Gaming pc budget $500

[richdog16]

what parts can I buy to build a gaming pc for $500. Something that can run Skyrim on Max and can run other modern games on ultra.

 

[happy medium]

This is a better place for this question.
http://forums.anandtech.com/forumdisplay.php?f=4

You might need to up your budget.

I'll start you off.

Intel Z68 motherboard 200$
2500k cpu 200$ (to play Skyrim on ultra)
8gb ddr3 memory 55$
gtx570 or 6970 300$+
good name brand 650+ watt power supply 90$

 

[RavenSEAL]

This is a better place for this question.
http://forums.anandtech.com/forumdisplay.php?f=4

You might need to up your budget.

I'll start you off.

Intel Z68 motherboard
2500k cpu
8gb ddr3 memory
gtx570 or 6970
good name brand 650+ watt power supply

iseewatudidther

 

[RavenSEAL]

what parts can I buy to build a gaming pc for $500. Something that can run Skyrim on Max and can run other modern games on ultra.

This is as good as it gets under $500, don't even dream about high settings with that budget.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102908

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboB...t=Combo.769866

 

[happy medium]

That's WAY past $500

You need a 2500k to run Skyrim at max settings.
You need at least a gtx570//6970 to run modern games at ultra detail.

Like I said "he might have to up his budget" or settle for high settings.

 

[RavenSEAL]

You need a 2500k to run Skyrim at max settings.
You need at least a gtx570//6970 to run modern games at ultra detail.

Like I said "he might have to up his budget" or settle for high settings.

I edited the post

 

[BFG10K]

Moved to General Hardware.

Super Moderator BFG10K.

 

[mfenn]

Happy Medium is correct. You need about $1000 to contemplate running modern games on ultra at 1080P. Is that within your means?

 

[blanketyblank]

Just set the resolution to 1280 x 720 or lower than you can run on ultra with a cheaper gpu.
OP never mentioned his resolution you know.