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elpacco · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:20 pm Post subject: New computer for birthday

Alright I posted this thread a while back, and I decided that I'm just going to pool my birthday and my Christmas money to make a completely new build. I have a budget of $400, and I want the best gaming computer possible with that budget. I want computer parts, I already have a mouse/keyboard/monitor/speakers so I don't need a new one of those.

I was thinking about maybe a 150-200GB HDD, or even 100GB if you need extra money to focus on other parts. I'm very efficient on space, and have gotten along fine with my 60GB.

If you could provide links to them (doesn't matter from where) that would be great.

Zcythe · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:01 pm Post subject:

If you already have 400$, you might want to save up even more so you can a better computer. Because 400 dollars really isnt going to get much for gaming wise. But i will edit my post and see what i can get.

in this order from top to bottom. Cpu, motherboard,Powersupply, memory, case, graphics card.

This is the best I felt like doing lol I think its an ok build. It should run some games, but I really do feel like you should save up more like I am.

I left out the Hard drive because im not too sure when it comes to them. And the budget makes it kind of difficult.

total comes to 417.94 (USD)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103704

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128392

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139003

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148097

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119077

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102829

kls85 · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:19 pm Post subject:

It's the graphic card which eats up the most out of your budget. If you play light games then you might squeeze by it.

elpacco · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:23 pm Post subject:

:^) · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 11:24 pm Post subject:

A tad over budget, but feel free to modify this list.

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103706

GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130502

PSW: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152028

MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138152R

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145195

HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136075

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156233

Subtotal: $404.43

superweapons · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 11:42 pm Post subject:

Improving on Yaoi's suggestions...

ASUS 9600GSO - $35 - blows the 9400GT away, and its $12 cheaper after MIR
Corsair CMPSU-400CX - $40 - More than enough for this build and Corsair quality
GA-MA790GP-UD4H - $100 - Bit expensive, but open-box screams no at a lot of people
Corsair XMS2 4GB kit - $50 - XMS2 performance, cheaper after MIR
WD 500GB 7200RPM HDD - $60 - $20 more for a 500GB drive with a 32MB cache. 8MB cache hard drives are pretty slow, even if they're rated for 7200RPM.
Cooler Master RC-690 - $70 - expensive, but free shipping. For $30, this is not a bad choice either.
Optical drive from old computer (if it has at least DVD reading capability). If not, this will do.

The AMD Athlon II X4 620 looks like a good deal for quad-users on a budget. $455 subtotal (not accounting for the optical drive), although you could cut back to the GA-MA770T-UD3P, reducing the price to $425.

elpacco · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 6:56 am Post subject:

What if I get this triple combo deal, then I still have about $130 to put on RAM and a PSU. I think for a case, I might just end up either using superweapons' cheap one, or maybe just keep my own.

Zcythe · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:40 am Post subject:

superweapons · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 8:39 am Post subject:

The CMPSU-400CX offers 30 amps on the +12v rail, more than enough for the HD4850 or HD4870. Also, that dual core fails in comparison to the Athlon II X4 quad core. The HD4850 in the combo deal seems expensive when compared to the HD4870 which can be found at the same price.

Zcythe · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 11:17 am Post subject:

ICorrect me if im wrong but the 4850 needs 450PSU requierment. Regardless of amps on that psu its only 400.

Zarr · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:45 pm Post subject:

elpacco · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 5:44 pm Post subject:

Zcythe · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 6:04 pm Post subject:

well if your going to get the 9800GTX+ just get the GTS 250, its just a rebaged 9800GTX+ but uses less power and performs better.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127423

EDIT: 400 POSTS!

elpacco · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 6:05 pm Post subject:

Zcythe · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 6:07 pm Post subject:

Far as i can tell but get another PSU it only has 22 AMPS on 12v rail.