Gaming Rig

[JNev]

Hi I want to build a gaming rig but I have never built a rig before. I have done some research but I have no idea what I need to get brand wise. My budget is $650.

Thanks

[Anomo]

You could take a look at this thread and get some inspiration. His budget is a bit lower, so you could change some things, possibly a better CPU or mobo

Posting what you are going to play, what kind of graphics you want, what you already have etc. could also help a bit

[pillar02]

This thread could help you out too.
Gaming PC Build for under $650

[JNev]

I am planning to play Call of duty Black Ops or MW2 and I also have a copy of Modern Warfare. But I am really building this rig for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

[JNev]

Ok so I've been looking around and I found this setup:

GPU: Newegg.com - HIS H577FK1GD Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card w/ Eyefinity

Monitor: Newegg.com - Acer G205HBbd Black 20" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor 250 cd/m2 50000:1(ACM), 1000:1

Optical Drive: 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

Case: Newegg.com - NZXT GAMMA Classic Series GAMA-001BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Motherboard: Newegg.com - BIOSTAR A770E3 AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard

PSU: Newegg.com - Rosewill Green Series RG700-S12 700W Continuous @40°C,80 PLUS Certified,Single 12V Rail,ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V v2.91,SLI Ready,CrossFire Ready,Active PFC"Compatible with Core i7, i5" Power Supply

Ram: Newegg.com - A-DATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model AD3U1333B2G9-DRH

Processor: Newegg.com - AMD Athlon II X4 635 Propus 2.9GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor ADX635WFGIBOX

Hard Drive: Newegg.com - HITACHI Deskstar 7K1000.C HDS721010CLA332 (0F10383) 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Hows this look?

Also I need to find a decent wireless card for this setup I cant seem to find a really reliable one and a wired connection is just not an option.

[Nuclear Krusader]

Although Hitachis are no longer Deathstars, I'd still change that drive to a Western Digital Caviar Black. I don't do AMD builds, but just based on manufacturer's quality ratings, I'd also change the mobo to an Asus or at least a Gigabyte.

[JNev]

Ok so how do these work:

GIGABYTE GA-880GMA-UD2H AM3 AMD 880G HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-880GMA-UD2H AM3 AMD 880G HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard

Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

I am also wondering if my graphics card will work for what I want?

[glc]

Change that Rosewill power supply.

Newegg.com - CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply

[JNev]

Ok I have all my parts I was just wondering if I buy the student version of Windows 7 is it just an upgrade or is it the full version?

[Nuclear Krusader]

It may be either. Do you have a link to it so that we can see?

[JNev]

Microsoft Student - Windows 7

I looked there but I cant seem to find anything about it or if you can buy more than one version at a student price.

[Nuclear Krusader]

The one there is the upgrade version.

[JNev]

Ok Thanks

[glc]

35 bucks more will get you a full OEM Home Premium.

[JNev]

Ya thats what I'll probably do or ill check Ebay