Ok, I'm trying to build a low cost gaming pc (I'm 15 and haven't started work yet). I've looked at some things I want already, I'll post those later. My specs: Amd Athlon 64 LE- 1600 (single core)@ 2.2 Ghz Mobo: MS-7253 Ram: 1 Gb Pc2- 5300 avant tech I think @ 667 Mhz running at 314.3mhz Seagate 80Gb Serial ATA Seagate 20 Gb IDE WD 10 Gb Ide Psu: HP-P3507F5W Onboard Graphics card (going to list some) Atapi Dvd drive dual layer etc. (doesnt really matter I guess) Ok I'm really only wanting to play a few games (Bioshock, Call of Duty 4, Half life, etc Here are some graphics cards I was looking at: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814261012 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150304 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130082 There are more but those looked pretty good to me. Problem is I don't have any money to spend on anything above $200.(I'm selling my old computer so maybe I'll be able to get some money). Also as for the Ram I'm willing to wait seeing as 1 Gb will run most games. Also anyone have any ideas for a new low price (below $100) PSU? I'm not worried about my Cpu right now seeing as I can get them pretty cheap (W00t for AMD). Just tell me what I should probably get for such a low budget.
Also I was looking at these lower budget cards too. Tell me what you think please. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500045 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814134039 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150245 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8761823&type=product&id=1202650704512
freefire Processors have dropped so much in price that a Dual Core processor won't add that much to your budget so drop the single core notion. If however you are looking to build something that competes with Wal-Mart's ultra budget rigs then forget it! They won't play even the most undemanding games, but if you adjust your thinking a little and provide a dollar budget limit then a workable and even effective modest gaming rig is possible. Tell us what you want and then let us run with our ideas?
cpu $70 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116052 mobo $65 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128078 gpu $140 http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16814150304 ram $55 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145034 case $55 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119068 psu $70 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139003 hdd $45 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136075 dvd $30 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151153 the total is $530 before rebates and shipping. there are $35 in rebates and if you have a dvd drive already then you can use that. but i would recommend a bigger hdd. after you install a couple of games you will have filled up the 80gb and the 10gb is completely useless. also what is your budget?
Budget is around $500-$1000 depending on how much I make this summer. The dual core thing I'm not worried about the processor but hey I can probably shell out a couple a couple more bucks to get one. I'm not looking to beat the Wal-mart machines. My dad bought the computer custom built but he didn't really spend that much on it though($550). I'm just mainly looking for a decent graphics card in the rang of $100-$300. Also ideas for a PSU please and maybe the mobo if I need to.
you will need a dual core to play the games you listed. also since you budget is higher than i expected you should get this mobo instead. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128337 and this gpu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150252
I'm not really a big fan of Intel really. I like my AMD's. Mainly because they're just more useful to me.
Ehh, I just want to use an Intel. Plus I believe that I read somewhere that Amd's are better than Intel things like video encoding and other things. Anyways if I get an Intel it's not going to be for a while. right now I'm just getting a few things for now.
if you really want amd then you should get these parts. cpu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103194 mobo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128081 the mobo is am2+ so that you could upgrade to a phenom in the future. but if you are really interested in a good gaming machine you need to get intel, dont be a fanboy. where did you hear that amd was better for video encoding? intel blows amd out of the water in video performance, especially with the new 45nm sse4.1 cpu's.
Ehh I was just reading around when I saw that. Hmm it might of been the other way around but it said Amd was better for something can't remember though. But as of the moment I'll just be getting an Amd. When I get more money and I'll make an Intel (next summer maybe if I don't spend all of it on band stuff).
Actually scratch that $500-$1000 budget. I just remembered I'm buying a trumpet before school so I have to cut it down to about $300-$500.
right now amd has better memory performance due to the integrated memory controller but that doesnt do much for games. i dont know why you wouldnt just get intel now. it would be about the same price and there would be a big performance difference. trust me i had a 3600 x2 oc'd to 2.7. it was a nice cpu but when i upgraded to an e2200 that i oc'd to 3.2 it was a huge difference in games. everything ran smoother and faster. you wont regret it you buy intel
Yeah I know, but if I do it still won't be for awhile because I need money of course. But thanks for the advise. I guess I can go Intel, it's not going to hurt....I hope hah.
The "AMD is better for this, Intel is better for that" is relatively meaingless. Yes, architectural differences give slight advantages in certain areas, but on the whole the hugely greater performance of the Intel CPUs means they're almost irrelevant.
