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600$$ computer build need help

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Hey guys i am looking to build a computer for max 600$$
i already have an operating system (vista) and a 19" LCD Display all i need is a computer

my uses will be heavily playing a MMO called Vanguard, F.E.A.R, oblivion and other games. please post your builds for me

thanks alot for the help.
 
We need more info:
- What exact parts do you need?
- Will you be overclocking?
- What's the max resolution of that 19" monitor?
- What else will you be doing with this PC besides gaming?
- When are you planning to buy and build this new PC?
- What features are you looking for in a motherboard? Firewire? RAID? eSATA? etc
- Does that budget include tax and shipping as well?
 
Intel e4500 @ $126
Gigabyte DS3 @ $90
2gb ddr800 (around $35 after MIR, probably lower)
ATI 3850 512 $190 (give or take)
CM 650W psu ($25 AR @ SVC)
CM690 Case (usually around $40 AR)
DVD Burner (around $30)
250gb hard drive $64 @ egg

= $600 exactly, but that's with AR prices.
 
Danny Bui said:
We need more info:
- What exact parts do you need?
- Will you be overclocking?
- What's the max resolution of that 19" monitor?
- What else will you be doing with this PC besides gaming?
- When are you planning to buy and build this new PC?
- What features are you looking for in a motherboard? Firewire? RAID? eSATA? etc
- Does that budget include tax and shipping as well?
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qft
 
Oh4Sh0 said:
Intel e4500 @ $126
Gigabyte DS3 @ $90
2gb ddr800 (around $35 after MIR, probably lower)
ATI 3850 512 $190 (give or take)
CM 650W psu ($25 AR @ SVC)
CM690 Case (usually around $40 AR)
DVD Burner (around $30)
250gb hard drive $64 @ egg

= $600 exactly, but that's with AR prices.
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You could probably get a Case/PSU combo. Take the difference and get an 8800GT, maybe.
 
We need more info:
- What exact parts do you need? everything but monitor and and OS
- Will you be overclocking? No
- What's the max resolution of that 19" monitor? 1280x 1024 is my usual playing res but i can go lower
- What else will you be doing with this PC besides gaming? its will 95% be for gaming other is just simple programs like word
- When are you planning to buy and build this new PC? ASAP
- What features are you looking for in a motherboard? Firewire? RAID? eSATA? etc im not going to use firewire, raid and ect just need something to game on really.
- Does that budget include tax and shipping as well? nope
 
Would be helpful if you had any old parts like optical drives or anything you could save and reuse.

Oh4Sh0 said:
Intel e4500 @ $126
Gigabyte DS3 @ $90
2gb ddr800 (around $35 after MIR, probably lower)
ATI 3850 512 $190 (give or take)
CM 650W psu ($25 AR @ SVC)
CM690 Case (usually around $40 AR)
DVD Burner (around $30)
250gb hard drive $64 @ egg

= $600 exactly, but that's with AR prices.
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Sounds about right. Sometimes you can find an ABIT IP35-E motherboard for even less AR. For the case you could save another $20 if you just got some cheap junk one. Right now Staples has 200GB ATA Maxtor hard drives for $30 which is great for the price. If youre willing to wait for rebates you could camp some deal sites for a while and pick up things piece by piece.
 
Danny's build is good. If you don't plan on many upgrades, you can go for the NSK4480 instead, and save $40. The 380W PSU will be able to handle the planned system and a tiny bit more.
 
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