Building a gaming pc with a budget of 600-800 dollars

please tell me what are the best specs I can get for my money?

I already have a good monitor BTW so that does not need to be factored into the price.

Corsair 550 watt PSU

2GB or 4GB of RAM

E8400

9800GT/8800GT/9800GTX/HD4850

500GB HD

Corsair 550 watt PSU

2GB or 4GB of RAM

E8400

9800GT/8800GT/9800GTX/HD4850

500GB HD

nVidiaGaMer

That sounds good can you just elaborate on the hardrive, I just need an exact brand name

[QUOTE="nVidiaGaMer"]

Corsair 550 watt PSU

2GB or 4GB of RAM

E8400

9800GT/8800GT/9800GTX/HD4850

500GB HD

MasterC5

That sounds good can you just elaborate on the hardrive, I just need an exact brand name

Seagate is the best brand. I have a WD but from what I've heard and read Seagate is better.

This is what I got for $690...

Mobo: P5QC

GPU: 9600GT

CPU: E8400

PSU: Nspire 650W

Case: Antec 900

HDD: WD 500GB

RAM: 2GB, 1066GHz, 5-5-5-15

This is what I got for $690...

Mobo: P5QC

GPU: 9600GT

CPU: E8400

PSU: Nspire 650W

Case: Antec 900

HDD: WD 500GB

RAM: 2GB, 1066GHz, 5-5-5-15

siskokidd

How much is the Nspire and 9600GT? He still needs a operating system.

Ok just one more thing, should I gow with a 32 bit edition of vista, or should I spring for a 64 bit?MasterC5

Save your money and go with the 32 bit I know several people who spent $50 extra on Windows XP 64 bit and it was basically useless. The same thing with the Vista 64 bit. No games take advantage of it as of yet.

[QUOTE="MasterC5"]Ok just one more thing, should I gow with a 32 bit edition of vista, or should I spring for a 64 bit?nVidiaGaMer

Save your money and go with the 32 bit I know several people who spent $50 extra on Windows XP 64 bit and it was basically useless. The same thing with the Vista 64 bit. No games take advantage of it as of yet.

[QUOTE="nVidiaGaMer"]

[QUOTE="MasterC5"]Ok just one more thing, should I gow with a 32 bit edition of vista, or should I spring for a 64 bit?Spybot_9

Save your money and go with the 32 bit I know several people who spent $50 extra on Windows XP 64 bit and it was basically useless. The same thing with the Vista 64 bit. No games take advantage of it as of yet.

I was talking about XP Home vs. XP 64 bit. I didn't know about Vista 32 Bit and 64 Bit. If there priced the same then spring for the 64 bit.

[QUOTE="siskokidd"]

This is what I got for $690...

Mobo: P5QC

GPU: 9600GT

CPU: E8400

PSU: Nspire 650W

Case: Antec 900

HDD: WD 500GB

RAM: 2GB, 1066GHz, 5-5-5-15

nVidiaGaMer

How much is the Nspire and 9600GT? He still needs a operating system.

the 9600 gt is weaker then the cards u mentionded he should pay the extra money and get a 4850 or 9800 gtx+

[QUOTE="nVidiaGaMer"][QUOTE="siskokidd"]

This is what I got for $690...

Mobo: P5QC

GPU: 9600GT

CPU: E8400

PSU: Nspire 650W

Case: Antec 900

HDD: WD 500GB

RAM: 2GB, 1066GHz, 5-5-5-15

johnny27

How much is the Nspire and 9600GT? He still needs a operating system.

the 9600 gt is weaker then the cards u mentionded he should pay the extra money and get a 4850 or 9800 gtx+

I know even a 8800Ultra would be a good card its down to $199 now.

[QUOTE="johnny27"][QUOTE="nVidiaGaMer"][QUOTE="siskokidd"]

This is what I got for $690...

Mobo: P5QC

GPU: 9600GT

CPU: E8400

PSU: Nspire 650W

Case: Antec 900

HDD: WD 500GB

RAM: 2GB, 1066GHz, 5-5-5-15

nVidiaGaMer

How much is the Nspire and 9600GT? He still needs a operating system.

the 9600 gt is weaker then the cards u mentionded he should pay the extra money and get a 4850 or 9800 gtx+

I know even a 8800Ultra would be a good card its down to $199 now.

I just ordered a slightly-overclocked 9800 GTX+ for $199 from Newegg...

[QUOTE="nVidiaGaMer"][QUOTE="johnny27"][QUOTE="nVidiaGaMer"][QUOTE="siskokidd"]

This is what I got for $690...

Mobo: P5QC

GPU: 9600GT

CPU: E8400

PSU: Nspire 650W

Case: Antec 900

HDD: WD 500GB

RAM: 2GB, 1066GHz, 5-5-5-15

drucom

How much is the Nspire and 9600GT? He still needs a operating system.

the 9600 gt is weaker then the cards u mentionded he should pay the extra money and get a 4850 or 9800 gtx+

I know even a 8800Ultra would be a good card its down to $199 now.

I just ordered a slightly-overclocked 9800 GTX+ for $199 from Newegg...

8800Ultra has more V-Ram, higher bandwidth, but I'm not sure which one has higher clock speeds since yours is overclocked.

Here it is 8800Ultra $199.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3094314&Sku=P450-8800

Thnaks for the help, so I should buy everything at newegg.com right?

Thnaks for the help, so I should buy everything at newegg.com right?

MasterC5

Yes newegg. If your going with a stock clocked 9800GTX I suggest getting a 8800Ultra instead from the link above.

[QUOTE="MasterC5"]

Thnaks for the help, so I should buy everything at newegg.com right?

nVidiaGaMer

Yes newegg. If your going with a stock clocked 9800GTX I suggest getting a 8800Ultra instead from the link above.

Sounds good

[QUOTE="nVidiaGaMer"][QUOTE="MasterC5"]

Thnaks for the help, so I should buy everything at newegg.com right?

MasterC5

Yes newegg. If your going with a stock clocked 9800GTX I suggest getting a 8800Ultra instead from the link above.

Sounds good

The 8800Ultra performs slightly better then a 9800GTX when AA is enabled.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/nvidia-geforce-9800gtx-review,1800-15.html

4850>8800 ultra.Spybot_9

I never said it was better and I wouldn't trust a 4850 with a stock cooler since they run at 80-90 C.

[QUOTE="Spybot_9"]4850>8800 ultra.nVidiaGaMer

I never said it was better and I wouldn't trust a 4850 with a stock cooler since they run at 80-90 C.

But well the ultra isnt far away from the 4850 so either choice would be a good one.

I just built one for about $600. Your mileage may vary.

Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L (110 USD)

ATI HD4850 (150 USD)

2 1GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800Mhz RAM (40 USD)

Core 2 Duo E8400 (150 USD)

160 GB SATAII HDD (45 USD)

Thermaltake TR 2 RX 550W PSU (100 USD)

Used an existing case and DLDVD-R drive

please tell me what are the best specs I can get for my money?

I already have a good monitor BTW so that does not need to be factored into the price.

MasterC5

ok just to help out ill come up with the best pc possible for the cheapest under a grand ^_^

also I go to isohunt.com or thepiratebay.org for operating system cheaper im not saying you SHOULD but thats just what i do :)

brb finding specs on newegg

I think its totally unbelievable how retailers out there are pricing their pc systems. IT Warehouse which is a national i.t. store lists premade systems on their website. But these 'gaming systems' are absolute bogus. They are conning the innocent, the people who dont know any better. they are listing a gaming systems such as a 2.4ghz Core2Duo, 1gb DDR2 533mhz, 250gb sata HDD, Nvidia geforce 7600GT 256mb, windows xp home, and lastly a 19" LCD. How much do say? Ill tell you. $2095. This is crazy. Officeworks, Dick Smiths, these places are all the same. They are cheating the public. For $2000 you could have a gaming rig consisting of a Quad Core Q6600, corsair 4gb DDR3 1066mhz, pci-e 2.0 motherboard with a Radeon HD4870, 750watt PSU, gaming case, windows vista 64bit, zalman cpu cooler and 22" LCD. Dont believe me? If your looking at building your own rig, check www.skycomp.com.au. thats where i get my gear from. great prices. In conclusion, dont buy pre made b***s*** systems from retailers who try squeeze every penny out of you.

please tell me what are the best specs I can get for my money?

I already have a good monitor BTW so that does not need to be factored into the price.

MasterC5

yo i went to newegg and found it!!

The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge(more info)

The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge(more info)

The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge(more info)

The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge(more info)

The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge(more info)

The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge(more info)

The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge(more info)

please tell me what are the best specs I can get for my money?

I already have a good monitor BTW so that does not need to be factored into the price.

MasterC5

crap it wont transfer here so ill send screenies =)

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l403/ERRORWTF/neweggbudgetone.jpg

and

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l403/ERRORWTF/neweggbudget2.jpg

i put effort into this man. you might need to know its not amazing high qaulity parts but i bet its the BEST price u can get for ur money. these people didnt put effort into it like i did =P they just listed reletivley cheap parts they know of instead of researching and building a list like i did

i hope u get mien even though its a little more than u wanna spend but this rig will do HD gaming no prblem so i reccomend it ;)

I just built one for about $600. Your mileage may vary.

Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L (110 USD)

ATI HD4850 (150 USD)

2 1GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800Mhz RAM (40 USD)

Core 2 Duo E8400 (150 USD)

160 GB SATAII HDD (45 USD)

Thermaltake TR 2 RX 550W PSU (100 USD)

Used an existing case and DLDVD-R drive

zaphod_b

Swap that thermaltake for a Corsair PSU which is way better for only $15 more. A 160GB HD is small nowadays.