Gaming rig

[master noran]

So, my buddy needs a mid level gaming rig, I'd appriciate some help =)

uses:
Gaming...duh. He'll be playing games like counterstrike, bioshock, rainbow six:las vegas and w.e else catches his eye.

Needs:
He says he wants a p182
he says he wants the games to run well
and he wants to overlock slightly using software that comes with certain motherboards.
burning dvds

so what he needs everything but the Screen, keyboard,mouse,case and fans


His budget is 600 CANADIAN

he'd prefer to buy from:

directcanada.com

or

pcvonline.com

IF YOU GUYS NEED MORE INFO JUST ASK

edit: oh yeah he'll be playing on a 19" lcd, i dunno what res though...

 

[engiNURD]

$600CAD doesnt sound like much. Hell, $600US isn't even enough for a high end gaming rig, lol. I'm too lazy to shop, so price these out for me...

Abit IP35-E or Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L
Core2Duo E4300 or E4400
2GB DDR2-667
Seagate 7200.10 250GB
SATA DVDRW
Enhance 5150GH 500W PSU

Hm... doesn't look like much left for a vidcard...

8600GTS 256MB

If he wants better performance, he needs to raise his budget or ditch that overpriced Antec P182 case. Instead, go for a Cooler Master Centurion 532/534, an Elite 330, or the RC-690. That should free up more money for a better video card, like the 8800GTS 320MB. Though, the 8600GTS just may be good enough for a 19" monitor.

 

[crazlunatic]

if i remember correctly. the p182 including tax is about 180. that leaves only 420 for computer parts...

 

[Dangman]

What enginurd said.

If your friend's budget is locked in at $600 CAD, ask him what matter more: looks or performance? Because with his budget, he can't have either at the same time.