Want to build gaming computer less than $600

[ixelion]

I want to build gaming computer for less than $600 US ($700 Canadian) here is what I have so far:

In canadian dollars:

CPU
AMD Sempron 2500+ 64Bit 1.4Ghz Socket 754 256KB L2 Cache $66.00
Motherboard
Asus K8V-X Socket 754 VIA K8T800 w/ DDR400, Gb LAN $82.00
RAM
Samsung PC-3200 DDR400 256MB 184-pin DIMM $33.99
Video
Asus N6600/TD/128 GeForce 6600 128MB DDR AGP 8X $156.00
Hard drive
Western Digital Caviar EIDE 80GB ATA-100 7200RPM $69.99
Optical Drives
LG (CDR-8162B) 16X DVD-ROM Drive (OEM) $26.99
Case
Antec SLK1650 Mini Tower w/ SmartPower 350W Power Supply $79.99
Monitor
17" CRT Flat Monitor Black $83.00


TOTAL+ TAX: $687.65 CANADIAN (~$535 US)

If there is any way i can improve this build while staying under $600 US? I dont want to buy refurbished products.

 

[xTYBALTx]

Instead of getting 2x256 memore, get 1x1024mb.

It would reall, really help if you could add a bit more cash and get a 6600GT or equivilant.

 

[GuitarDaddy]

Thats about as good as it gets with your price range. It will play older games fine, and newer ones at low settings

 

[AmberClad]

Shouldn't be that much more for 1GB of RAM...

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

There are several things that could be done to that to make it better, but most of them would put you over your budget.

If you can, try to get 2x512mb or 1x1gig ram into your budget or bump the 6600 up to a 6600gt.

(basically what xTYBALTx said)

 

[coomar]

might be a pricing mistake but still 20 bucks cheaper for an x700pro134.99

 

[deathwalker]

Gee...isnt there something inherintly wrong with buying a socket 754 proc and trying to put it on a socket 939 board? Then again..maybe this works in Canada!!

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: deathwalker
Gee...isnt there something inherintly wrong with buying a socket 754 proc and trying to put it on a socket 939 board?

possibly

 

[coomar]

the corsair value select 2x512's are 120 at ncix, with the 20 bucks saved on the videocard, get the 2x512

 

[DaveSimmons]

CPU
AMD Sempron 2800+ 1.6Ghz Socket 754 256KB L2 Cache $83.00
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-K8NSC-939 Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce3 250Gb $97.98

You might want to re-think that combo, it's going to run a little slow.

 

[coomar]

yeah, your going to have to wait for a 939 palermo to come out to retailers, probably be 100 canadian though

 

[Azndude2190]

or you can save your 600 bucks and wait tell you get more money to build a even better rig...patience is virtue...

 

[venk]

get an xbox/xbox360 and a bunch of games. seriously, for 600 it will be outdated real fast any ways.

 

[AmberClad]

Originally posted by: coomar
the corsair value select 2x512's are 120 at ncix, with the 20 bucks saved on the videocard, get the 2x512

$120??? That seems unusually expensive for Corsair VS. Is that in Canadian dollars?

 

[xTYBALTx]

Originally posted by: venk
get an xbox/xbox360 and a bunch of games. seriously, for 600 it will be outdated real fast any ways.

Dude.

 

[Leros]

Originally posted by: AmberClad

Originally posted by: coomar
the corsair value select 2x512's are 120 at ncix, with the 20 bucks saved on the videocard, get the 2x512

$120??? That seems unusually expensive for Corsair VS. Is that in Canadian dollars?

If you wanna be cheap, I know you can get a 512mb stick of ram for $40USD. So, easily 2x512mb for under $100CAD

 

[GuitarDaddy]

Originally posted by: deathwalker
Gee...isnt there something inherintly wrong with buying a socket 754 proc and trying to put it on a socket 939 board? Then again..maybe this works in Canada!!

754 pins should fit into 939 holes with 185 holes left to spare, who needs the extra holes anyway But seriously, nice catch deathwalker I glazed right over that one. OP it won't work, rethink your choices.

 

[t3h l337 n3wb]

Yes, NCIX is a Canadian website. That's 2x512Mb for $120 Candadian dollars. That's still kinda expensive for 2x512MB though...

To the OP:
Save your money and get a good Athlon 64 system. Or wait for Socket 939 Semprons. Either way, just wait a bit.

 

[AmberClad]

Normally, I'd advise against this, but maybe you should think about trying to buy some RAM off a reputable seller on eBay, either a Canadian or someone who will ship to Canada. It's less of a problem with RAM since many manufacturers offer lifetime warrantees. I've seen some really nice deals like $50 USD for 1GB and a little more than $100 USD for 2GB.

 

[silverpig]

Originally posted by: deathwalker
Gee...isnt there something inherintly wrong with buying a socket 754 proc and trying to put it on a socket 939 board? Then again..maybe this works in Canada!!

touche!

 

[coomar]

except aren't those warranties to the original buyer, I know corsairs aren't transferable

you could try and thief a 939 3000+ on ebay, a lot of them go for 90-100 US, there is little shipping on cpu's

but yeah for 700 bucks your better waiting for a console

 

[mr2xxx]

This would be a better gfx card at a cheaper price and could be unlocked.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814122212

 

[ixelion]

Wow so many ignorant comments, I was working between a 939 system and a 754 system and I forgot to change it, anyway the 754 was much cheaper so I stuck with it.

Anyway no way I can upgrade to 1 GB because thats way over my budget, same applies to a 6600GT, mind you I am not getting great deals on this hardware becuase I cant really shop around.

Any other comments are greatly appreciated, I am abit worried about the PSU in that Antec case.

 

[ixelion]

That 6800LE looks interesting, I will have to find it, thanks for that mr2xxx.

 

[xTYBALTx]

Originally posted by: ixelion
Wow so many ignorant comments. . .

no way I can upgrade to 1 GB because thats way over my budget