Gaming PC Build

Whirlwind · 10-31-2007, 12:07 PM

What would you guys suggest for the cheapest rig that would play the newer games at medium settings on a 17 inch crt.

He has no patience...so NO OVER CLOCKING!

The best bang for the buck is what I am interested in.

I would also need an operating system and XP would be fine for that.

This is for a friend that wants to start pc gaming, so he wants it too last awhile, but playing every thing max is not necessary...like 1024 X 768 on a 17 inch crt will do him great.

Thanks for any help guys.

b1gapl · 10-31-2007, 12:58 PM

E2180
Abit IP35-E
2GB of G. Skill NQs (Red)
8800GT (256MB...I haven't seen it out yet, but it should be out soon.)
Corsair 550VX

Invisible · 10-31-2007, 02:27 PM

shouldn't he go AMD since he doesn't want to overclock?
(which tbh isn't my style)

Whirlwind · 10-31-2007, 03:42 PM

Would this be a good build

Newegg.com - AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ Windsor 2.4GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 65W Processor - Retail

Newegg.com - ASUS M2N-E AM2 NVIDIA nForce 570 Ultra MCP ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail

Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100176L Radeon X1950PRO 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail

Newegg.com - G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

Buy.com - Corsair 520W SLI Certified Modular ATX Power Supply - CMPSU-520HX

Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

Newegg.com - Sony NEC Optiarc Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM IDE 20X DVD±R DVD Burner - OEM

Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel , SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition OEM Version at TigerDirect.com

This comes out to $710.50 which includes XP Home

So would this be a good gaming build including the operating system.

If there is anything as good and can be had cheaper, or anything that would make it better for around the same price....please let me know....thanks

b1gapl · 10-31-2007, 03:47 PM

PSU is overkill for that system. I'd suggest:
Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX ATX12V V2.2 550W Power Supply 90 - 264 V UL, CUL, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TUV, CCC, C-tick - Retail

The X1950PRO is a better buy for the money, than the 8600GTS.
Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100176L Radeon X1950PRO 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
(I'm selling my X1950PRO, brand new, for $115 if you are or he's interested.)

Invisible · 10-31-2007, 03:54 PM

get this for a psu, its modular
ClubIT Product - CORSAIR HX CMPSU-520HX 520W Active PFC NVIDIA SLI Certified Modular ATX Power Supply Retail

Whirlwind · 10-31-2007, 03:59 PM

OK....i have changed the video card in the build above, also changed the link....is that card ok....and better than the 8600GTS ???

OK...I have switched to the modular power supply and saved $27 more dollars....thanks.

How is it looking now....anything else ???

I have updated the links above and the total price!

Invisible · 10-31-2007, 04:00 PM

yes but the gamexsteam series are known to have semi-dangerous ripples in their power output
get a corsair...it will last

b1gapl · 10-31-2007, 04:01 PM

The Corsair power supplies suggested, can easily handle future upgrades, as much as OCZ.

Whirlwind · 10-31-2007, 04:05 PM

Ok....changes have been made above...it is saving money too...I like that.....how does it look now.....anything else???

Also...will this do a decent job at games at medium settings on just a 17 inch crt?

10-31-2007, 12:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Whirlwind Monster Techie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,032	Gaming PC Build What would you guys suggest for the cheapest rig that would play the newer games at medium settings on a 17 inch crt. He has no patience...so NO OVER CLOCKING! The best bang for the buck is what I am interested in. I would also need an operating system and XP would be fine for that. This is for a friend that wants to start pc gaming, so he wants it too last awhile, but playing every thing max is not necessary...like 1024 X 768 on a 17 inch crt will do him great. Thanks for any help guys. __________________ Cooler Master CM Stacker STC-T01 Asus P5N32-E SLI 680i Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4 GHz Zalman 9500 CPU Cooler 4GB Corsair XMS DDR2 800 XFX GTX 260 BLACK EDITION 896 MB X-FI XtremeGamer Sound Card Audio-Technica ATH A700 Headphones OCZ 700 Watt GameXStream Seagate Barracuda 320GB SATA Seagate SATA 80 GB For XP Home Samsung 2232GW 22" LCD Saitek Eclipse Keyboard Razer Copperhead Mouse Razer Mantis Speed Pad Last edited by Whirlwind; 10-31-2007 at 12:16 PM.

10-31-2007, 12:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
b1gapl Commander SMod Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11,803	Re: Gaming PC Build E2180 Abit IP35-E 2GB of G. Skill NQs (Red) 8800GT (256MB...I haven't seen it out yet, but it should be out soon.) Corsair 550VX __________________ Recommended PC Components Guide Potentially the longest thread in history!! Tech-Forums Official 3DMark06/05/03 Top List

10-31-2007, 02:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Invisible MetalHead Techie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,891	Re: Gaming PC Build shouldn't he go AMD since he doesn't want to overclock? (which tbh isn't my style) __________________ Proc e2180 m0 @ stock Video 8800gt 512mb Display 22'' Monitor Chemei 5ms RT, 800:1 CR Mobo Abit ip35-e Mem Crucial Ballistix 2 x 1 gb DDR2 800 @ 960 Case NZXT Zero ATX Aluminum Full Tower + 8 silent fans- 7 x 120mm 1 x 80mm Sound Logitech z-5300e 5.1 + Icemat siberia full black headset + Creative Soundblaster Audigy SE PSU Corsair 520hx OS Vista 64-Bit Home Premium Cooling Stock fan, mx-2 (left backplate from tuniq when RMA'd board) HDD Seagate 500gb 32mb Cache -92% of teens have moved on to rap. If you are part of the 8% who still listen to real music, copy this.

10-31-2007, 03:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Whirlwind Monster Techie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,032	Re: Gaming PC Build Would this be a good build Newegg.com - AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ Windsor 2.4GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 65W Processor - Retail Newegg.com - ASUS M2N-E AM2 NVIDIA nForce 570 Ultra MCP ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100176L Radeon X1950PRO 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail Newegg.com - G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail Buy.com - Corsair 520W SLI Certified Modular ATX Power Supply - CMPSU-520HX Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM Newegg.com - Sony NEC Optiarc Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM IDE 20X DVD±R DVD Burner - OEM Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel , SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition OEM Version at TigerDirect.com This comes out to $710.50 which includes XP Home So would this be a good gaming build including the operating system. If there is anything as good and can be had cheaper, or anything that would make it better for around the same price....please let me know....thanks __________________ Cooler Master CM Stacker STC-T01 Asus P5N32-E SLI 680i Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4 GHz Zalman 9500 CPU Cooler 4GB Corsair XMS DDR2 800 XFX GTX 260 BLACK EDITION 896 MB X-FI XtremeGamer Sound Card Audio-Technica ATH A700 Headphones OCZ 700 Watt GameXStream Seagate Barracuda 320GB SATA Seagate SATA 80 GB For XP Home Samsung 2232GW 22" LCD Saitek Eclipse Keyboard Razer Copperhead Mouse Razer Mantis Speed Pad Last edited by Whirlwind; 10-31-2007 at 04:45 PM.

10-31-2007, 03:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
b1gapl Commander SMod Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11,803	Re: Gaming PC Build PSU is overkill for that system. I'd suggest: Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX ATX12V V2.2 550W Power Supply 90 - 264 V UL, CUL, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TUV, CCC, C-tick - Retail The X1950PRO is a better buy for the money, than the 8600GTS. Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100176L Radeon X1950PRO 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail (I'm selling my X1950PRO, brand new, for $115 if you are or he's interested.) __________________ Recommended PC Components Guide Potentially the longest thread in history!! Tech-Forums Official 3DMark06/05/03 Top List Last edited by b1gapl; 10-31-2007 at 03:50 PM.

10-31-2007, 03:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
Invisible MetalHead Techie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,891	Re: Gaming PC Build get this for a psu, its modular ClubIT Product - CORSAIR HX CMPSU-520HX 520W Active PFC NVIDIA SLI Certified Modular ATX Power Supply Retail __________________ Proc e2180 m0 @ stock Video 8800gt 512mb Display 22'' Monitor Chemei 5ms RT, 800:1 CR Mobo Abit ip35-e Mem Crucial Ballistix 2 x 1 gb DDR2 800 @ 960 Case NZXT Zero ATX Aluminum Full Tower + 8 silent fans- 7 x 120mm 1 x 80mm Sound Logitech z-5300e 5.1 + Icemat siberia full black headset + Creative Soundblaster Audigy SE PSU Corsair 520hx OS Vista 64-Bit Home Premium Cooling Stock fan, mx-2 (left backplate from tuniq when RMA'd board) HDD Seagate 500gb 32mb Cache -92% of teens have moved on to rap. If you are part of the 8% who still listen to real music, copy this.

10-31-2007, 03:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Whirlwind Monster Techie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,032	Re: Gaming PC Build OK....i have changed the video card in the build above, also changed the link....is that card ok....and better than the 8600GTS ??? OK...I have switched to the modular power supply and saved $27 more dollars....thanks. How is it looking now....anything else ??? I have updated the links above and the total price! __________________ Cooler Master CM Stacker STC-T01 Asus P5N32-E SLI 680i Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4 GHz Zalman 9500 CPU Cooler 4GB Corsair XMS DDR2 800 XFX GTX 260 BLACK EDITION 896 MB X-FI XtremeGamer Sound Card Audio-Technica ATH A700 Headphones OCZ 700 Watt GameXStream Seagate Barracuda 320GB SATA Seagate SATA 80 GB For XP Home Samsung 2232GW 22" LCD Saitek Eclipse Keyboard Razer Copperhead Mouse Razer Mantis Speed Pad Last edited by Whirlwind; 10-31-2007 at 04:03 PM.

10-31-2007, 04:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
Invisible MetalHead Techie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,891	Re: Gaming PC Build yes but the gamexsteam series are known to have semi-dangerous ripples in their power output get a corsair...it will last __________________ Proc e2180 m0 @ stock Video 8800gt 512mb Display 22'' Monitor Chemei 5ms RT, 800:1 CR Mobo Abit ip35-e Mem Crucial Ballistix 2 x 1 gb DDR2 800 @ 960 Case NZXT Zero ATX Aluminum Full Tower + 8 silent fans- 7 x 120mm 1 x 80mm Sound Logitech z-5300e 5.1 + Icemat siberia full black headset + Creative Soundblaster Audigy SE PSU Corsair 520hx OS Vista 64-Bit Home Premium Cooling Stock fan, mx-2 (left backplate from tuniq when RMA'd board) HDD Seagate 500gb 32mb Cache -92% of teens have moved on to rap. If you are part of the 8% who still listen to real music, copy this.

10-31-2007, 04:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
b1gapl Commander SMod Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11,803	Re: Gaming PC Build The Corsair power supplies suggested, can easily handle future upgrades, as much as OCZ. __________________ Recommended PC Components Guide Potentially the longest thread in history!! Tech-Forums Official 3DMark06/05/03 Top List

10-31-2007, 04:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
Whirlwind Monster Techie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,032	Re: Gaming PC Build Ok....changes have been made above...it is saving money too...I like that.....how does it look now.....anything else??? Also...will this do a decent job at games at medium settings on just a 17 inch crt? __________________ Cooler Master CM Stacker STC-T01 Asus P5N32-E SLI 680i Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4 GHz Zalman 9500 CPU Cooler 4GB Corsair XMS DDR2 800 XFX GTX 260 BLACK EDITION 896 MB X-FI XtremeGamer Sound Card Audio-Technica ATH A700 Headphones OCZ 700 Watt GameXStream Seagate Barracuda 320GB SATA Seagate SATA 80 GB For XP Home Samsung 2232GW 22" LCD Saitek Eclipse Keyboard Razer Copperhead Mouse Razer Mantis Speed Pad

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