Budget Computer Help

[Zeyne]

Is it possible to build a comp for about 300-400$ that can run cs source (lower settings of course, preferable medium and 1024x768)?

It would need everything (cept mouse, keyboard, and monitor)

Thanks

 

[upriverpaddler]

I check Ebay several times a week in the "Desktop PC Components" section. 99.9% of it is either overpriced or priced the same as retail. But it's that .1% that i keep my eye out for. Every once in a while you can get a great deal.

http://computers.listings.ebay.com/Desktop-PC-Components

 

[LadyMakoFox]

You might wana look on the FS/FT section of this forum, there are some good deals there.

 

[Qonfused]

I'm actually selling my PC for $300. It runs CS:S at 40-70 FPS at all High, 2xAA, 4xAF and at 1280x1024.

Radeon 9600XT
512MB Kingston
AMD 1.8 BARTON

Too bad I have a buyer.

 

[setscrew]

Something like this system from Outpost would be a good place to start. Then throw in two 512GB PC3200 modules (value stuff), a used 9800 Pro or 6600GT and a copy of XP(legal of course) and you are good to go for your price tag.

Keep your eye on the FS forum as many are selling older systems frequently.

 

[KoolDrew]

Like others have said, I would check out the FS forums here. You could also check out the FS section at other forums such as Ars and Anandtech.

 

[Zeyne]

thanks for all the help

im likin the outpost idea the most

 

[zone_86]

II'll put on together for you right here with a K8 S939 PCIe processor that will give you far better upgrade possibilities (up to an X2 4800+) for the future.

BIOSTAR TForce6100-939 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
$75.00

IN WIN V564T.I300BFU2AD Black/Silver 0.8 mm Sheet Metal MicroATX Mini Tower Computer Case 300W Power Supply - Retail
$47.25

AMD Athlon 64 3000+ 1GHz FSB Socket 939 Processor - Retail
$146.00

OCZ Premier Value 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Dual Channel Kit System Memory - Retail
$91.44

Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 SATA NCQ 3.5" Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM
$86.00

NEC Black Internal Floppy Drive Model FD1231H-302 - OEM
$8.49

Microsoft Windows XP HOME Edition With Service Pack 2 - OEM
$91.95

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Total Cost
$546.13


*This system with IGP will get you 1024x768 at medium details at about 40-52 average FPS and will do DX9 eye candy too. Later on i would suggest these upgrades.

XCLIO XClio-480BL ATX 480W Power Supply 115V/230V UL, CUL, TUV, CB, VDE, FIMKO, DEMKO, NEMKO, SEMKO - Retail
$86.99

eVGA Geforce 7800GT 256-P2-N518 Video Card - Retail
$399.00