1st Game PC Build-- Budget System = Help!

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Hey all!

So I am attempting to build a budget rig that, with peripherals, hit around $1,000-$1,200. I have a blueprint of parts from a horribly easy-to-find source that maintains this budget theme...but I wanted some input from individuals whom are familiar with Gaming Pc Builds. (I would like to play Bioshock without wanting to kick the tower in frustration.) Any input would be spiffy! But anyways, here's what I have thus far:

Raidmax Smilodon Extreme case
Newegg.com - RAIDMAX SMILODON Extreme Black ATX-612WEBP 1.0mm SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Foldout MB Computer Case With 500W Power Supply - Computer Cases


ASUS P5Q Pro
Newegg.com - Open Box: ASUS P5Q Pro LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard


Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0Ghz 1333FSB 6MB L2 - BX80570E8400


Kingston ValueRAM 4GB PC2-6400 DDR2 DIMM Memory Kit
Kingston ValueRAM 4GB DDR2 800MHz PC2-6400 Dual Channel Kit Memory KVR800D2N5K2/4G 2x2GB 240-Pin CL5 DIMM Non-ECC Unbuffered-Best Computer Online Store Houston Buy Discount Prices Texas-Directron.com


VisionTek Radeon HD 4870 516MB
(Already have this one!)


WD Caviar 6401AALS Internal 640GB Hard Drive
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives


Samsung SH-S223F 22x DVD+/-RW DL
mwave.com: SAMSUNG SH-S223F/BEBE black 22x double layer DVD+\-rw SATA drive w/ software (Bulk)


Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit
(I'm pretty sure I can get it less on Egay, but...)
Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System 66I-01939 Home Premium SP1 64-bit English 1 Pack DSP OEI DVD-Best Computer Online Store Houston Buy Discount Prices Texas-Directron.com

As for peripherals, I have no clue. I really don't mind small monitors. A 22' would be great. I am trying to be super mindful of budget, but would like some decent hd resolution for a decent price.

So! That's it! Thanks in advance!

-Scarecrow
 
Hey all!

So I am attempting to build a budget rig that, with peripherals, hit around $1,000-$1,200. I have a blueprint of parts from a horribly easy-to-find source that maintains this budget theme...but I wanted some input from individuals whom are familiar with Gaming Pc Builds. (I would like to play Bioshock without wanting to kick the tower in frustration.) Any input would be spiffy! But anyways, here's what I have thus far:

Raidmax Smilodon Extreme case
Newegg.com - RAIDMAX SMILODON Extreme Black ATX-612WEBP 1.0mm SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Foldout MB Computer Case With 500W Power Supply - Computer Cases


ASUS P5Q Pro
Newegg.com - Open Box: ASUS P5Q Pro LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard


Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0Ghz 1333FSB 6MB L2 - BX80570E8400


Kingston ValueRAM 4GB PC2-6400 DDR2 DIMM Memory Kit
Kingston ValueRAM 4GB DDR2 800MHz PC2-6400 Dual Channel Kit Memory KVR800D2N5K2/4G 2x2GB 240-Pin CL5 DIMM Non-ECC Unbuffered-Best Computer Online Store Houston Buy Discount Prices Texas-Directron.com


VisionTek Radeon HD 4870 516MB
(Already have this one!)


WD Caviar 6401AALS Internal 640GB Hard Drive
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives


Samsung SH-S223F 22x DVD+/-RW DL
mwave.com: SAMSUNG SH-S223F/BEBE black 22x double layer DVD+\-rw SATA drive w/ software (Bulk)


Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit
(I'm pretty sure I can get it less on Egay, but...)
Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System 66I-01939 Home Premium SP1 64-bit English 1 Pack DSP OEI DVD-Best Computer Online Store Houston Buy Discount Prices Texas-Directron.com

As for peripherals, I have no clue. I really don't mind small monitors. A 22' would be great. I am trying to be super mindful of budget, but would like some decent hd resolution for a decent price.

So! That's it! Thanks in advance!

-Scarecrow


Hmmmmmm......

Case
Newegg.com - NZXT Apollo Black SECC Steel Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases

MoBo
Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

CPU
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 3.0GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops

GPU
-you said you already have it. Radeon

PSU
Newegg.com - OCZ StealthXStream OCZ600SXS 600W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies

RAM
Newegg.com - G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

HD
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives

OS
Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders - Operating Systems

DVD
Newegg.com - LG Black 22X (CAV) DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X (CAV) DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe - CD / DVD Burners

22" Screen
Newegg.com - SAMSUNG T220 Rose-Black 22" 2ms GTG Touch of Color series Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 DC 20,000:1 - LCD Monitors

Shipped $1173.89
Minus M.I.R.s - $100.00

Total = $1073.89

....unless i forgot anything?
 
LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model GH22NS30 - OEM
Item #: N82E16827136152
Return Policy: 30 Day Return Policy
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$24.99


XCLIO A380BK Fully Black SECC 1.0mm thickness ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail
Item #: N82E16811103010
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$40.00 Instant
$129.99
$89.99


Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Item #: N82E16822148395
Return Policy: 30 Day Return Policy
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$64.99


ASUS VH222H Black 21.5" 5ms HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail
Item #: N82E16824236053
Return Policy: LCD Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy
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-$30.00 Instant
$209.99
$179.99


KINGWIN ABT-730MM 730W ATX / BTX SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
Item #: N82E16817121045
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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-$10.00 Instant
$79.99
$69.99


mushkin 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model 998659 - Retail
Item #: N82E16820226034
Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy
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$20.00 Mail-in Rebate
$132.99


EVGA 132-BL-E758-A1 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813188039
Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy
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$299.99


Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail
Item #: N82E16819115202
Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy
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-$14.99 Saving
$288.99
$274.00
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Intel Gift - Retail
Item #: N82E16800995068
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$14.99

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Subtotal: $1,151.92
thats with the monitor, but no os and gpu since you said you have it
 
^ Your link is actually to Vista Ultimate (which is unnecessary) and a Hitachi hdd. Plus you could have just hit Edit on your first post and added it that way.
 
Hey guys! Thanks for the posts.

First of all, thanks for the i7 blueprint ibexpiotr (lol, the newegg gift was a warcraft book?), but i think I will opt for the dual or quad... seeing as this is my first build. (i7 is like...scary to me) = D

And thanks a lot for the list Brodom (Loving the case) ...I know it is a bit demanding of a question, but I was wondering why the Quad processor. I was fighting between taking an Intel dual core setup vs the quad. The E8400 has the same processing speed (3ghz) as the Q9650, with half the price. I was just wondering the "why". I'm kind of a newbie here. = P

Oh! Speaking of the case. My case comes with a 500w PSU, 2 x 80mm Fans, and 2 x 120mm Fans...for $10 more. So your case comparison (I love the looks and size) has 2 x 120mm fans, but no PSU. 4 fans vs. 2 fans...and having to buy the extra PSU. Is the 600w worth it?

Thanks again all!

-Scarecrow
 
For gaming, right now dual cores are faster, but a quad is more future proof. As more games come out, they will start utilizing all four cores. If you're set on a dual core, you should get the E8500. It's newer than the E8400 and better.

Never use a psu that comes with a case. They tend to be low quality and can be unreliable. Stick with the OCZ, for the price it's a good psu.
 
Okay. Awesome. Ya I didn't know the difference. So I'll go for the Quad core. This in mind, is there a specific motherboard I should us rather than the older mobo Asus P5Q pro? Brodom suggested the Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards.

And as for the PSU...I really like the case that Brodom suggested Newegg.com - NZXT Apollo Black SECC Steel Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases, however it only has 2 x 120mm fans. Is this a future cooling issue, or should it be sufficient? (I'm trying to keep future upgrading in mind...the parts may change, but the case most likely will not.)

Thanks! = D
 
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