Thinking about getting into PC gaming..

Last time I wanted to get into it, it would've cost too much to build a PC that could run Crysis on atleast high, so I was wondering if it is any cheaper now? Please don't say "do research" as I obviously know that, although I kind of don't have a clue as to what I'm looking at..

It is anything but expensive these days. I recently stuck an e5200 & an ATI 4830 into my moderately aged PC, and I am playing most of the games I want to play @ 1920x1200 like butter. I tried the Crysis demo, at a lower resolution ofc, I think 1600x900 and it was playable at high settings with ~25-30 fps.

case atop decorative yellow case + mouse & keyboard $38.99

cpu amd anthalon x2 7850 kuma (2.8ghz dual core cpu) am2+ socket $69.00 *free shipping*

mobo asrock n68 family mobo ddr667/800/1066/1333 memory supported micro-atx form factor. $47.99

power supply rosewill 550watt psu atx form $54.99 *free shipping*

memory kingston hyper x 2GB ddr2 800 memory kit $29.99 *free shipping*

graphics msi hd 4830 (512mb) pci-e x16 2.0 96.99 (free copyies of COD4 and W.a.W.)

$400ish before HDD, dvd-rom, monitor and shipping + handling (this is USA prices btw) (and this is +$100 if you are in canada)

any game ready (except gta4 as it req. min tri core cpu)

1000 bucks, self-built, will get you a machine that will run Crysis damn near max, or at least high enough to please all but the most fickle graphic streetwalkers.

1000 bucks, self-built, will get you a machine that will run Crysis damn near max, or at least high enough to please all but the most fickle graphic streetwalkers.

mrbojangles25

Only Spent £600 More On New Equipment And Have A Darn Good Gaming Build :)

case atop decorative yellow case + mouse & keyboard $38.99

cpu amd anthalon x2 7850 kuma (2.8ghz dual core cpu) am2+ socket $69.00 *free shipping*

mobo asrock n68 family mobo ddr667/800/1066/1333 memory supported micro-atx form factor. $47.99

power supply rosewill 550watt psu atx form $54.99 *free shipping*

memory kingston hyper x 2GB ddr2 800 memory kit $29.99 *free shipping*

graphics msi hd 4830 (512mb) pci-e x16 2.0 96.99 (free copyies of COD4 and W.a.W.)

$400ish before HDD, dvd-rom, monitor and shipping + handling (this is USA prices btw) (and this is +$100 if you are in canada)

any game ready (except gta4 as it req. min tri core cpu)

aura_enchanted

Well can you recommend something incase I want to play GTAIV? I loved the 360 version and I would imagine with mods it would be a million times better.

Thanks for the input everybody.

case atop decorative yellow case + mouse & keyboard $38.99

cpu amd anthalon x2 7850 kuma (2.8ghz dual core cpu) am2+ socket $69.00 *free shipping*

mobo asrock n68 family mobo ddr667/800/1066/1333 memory supported micro-atx form factor. $47.99

power supply rosewill 550watt psu atx form $54.99 *free shipping*

memory kingston hyper x 2GB ddr2 800 memory kit $29.99 *free shipping*

graphics msi hd 4830 (512mb) pci-e x16 2.0 96.99 (free copyies of COD4 and W.a.W.)

$400ish before HDD, dvd-rom, monitor and shipping + handling (this is USA prices btw) (and this is +$100 if you are in canada)

any game ready (except gta4 as it req. min tri core cpu)

aura_enchanted

AMD has a few tri-core or quad-core Phenoms in the $85-$90 price range

You could make a really good quad core set up for around 800.

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137

Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128359

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115057

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

Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150329

Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005

Total: $744 before shipping and any rebates

All you would need is a copy of Windows: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116488

So its like around 800 after rebates.

Its a great time to get into pc gaming!

A buddy of mine spent 700$ on a pc that can run crysis and crysis warhead very well (:

Check out NCIX.com or Newegg

Or you can do as i did and spend a bit extra on a nice monitor, sick sound card and a sweet new cumfy chair (:

As was said this is a great time to get into PC gaming. The 4890 is a monster for around $250, equal or better than my GTX285 for much less money. The new AMD tri-cores are fantastic and great DDR2 memory is dirt cheap. Plus considering you almost "need" a PC anyway, might as well build a nice one.

As was said this is a great time to get into PC gaming. The 4890 is a monster for around $250, equal or better than my GTX285 for much less money. The new AMD tri-cores are fantastic and great DDR2 memory is dirt cheap. Plus considering you almost "need" a PC anyway, might as well build a nice one.

Tufelhunden

That's how I always think about gaming PC's. Usually isn't my main gaming platform, but I'll spend money on a gaming PC just because it'll be of high quality, and do anything I want. Sure does beat buying brand stock with proprietary hardware/software.

All it takes is a quick tutorial to get some knowledge on how to build a PC, and you'll be almost entirely set. It's a great thing to learn imo.