young new builder need sum help with parts

[Affliktor]

hi im only 16 years old but i really want to build a nice cheap gaming computer and i was wondering if anyone is willing to give me a list of cheap yet good, compatible parts for a new gaming computer. i dont care wut you pick out but i do know that i want at least 2Gb of RAM and a good video card. thank you.

[newbuilder14]

I need to know exactly how much you have to spend, and whether or not you will be needing a keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc.

Also, do you mind typing with proper capitalization, etc. so it is easier for myself and others to read? Thanks.

I am more than happy to configure a list of parts for you given a budget.

[Affliktor]

Oh yea sorry...and i dont really have a fixed budget i just want a set list so i know what to aim for and how much money i have to save. But if you really need a budget i guess im aiming for somewhere around.....oh jeez i honestly have no idea i just no i want it to be kinda cheap....after all i am only 16 years old.

[newbuilder14]

Did you want to go AMD or Intel?

Right now AMD would provide a cheap, decent system but the current platform is pretty unstable.

The other option is to do a build with a Pentium D until you can afford a Core 2 Duo, but honestly, I would just wait until you have enough money to do it right.

To make a gaming system I suggest a minimum budget of $700 - considering you won't need anything else such as a monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc.

[Affliktor]

Dang, because i do have to have a monitor etc. But yes $700 sounds fine thats actually cheaper than i was expecting.

[Affliktor]

And what is the difference between AMD and Intel/which would be better for a gaming system?

[newbuilder14]

Intel makes for a better gaming system at the moment. Ideally what you want to shoot for is a Core 2 Duo system, using an E6300 processor, a P5B motherboard, Corsair ValueSelect memory, a Seagate 7200.10 hard drive, etc.

I made myself what I think is a very competent gaming system for around one thousand dollars, and it had quite a few accessories included: E6300, P5B, 1gb Corsair VS, 160gb WD hard drive, Lite-On DVD burner, case with blue LED fans, high quality power supply, 19" widescreen LCD monitor, speakers, headset, and basically everything I needed to start with a new system.

[Affliktor]

ok cool, that sounds good. was that thousand dollars with or without a moniter, speakers, etc.?

[Affliktor]

oh woops i missed those last few lines for some reason...well yea if you could please put together some sort of list for my stuff around $1000 that would be great. and if you want to include the moniter and speakers just for the sake of me knowing the cost, i dont need anything special just a 17" screeen and basic speakers.

[Affliktor]

well i have to go for tonight (school tomorrow but ill be back on tomorrow and maybe we can talk more then but untill then thank you for the help so far and ill talk to you later.

[newbuilder14]

Sure, not a problem.

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129155

Hard Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148144

Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130017

Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145568

Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131030

Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131030

Operating System: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116169

Notes:

- That is about $800 as configured. Add in some speakers, keyboard, mouse, and monitor, you may be looking more towards $1,000.

- I chose 1gb of memory because it should be plenty and for a budget system 2gb is out of the question.

- You can choose the case, but you will need a good power supply. Antec makes good power supplies, as does Seasonic and Silverstone.