are decent and the game is playable. I'm a computer science student at penn state so im on a lil bit of a budget but do have a lil bit of room to mess with. i have came up with two lists on newegg.

https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/ [...] D=18647572

https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/ [...] D=18647652

looking for some critiques on each and advice.

i already have windows 7 disc, mouse, and keyboard

Reply to sml3312

I can't view the list, it says I have to sign in...so, what's your budget for this build?

Reply to r0aringdrag0n

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/ [...] ild-advice
Please fill that out.

Reply to aznshinobi

like $650

Reply to sml3312

and okay i will aznshinobi

Reply to sml3312

Look at aznshinobi's post above.

Edit:

haha you beat me to it!

Message edited by vollman1 on 02-09-2012 at 02:31:21 AM

Reply to vollman1

Approximate Purchase Date: by the end of the month
Budget Range: 650) Before / After Rebates

System Usage from Most to Least Important web, programming, gaming(portal 2, wictcher 2)

Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, amazon, tigerdirect

Country: usa

Parts Preferences: amd or intel not pickey

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Monitor Resolution:1440x900

Additional Comments:

Reply to sml3312

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/ [...] r=18647572

does this link work now?

Reply to sml3312

yep; its good now

Reply to vollman1

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/ [...] r=18647652
this is the other one ive came up with

Reply to sml3312

Definitely not the AMD one, using a GPU that's worse and a pretty expensive PSU that's $60 for only 400w isn't a great decision.

I'd go for the first wishlist you posted with slight tweaks as you can do better. Check out my $600 build here:
http://www.squidoo.com/electronicandmore
HDD: http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=5 [...] gital%20WD

You get a better CPU (i5 2400) a solid PSU (Neo Eco 520w) and a great card, 6870. Certainly not a P67 board but the i5 2400 can't overclock anyways as all the SB chips without that annotation (K) can't but you really don't need it since the i5 2400 beats out practically all AMD chips.

Reply to aznshinobi