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Build me an $800 PC
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 1:04 am
by Nightshade
I just got some extra cash, and unfortunately I have no time to research components. So, good folks of Q3W's T&T forum, give unto me your suggestions for a phat gaming rig (sans monitor) for $800. I need everything as my HDDs are all IDE still.
Re: Build me an $800 PC
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 1:13 am
by creep
I got to $762 before adding memory, dvd, case/psu, or OS.
I fail.
Good luck.
Re: Build me an $800 PC
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 1:59 am
by Captain
Let's see what I can do with Newegg.
Memory:
CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - $88
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820145034
HDD:
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM - $69
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6822144701
Video card:
XFX PVT88PYDE4 GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - $289
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814150253
CPU and CPU cooler combo:
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor (combo price $244)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6819115003
Rosewill RCX-Z775-LX 92mm Ball CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6835200035
Case (my personal recommendation):
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 Black/Blue Aluminum Bezel, SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $49
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6811119047
Mobo and PSU combo:
ASUS P5N-E SLI LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard (PSU combo price $184)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6813131142
Powertek PowerTek770W ATX Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6817713003
DVD-RW/CD-RW:
LITE-ON Black 20X SATA DVD Burner with LightScribe - $36
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6827106072
$959
Hope that helps a little.
Re: Build me an $800 PC
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 11:29 am
by Nightshade
Thanks man. But the total was $674 when I looked last night, what changed?
Re: Build me an $800 PC
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 4:26 pm
by Captain
Yeah sorry about that, Newegg crapped out and showed $600-something. It didn't seem right so I added them up myself
It's not easy on an $800 budget. If you can stretch your funds a little, goody. Otherwise we'll need to see what we can sacrifice to lower the price without affecting performance and quality much.
Re: Build me an $800 PC
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 4:39 pm
by Nightshade
I think I'm going to end up waiting...again. Since I'm doing so much more gaming on the 360 I'm going to snag GH3 and 2 controllers, Mass Effect, and a few other games. I'll hang on to the rest for Christmas presents.
FOR ME.
Re: Build me an $800 PC
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 9:46 pm
by Captain
These parts will still be here when you're ready to go for it
