Building a moderate gaming computer that lasts (hopefully).

Sledesma1 · 11-20-2008, 12:01 AM

Two days ago I posted about upgrading my CPU and Power supply and after thorough checking, I decided that its not worth it and build a new rig from scratch but I am a newbie at building a whole thing. I wanted to build a good media/ casual-moderate gaming computer that lasts for a while but tweaks in the borderline outdated future.

1. Budget: Not being an A-hole but Im not gonna save money altogether and if I do, I wouldn't be posting this. I am going to purchase one part at a time or two every two weeks, but not spending over $250 USD and willing to bargain hunt for good deals. So grand total at least $1200 or less (lot less) lol.

2. Brands: Always like nvidia and AMD, but not ATI. Kept hearing bad crap about em. I would try out Intel if its worth it

3. Multitasking: I am a very heavy web surfer, watched lots of shows and movies, and on/off of music. So im more media type

4. Gaming: Casual/Moderate. Played alot of Valve games (left4dead is the reason i wanna build one

) GTA series, and games from EA maxis (mainly simcity)

5. Calculations: Not really what that meant so no.

6. Overclocking: Don't know how and if i do, not gonna risk busting those capacitors like my 2nd cpu.

7. Storage: 500GB-1TB (if theres really a good deal) only for storing games and large programs. media files and personal junk i have my external for that.

8. Legacy Support: I still use ps/2 for keyboard and mouse but i will rely heavy on USB

9. Operating System: Already have XP CD

10. Case: HP pavilion size or slightly bigger to fit properly.

11. Accessories: no

12. Recycled Components: keyboard and mouse and speakers

13. Monitor: already have a 27 inch LCD

14. Stores: Micro Center, Ebay, kept hearing about goodegg. If theres GOOD bargains ill try em out.

15. Location: Midwestern United States

If you need any more questions ill will answer away if i can.

**bruiser** · 11-20-2008, 06:41 AM

Intel is the way to go. AMD is not even close anymore.

**wrench97** · 11-20-2008, 01:40 PM

Lets start here and see what you like don't like
Remember prices and models change all the time so whats available this month may change next month

Link Discp. Cost Rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115054 E8600 $269.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128359 GA-EP45-UD3R $119.99 -$15.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2KIT25664AA80A DDR2 800 4Gig $82.99 -$30.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130376 9800GTX+ $192.99 -$20.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817171024 RS-750 $99.99 -$40.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119106 Case $49.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148335 SG 640Gig $79.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136152 DVD burner $22.99
$918.92 -$105.00

Total $813.92

Sledesma1 · 11-20-2008, 10:57 PM

Thank you very much of the info. The only thing I dont like for now is the computer case but overall its VERY GOOD. That is one good deal of a processor too.

**wrench97** · 11-21-2008, 01:27 AM

Look around on Newegg cases are a matter of style Coolermaster, Antec, LianLi are some of the better brands.

11-20-2008, 12:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sledesma1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 47 OS: WinXP Sp3	Building a moderate gaming computer that lasts (hopefully). Two days ago I posted about upgrading my CPU and Power supply and after thorough checking, I decided that its not worth it and build a new rig from scratch but I am a newbie at building a whole thing. I wanted to build a good media/ casual-moderate gaming computer that lasts for a while but tweaks in the borderline outdated future. 1. Budget: Not being an A-hole but Im not gonna save money altogether and if I do, I wouldn't be posting this. I am going to purchase one part at a time or two every two weeks, but not spending over $250 USD and willing to bargain hunt for good deals. So grand total at least $1200 or less (lot less) lol. 2. Brands: Always like nvidia and AMD, but not ATI. Kept hearing bad crap about em. I would try out Intel if its worth it 3. Multitasking: I am a very heavy web surfer, watched lots of shows and movies, and on/off of music. So im more media type 4. Gaming: Casual/Moderate. Played alot of Valve games (left4dead is the reason i wanna build one ) GTA series, and games from EA maxis (mainly simcity) 5. Calculations: Not really what that meant so no. 6. Overclocking: Don't know how and if i do, not gonna risk busting those capacitors like my 2nd cpu. 7. Storage: 500GB-1TB (if theres really a good deal) only for storing games and large programs. media files and personal junk i have my external for that. 8. Legacy Support: I still use ps/2 for keyboard and mouse but i will rely heavy on USB 9. Operating System: Already have XP CD 10. Case: HP pavilion size or slightly bigger to fit properly. 11. Accessories: no 12. Recycled Components: keyboard and mouse and speakers 13. Monitor: already have a 27 inch LCD 14. Stores: Micro Center, Ebay, kept hearing about goodegg. If theres GOOD bargains ill try em out. 15. Location: Midwestern United States If you need any more questions ill will answer away if i can.

11-20-2008, 06:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
bruiser TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,974 OS: xp	Re: Building a moderate gaming computer that lasts (hopefully). Intel is the way to go. AMD is not even close anymore.

11-20-2008, 01:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,621 OS: Win7	Re: Building a moderate gaming computer that lasts (hopefully). Lets start here and see what you like don't like Remember prices and models change all the time so whats available this month may change next month Link Discp. Cost Rebate http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115054 E8600 $269.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128359 GA-EP45-UD3R $119.99 -$15.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2KIT25664AA80A DDR2 800 4Gig $82.99 -$30.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130376 9800GTX+ $192.99 -$20.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817171024 RS-750 $99.99 -$40.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119106 Case $49.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148335 SG 640Gig $79.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136152 DVD burner $22.99 $918.92 -$105.00 Total $813.92 __________________ Power Supply and Selection

11-20-2008, 10:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sledesma1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 47 OS: WinXP Sp3	Re: Building a moderate gaming computer that lasts (hopefully). Thank you very much of the info. The only thing I dont like for now is the computer case but overall its VERY GOOD. That is one good deal of a processor too.

11-21-2008, 01:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,621 OS: Win7	Re: Building a moderate gaming computer that lasts (hopefully). Look around on Newegg cases are a matter of style Coolermaster, Antec, LianLi are some of the better brands. __________________ Power Supply and Selection