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Suggestions Appreciated On Low Budget Gaming Rig
I've got roughly $850.00 USD to play with, the primary focus of this computer is for casual use, mostly gaming.
Here's the build I was able to come up with on my own, feel free to tear it apart and give me something better or expand upon it. All insights are welcome, you wont hurt my feelings, so long as the advice is sound. CPU: Intel Core i5-760 Lynnfield 2.8GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80605I5760 URL: Newegg.com - Intel Core i5-760 Lynnfield 2.8GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80605I5760 MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-P55M-UD2 LGA 1156 Intel P55 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard URL: Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-P55M-UD2 LGA 1156 Intel P55 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard RAM: Mushkin Enhanced Blackline 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model 996832 URL: Newegg.com - Mushkin Enhanced Blackline 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model 996832 GPU: SAPPHIRE 100296HDMI Radeon HD 4670 1GB 128-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card URL: Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100296HDMI Radeon HD 4670 1GB 128-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card CASE: COOLER MASTER RC-692-KKN3 CM690 II Basic Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case URL: Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER RC-692-KKN3 CM690 II Basic Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case PSU: Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W Continuous Power ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V version 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC "compatible with Core i7/Core i5" Power Supply URL: Newegg.com - Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W Continuous Power ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V version 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC "compatible with Core i7/Core i5" Power Supply HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive URL: Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive Optical Drive: 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 URL: Newegg.com - 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 - CD / DVD Burners OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM URL: Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - Operating Systems No perephrials needed. Cost of build including shipping/rebates: $809.88 I'm under budget with this build as is, but I wouldn't be opposed to saving even a little more without sacrificing too much potential. As mentioned, all suggestions are welcome, and much appreciated, and if there is a better build out there for less I'd like to know. I'm usually an AMD kind of guy, but we use the i5/i7's at work and I have to say I'm impressed so I figured I'd test waters with Intel this time around, not saying if there is a superior build for an AMD gaming rig in the same ballpark I wouldn't like to know. Thanks in Advance, Jason. |
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I think you have too much emphasis on the processor and not enough on the video card. You also can scale down some on the power supply.
I'd base it around an i3-540 and one of the Asus P7P55D boards. I'd also replace the Seagate with a Western Digital Black. The lowest end video card I'd use would be a Radeon 5770 (Asus, Diamond, or HIS). 500 quality watts is enough - Antec, Corsair, or Seasonic. I do question Mushkin - I prefer Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, or A-Data ram. |
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Thanks for the input, I was going with what I've experienced as far as processors go by the one I use at work.
I'll switch my spec. out to the WD caviar black, the 4 year longer warranty is worth the extra $20 alone. Thanks for mentioning that change. I see what you mean about the Radeon 5570, more bang for my buck, and the price difference is minuscule. Thank you! The only reason I also went with a larger PSU was because of the possibility of adding a second graphics card in SLI/Xfire mode when I got the extra money. Would a 500 watt PSU eventually run two of the Radeon 5570 cards or should I stick with the 650 watt PSU in that case? A quick question about the i3-540 and the Asus P7P55D board, do you think they would handle Crysis as well as the quadcore i5, I've been playing it at work and I'm addicted. If we're only talking a slight difference in performance then I'd love to save all that money by going with the cpu/mobo you mentioned. I agree about the ram wholeheartedly, save for Kingston -- even if they no longer have their ducks out of whack -- they've done me wrong so many times and the customer service wasn't very friendly, the only reason I went with Mushkin was they really seem to have good customer service reading the reviews on Newegg.com though I think I will go with the Crucial ram I looked at first. Never had a problem with that brand before. Look forward to more responses! |
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