Extreme Budget gaming pc $600 good build?

[xxdemzxx]

Is this a good build for only $600? Extreme Budget... local friends pc he just wants to run some games.

CASE: Rosewill Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz Dual-Core Processor
MOTHERBOARD: ASRock Intel 945GC Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
VIDEO CARD: GeForce 9800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3/HDCP/SLI Video Card
MEMORY: WINTEC AMPX 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM
HARD DRIVE: Western Digital Caviar SE 80GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
DVD DRIVE: Sony Optiarc Black IDE DVD-ROM Drive
POWER SUPPLY: TOPOWER 550W ATX / BTX Power Supply

Can the Intel Core 2 Duo be overclocked?

[jdeb]

I am not sure about the power supply

I would change the hard drive for sure
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148262

you can get cheaper memory if you go with ddr2 800 but if your overclocking, then you are on the right track but I have not had good luck with that brand.

I would go with a liteon or lg dvd drive sata

you can overclock that cpu in that motherboard. the board comes with a decent oc utility asrock oc tuner and hybrid booster

[glc]

I would not use a 945GC board - I'd use an Asus P5KPL-CM. Higher quality manufacturer and more up to date chipset. Be careful of real bargain memory - I'd get something a bit better known than Wintec.

Topower power supplies are not good.

Which exact processor? Need the model, starts with an E.

[Rev_pizzaguy]

I just built a pc with the P5KPL-CM. Very good board. I have it paired with an E5200 overclocked to 3.2GHz. Check this thread:

"New" build - Asus P5KPL-CM and E5200

I would go with this memory:

Corsair XMS2 2x2GB DDR2800
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145184

and this power supply:

Antec Neo Power 430W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103939

I would also change out your DVD-ROM for a DVD-RW:

Asus 22x DVD-RW
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827135187

[xxdemzxx]

Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 Wolfdale 2.8GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80571E7400

[glc]

If our suggested improved parts put you over budget, get a E5200 processor.