Build under $700

matty6538 · 09-04-2009, 11:41 PM

I would like to build a computer under $700 I would like it for gaming/whatever. Was wondering if you could build it for me...Open to any suggestions.

mrhoppsmc · 09-04-2009, 11:55 PM

we both had sam quetion unless u copied me?

mrhoppsmc · 09-04-2009, 11:56 PM

no biggie

matty6538 · 09-04-2009, 11:56 PM

haha no i just saw yours when i posted it...i promise im not copying you. wierd

mrhoppsmc · 09-05-2009, 12:13 AM

lol great minds think alike

Phædrus2401 · 09-05-2009, 12:45 AM

For a second I thought someone had double posted.

Here's a build that should work for both of you:

Case:
Antec 300 mid tower ATX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129042
$54.95

Motherboard:
Asus P5Q Turbo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131375
$114.99

CPU:
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115037
$167.99

RAM:
Corsair 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 800 CL5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145184
$64.99

Graphics Card:
BFG Tech GeForce GTX260 896MB GDDR3 590MHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814143140
$164.99

Power supply:
Corsair TX750W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006
$109.99

Hard Drive:
Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136073
$56.99

Optical Drive:
Lite-on 22X DVD burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106328
$30.99

Operating System:
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 x64 w/ 7 upgrade
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116677
$109.99

Total:
$707.88

This is actually what I'd consider a "high-end" gaming system. Not into the "ultra-high-end" or "excessively-high-end" range yet, but still able to play most any game you throw at it at the highest settings on a 1440x900 resolution or higher.

**greenbrucelee** · 09-05-2009, 12:49 AM

A very good selection of components there.

matty6538 · 09-05-2009, 01:36 PM

Thank you very much that looks great to me!

matty6538 · 09-05-2009, 04:48 PM

Any other possible builds?? Not that im saying that that one is not good....just curious as to what my options are.

Dacads · 09-06-2009, 07:00 AM

That build Phædrus2401 posted is as good as it gets

**Tyree** · 09-07-2009, 08:26 AM

You could trim the CPU to a Pentium DC E6300 and use a smaller graphics cards.
Performance would suffer some for gaming.

rewrite · 10-15-2009, 02:58 PM

no heatsink for this built? or using the heatsink that comes with the cpu?

Phædrus2401 · 10-15-2009, 02:59 PM

Using the stock heatsink, the ones that come with Intel CPUs are quite capable.

rewrite · 10-15-2009, 03:11 PM

Would there be a big difference if instead of using "BFG Tech GeForce GTX260 896MB GDDR3 590MHz" videocard I used the "Powercolor Radeon HD PCs 4850 625MHZ 512MB GDDR3 PCI-E VGA DVI-I HDMI Video Card"?

Phædrus2401 · 10-15-2009, 03:12 PM

It would be a little slower in games, but it's better bang for the buck too. It would still manage most games on their highest settings at 1440x900.

rewrite · 10-15-2009, 03:20 PM

Thanks a lot for the feedback was planning on doing an upgrade for my friend that only plays Heroes of Newerth, Dota (Warcraft III) I'm sure the Powercooler videocard will do plenty.

Phædrus2401 · 10-15-2009, 03:24 PM

Cool. Make sure you have a decent power supply, 600W+ from Corsair, SeaSonic, PC Power and Cooling, or another of our recommended brands.

Mako238 · 10-17-2009, 06:21 AM

Am I missing something? if my math is correct the cost of that system is $876.00 not $707.00 I was interested in doing something similar & I didn't think it could be done for that little. Not throwing stones, just want clarity.
Mako238

**Tyree** · 10-17-2009, 06:32 AM

You're absolutely correct.

Phædrus2401 · 10-17-2009, 09:37 AM

That was a gaffe on my part; while tallying up the totals I somehow skipped the price of the CPU. It's too late to change it now.

My recommended changes to that setup:
Change CPU to Pentium Dual Core E6300
Change GPU to PowerColor Radeon HD 4850 512MB

That should put it in the neighborhood of $700.

09-04-2009, 11:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
matty6538 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 10 OS: Windows xp	Build under $700 I would like to build a computer under $700 I would like it for gaming/whatever. Was wondering if you could build it for me...Open to any suggestions.

09-04-2009, 11:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
mrhoppsmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 64 OS: xp	Re: Build under $700 we both had sam quetion unless u copied me?

09-04-2009, 11:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
mrhoppsmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 64 OS: xp	Re: Build under $700 no biggie

09-04-2009, 11:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
matty6538 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 10 OS: Windows xp	Re: Build under $700 haha no i just saw yours when i posted it...i promise im not copying you. wierd

09-05-2009, 12:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
mrhoppsmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 64 OS: xp	Re: Build under $700 lol great minds think alike

09-05-2009, 12:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,794 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Build under $700 For a second I thought someone had double posted. Here's a build that should work for both of you: Case: Antec 300 mid tower ATX http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129042 $54.95 Motherboard: Asus P5Q Turbo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131375 $114.99 CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115037 $167.99 RAM: Corsair 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 800 CL5 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145184 $64.99 Graphics Card: BFG Tech GeForce GTX260 896MB GDDR3 590MHz http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814143140 $164.99 Power supply: Corsair TX750W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006 $109.99 Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136073 $56.99 Optical Drive: Lite-on 22X DVD burner http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106328 $30.99 Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 x64 w/ 7 upgrade http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116677 $109.99 Total: $707.88 This is actually what I'd consider a "high-end" gaming system. Not into the "ultra-high-end" or "excessively-high-end" range yet, but still able to play most any game you throw at it at the highest settings on a 1440x900 resolution or higher. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for. Last edited by Phædrus2401; 09-05-2009 at 12:46 AM.

09-05-2009, 12:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
greenbrucelee Mentor Hardware team Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,848 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: Build under $700 A very good selection of components there. __________________ Microsoft certified professional, Network +, A+ certified

09-05-2009, 01:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
matty6538 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 10 OS: Windows xp	Re: Build under $700 Thank you very much that looks great to me!

09-05-2009, 04:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
matty6538 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 10 OS: Windows xp	Re: Build under $700 Any other possible builds?? Not that im saying that that one is not good....just curious as to what my options are.

09-06-2009, 07:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
Dacads Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 188 OS: XP SP2 My System	Re: Build under $700 That build Phædrus2401 posted is as good as it gets

09-07-2009, 08:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,566 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Build under $700 You could trim the CPU to a Pentium DC E6300 and use a smaller graphics cards. Performance would suffer some for gaming. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

10-15-2009, 02:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
rewrite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8 OS: vista	Re: Build under $700 no heatsink for this built? or using the heatsink that comes with the cpu?

10-15-2009, 02:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,794 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Build under $700 Using the stock heatsink, the ones that come with Intel CPUs are quite capable. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

10-15-2009, 03:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
rewrite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8 OS: vista	Re: Build under $700 Would there be a big difference if instead of using "BFG Tech GeForce GTX260 896MB GDDR3 590MHz" videocard I used the "Powercolor Radeon HD PCs 4850 625MHZ 512MB GDDR3 PCI-E VGA DVI-I HDMI Video Card"?

10-15-2009, 03:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,794 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Build under $700 It would be a little slower in games, but it's better bang for the buck too. It would still manage most games on their highest settings at 1440x900. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

10-15-2009, 03:20 PM	#16 (permalink)
rewrite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8 OS: vista	Re: Build under $700 Thanks a lot for the feedback was planning on doing an upgrade for my friend that only plays Heroes of Newerth, Dota (Warcraft III) I'm sure the Powercooler videocard will do plenty.

10-15-2009, 03:24 PM	#17 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,794 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Build under $700 Cool. Make sure you have a decent power supply, 600W+ from Corsair, SeaSonic, PC Power and Cooling, or another of our recommended brands. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

10-17-2009, 06:21 AM	#18 (permalink)
Mako238 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 14 OS: me	Re: Build under $700 Am I missing something? if my math is correct the cost of that system is $876.00 not $707.00 I was interested in doing something similar & I didn't think it could be done for that little. Not throwing stones, just want clarity. Mako238

10-17-2009, 06:32 AM	#19 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,566 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Build under $700 You're absolutely correct. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

10-17-2009, 09:37 AM	#20 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,794 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Build under $700 That was a gaffe on my part; while tallying up the totals I somehow skipped the price of the CPU. It's too late to change it now. My recommended changes to that setup: Change CPU to Pentium Dual Core E6300 Change GPU to PowerColor Radeon HD 4850 512MB That should put it in the neighborhood of $700. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.