My gaming rig is dead

[Sheik Yerbouti]

I built this system a few years back, and it's finally given up the ghost, the mobo is AGP, SATA capability, but not used, anyway, I need a system from the ground up. What would you recommend in the 500 - 750 range?
Or am I kidding myself?
This sucks so much, and it's not as if it was only a gaming rig, I watched movies, used guitar tutoring software on it, basically it was how I got and transferred information.
It's really shitty when something like this happens.

 

[ViviTheMage]

very possible at that price range.

you will LOVE this thread :

link

It is very up to date.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Thank you very much. I think I'm done building my own systems, though.

 

[ViviTheMage]

then best bet would to grab a dell when they are on sale.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

That's what I was thinking or hit their scratch + dent deals.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Pricing it out, I could get a really decent system short of 700 less tax and shipping. Just the building of it ...

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: Sheik Yerbouti
Pricing it out, I could get a really decent system short of 700 less tax and shipping. Just the building of it ...

building really iws pretty brainless today, the worst part is waiting on the OS install because you cant make that go any faster.

also if you can save parts from your old comp you save even more money, but yea you have a few options for a new rig for your price range

 

[Gonad the Barbarian]

You might want to check Frys.com for their HP refurbs as well.

 

[bearxor]

Just keep a constant eye on Dell's outlet deals. I have a friend that is constantly picking up Q6600 systems with HD3650's with 3GB of ram for under $400. Plunk a couple hundred down on a nice video card and you'll be set.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: Sheik Yerbouti
Pricing it out, I could get a really decent system short of 700 less tax and shipping. Just the building of it ...

building really iws pretty brainless today, the worst part is waiting on the OS install because you cant make that go any faster.

also if you can save parts from your old comp you save even more money, but yea you have a few options for a new rig for your price range

I priced it out, and I know things are getting easier and easier to build, thanks again for the link, I'm probably going the newegg link.

 

[BladeVenom]

Don't forget to check the hot deals section. Last time I looked there was a good case & PSU deal, Probably a few more things you'll need also.

 

[bobross419]

You can build a decent enough system for ~$500 using the Recommended thread linked above.

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[thecrecarc]

Originally posted by: bobross419
You can build a decent enough system for ~$500 using the Recommended thread linked above.

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If you have 600, I recommend replacing the above gfx card with a 4850. That would increase gaming performace by quitte a bit. Otherwise the above rig is very good.:thumbsup:

 

[bearxor]

Originally posted by: thecrecarc

Originally posted by: bobross419
You can build a decent enough system for ~$500 using the Recommended thread linked above.

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If you have 600, I recommend replacing the above gfx card with a 4850. That would increase gaming performace by quitte a bit. Otherwise the above rig is very good.:thumbsup:

Sounds great! Now add $130 for a copy of Vista Home Premium! :thumbsup:

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Here's what I spec'd out (I'm an AMD guy)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819103773
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813131246
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817703005
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16835186134
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16822152100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811119137
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814130380
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820146731
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16827151173

Probably looking at getting the 4850 card instead, it looks like it's a much better card for a few more bucks
Above total with shipping came to 716.00 not with rebates
After rebates
650.00(ish)

 

[KeypoX]

you could save alot of money if you buy stuff based on hot deals. Not following some newegg thread with all retail prices... Like i saw a psu and 4gig of ram for $20 i believe. So right there you save $100...

examples 4gb for $20 http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=994745

500w psu and 2gb ram $23 http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=988785

now both of those are sold out but this is the way you save money/shop. NOT paying retail at newegg.

 

[BladeVenom]

Originally posted by: bearxor
Sounds great! Now add $130 for a copy of Vista Home Premium! :thumbsup:

He can just reuse a copy of XP, and save the money.

There's also an Antec PSU and Case combo at Newegg right now. Earthwatts 500W PSU and Antec Three Hundred case for $79.94. With free shipping.

 

[bobross419]

Originally posted by: KeypoX
you could save alot of money if you buy stuff based on hot deals. Not following some newegg thread with all retail prices... Like i saw a psu and 4gig of ram for $20 i believe. So right there you save $100...

examples 4gb for $20 http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=994745

500w psu and 2gb ram $23 http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=988785

now both of those are sold out but this is the way you save money/shop. NOT paying retail at newegg.

Definitely!

Look into hot deals threads before you lay down the cash. Some things you won't be able to find there, but a lot of times you can find really good deals on RAM, PSUs, and GFx cards. Also you will probably find some reviews from AT members on the various products in the Hot Deals section. Go with the links/items we've all given you as a starting point and see if there are any viable alternatives to these parts in Hot Deals.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Cool. Thanks. I'll check those out. I just didnt want to get nickel and dimed to death ordering a card here, a drive there, etc... and get hit with shipping each time. Newegg has fair pricing IMO, and I've never had any issues with them.

 

[ConstipatedVigilante]

This is actually a really good time to build a computer (and it'll only get better when quad cores can be had for sub-$100). You can build something decent for $500, and something damn fast for $700.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

I just got the whole thing, upped the video card to a 4850 and changed the mobo to
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128081
Thanks again. still much cheaper than what Dell could have done, and I can just re-use my XP 😀

 

[ViviTheMage]

AMD? To each there own 😛

 

[thecrecarc]

As a rule of thumb, Intel CPU these days are better than same price AMD CPUs. But as vivithemage said, each to their own....

 

[Jules]

500-750 is a tight budget? hehe.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Originally posted by: Jules
500-750 is a tight budget? hehe.

to build a gaming system? yea, it is.