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550$ Computer Build


kingarabian

2012-02-22 20:37:30

Need help picking parts for a new mid range computer build. Need ideas. Keep in mind this is for gaming, thanks!

YoHoJo

2012-02-22 20:43:30

AMD for processor and gfx card then since they are cheaper.
4GB ram should be all you need.
4GB DDR3 RAM sorted from lowest price:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007611&IsNodeId=1&Description=ddr3%20ram%204gb&bop=And&Order=PRICE&PageSize=20

[XoL]

2012-02-22 20:45:16

CPU: Core i3-2120, it is fast and easily overclockable. Great for any normal gameplay ($120)
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 430, it is decent 1gig of GDDR3 memory and can handle most games pretty well. ($65) or if you have the cash try the Radeon HD 6850 better in all areas besides price ($150)

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I will edit this later with more.

Flight

2012-02-22 20:46:58

Lemme know if you have a specific processor or harddrive in mind, I can get my hands on both for pretty cheap.

kingarabian

2012-02-22 20:49:57

From: Flight
Lemme know if you have a specific processor or harddrive in mind, I can get my hands on both for pretty cheap.


Intel Core i5-2400

or Amd Phenom x4 960.

Flight

2012-02-22 21:03:31

Hmm… well I can get the Intel for around $200, but the Amd, I guess, isn't that common here, and it'll cost a little over $210. I would personally suggest buying Amd online since I've found that specific model on Google shopping for much cheaper.

YoHoJo

2012-02-22 21:10:54

Boo flight! It's about the same price (or a bit cheaper) here in the states too!

Flight

2012-02-22 21:39:32

Well quickly looked on Google and the Intel processors looked pretty expensive, even for that type, so I compared it to local prices and it seemed much cheaper. Oh well, nevermind about my offer then. :p

kingarabian

2012-02-23 02:38:30

Mobo:
ASRock LGA1155/ Intel H61/ DDR3/ SATA3/ A&V&GbE/ ATX Motherboard, H61DE/S3
CPU:
Intel Core i3-2120 Processor 3.3 GHz 3MB Cache Socket LGA1155
Graphics Card:

GIGABYTE ATI Radeon HD6850

PSU:
Antec BP550 Plus 550W
RAM:
Corsair XMS3 8 GB (2 x 4GB) 1333 MHz PC3-10666 240-Pin DDR3 Memory Kit CMX8GX3M2A1333C9
Dvd Drive:
Asus 24xDVD±RW Serial ATA Internal OEM Drive DRW-24B1ST (Black)

YoHoJo

2012-02-23 02:47:39

4GB of ram should be plenty for most things.
Better ram, same price:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233199
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231461
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145324
etc etc etc

but wow, not a bad build at all :D!
Wish I knew what I did know when I was in the process of buying parts for mine!

DemiseScythe

2012-02-23 05:46:16

He wants to runs lots of Simbas in it, I suggest dumping gfx for another 4 gigs of RAM.

Heavenzeyez1

2012-02-23 05:48:41

From: DemiseScythe
He wants to runs lots of Simbas in it, I suggest dumping gfx for another 4 gigs of RAM.


He mentioned it was for gaming and I don't think he meant RS. :)

~Eerik.

DemiseScythe

2012-02-23 06:01:45

You can't buy a gaming computer so cheap now days =/

Everything is super expensive and he has few botfarms, just saying that if he is hosting one in it, a graphics card will be completely useless and that he is better getting a 4gb to 8gb RAM upgrade.

The end decision is up to him anyways and only he knows what he really wants. ^.^~

I am just setting out some options for him and don't get me wrong. There is nothing wrong with getting computers to run Simbas. Everyone is in their right to do so, I am saving to get myself a desktop to run Simbas on it to test my Slayer script and help with the new random system testing. It is a fact though that software mode runs entirely on the CPU, so a graphics card would be not be utilised were the computer going to be used to run few Simbas.

brandon8081

2012-02-23 06:14:46

Go with an AMD, they are actually pretty good.


4GB of ram should be plenty for most things.
Better ram, same price:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820233199
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231461
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145324
etc etc etc

but wow, not a bad build at all !
Wish I knew what I did know when I was in the process of buying parts for mine!

I wish i saw those, I would've ordered those.