Looking to build a new computer mostly for gaming. I'll be playing newer and older games. So I want something that can max Fallout 3/Far Cry 2/etc, but I'll be playing the occasional 2D RTS game every once in awhile too. No set budget, but I'd like to keep it under $1k with monitor included. So the cheaper, the better. I already have speakers and the OS.
Here's what I've found so far while looking around here. Prices are from Newegg unless mentioned otherwise.
Mobo = BIOSTAR TPower I45 ($159.99) Could I get a cheaper one at the same performance?
CPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 ($189.99) 8600 is too much of a price increase, while the 8400 is just $20 cheaper.
CPU Cooling = Sunbeam CR-CCTF 120mm ($34.99) I hear it's the best air cooler out right now and it comes with the best thermal paste.
RAM = G.SKILL PI Black 4GB ($69.99) Looks to be the best 4GB set for that price.
GPU = SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 4850 512MB ($164.99) Cheapest 4850 I could find.
HDD = Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 500GB ($69.99) I'm open to anything better/cheaper here.
PSU = Corsair TX CMPSU-750TX ($80.99 from buy.com) If I could get something comparable from Newegg, that'd be great.
Case = COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black ($89.99) Don't really care about the case, just so it has 3 fans or so and will fit all the stuff.
DVD Drive = ASUS 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black ($27.99)
Mouse/Keyboard = Logitech 967973-0403 Black Mouse Included ($12.99 I'll use my Razer mouse from this heap, but I'll need another mouse for the old computer then so I opted for a combo here)
Monitor = need suggestions, I want 22" LCD but don't know what's good.
That's $901.90 before any MIR's, so I know getting a 22" is unreasonable. I guess I'm willing to go over if it's good bang for my buck. Does this build look good, is it compatible, and will it achieve what I want it to do? Are there any components better than what I've listed? Thanks.
Here's what I've found so far while looking around here. Prices are from Newegg unless mentioned otherwise.
Mobo = BIOSTAR TPower I45 ($159.99) Could I get a cheaper one at the same performance?
CPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 ($189.99) 8600 is too much of a price increase, while the 8400 is just $20 cheaper.
CPU Cooling = Sunbeam CR-CCTF 120mm ($34.99) I hear it's the best air cooler out right now and it comes with the best thermal paste.
RAM = G.SKILL PI Black 4GB ($69.99) Looks to be the best 4GB set for that price.
GPU = SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 4850 512MB ($164.99) Cheapest 4850 I could find.
HDD = Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 500GB ($69.99) I'm open to anything better/cheaper here.
PSU = Corsair TX CMPSU-750TX ($80.99 from buy.com) If I could get something comparable from Newegg, that'd be great.
Case = COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black ($89.99) Don't really care about the case, just so it has 3 fans or so and will fit all the stuff.
DVD Drive = ASUS 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black ($27.99)
Mouse/Keyboard = Logitech 967973-0403 Black Mouse Included ($12.99 I'll use my Razer mouse from this heap, but I'll need another mouse for the old computer then so I opted for a combo here)
Monitor = need suggestions, I want 22" LCD but don't know what's good.
That's $901.90 before any MIR's, so I know getting a 22" is unreasonable. I guess I'm willing to go over if it's good bang for my buck. Does this build look good, is it compatible, and will it achieve what I want it to do? Are there any components better than what I've listed? Thanks.
