Cheap build

Im probably gonna build a comp so im wondering how i can make it good but super cheap. If you guys could make suggestions i would greatly appreciate it.My budgets 300-500$

Case

GPU

PSU

RAM

CPU/Mobo Combo

Total: 501.10 USD

There's also a $20 MIR on the PSU and a $20 MIR on the GPU, which would give you some room for a dvd drive if you need one.

any amd 64-bit single core with a nvida 7600 or 8600 and 2 gig of ram. that should do. with everything, assuming u dont have a case and all, should run around 200-400 depending on the extra stuff you buy or if u opt for a dual core

Case

GPU

PSU

RAM

Mobo

CPU

Total: 494.66 USD

There's also a $20 MIR on the PSU, which would give you some room for a dvd drive if you need one. You might go over your budget a few dollars, however.

What do you mean by 'more specific'? Btw, I reworked my build for you since I saw what games you're trying to run.

PII 550 is much cheaper and will perform much better than E7400. +1 for the above build.

Hi I agree. Giga has a good build there. I would save up and go for that one.

That's a good rig but here's one that's more within his budget:

CPU: - $ 61 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103688

Motherboard: $60 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135234

RAM: - $52 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145184

Video Card: - $70 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102842

Hard Drive: - $50 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136074

Case: - $40 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119161

Optical: - $35 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151187

Power supply: - $40 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171031

Operating system: - $110 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116677

total $518 - you might be able to save like 20 bucks by going with 2gb of ram instead but the system build that I made for you is balanced and should play anything game that runs on the source engine (hl2, css, etc.). good luck!!

before we lose our heads is this 300-500 canadian or USA or what.. we cant naturally assume its going to be american.

before we lose our heads is this 300-500 canadian or USA or what.. we cant naturally assume its going to be american.

aura_enchanted

fair enuff then some of these recommendation though realistically you could make a very stable rig for 350-450 USD

fair enuff then some of these recommendation though realistically you could make a very stable rig for 350-450 USD

aura_enchanted

true but if you know where to look you can get copies of windows xp for "cheap" or worst case scenario 98

Or get some linux...Ubuntu currently has the most Seeds on mininova; completely cost-free and Virus-free.

I never used an *expensive* Microsoft OS and never had any problems. I used a *modified* version of their OS'es and they worked perfectly and I didn't spend *much* money. Hope you get it.

i personnaly love having gone to school and now a network tech i got a free copy of xp professional, fedora core 10 and windows 98 out of it :D ftw school

Case

GPU

PSU

RAM

CPU/Mobo Combo

Total: 501.10 USD

There's also a $20 MIR on the PSU and a $20 MIR on the GPU, which would give you some room for a dvd drive if you need one.

ravenguard90

I never used an *expensive* Microsoft OS and never had any problems. I used a *modified* version of their OS'es and they worked perfectly and I didn't spend *much* money. Hope you get it.

Slig0

[QUOTE="Slig0"]

I never used an *expensive* Microsoft OS and never had any problems. I used a *modified* version of their OS'es and they worked perfectly and I didn't spend *much* money. Hope you get it.

gigatrainer

[QUOTE="gigatrainer"][QUOTE="Slig0"]

I never used an *expensive* Microsoft OS and never had any problems. I used a *modified* version of their OS'es and they worked perfectly and I didn't spend *much* money. Hope you get it.

Slig0

WTF Blaze. Days ago you were boasting about you 'awesome' pc. What happened to it?Ikavnieks

I think I might try that build myself. Looks good.