Tech Support Forums - TechIMO.com - View Single Post - Budget PC Build, first time

Trayus · July 4th, 2009, 12:30 AM

Hello there,

I've recently decided that I would like to build a budget gaming rig to replace my near 3 year old laptop which is performing with new games like I would expect it to after being around for 3 years. I've researched a bit about quality parts for less money, and I think I may have put together a decent build, but since this is my first time actually building a computer myself, any input you guys have would be great. I was trying to keep the budget under or around $700, but if I have to buy vista which it looks like I will, then its going to go way above $800.

CPU AMD Phenom II X4 940 Deneb 3.0GHz Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Black Edition Processor Model HDZ940XCGIBOX - Retail - $189.99 Free Shipping

MOBO ASUS M4N72-E AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA nForce 750a SLI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail - $134.99 Free Shipping

I got the Mobo and the CPU on a combo deal for $289.98, although I'm not sure if the Asus I chose is really necessary, and a Gigabyte might be more suitable.

CASE w/ PSU RAIDMAX SMILODON ATX-612WBP Black 1.0mm SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Foldout MB Computer Case With 500W Power Supply - Retail $89.99, $20 MIR

GPU HIS H487FN1GP Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail $149.99, $20 MIR

RAM OCZ SLI-Ready Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2N800SR4GK - Retail $45.99, $10 MIR

DVDRW SAMSUNG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model SH-S222L LightScribe Support - OEM $25.99

HD Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM $59.99

The total comes out to about $681.92 not including tax and shipping, because I'm getting a wireless network card as well.

Do you guys see any place where I can cut costs? Is the mobo I picked out necessary? I know people usually advise against using the PSU that comes with a case, but is a 500W PSU good enough for the rig I have set up? Thanks in advance.

July 4th, 2009, 12:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
Trayus Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 7	Budget PC Build, first time - Need Advice Hello there, I've recently decided that I would like to build a budget gaming rig to replace my near 3 year old laptop which is performing with new games like I would expect it to after being around for 3 years. I've researched a bit about quality parts for less money, and I think I may have put together a decent build, but since this is my first time actually building a computer myself, any input you guys have would be great. I was trying to keep the budget under or around $700, but if I have to buy vista which it looks like I will, then its going to go way above $800. CPU AMD Phenom II X4 940 Deneb 3.0GHz Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Black Edition Processor Model HDZ940XCGIBOX - Retail - $189.99 Free Shipping MOBO ASUS M4N72-E AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA nForce 750a SLI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail - $134.99 Free Shipping I got the Mobo and the CPU on a combo deal for $289.98, although I'm not sure if the Asus I chose is really necessary, and a Gigabyte might be more suitable. CASE w/ PSU RAIDMAX SMILODON ATX-612WBP Black 1.0mm SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Foldout MB Computer Case With 500W Power Supply - Retail $89.99, $20 MIR GPU HIS H487FN1GP Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail $149.99, $20 MIR RAM OCZ SLI-Ready Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2N800SR4GK - Retail $45.99, $10 MIR DVDRW SAMSUNG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model SH-S222L LightScribe Support - OEM $25.99 HD Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM $59.99 The total comes out to about $681.92 not including tax and shipping, because I'm getting a wireless network card as well. Do you guys see any place where I can cut costs? Is the mobo I picked out necessary? I know people usually advise against using the PSU that comes with a case, but is a 500W PSU good enough for the rig I have set up? Thanks in advance.