I probably could spend more but enjoy the challenge. I have some components to spare which should save me some cash. Let's assume that I have a case, operating system, hard drive, and monitor already in my possession. That leaves CPU, MB, GPU, Ram, and CPU for roughly $300.
Here is what I have been thinking.
CPU: Intel G630 @ 2.7 ghz
Ram: 4GB DDR 3
MB: Gigabyte Micro ATX
I can get those three for $125 shipped in a combo pack.
That leaves about $175 for PSU and GPU.
For PSU, I have heard good things about the Corsair CX430 for a budget. I can do that for $25 roughly on Ebay.
GPU: GeForce GTX 650 Ti for $140.
That leaves some left for beer.
Questions:
1) Could I run newer games FC3, BF3, etc... at a decent resolution with this? ( I am not picky...currently playing games on my laptop with Phenom II N660 and Radeon 6650m)
2) Is the PSU strong enough?
3) Am I overlooking some other, better option?
Thanks guys for your help.
Here is what I have been thinking.
CPU: Intel G630 @ 2.7 ghz
Ram: 4GB DDR 3
MB: Gigabyte Micro ATX
I can get those three for $125 shipped in a combo pack.
That leaves about $175 for PSU and GPU.
For PSU, I have heard good things about the Corsair CX430 for a budget. I can do that for $25 roughly on Ebay.
GPU: GeForce GTX 650 Ti for $140.
That leaves some left for beer.
Questions:
1) Could I run newer games FC3, BF3, etc... at a decent resolution with this? ( I am not picky...currently playing games on my laptop with Phenom II N660 and Radeon 6650m)
2) Is the PSU strong enough?
3) Am I overlooking some other, better option?
Thanks guys for your help.