Intel core Gaming Computer for $800

Discussion in 'New Build / Upgrade Advice' started by wdmjys, Sep 21, 2010.

  1. wdmjys

    wdmjys Geek Trainee

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    Hi guys. I'm building a new computer. I enjoy gaming and watching videos. I'm ordering all the parts from this site (Superbiiz.com - Build Gaming Computers, Build Gaming PC, Gaming Computers for Sale, Games Computer, Computers for Gaming, Build Computer, Build PC.). This place was recommended to me by a coworker.

    Here's the current build list:

    • Case: Antec Six Hundred No PS Mid Tower Gaming Case
    • CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E7500 2.93GHz 1066MHz 3MB LGA775 CPU, Retail
    • Motherboard: Asus P5N-D Core 2 Quad/ nForce 750i SLI/ DDR2-800/ SLI/ A&GbE/ ATX Motherboard
    • Memory: Kingston KHX8500D2K2/4G DDR2-1066 4GB HyperX Memory Kit
    • Video Card: GIGABYTE ATI Radeon HD4550 512MB DDR3 DVI/HDMI PCI-Express Video Card
    • Hard Drive: Seagate ST3500418AS 500GB SATA2 7200rpm 16MB Hard Drive
    • Optical Drive: Samsung SH-S223C/BEBE 22X SATA DVD+/-RW Internal Drive (Black), Bulk w/o Software
    • Power Supply: Topower/Epower ZUMAX ZU-500W 500W 20/24pin ATX V2.0 Power Supply
    • Keyboard & Mouse: Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard
    • Operating System : Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit(1-Pack), OEM
    • Monitor: Acer V193WEJbd 19 inch Widescreen 50000:1 5ms DVI(HDCP) LCD Monitor (Black)

    Any advice on that would be appreciated.
     
  2. edijs

    edijs Programmer

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    My thoughts (this is all considering that you like gaming as well - for movies this computer is good enough):
    1. You have a DDR2 motherboard, get a DDR3 one (faster, cheaper memory modules)
    2. Thus, get some DDR3 memory modules
    3. A Quad core CPU would be better (or a dualcore with high clocks). Go for i5 or i7. The cores are a dying breed
    4. the HD4550 is a lowend card. Get a HD4870 or a HD5770 at least.
     
  3. BoBBYI986

    BoBBYI986 Geek

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    your buying old skool kit dude. old skool architecture. Core I7 ftw build a mint system for about £500. Always go for the RAID 0 as well for performance boost, windows 7 64bit and 6GB kit ddr3 make sure super fetch is enabled, caches all your frequently used programs in RAM so doesn't require your system to page file.
     
  4. wdmjys

    wdmjys Geek Trainee

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    Thank you for the advice. I think i should increase some budget for it.
     

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