Suggestions for my new PC build?

kevin2041 · 01-18-2008, 11:44 PM

I have a low budget for this next PC as it is for my friend. His budget is around 500-600 USD. Can anyone suggest a PC build that has a quick CPU and a good graphics card too? (Good enough to PLAY the newest games, but not necessarily with maximum settings).

It's OK if it is a crappy case. They won't be bringing computers to LANs. They also need a a new HDD, preferrably at least 120 GB?

Thanks, Kevin2041

p.s. sorry about leading you on about the PSU thingy. Turns out the PSU was swapped for a CoolerMaster 500 watt half a year ago when I wasn't home. <=)

Invisible · 01-18-2008, 11:50 PM

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mcovalt · 01-19-2008, 12:02 AM

What is the max price for the video card? Or in other words, on a list of one to ten how high is gaming?

peterhuang913 · 01-19-2008, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevin2041

I have a low budget for this next PC as it is for my friend. His budget is around 500-600 USD. Can anyone suggest a PC build that has a quick CPU and a good graphics card too? (Good enough to PLAY the newest games, but not necessarily with maximum settings).

It's OK if it is a crappy case with a crappy PSU. They won't be overclocking or bringing computers to LANs. They also need a a new HDD, preferrably at least 120 GB?

Thanks, Kevin2041

Crappy PSU is NOT ok. It is a priority when building PCs.

kevin2041 · 01-19-2008, 02:10 AM

Crappy PSU should be ok, my friend really doesn't care and it's not going to be a high-end computer... My computer runs with a 15 buck RAIDMAX 380 watt 17 amp PSU and I can still play quality videogames fine.

and when i meant crappy, i basically meant, "Not a 100 USD antec."

and gaming is just as high as possible, probably 7-8 on the 1-10 scale.

ObsessedAboutPCs · 01-19-2008, 04:45 AM

Don't you dare skimp on the PSU. Listen to us, that PSU you mentioned will NOT last long.

NosBoost300 · 01-19-2008, 05:19 AM

lol if ur gonna be using any good video card you shouldnt crap out on a psu.. its the heart of your computer....

kobe24 · 01-19-2008, 08:53 PM

yeah the psu is important coz if that goes everything goes with it

NosBoost300 · 01-19-2008, 08:58 PM

today i've learned a 650 watt psu is not enough for 2 gtx's and an overclocked q6600

sadness

900RR · 01-19-2008, 09:29 PM

You'll be lucky if your PSU doesn't take your mobo with it when it goes...

01-18-2008, 11:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
kevin2041 Newb Techie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 30	Suggestions for my new PC build? I have a low budget for this next PC as it is for my friend. His budget is around 500-600 USD. Can anyone suggest a PC build that has a quick CPU and a good graphics card too? (Good enough to PLAY the newest games, but not necessarily with maximum settings). It's OK if it is a crappy case. They won't be bringing computers to LANs. They also need a a new HDD, preferrably at least 120 GB? Thanks, Kevin2041 p.s. sorry about leading you on about the PSU thingy. Turns out the PSU was swapped for a CoolerMaster 500 watt half a year ago when I wasn't home. <=) Last edited by kevin2041; 01-19-2008 at 11:23 PM.

01-18-2008, 11:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Invisible MetalHead Techie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,886	Re: Suggestions for my new PC build? Newegg.com - Intel Pentium E2200 Allendale 2.2GHz 1MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail Newegg.com - VisionTek 900203 Radeon HD 3850 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail Newegg.com - ABIT IP35-E LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Newegg.com - G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail Newegg.com - Rosewill RP500-2 ATX12V v2.01 500W Power Supply 115/230 V CSA, UL, TUV, FCC - Retail Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-WW Black/Silver Aluminum Bezel, SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail Newegg.com - PHILIPS 2-Tone 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 24X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner - Retail Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3160815AS 160GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM __________________ 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.

01-19-2008, 12:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
mcovalt Super Techie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: At home Posts: 260	Re: Suggestions for my new PC build? What is the max price for the video card? Or in other words, on a list of one to ten how high is gaming? __________________ Rig: LONG VERSION: eMachines T5062 Single-core AMD Athlon 64 3800+ (UC'd to 1.06 GHZ) 256MB 667MHz DDR2 - Nvidia GeForce 6150SE (integrated) 20GB 4800rpm IDE - Eight channel (7.1) Audio Windows ME... and Playing Crysis at 1 fps SHORT VERSION: Hard-Core

01-19-2008, 02:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
kevin2041 Newb Techie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 30	Re: Suggestions for my new PC build? Crappy PSU should be ok, my friend really doesn't care and it's not going to be a high-end computer... My computer runs with a 15 buck RAIDMAX 380 watt 17 amp PSU and I can still play quality videogames fine. and when i meant crappy, i basically meant, "Not a 100 USD antec." and gaming is just as high as possible, probably 7-8 on the 1-10 scale.

01-19-2008, 04:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
ObsessedAboutPCs Junior Techie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England, UK. Posts: 90	Re: Suggestions for my new PC build? Don't you dare skimp on the PSU. Listen to us, that PSU you mentioned will NOT last long. __________________ 92% of teenagers are always arguing what is and isn't music, if you are one of the 8% that don't give a flying fook - copy this.

01-19-2008, 05:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
NosBoost300 Nvidiot Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bellflower, CA Posts: 8,857	Re: Suggestions for my new PC build? lol if ur gonna be using any good video card you shouldnt crap out on a psu.. its the heart of your computer.... __________________ Currently Obtained Parts... EVGA GTX260 SLi (216/192), 3x1gb G.Skill DDR1600, EPower 1KW PSU, Gigabyte EX58 Parts Coming In roughly 1.5 weeks Intel Core i7 920 I've owned 27 GPU's in 2.5 short years

01-19-2008, 08:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
kobe24 Monster Techie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,434	Re: Suggestions for my new PC build? yeah the psu is important coz if that goes everything goes with it __________________ 3D MARK 06 14,063 on vista, use to get it p4 2.8ghz Asus p4SD-LA 6800gs ultra 1.5gb ddr400 oem 120gb hdd The Techies' Bible

01-19-2008, 08:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
NosBoost300 Nvidiot Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bellflower, CA Posts: 8,857	Re: Suggestions for my new PC build? today i've learned a 650 watt psu is not enough for 2 gtx's and an overclocked q6600 sadness __________________ Currently Obtained Parts... EVGA GTX260 SLi (216/192), 3x1gb G.Skill DDR1600, EPower 1KW PSU, Gigabyte EX58 Parts Coming In roughly 1.5 weeks Intel Core i7 920 I've owned 27 GPU's in 2.5 short years

01-19-2008, 09:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
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