Trashing my computer vs. new video card

you couldent build a decent gaming computer for 600 dollars, it would have ot be 1000, and even thats pushing it!

 

wow ive seen a couple of ppl build a decent gaming computer for under 1000 dollars howard exactly what type of games will u be playing

 

Heres what you probaly looking at

CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3200+ $152
MoBo: Asus A8N-E or SLI $115/$133
Mem: Crucial Ballistix 1GB DDR400 CAS 2-2-2-6 $120
GPU: GTO Fire Blade or GTO2 $203/$270
HD: WD Caviar SE 160GB SATA 2 $84
OD: NEC DVD burner $40
PSU: Antec True Power 550 $74 (after $15 mail in rebate)
Case: Something of your choice
With the GTo2 and SLI board your looking at $875+Case and S&H

 

You are probably right, however my expectations for a decent computer are probably a little lower than yours. You can see the computer I am using now. What kind a money in your opinion would it take to build a good gaming computer and what components would you suggest.

 

howard, do you ahve an idea of what parts you want to get judging by what everyone has reccomended?

 

I have had trouble playing the age of empire games, I play starcraft online sometimes but I often get booted because of my computers lag. That may still be a problem with a good computer since I only have dial up available here. I would also like to be able to play the battlefield and everquest games.

 

I think that $875 system i posted with the GTO2 modded to an x850 would run almost every game on great settings, and you could add $40 and get a 3500+, and spend $925+the case. And that would run any FPS with settings Maxed out. (correct me if im wrong)

 

you get booted becouse your on a slow internet connection, which causes you to get high ping, so you get laggy.

those game dont sound too demanding, i would say, 9800xt, x700pro, 6600gt, 6800 etc.... 6800's are pretty cheap too.

 

Girtho961 what you suggessted is a good rig!

 

I have an idea on a video card, but I am not sure on how to build the other components around a video card and ensure that everything will be compatible. In case you have not noticed I am not very computer literate.

 

Which is why Girtho961 has put together a compatible system there that will run pretty much any game maxed out!

 

well we are here to help you through every step of the process, also i suggest going into Barnse and Noble(if youhave them) or another book retailer find a book on building computer and sit down in there and read it

thats what i did.

 

i wouldent go with a 3200+ thought!

 

Thats perfect Girth, i knew we could scrape up somethin to help the man

 

Thanks Matt, I did read Girtho reply until after I had made my last post. Sorry if I upset you.

 

No you didn't it just seemed for a second there that you weren't paying attention or reading any of the threads after people had made many lists or components for you to get and you were still asking about what you needed, it's fine, you should get the 3500+, that will make one sweet system!

 

Thanks for all the help guys. I will look into the system girth suggested and I will let you know how it goes. Knowing myself I will probably have some more questions.

 

All right this system will cost $929.98+(S&H(to me in Texas it would cost $23.14 for S&H) here is the complete list (also take note there is a $15 mail in rebate on the PSU)

Qty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price

Update NEC Black IDE DVD Burner Model ND-3540A - OEM
Model #: ND-3540A Black
Item #: N82E16827152047

Remove Save Move To Wish List $38.99 $38.99
Internal Hard DrivesQty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price

Update Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600JS 160GB 7200 RPM SATA 300MB/s Hard Drive - OEM
Model #: WD1600JS
Item #: N82E16822144415

Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $14.99 2 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $19.99
Remove Save Move To Wish List $79.00 $79.00
AMD-compatible MotherboardsQty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price

Update ASUS A8N-SLI Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
Model #: A8N-SLI
Item #: N82E16813131524
** This item is warranted through the product manufacturer only.
Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $29.99 2 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $39.99
Remove Save Move To Wish List $133.00 $133.00
Video CardsQty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price

Update SAPPHIRE 100130L Radeon X800GTO2 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
Model #: 100130L
Item #: N82E16814102596

Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $39.99 1 Year Service Net 1 Peripheral Onsite Plan -- $39.99 2 Year Service Net 1 Peripheral Onsite Plan -- $49.99 2 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $59.99 3 Year Service Net 1 Peripheral Onsite Plan -- $59.99
Remove Save Move To Wish List $269.00 $269.00
Power SuppliesQty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price

Update Antec TRUEPOWERII TPII-550 ATX12V 550W Power Supply - Retail
Model #: TPII-550
Item #: N82E16817103931

$15.00 Mail-in Rebate
Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $14.99 2 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $19.99
Remove Save Move To Wish List $89.99 $89.99
Memory - SystemQty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price

Update Crucial 512MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered System Memory Model BL6464Z402 - Retail
Model #: BL6464Z402
Item #: N82E16820146546

Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $14.99 2 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $19.99
Remove Save Move To Wish List $59.50 $119.00
ProcessorsQty. Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price

Update AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Venice 1GHz FSB Socket 939 Processor Model ADA3500BPBOX - Retail
Model #: ADA3500BPBOX
Item #: N82E16819103533
** This item is warranted through the product manufacturer only.
Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $39.99 2 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $59.99
Remove Save Move To Wish List $201.00 $201.00
Subtotal: $929.98
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i can understand why he couldnt really read them on time cause they were coming to fast but yeah thats why i ask before what kinda games he would be playing cause i didnt think he needed something from the space age just a nice clean cut system that does him well anyway i would go with Geforce FX6800gt-gtx

 

your great girth you even posted a parts list in detail with total and s&h