Gaming PC on an $800 budget

[Sp12]

Might I suggest something like this?

Please correct me if there's something fatally wrong with this, I just thought it was a great buy, and I'll be building myself something similar in the near future.

It's OK, but it's more expensive. Also, the windows copy is 32-bit, I'm not sure if it'll work for a 64-bit disk but the included install media will be 32-bit.

The board is basically the P55 version of the AMD board listed above, so you drop sata3 support.

 

[clarknick67]

If you are making a serious gaming rig, do NOT skimp on the power supply. That may be the first place you are tempted to save money but trust me, DONT!
Get a good brand and a high rating. And since it looks like you can easily make a nice system for well under your $800 mark, use the leftover cash to get a good power supply.

yeah, power supply is very important🙄

 

[mfenn]

It's OK, but it's more expensive. Also, the windows copy is 32-bit, I'm not sure if it'll work for a 64-bit disk but the included install media will be 32-bit.

The board is basically the P55 version of the AMD board listed above, so you drop sata3 support.

The keys are interchangeable between 32 and 64 bit version. I agree that the OP should be looking at 64 bit Windows.

 

[mfenn]

yeah, power supply is very important🙄

Not sure what the rolleyes is for, the PSU is one of the most important parts of the system.

 

[BinarySolo]

I guess I overlooked the windows 7 version, but try playing around with those Newegg combos to save yourself a couple of bucks. Plus, if it's a gaming rig I'd almost definitely go with a 5850. If adding one to that i5 build I made at the bottom of the last page puts a huge strain on your budget, then I guess disregard the suggestion. I always feel that adding an extra $200 bucks to get exactly what you want is worth it in the long run - say 2-3 years from now, will you regret not spending that little extra? Shrug, just a thought.

 

[LiquidTux]

I've started ordering the parts, although I'm going with a Asus VE246H 24" on the recommendation of a friend. One question: what kind of fans/cooling system will I need to keep things running?

 

[shortylickens]

Not sure what the rolleyes is for, the PSU is one of the most important parts of the system.

He has since been banned. I can only imagine why.

 

[mfenn]

I've started ordering the parts, although I'm going with a Asus VE246H 24" on the recommendation of a friend. One question: what kind of fans/cooling system will I need to keep things running?

The stock fans should be fine as long as you're not overclocking. Although, I see now that that case you picked out doesn't appear come with a front intake fan (it's kind of hard to tell from the Newegg pictures). You might want to pick up a 120x120x25 fan for that spot. Something like this would probably be good.