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05-26-2010, 05:14 AM
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$600 budget gaming pc - already have graphics card
I'm looking to spend ~$600-$650 on the rest.
I don't expect to have a top of the line computer, but I'd like it to be able to run games with absolutely no problem such as Starcraft 2/Diablo 3 etc. I'd like something that won't be obsolete in 2 years, and something that I'll be able to upgrade. Hopefully that's not asking too much for my budget. Anyways here's the card that I already have Video Card - Not sure what information is relevant, so here's like half of what's on the box. HD4870 Sapphire Toxic 1GB GDDR5 Memory PCI-E version 2.0 "overclocked" I already have keyboard/mouse/monitor etc I plan on ordering from newegg.com but I don't want to accidentally buy things that aren't compatible with eachother. I'd appreciate any help. |
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05-26-2010, 08:11 AM
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Do you have an operating system or do we have to include that in the budget?
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05-26-2010, 10:24 AM
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I'd start somewhere along these lines..
Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $59.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129066 ASUS P7P55D-E LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard - $154.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131620 CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified - $89.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005 Intel Core i3-530 Clarkdale 2.93GHz LGA 1156 73W Dual-Core Desktop Processor Model BX80616I3530 - $119.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115222 G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL - $109.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231277 Western Digital Caviar Black WD7501AALS 750GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive - $79.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136283 ASUS Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM - $25.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827135204 Ends up around $641 plus shipping, and there's a couple rebates. |
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05-26-2010, 01:42 PM
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Just to clarify - that is everything I need, correct? Don't want to hear something like "You didn't buy the screws?" when I'm getting my computer put together. Lol. Nothing is obvious to me when it comes to this. I appreciate it. |
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05-26-2010, 03:19 PM
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For the
Western Digital Caviar Black WD7501AALS 750GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive - $79.99 Someone commented: "Let's make this clear: OEM drives DO NOT come with mounting hardware or cables. This is not a con nor should that be considered a failing on Newegg or Western Digitals part. Make sure you have your own hardware. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED." I definitely don't know what kind/size or where to buy these things. Is it more trouble than its worth for someone like me? Or is it easier than I'm anticipating. |
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05-26-2010, 05:39 PM
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Basically from what I can interprit from this is that when you buy your motherboard you'll get the cables necessary and same goes for the Power supply and Case mounting features. So I wouldn't worry too much about it.
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05-26-2010, 06:12 PM
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You should be all set with this. It really is quite easy. |
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05-26-2010, 07:29 PM
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Okay cool.
Thanks again man. |
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05-26-2010, 09:02 PM
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We are seeing problems with G.skill memory in P55 boards - I'm going to stop recommending it and recommend this Corsair instead:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145260 |
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05-26-2010, 09:41 PM
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is that P55 boards in general or just the ASUS ones?
I've put together two with ECS boards (which I know you don't recommend) and they've been running 100% I wonder if it's a recent batch from the manufacturer that is defective. |
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05-26-2010, 10:51 PM
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05-26-2010, 11:28 PM
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Already ordered it. |
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05-26-2010, 11:44 PM
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That's better than my ordering it and paying an extra $80. (1 hour) in labor (and the computer store giving me an hour more plus labor for free) because of issues with it, never mind being without it several more days.
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05-27-2010, 11:23 AM
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Should I even bother trying to get it put in, or just save time and immediately send it back for refund and order the corsair?
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05-27-2010, 03:52 PM
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05-27-2010, 04:34 PM
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This is the one I tried (it is on the qvl)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231189 Amdalex, what did the memory do in your system? Last edited by quartet-man; 05-27-2010 at 04:37 PM. |
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05-27-2010, 06:49 PM
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You probably would get hit with a restocking fee - go ahead and install it, and run memtest86+ on it for a few hours. If it's defective, then do a refund/reorder.
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05-27-2010, 06:54 PM
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Also test booting up from cold several times. That's a known issue with some reviewers.
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06-04-2010, 01:58 PM
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not posting
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06-04-2010, 02:17 PM
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