Need help with building a new gaming computer

[flamesofdeath1]

I am looking for some help on parts to buy for a gaming computer that can handle games such as Sims 2, and Guild Wars mainly. I don't want to spend too much money, so can anyone help me out. I already have a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

 

[AK4Life]

Are you going to build a new system, or upgrade. Also, what is your budget.

 

[flamesofdeath1]

I am going to build a new system. My budget is around 400

 

[Mr_Threepwood]

Don't think 400 will cut it unfortuanetly if you need to do a new build. What do you have now? Maybe you can just slap in a new video card and ram.

 

[flamesofdeath1]

I have about a 7 yr. old computer, so I don't think anything in it will do

 

[AK4Life]

Well, you are surely going to need $1000+ for a decent gaming rig... newer games might still be hard to play on a $1000 budget.

 

[flamesofdeath1]

what about for games such as sims 2, and guild wars? Can I play these games on a system that is less than $1000

 

[AK4Life]

yes, you can. I myself play guildwars, i owned btw, but enuf about me you want it at what settings?

 

[flamesofdeath1]

I want to be able to play both the sims 2 and guild wars fairly well

 

[AK4Life]

Mobo - MSI Neo4 K8N Platinum $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813130484

GPU - eVGA 6800GS $180
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130267

CPU - AMD Athlon 64 3800+ $282
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103531

Antec 480W TruePowerII $80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103929

RAM - OCZ Performance 1GB(512x2) $99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227031

Total - $741

I think i covered all the required stuff......