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07-03-2009, 03:24 PM
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Newb Techie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 7
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I've been looking at building a decent gaming computer, but for around 500 bucks, this is what I've come up with so far. Is there anything i should do different or an item that wouldn't be recommended?
Here it is:
PCU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 7550 Processor AD7550WCJ2BH - 2.50GHz, 3MB Cache, 1800MHz (3600 MTs) FSB, Kuma, Dual-Core, OEM, Socket AM2+ AD7550WCJ2BGH at TigerDirect.com
PCU Cooler: Thermaltake TR2-R1 AMD Socket AM2939754 Aluminum 92mm Fan CPU Cooler A4022 at TigerDirect.com
MB: Asus M4N78 PRO Motherboard - Socket AM2+, Geforce 8300, ATX, HDMI, SATA, Gbit LAN, Hybrid SLI at TigerDirect.com
Video Card: XFX GeForce 8800 GT Video Card - Alpha Dog Edition, 512MB DDR3, PCI Express 2.0, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV, HDCP, Recertified RB-PVT88PYDF at TigerDirect.com
RAM: Kingston 2048MB PC5400 DDR2 667MHz Memory KVR667D22GR at TigerDirect.com
PSU: DiabloTek PHD550 550-Watt Power Supply - ATX, SATA Ready, PCIe Ready, 20+4 Pin at TigerDirect.com
DVD Burner: Lite-On IHAS324 Internal DVD Writer - 24X, SATA IHAS324-08 at TigerDirect.com
Comp Case: Apevia BlackBlack X-Plorer ATX Mid-Tower Case with Clear Side, Fan Controller, Front USB and Firewire Port ATXB8KLW-BK at TigerDirect.com
Thank you for your time, really appreciated :happy: | 
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07-03-2009, 03:29 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 5,245
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First off, is there a reason you are using Tiger Direct? Newegg would be loads better.
That being said, there's quite a few things we could do to optimize this build. Give me a few minutes to get something together.
What's your final budget?
__________________ R.I.P. Danny L. Trotter
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07-03-2009, 03:43 PM
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Newb Techie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 7
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Oh ok, i've just heard that tigerdirect was a good site and i guess that's just what i went with. My final budget is $550
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07-03-2009, 03:46 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 5,245
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Also, your build was missing a HDD, do you have one or are you needing one?
__________________ R.I.P. Danny L. Trotter
11 Nov 1945 - 4 Sept 2009 I do not accept support questions via EMail, PM or IM. If I helped you out, or what I just said rocked you like a hurricane, hit the little thingie over there.
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07-03-2009, 03:50 PM
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Newb Techie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 7
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07-03-2009, 03:50 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The South Posts: 19,913
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^^^ Yes, do you have any parts you can recycle, like out of another computer? A hard drive, an optical drive, a ATX case...?
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07-03-2009, 03:56 PM
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Newb Techie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 7
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I'm not sure, i do have a friend that i might be able to get a PSU from and mabe some RAM, but thats about it....
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07-03-2009, 03:56 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 5,245
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Alright, I got you a much better build for your buck. Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more! Newegg.com - Foxconn A7GM-S 2.0 AM2+ / AM3 Ready AMD 780G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - AMD Motherboards Newegg.com - EVGA 512-P3-1150-TR GeForce GTS 250 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives Newegg.com - Thermaltake Purepower W0100RU 500W ATX 12V 2.0 Power Supply - Power Supplies Newegg.com - APEVIA X-Plorer ATXB8KLW-BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases Newegg.com - Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD/CD Rewritable Drive - CD / DVD Burners
This all comes to $586.52 after shipping, then you get 35 bucks back in rebates, making it just over $550.
Now, there can be some tweaking to this build, no problem. It's tentative. But I got you a triple core processor, 4gb of RAM and generally better parts overall.
Kudos to your case pick, by the way. Used to be one of my favorite cases. I know people around here don't like Aspire/Apevia, but I've used that case before in builds and it's really made well, and it's not TOO flashy.
__________________ R.I.P. Danny L. Trotter
11 Nov 1945 - 4 Sept 2009 I do not accept support questions via EMail, PM or IM. If I helped you out, or what I just said rocked you like a hurricane, hit the little thingie over there.
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07-03-2009, 04:04 PM
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Newb Techie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 7
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Awesome  Thank you so much, that looks like a much better bang for my buck, i'm most definantly going to go with that build. Thanks again | |
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07-03-2009, 04:07 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 5,245
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Hey, no problem. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.
__________________ R.I.P. Danny L. Trotter
11 Nov 1945 - 4 Sept 2009 I do not accept support questions via EMail, PM or IM. If I helped you out, or what I just said rocked you like a hurricane, hit the little thingie over there.
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