Is this a good custom PC build for games (lowest graphic of course)

[mparise15]

Before you read further please let me know if this will work (all the components working together), and if you could recommend a case that would be fabulous (please make it as cheap as you can get but with good space, cooling etc, as I am buying this off of a 10$ a week allowance.) thanks! Please feel free to put any recommendations below, any help appreciated! ALSO: PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF IM MISSING AN ESSENTIAL PART TO THE COMPUTER< AND WILL GAMES RUN IF I DO NOT BUY GRAPHICS CARD? THANK YOU!


Intel Pentium G630 2.7GHz LGA 1155 Processor

http://www.microcenter.com/product/388574/Pentium_G630_27GHz_LGA_1155_Processor


ASUS P5G41T-M LX Plus Socket 775 G41 mATX Intel Mo

http://www.microcenter.com/product/380270/P5G41T-M_LX_Plus_Socket_775_G41_mATX_Intel_Motherboard


120GB PATA IDE) 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - Refurb (I am buying an external HD later, so i know it is very small)

http://www.microcenter.com/product/352563/120GB_PATA_(IDE)_35_Internal_Hard_Drive_-_Refurbished



Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB DDR3-1600 PC3-12800) C

http://www.microcenter.com/product/382101/Ballistix_Sport_8GB_DDR3-1600_(PC3-12800)_CL9_Dual_Channel_Desktop_Memory_Kit_(Two_4GB_Memory_Modules)



Diablotek EL Series PSEL500 500 Watt ATX Power Sup

http://www.microcenter.com/product/349703/EL_Series_PSEL500_500_Watt_ATX_Power_Supply



Redemtech CD-RW/DVD-ROM IDE Internal Drive - Refur

http://www.microcenter.com/product/352032/CD-RW-DVD-ROM_IDE_Internal_Drive_-_Refurbished

 

[akxpckwb]

That motherboard and CPU do not match. CPU is socket 1155 and motherboard is 775.
For about the same price get this motherboard instead http://www.microcenter.com/product/388089/H61M-HVS_H61_1155_mATX_Intel_Motherboard

I think you will also need a PATA to SATA adapter if you buy that HDD

You are also missing a graphics card. The on-chip graphics will not be enough to run anything decently

 

[pauls3743]

I would recommend that you go for a brand new SATA hard drive. It will have a compatible interface, be faster, more power efficient and have a half decent 3-5 year warranty instead of the 30 day nonsense you'll most likely get with your refurbished one.

 

[mparise15]

That motherboard and CPU do not match. CPU is socket 1155 and motherboard is 775.
For about the same price get this motherboard instead http://www.microcenter.com/product/388089/H61M-HVS_H61_1155_mATX_Intel_Motherboard

I think you will also need a PATA to SATA adapter if you buy that HDD

You are also missing a graphics card. The on-chip graphics will not be enough to run anything decently

If you want and only if u want to post a build for about the same price? Thanksfor your comment

 

[mparise15]

I would recommend that you go for a brand new SATA hard drive. It will have a compatible interface, be faster, more power efficient and have a half decent 3-5 year warranty instead of the 30 day nonsense you'll most likely get with your refurbished one.

May you please post a build for about the same price. Only if u want to though. Thanks for ur post

 

[popatim]

dont bother with that refurb optical drive when $3 more buys you a brand new DVD burner instead of just a reader

 

[akxpckwb]

It would be easier if you gave us an initial budget number to work with but anyway here it goes:

Motherboard 49,99
http://www.microcenter.com/product/388089/H61M-HVS_H61_1155_mATX_Intel_Motherboard

CPU 49,99
http://www.microcenter.com/product/388574/Pentium_G630_27GHz_LGA_1155_Processor

RAM 24,99
http://www.microcenter.com/product/307436/4GB_DDR3-1066_(PC3-8500)_CL7_Dual_Channel_Desktop_Memory_Kit_(Two_2GB_Memory_Modules)

DVD 15,99
http://www.microcenter.com/product/382892/22X_DVD%C2%B1RW_Burner_with_Dual_Layer_Support_-_OEM

SSD 59,99
http://www.microcenter.com/product/364779/Agility_3_AGT3-25SAT3-60G_60GB_SATA_6Gb-s_25_Internal_Solid_State_Drive_(SSD)_with_SandForce_2281_Controller

GPU 109,99
http://www.microcenter.com/product/386737/H775F1GD_AMD_Radeon_HD_7750_1024MB_GDDR5_PCIe_30_X16_Video_Card

Total: 310$ give or take

First of all you should be able to get better prices if you buy from a specialized hardware store or from websites like Newegg and Tigerdirect.

You can use the PSU you mentioned since this system requires little power however for future reference always try to buy one from top brands (Corsair,Antec,Seasonic,etc) or a high powered from lesser brands (since their wattage is lower than what they claim).

You can save some money if you wait until you buy the external hard drive however if you don't want to wait you might as well get a SSD. It is small in size like that refurbished one but it is very very fast. Many people buy one just to have the OS and a few programs there while using a second HDD for the heavy stuff.

You can also save another bucks if you buy another GPU like this one http://www.microcenter.com/product/377501/GV-R667D3-1GI_AMD_Radeon_HD_6670_1024MB_DDR3_PCIe_21_x16_Video_Card
instead of the one I mentioned. It costs less 30$ or so and should also suit you well enough for low settings maybe even medium on most games

 

[Mousemonkey]

This topic has been moved from the section CPU & Components to section Systems by Mousemonkey

 

[mparise15]

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