Help me put together a gaming pc.

KeiKei · 05-11-2009, 01:23 AM

Hello everyone, I need some help finding parts to build a gaming pc. I'm not sure what's good or not or what is compatible.

1. Budget: 500$

2. Brands: Not sure

3. Multitasking: Game, internet, music, programs.

4. Gaming: Haven't played new games.. I'd like the computer to be able to run the latest ones.

5. Calculations: Will you be doing any intense calculations or media encoding? no

6. Overclocking: Probably not.

7. Storage: not sure how much storage would be good. I would need plenty for games and other files.

8. Legacy Support:

9. Operating System: Either is fine. I've always used XP tho.. Not sure which would be better for gaming.

10. Case: I will need a case. maybe one with plenty of space

11. Accessories: none

12. Recycled Components: No

13. Monitor: Already own a monitor

14. Stores:not sure

15. Location: America

chowder_pants · 05-11-2009, 07:19 AM

I'll be honest with you, $500 isnt really much to work with for a gaming pc. Especially when $100 of it goes right to the operatinf system. Any chance of either saving up for a while longer (total of about $800) or buying components a little at a time?

KeiKei · 05-11-2009, 11:09 AM

If 500$ for a gaming computer is too low I'm sure I'll be able to raise the budget a bit. Would it be possible to build a pc with the current budget i have and upgrade it over time when i have more income?

chowder_pants · 05-11-2009, 12:09 PM

it could be done, but I dont feel its a good option because you would have to buy bottom of the barrel components that may or may not be compatable with upgraded items.
You are in a unique and possibly adventagous situation though. If you assemble a list of what you want to have in the end, you can buy the items when they are on sale and assemble them all in the end!
Take a look at this link and see if anything suits you.
Want to Build A New Intel or AMD Computer? Here are 6 suggested models with Spec
Keep in mind that most of those components can be swapped for different brand if you have any preferences.

**wrench97** · 05-11-2009, 12:23 PM

What do have that can be used from your current PC?
PCIe Video Card?
Power supply?
CPU?
Drives?
Case?

KeiKei · 05-11-2009, 03:07 PM

I took a look at the list you linked and I think I like the 800$ build. I'm thinking about buying the build. I don't have any hardware i could use from this pc. It's pretty old and I think I will be giving it to my mother after I build a new one.

**wrench97** · 05-11-2009, 03:30 PM

The $800 build is solid check the prices they change up and down all the time.

Currently the PSU is $70 after MIR and the Video card is 120 after Mir.

You could also save a couple more by using one of these cases> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119104

**Tyree** · 05-11-2009, 04:21 PM

You can also save some money by passing on the CPU cooler for the Intal CPU. The stock HSF's are quite capable.

KeiKei · 05-13-2009, 02:00 AM

The dvd burner on the 800$ build doesn't seem to be sold on newegg anymore. Anyone recommend another one?

chowder_pants · 05-13-2009, 06:50 AM

You can pretty much take your pick of any highly ranked drive on newegg. I like Liteon and Sony personaly

**Tyree** · 05-13-2009, 07:21 AM

LG or Lite-On.

**wrench97** · 05-13-2009, 12:19 PM

Lite-on.

KeiKei · 05-15-2009, 12:37 AM

Alright. I have everything set up now and ready to order, just wanted to ask if there are any extra cords or anything i need to put it together?

**wrench97** · 05-15-2009, 01:39 AM

No the motherboard, power supply and case will come with all the cords you need.

05-11-2009, 01:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
KeiKei Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 8 OS: XP	Help me put together a gaming pc. Hello everyone, I need some help finding parts to build a gaming pc. I'm not sure what's good or not or what is compatible. 1. Budget: 500$ 2. Brands: Not sure 3. Multitasking: Game, internet, music, programs. 4. Gaming: Haven't played new games.. I'd like the computer to be able to run the latest ones. 5. Calculations: Will you be doing any intense calculations or media encoding? no 6. Overclocking: Probably not. 7. Storage: not sure how much storage would be good. I would need plenty for games and other files. 8. Legacy Support: 9. Operating System: Either is fine. I've always used XP tho.. Not sure which would be better for gaming. 10. Case: I will need a case. maybe one with plenty of space 11. Accessories: none 12. Recycled Components: No 13. Monitor: Already own a monitor 14. Stores:not sure 15. Location: America

05-11-2009, 07:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
chowder_pants Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 171 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: Help me put together a gaming pc. I'll be honest with you, $500 isnt really much to work with for a gaming pc. Especially when $100 of it goes right to the operatinf system. Any chance of either saving up for a while longer (total of about $800) or buying components a little at a time?

05-11-2009, 11:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
KeiKei Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 8 OS: XP	Re: Help me put together a gaming pc. If 500$ for a gaming computer is too low I'm sure I'll be able to raise the budget a bit. Would it be possible to build a pc with the current budget i have and upgrade it over time when i have more income?

05-11-2009, 12:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
chowder_pants Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 171 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: Help me put together a gaming pc. it could be done, but I dont feel its a good option because you would have to buy bottom of the barrel components that may or may not be compatable with upgraded items. You are in a unique and possibly adventagous situation though. If you assemble a list of what you want to have in the end, you can buy the items when they are on sale and assemble them all in the end! Take a look at this link and see if anything suits you. Want to Build A New Intel or AMD Computer? Here are 6 suggested models with Spec Keep in mind that most of those components can be swapped for different brand if you have any preferences.

05-11-2009, 12:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,419 OS: Win7	Re: Help me put together a gaming pc. What do have that can be used from your current PC? PCIe Video Card? Power supply? CPU? Drives? Case? __________________ Power Supply and Selection

05-11-2009, 03:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
KeiKei Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 8 OS: XP	Re: Help me put together a gaming pc. I took a look at the list you linked and I think I like the 800$ build. I'm thinking about buying the build. I don't have any hardware i could use from this pc. It's pretty old and I think I will be giving it to my mother after I build a new one.

05-11-2009, 03:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,419 OS: Win7	Re: Help me put together a gaming pc. The $800 build is solid check the prices they change up and down all the time. Currently the PSU is $70 after MIR and the Video card is 120 after Mir. You could also save a couple more by using one of these cases> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119104 __________________ Power Supply and Selection

05-11-2009, 04:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,444 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Help me put together a gaming pc. You can also save some money by passing on the CPU cooler for the Intal CPU. The stock HSF's are quite capable.

05-13-2009, 02:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
KeiKei Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 8 OS: XP	Re: Help me put together a gaming pc. The dvd burner on the 800$ build doesn't seem to be sold on newegg anymore. Anyone recommend another one?

05-13-2009, 06:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
chowder_pants Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 171 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: Help me put together a gaming pc. You can pretty much take your pick of any highly ranked drive on newegg. I like Liteon and Sony personaly

05-13-2009, 07:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,444 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Help me put together a gaming pc. LG or Lite-On.

05-13-2009, 12:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,419 OS: Win7	Re: Help me put together a gaming pc. Lite-on. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

05-15-2009, 12:37 AM	#13 (permalink)
KeiKei Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 8 OS: XP	Re: Help me put together a gaming pc. Alright. I have everything set up now and ready to order, just wanted to ask if there are any extra cords or anything i need to put it together?

05-15-2009, 01:39 AM	#14 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,419 OS: Win7	Re: Help me put together a gaming pc. No the motherboard, power supply and case will come with all the cords you need. __________________ Power Supply and Selection