[SOLVED] First gaming computer-budget

xpgamer · 11-05-2009, 08:07 PM

I am thinking about diving into building a computer. My budget is $700 and I need an os. I have a keyboard, monitor, and mouse. I plan on trying to play star wars the force unleashed and star wars battlefront 2. See http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,6...ecessary/News/ and http://starwarsbattlefront.filefront...emRequirements for system requirments. Windows 7 is preferable. I never have built one yet so any tips would be appreciated. Thank you.

**Underclocker** · 11-06-2009, 12:42 AM

This is a start for a rough idea: http://www.pcper.com/hwlb.php?guide4=y#guide4

Grab Windows 7 Home Premium OEM, x86 or x64 is up to you both are priced the same on Newegg. Add a case and optical drive of your choice and it should be around $700 give or take.

**Tyree** · 11-06-2009, 07:22 AM

$700 is cutting it real close for a good gaming PC including an OS.
Look this thread over for ideas.
Want to Build A New Intel or AMD Computer? Here are 6 suggested models with Spec

xpgamer · 11-06-2009, 04:06 PM

do i not have enough money for the force unleashed? I should just grad a xbox or something...

**Tyree** · 11-06-2009, 04:49 PM

Save up another $100 and go with something similar to the $800 Intel build in the thread I linked to.

Phædrus2401 · 11-06-2009, 04:57 PM

OR

Drop the CPU cooler from the $800 build, reuse your old hard drive and DVD drive, and so only spend about $680 that way.

Phædrus2401 · 11-06-2009, 05:02 PM

Or go with the $650 build here:
$650 gaming build
There's an Intel version and if you scroll down some substitutions to make it AMD.

To bring it up to a full $700 replace the 4670 with a Radeon 4770 or 4850.

xpgamer · 11-08-2009, 07:54 PM

I need some ideas in this page: Upgrading Comp.

11-05-2009, 08:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
xpgamer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 33 OS: windows XP SP3	[SOLVED] First gaming computer-budget I am thinking about diving into building a computer. My budget is $700 and I need an os. I have a keyboard, monitor, and mouse. I plan on trying to play star wars the force unleashed and star wars battlefront 2. See http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,6...ecessary/News/ and http://starwarsbattlefront.filefront...emRequirements for system requirments. Windows 7 is preferable. I never have built one yet so any tips would be appreciated. Thank you.

11-06-2009, 12:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
Underclocker Just passing by. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 824 OS: XP Pro SP3 x86 My System	Re: First gaming computer-budget This is a start for a rough idea: http://www.pcper.com/hwlb.php?guide4=y#guide4 Grab Windows 7 Home Premium OEM, x86 or x64 is up to you both are priced the same on Newegg. Add a case and optical drive of your choice and it should be around $700 give or take. __________________ Everest CPU-Z GPU-Z HWMonitor Real Temp Core Temp OCCT ORTHOS Memtest86+

11-06-2009, 07:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,781 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: First gaming computer-budget $700 is cutting it real close for a good gaming PC including an OS. Look this thread over for ideas. Want to Build A New Intel or AMD Computer? Here are 6 suggested models with Spec __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

11-06-2009, 04:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
xpgamer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 33 OS: windows XP SP3	Re: First gaming computer-budget do i not have enough money for the force unleashed? I should just grad a xbox or something...

11-06-2009, 04:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,781 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: First gaming computer-budget Save up another $100 and go with something similar to the $800 Intel build in the thread I linked to. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

11-06-2009, 04:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,861 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: First gaming computer-budget OR Drop the CPU cooler from the $800 build, reuse your old hard drive and DVD drive, and so only spend about $680 that way. __________________ 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.

11-06-2009, 05:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,861 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: First gaming computer-budget Or go with the $650 build here: $650 gaming build There's an Intel version and if you scroll down some substitutions to make it AMD. To bring it up to a full $700 replace the 4670 with a Radeon 4770 or 4850. __________________ 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.

11-08-2009, 07:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
xpgamer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 33 OS: windows XP SP3	Re: First gaming computer-budget I need some ideas in this page: Upgrading Comp.