Budget gaming rig?

[Jules]

Im looking to spend $570 tops on a Desktop+Monitor. I already have a 4850 Video card that i got for $110 bucks off my uncle new. Any advice on what i should get? Is this even possible?

 

[razor2025]

If you want tower + monitor. Look for Dell deals. You can easily get Core2 Duo desktop with 20-22" LCD for ~ $400-500,

 

[Jules]

Originally posted by: razor2025
If you want tower + monitor. Look for Dell deals. You can easily get Core2 Duo desktop with 20-22" LCD for ~ $400-500,

That would have to be a last resort.

 

[Jules]

How does this look?

Hanns·G Hi-221DPB Black 22" 5ms $150
WD3200AAKS $55
Intel e5200 (2.5GHz, 2MB cache) $73
Foxconn G43MX-K $63AR
G.Skill 2x2GB DDR2-800 $40
LiteOn DVDRW $22
Antec EA380 $35
GMC case $25AR

Hows this?

 

[Jules]

anyone else? looking to buy tonight

 

[Jules]

Thanks for the help guys

GIGABYTE GA-EP43-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $79.99

Intel Pentium E5200 Wolfdale 2.5GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80571E5200 - Retail $72.99

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ - Retail $42.99

CORSAIR CMPSU-400CX 400W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail $59.99

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM $59.99

SAMSUNG 22X DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223F - OEM $25.99

Hanns·G Hi-221DPB Black 22" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail $149.99

Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $44.99

Hows this look?

 

[WaitingForNehalem]

dell had a vostro with a q6600 and 19" monitor for $550

 

[Jules]

Originally posted by: WaitingForNehalem
dell had a vostro with a q6600 and 19" monitor for $550

I like my build much better

 

[Denithor]

That second one looks great. Add the 4850 and you'll be enjoying your games at 1680x1050 in no time.

 

[accguy9009]

I assume you already have a copy of Windows?

 

[10 Years Old]

Originally posted by: WaitingForNehalem
dell had a vostro with a q6600 and 19" monitor for $550

it breaks my heart to see q6600's at stock speeds

 

[dmw16]

Personally I like the Dell route, but that's just me.

The 2nd build looks pretty decent tho.

 

[TidusZ]

Man, I can't believe they named the case "toast." Why not just call it molten silicon or stale exhaust. Complete and utter fail.

Your pc build looks good for what your paying, I wouldn't go with the dell either, not only as a matter of pride but also because 19" doesn't cut it. If you can afford it I'd recommend an inexpensive cpu heatsink so you can do a decent overclock. The OCZ Vendetta 2 is available for $30 CDN down the street from me, but its $42 USD on newegg, so I don't really know what to say. Good luck with your build.