Building a new PC

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• FlamingIce Member UncommonPosts: 120

  May 2007

  I'm pretty sure this is a gaming PC you're building.
  
  If that's the case, I suggest moving up from the 6600gt. Keeping in mind you have a budget, I suggest getting a 7600gt
  
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130062
  
  
  
  The one I linked you is an eVGA product. eVGA has a neat "step up" program that allows you to exchange one of your current eVGA cards for a stronger card, all you'd pay is the price difference. I think you have to use the program within 90 days of the purchase of the first card. Go look at their website for the details.
  
  
  
  Even if you don't use the step up program, I still suggest the 7600gt unless you are going to wait until the price of the newer generation cards to drop.
• malak118 Member Posts: 221

  May 2007

  I agree with the poster about the video card you will want something with more teeth if at all possible. I would reccomend looking for a different case. I am not a big fan of goofy toy box types I feel they often are filled with cheap components and are made of dinky plastic sectionals. I dont think you should have any problem finding a case and power supply for under 90 bucks. I bought my plain black antec metal case with 450 watt power supply for 80. I also would go new egg for the main components but be sure to check around. I was able to find better and cheaper cases else where. New egg does deliever though so good choice there.
• Bigteeth Member Posts: 19

  May 2007

  Get another case, that Rebate will not be honored since Eagle Tech is currently in a legal battle over the production of such viper cases.
• gpett Member Posts: 1,105

  May 2007

  
  
  
  
  PNY GeForce 8800GTS 320MB Video Card $269.99
  
  
  
  Transcend JETRAM 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 800 Dual Channel Kit $88.99
  
  
  
  SAMSUNG SpinPoint 200GB 7200RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive $55.99
  
  
  
  Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 1.8GHz Processor $114.50
  
  
  
  GIGABYTE GA-965P-S3 Motherboard $97.85
  
  
  
  Enhance ENP-5150GH 500W Power Supply $69.01
  
  
  
  COOLER MASTER Centurion 534 RC-534-SKN2-GP 2x120mm fan ATX Mid Tower Case $49.99
  
  
  
  LITE-ON 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 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM Write $32.99
  
  
  
  Total = $779.31 ($690.33 if you do not need optical and hard drives, tax and shipping not included)
  
  
  
  I know it is a little more expensive than what you had listed.  But, I think you are much better off spending an hundred or two extra bucks to get a system that is much more current and overclocking friendly (if you so choose to overclock down the road).  I can guarantee the above system will be a huge difference in computer games to the one you had listed.
  
• CyanSaber Member Posts: 37

  May 2007

  Looks awesome.

   

  Have fun with it

   

  -Scathmere

  http://klashboards.com/

  
• Computer-Ed Member Posts: 12

  May 2007

  I would be just look for a better quality PSU. Look for something with Active PFC, usually indictaes better quality, also look for and Effeciency of better than 80%.  I have a PSU buyers guide in my blog I posted below.

  On the HD I have personally found that WD is the best buy for a HD. Samsung is okay but I have seen to many failures with them to trust them. Get a WD SE16 to get siolid performance.

  If you need to trim the budget a bit then drop the video to a X1950Pro. You will lose full DX10 support but the speed/price ratio is really nice.

  blog: http://computered.wordpress.com

   

   

   

   

   
• jnn4v Member Posts: 26

  May 2007

  I totally agree with gpett. If you spend 20-30% more on your system and get a configuration with a video card like the one he's suggesting, you'll have 200-400% better performance in most modern games. That's a pretty good price/performance improvement if you ask me.
  
  
  
  - Jnn4v (Farmo / Lorindor)
  
  
  
  Originally posted by gpett
  
  
  
  
  
  PNY GeForce 8800GTS 320MB Video Card $269.99
  
  
  
  Transcend JETRAM 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 800 Dual Channel Kit $88.99
  
  
  
  SAMSUNG SpinPoint 200GB 7200RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive $55.99
  
  
  
  Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 1.8GHz Processor $114.50
  
  
  
  GIGABYTE GA-965P-S3 Motherboard $97.85
  
  
  
  Enhance ENP-5150GH 500W Power Supply $69.01
  
  
  
  COOLER MASTER Centurion 534 RC-534-SKN2-GP 2x120mm fan ATX Mid Tower Case $49.99
  
  
  
  LITE-ON 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 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM Write $32.99
  
  
  
  Total = $779.31 (tax and shipping not included)
  
  
  
  I know it is a little more expensive than what you had listed.  But, I think you are much better off spending an hundred or two extra bucks to get a system that is much more current and overclocking friendly (if you so choose to overclock down the road).  I can guarantee the above system will be a huge difference in computer games to the one you had listed.
  
  
  
  Edit: I just noticed you did not have a hard drive or CD/DVD drive listed.  If you already have those and an OS then that is $90.00 less than what I have listed.
• n25philly Member Posts: 1,317

  May 2007

  Originally posted by LiLdEmOnDoG
  
  Alright, I'm building my first gaming rig and I need a little help. I'm on a $600 budget. I let a friend pick out the parts since hes more experienced the me. I think its a pretty good build, Any comments?
  
  
  
  
  
  Eagle Tech ET-CAV2-RD-WOP Red 1.0mm Aluminum Aluminum Mid-Tower Multi-Function Viper LCD Display Tool less function chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
  
  Item #: N82E16811117084
  
  Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
  
  Price: $90.00 ($90.00 Mail-in Rebate)
  
  
  
  Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811117084
  
  
  
  You have a $600 budget and you're going to spend $90 on a case?  Get this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119115
  
  it's 39.99 and I've personally used it for two recent build I've done and it's a nice case that will get the job done.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  BFG Tech BFGW6600GTOCX GeForce 6600GT 128MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - OEM
  
  Item #: N82E16814143084
  
  Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
  
  Price: $89.99 ($40.00 Mail-in Rebate/-$10.00 = 79.99)
  
  
  
  Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814143084
  
  
  
  This definately is your first build if your cheaping out on the video card on a gaming pc. here, the best budget level card that is going to give good performance for you.  It's got passive cooling too, so it won't sound like you have a leaf blower in your computer.  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814141031 89.99
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Thermaltake TR2 W0070RUC ATX 430W Power Supply - Retail
  
  Item #: N82E16817153023
  
  Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
  
  Price: $35.99 $10.00 (Mail-in Rebate)
  
  
  
  Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153023
  
  
  
  Just no.  Substitute this in. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817171018 49.99
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  PNY 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model D22GX53OPT - Retail
  
  Item #: N82E16820178134
  
  Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
  
  Price: $109.99 ($35.00 Mail-in Rebate)
  
  
  
  Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820178134
  
  
  
  OK, what's with all the people here suggesting starting out with 2 gig of memory on a budget gaming rig?  It's the cheapest and easiest upgrade there is, so start with 1 gig and add more later! $49.99  There is anough room in the budget to keep it at 2 gig if you want though. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145539
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  ASUS P5NSLI LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI Intel Edition ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
  
  Item #: N82E16813131032
  
  Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
  
  Price: $97.99
  
  
  
  Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131032
  
  
  
  fine, go with this
  
  
  
  
  
  Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 Allendale 2.0GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E4400 - Retail
  
  Item #: N82E16819115014
  
  Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy
  
  Price: $139.00
  
  
  
  Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115014
  
  
  
  As cool as these run and as good as they are at overclocking even with stock cooling, there is no point in buying this instead of a E4300. $114.50
  
  
  
  
  
  Subtotal: $442.45 (1 gig) $502.45 (2 gig)
  
  You did forget something though:  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116056  $89.99
  
  So real total is 532.44 (1 gig) $592.44 (2 gig)
  
  

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• gpett Member Posts: 1,105

  May 2007

  Originally posted by Computer-Ed
  
  
  I would be just look for a better quality PSU. Look for something with Active PFC, usually indictaes better quality, also look for and Effeciency of better than 80%.  I have a PSU buyers guide in my blog I posted below.
  On the HD I have personally found that WD is the best buy for a HD. Samsung is okay but I have seen to many failures with them to trust them. Get a WD SE16 to get siolid performance.
  If you need to trim the budget a bit then drop the video to a X1950Pro. You will lose full DX10 support but the speed/price ratio is really nice.
  blog: http://computered.wordpress.com
   
   
   
   
   
  

  The enhance PSU I have listed is a very quality active power factor correction PSU with over 80% efficiency.  Jonnyguru.com wich evaluates PSUs reccomends it and did a review of it.  It is one of the more stable PSUs without ripple and stable voltages at all loads and heat levels.  Todays hard drives are decent hard drives.  He was asking for a lowest possible price.  So I got the cheapest 200gig SATA drive I could find.  Gone are the days of deathstar hard drives so you are safe buying a sata drive from any of the major manufacturers.  Samsung spinpoint drives are reccomended by storagereview.com for budget storage.