Moderate-Gaming Rig

Camshlom · 10-09-2008, 09:58 AM

here are my Specs, This is for Everyday use and simple games. So that would explain the Average Video cards. This is my First Full build.

Case: Newegg.com - XION Solaris XON-403 Black with Green LED Light Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases

Motherboard: Newegg.com - EVGA 123-YW-E175-A1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 750i FTW SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

Processor: Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 Wolfdale 2.53GHz 3MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops

Video: Newegg.com - EVGA 256-P2-N751-TR GeForce 8600 GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

RAM: OCZ SLI-Ready Dual Channel 4096MB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz Memory (2x2048MB) OCZ2N800SR4GK at TigerDirect.com

Power Supply: Newegg.com - Antec BP550 Plus 550W ATX12V V2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies

DVD, CD, HDD, I already have.

jfenwick · 10-09-2008, 10:10 AM

Give us a specific budget to work with...

Off the top of my head save a few bucks with a cheaper mobo and cpu and use that $$$ bump up the GPU and 2GB RAM.

Give a $$$ cap and someone will come along with a better all around build than what you've posted.

ricer719 · 10-09-2008, 10:17 AM

That case seems a bit too cheap for its own good. Also, if you are building your first computer, it would be wise to buy a Full-Tower case as it would allow you a LOT more room to work with. Just make sure your desk is big enough to fit the case.

Good Luck!

Camshlom · 10-09-2008, 10:26 AM

About $450 To work with.

And ive had experience with computers, The case size is fine. this is jsut my first build from Scratch.

Redmo0n · 10-09-2008, 10:57 AM

I would change the GPU to a 4670 or a 9600GT/9600GSO/8800GS

gt7sanremo · 10-09-2008, 10:59 AM

Go with this motherboard instead, its cheaper and will be better for that Wolfdale:
Newegg.com - BIOSTAR TForce TP43D2A7 LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

Then with the money saved it can get you one of these:
Newegg.com - ASUS EN9600GT TOP/HTDI/512M GeForce 9600 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

Which will perform way better than a 8600gt

SapperX · 10-09-2008, 11:53 AM

I believe the 4670 is more recommended than the 9600 due to price/performance. Of course, I've been wrong before. Either way they are both far better choices then a 8600gt.

gt7sanremo · 10-09-2008, 12:08 PM

Actually a 9600gt pretty much at the same price of a 4670, performs a lot better:
ATI Radeon 4670 Performance Preview

35g700 · 10-09-2008, 09:48 PM

Case: Newegg.com - XION Solaris XON-403 Black with Green LED Light Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases

Mainboard: Newegg.com - BIOSTAR TForce TP43D2A7 LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

Video Card: Newegg.com - EVGA 512-P3-N860-TR GeForce 9600 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

PSU: Newegg.com - Antec BP550 Plus 550W ATX12V V2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies

CPU: Newegg.com - Intel Pentium E5200 Wolfdale 2.5GHz 2MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops

RAM: Newegg.com - OCZ Reaper HPC Edition 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

If it's a mid range gaming computer you probably wont need 4GB of RAM so you might as well get some good overclocking RAM that is 2GB.

If you really want a SLI motherboard get the EVGA 750i FTW that is the cheapest and best (in price range) nVidia overclocking board, but the P43 will beat it.

10-09-2008, 09:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
Camshlom Newb Techie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 4	Moderate-Gaming Rig here are my Specs, This is for Everyday use and simple games. So that would explain the Average Video cards. This is my First Full build. Case: Newegg.com - XION Solaris XON-403 Black with Green LED Light Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases Motherboard: Newegg.com - EVGA 123-YW-E175-A1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 750i FTW SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards Processor: Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 Wolfdale 2.53GHz 3MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops Video: Newegg.com - EVGA 256-P2-N751-TR GeForce 8600 GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards RAM: OCZ SLI-Ready Dual Channel 4096MB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz Memory (2x2048MB) OCZ2N800SR4GK at TigerDirect.com Power Supply: Newegg.com - Antec BP550 Plus 550W ATX12V V2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies DVD, CD, HDD, I already have. Last edited by Camshlom; 10-09-2008 at 10:31 AM. Reason: Power Supply, Processor

10-09-2008, 10:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
jfenwick Ultra Techie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 778	Re: Moderate-Gaming Rig Give us a specific budget to work with... Off the top of my head save a few bucks with a cheaper mobo and cpu and use that $$$ bump up the GPU and 2GB RAM. Give a $$$ cap and someone will come along with a better all around build than what you've posted. __________________

10-09-2008, 10:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
ricer719 Newb Techie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 6	Re: Moderate-Gaming Rig That case seems a bit too cheap for its own good. Also, if you are building your first computer, it would be wise to buy a Full-Tower case as it would allow you a LOT more room to work with. Just make sure your desk is big enough to fit the case. Good Luck!

10-09-2008, 10:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
Camshlom Newb Techie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 4	Re: Moderate-Gaming Rig About $450 To work with. And ive had experience with computers, The case size is fine. this is jsut my first build from Scratch.

10-09-2008, 10:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
Redmo0n Techalicious Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,570	Re: Moderate-Gaming Rig I would change the GPU to a 4670 or a 9600GT/9600GSO/8800GS __________________ I gorge off your kudos. My NEW hero - http://www.incrediblecures.com/ IMMORTALITY!!!!

10-09-2008, 10:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
gt7sanremo Super Techie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Harrisburg,PA Posts: 343	Re: Moderate-Gaming Rig Go with this motherboard instead, its cheaper and will be better for that Wolfdale: Newegg.com - BIOSTAR TForce TP43D2A7 LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards Then with the money saved it can get you one of these: Newegg.com - ASUS EN9600GT TOP/HTDI/512M GeForce 9600 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards Which will perform way better than a 8600gt __________________ AMD 64x2 4200+ Foxconn 6150-8EKRS Evga 7950GT @ 619/1588 GeIL 2GB ddr400 OCZ GameXStream 600W Last edited by gt7sanremo; 10-09-2008 at 11:48 AM.

10-09-2008, 11:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
SapperX Putting the X in Sapper Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 548	Re: Moderate-Gaming Rig I believe the 4670 is more recommended than the 9600 due to price/performance. Of course, I've been wrong before. Either way they are both far better choices then a 8600gt. __________________ My Current PC- ASUS M2N-SLI deluxe \| AMD Athlon X2 6000+ \| Western Digital 250gb HD \| Seagate 500gb HD Western Digital 500gb HD \| eVGA Geforce 8800gt 512mb Superclocked \| 4gb Cruical Ballistix Tracer DDR2 800 600w Coolmax Silent Fan PSU \| X-Plorer Black/Silver Mid-Tower with blue LED's \| Samsung 24" LCD \| Dell 22" LCD

10-09-2008, 12:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
gt7sanremo Super Techie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Harrisburg,PA Posts: 343	Re: Moderate-Gaming Rig Actually a 9600gt pretty much at the same price of a 4670, performs a lot better: ATI Radeon 4670 Performance Preview __________________ AMD 64x2 4200+ Foxconn 6150-8EKRS Evga 7950GT @ 619/1588 GeIL 2GB ddr400 OCZ GameXStream 600W

10-09-2008, 09:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
35g700 Super Techie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 446	Re: Moderate-Gaming Rig Case: Newegg.com - XION Solaris XON-403 Black with Green LED Light Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases Mainboard: Newegg.com - BIOSTAR TForce TP43D2A7 LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards Video Card: Newegg.com - EVGA 512-P3-N860-TR GeForce 9600 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards PSU: Newegg.com - Antec BP550 Plus 550W ATX12V V2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies CPU: Newegg.com - Intel Pentium E5200 Wolfdale 2.5GHz 2MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops RAM: Newegg.com - OCZ Reaper HPC Edition 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory If it's a mid range gaming computer you probably wont need 4GB of RAM so you might as well get some good overclocking RAM that is 2GB. If you really want a SLI motherboard get the EVGA 750i FTW that is the cheapest and best (in price range) nVidia overclocking board, but the P43 will beat it. __________________ Have Faith in Matt Cassel Cooler Master Centurion 590 \| BFG 650 Watt PSU \| 750GB Samsung Spinpoint \| Biostar P43 MoBo \| Intel Core 2 Duo E7300 @ 3GHz \| Xigmatek 120MM Rifle \| Radeon HD 4850 \| 4GB Gskill 5-5-5-15 \| Window Vista Home Premium 64 Bit There are 10 types of people that understand binary, those who do and those who don't.

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