Advice on Gaming Computer Parts

Boksaer · 08-16-2008, 10:38 PM

Hi, I'm new to the forums and computer building.

I'm looking to build a system thats around $700-$800.
And this is what I have picked out. Please recommend parts if the ones I chose aren't really great on a performance to price ratio. And please tell me if they are not compatible.

Case: Sigma Orca Orca-WB Black SECC Steel ATX Mid-Tower case.
Case $30 after rebate

Motherboard: Foxconn P9657AB-8EKRS2H LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard
Motherboard $60 after rebate

RAM: CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
RAM $38 after rebate

Video Card: EVGA 512-P3-N801-A3 GeForce 8800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card Free Crysis Game included
Video Card $135 after rebate

Processor: Intel Pentium E2220 Allendale 2.4GHz 1MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor
Processor $90

PSU: A-Top ATP-AP700SC 700W ATX12V2.2/EPS12V Power Supply 115/ 230 V CB,CE, FCC,UL,TUV
PSU $92

HDD: Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200AAKS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
HDD $65

DVD Drive:
LG Black 22X (CAV) DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X (CAV) DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD±R DVD Burner
DVD Drive
$30

OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 32-bit English 1pk for System Builders DSP OEI DVD
Windows Vista $100

Keyboard: Logitech G11 Silver & Black 104 Normal Keys 29 Function Keys USB Standard Gaming Keyboard
Keyboard $71

Mouse: WOLF KING WOLTROOPERBLACK Black 7 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Laser 2200 dpi Mouse
Mouse $40

I have a monitor and speakers.

Just wondering if I can downgrade my PSU a bit and save some money

Thanks

Tumbleweed36 · 08-17-2008, 05:12 AM

Get a good brand name power supply and not the one you have listed. Here are some that will do the job for you:

Seasonic – Any Model
Corsair – Any Model
PC Power & Cooling – Any Model
Thermaltake – “Toughpower” Series Only
Coolermaster – “Real Power Pro” Series Only
Silverstone – Any Model

BTW, don't try to save money on the power supply, that is the heart of your computer and if underpowered with a weak or no name supply, can damage other computer parts.

Boksaer · 08-17-2008, 12:00 PM

Thanks I changed the PSU to a CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CE, CB, TUV, FCC, CCC
New PSU $90 after rebate

Anything else that can be changed or am I ready to order?

jumbo1990ny · 08-17-2008, 03:15 PM

I think its a bit odd that your spending the same amoutn on a keyboard or more than other important parts of your computer I mean ... save the money get a cheap keyboard and get a better processor..or something

Toucan Sam · 08-17-2008, 07:26 PM

i agree with the above statement.
Screw an expensive keyboard/mouse and get these:
processor: intel e8400 (160$~)
video card: radeon hd4850 (170$~)

08-16-2008, 10:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Boksaer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vidor TX, USA Posts: 2 OS: Windows Vista Home 32Bit	Advice on Gaming Computer Parts Hi, I'm new to the forums and computer building. I'm looking to build a system thats around $700-$800. And this is what I have picked out. Please recommend parts if the ones I chose aren't really great on a performance to price ratio. And please tell me if they are not compatible. Case: Sigma Orca Orca-WB Black SECC Steel ATX Mid-Tower case. Case $30 after rebate Motherboard: Foxconn P9657AB-8EKRS2H LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard Motherboard $60 after rebate RAM: CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory RAM $38 after rebate Video Card: EVGA 512-P3-N801-A3 GeForce 8800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card Free Crysis Game included Video Card $135 after rebate Processor: Intel Pentium E2220 Allendale 2.4GHz 1MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Processor $90 PSU: A-Top ATP-AP700SC 700W ATX12V2.2/EPS12V Power Supply 115/ 230 V CB,CE, FCC,UL,TUV PSU $92 HDD: Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200AAKS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive HDD $65 DVD Drive: LG Black 22X (CAV) DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X (CAV) DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD±R DVD Burner DVD Drive $30 OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 32-bit English 1pk for System Builders DSP OEI DVD Windows Vista $100 Keyboard: Logitech G11 Silver & Black 104 Normal Keys 29 Function Keys USB Standard Gaming Keyboard Keyboard $71 Mouse: WOLF KING WOLTROOPERBLACK Black 7 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Laser 2200 dpi Mouse Mouse $40 I have a monitor and speakers. Just wondering if I can downgrade my PSU a bit and save some money Thanks

08-17-2008, 05:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,658 OS: XP Professional	Re: Advice on Gaming Computer Parts Get a good brand name power supply and not the one you have listed. Here are some that will do the job for you: Seasonic – Any Model Corsair – Any Model PC Power & Cooling – Any Model Thermaltake – “Toughpower” Series Only Coolermaster – “Real Power Pro” Series Only Silverstone – Any Model BTW, don't try to save money on the power supply, that is the heart of your computer and if underpowered with a weak or no name supply, can damage other computer parts. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread. Last edited by Tumbleweed36; 08-17-2008 at 05:13 AM.

08-17-2008, 12:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Boksaer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vidor TX, USA Posts: 2 OS: Windows Vista Home 32Bit	Re: Advice on Gaming Computer Parts Thanks I changed the PSU to a CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CE, CB, TUV, FCC, CCC New PSU $90 after rebate Anything else that can be changed or am I ready to order? Last edited by Boksaer; 08-17-2008 at 12:01 PM.

08-17-2008, 03:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
jumbo1990ny Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 59 OS: Vista	Re: Advice on Gaming Computer Parts I think its a bit odd that your spending the same amoutn on a keyboard or more than other important parts of your computer I mean ... save the money get a cheap keyboard and get a better processor..or something

08-17-2008, 07:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Toucan Sam Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: charlotte, nc Posts: 153 OS: vista 64-bit SP1 My System	Re: Advice on Gaming Computer Parts i agree with the above statement. Screw an expensive keyboard/mouse and get these: processor: intel e8400 (160$~) video card: radeon hd4850 (170$~)