I've been using this ass sucking laptop for four years and I'm ready for something I can actually do something with. I scraped together $350 and I'm wondering if I can get a decent build for this much. I want to be able to play some games (STALKER, TF2, GMod, and hopefully ARMA 2) but I understand that I don't have a lot of funds and probably wouldn't be able to.
Probably not. On the assumption that you do not have an OS, you'll be put back to $250 already. Save up atleast $600-700 total for a good gaming build.
I got an OS, case, monitor, mouse, and keyboard.
Same as Vaun. If you already have a 64 bit OS and monitor $450 is the minimum. Gonna be $675 if you need the OS and monitor.
[editline]23rd February 2011[/editline]
[QUOTE=FPKawaii;28246207]I got an OS, case, monitor, mouse, and keyboard.[/QUOTE]
:ninja: What's the case? Is the OS 64 bit and what is the monitor resolution?
[QUOTE=FalcoLombardi;28246219]Same as Vaun. If you already have a 64 bit OS and monitor $450 is the minimum. Gonna be $675 if you need the OS and monitor.
[editline]23rd February 2011[/editline]
:ninja: What's the case?[/QUOTE]
No clue but it's pretty much the biggest, ugliest case ever.
[QUOTE=FPKawaii;28246207]I got an OS, case, monitor, mouse, and keyboard.[/QUOTE]
Alright, this might, [I]MIGHT[/I] be feasible if you're fine with playing on the lower settings. But that's me, Falco can probably work some of his magic to a greater extent.
[QUOTE=Vaun Strungel;28246263]Alright, this might, [I]MIGHT[/I] be feasible if you're fine with playing on the lower settings. But that's me, Falco can probably work some of his magic to a greater extent.[/QUOTE]
No problem, I was never a big graphics whore.
[QUOTE=Vaun Strungel;28246263]Alright, this might, [I]MIGHT[/I] be feasible if you're fine with playing on the lower settings. But that's me, Falco can probably work some of his magic to a greater extent.[/QUOTE]
Aaw thanks. First Odellus now you :3:
[editline]23rd February 2011[/editline]
[QUOTE=FPKawaii;28246288]No problem, I was never a big graphics whore.[/QUOTE]
Give me about half an hour taking a crap
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A preliminary build. I used the cash granted by the MIRs to get you a more powerful CPU. I'm not too sure about my choice of video card and motherboard. I thought it would be fine since you aren't too big on graphics. Is it any good Falco, any improvements?
AMD Athlon II X3 435 Rana 2.9GHz [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103920[/url]
LG Black 22X DVD [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136216[/url]
ASRock 880GM-LE AM3 AMD 880G [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157199[/url]
PowerColor AX4830 512MD3 Radeon HD 4830 512MB [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131381[/url]
Antec NEO ECO 520C 520W [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371030[/url]
Patriot 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220537[/url]
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181[/url]
$338
-Use the free shipping code on the burner
-The deal on that PSU is amazing, $30 USD off of regular price
:siren: Make sure your case is a good case, try and take a picture of it and the inside because if it is the wrong type the motherboard won't fit :siren:
1) Is your OS 64 bit?
2) Will run all games well on a small monitor, if it's above 1440x900 then you might have to lower the settings. What's your resolution?
[editline]23rd February 2011[/editline]
[QUOTE=Vaun Strungel;28247049][media]http://gyazo.com/262a1cdb41d52ec62bd9e0b97bac58d7.png[/media]
A preliminary build. I used the cash granted by the MIRs to get you a more powerful CPU. I'm not too sure about my choice of video card though. I thought it would be fine since you aren't too big on graphics.[/QUOTE]
Nice build actually. Get cheaper RAM and a better motherboard. Though I think the extra $10 is worth it for a Samsung F3. The PSU is overkill, but I'm assuming it's for future upgrades. However I think the PSU I suggested is sufficient enough, even for a GTX 460/6850. Maybe even a 6870.
[QUOTE=FalcoLombardi;28247065]AMD Athlon II X3 435 Rana 2.9GHz [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103920[/url]
LG Black 22X DVD [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136216[/url]
ASRock 880GM-LE AM3 AMD 880G [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157199[/url]
PowerColor AX4830 512MD3 Radeon HD 4830 512MB [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131381[/url]
Antec NEO ECO 520C 520W [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371030[/url]
Patriot 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220537[/url]
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181[/url]
$338
-Use the free shipping code on the burner
-The deal on that PSU is amazing, $30 USD off of regular price
:siren: Make sure your case is a good case, try and take a picture of it and the inside because if it is the wrong type the motherboard won't fit :siren:
1) Is your OS 64 bit?
2) Will run all games well on a small monitor, if it's above 1440x900 then you might have to lower the settings. What's your resolution?[/QUOTE]
The OS is 32 bit. I don't know the resolution, I don't regularly use the monitor. It is 18 inches and that's all I know.
[QUOTE=FalcoLombardi;28247065]AMD Athlon II X3 435 Rana 2.9GHz [URL]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103920[/URL]
LG Black 22X DVD [URL]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136216[/URL]
ASRock 880GM-LE AM3 AMD 880G [URL]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157199[/URL]
PowerColor AX4830 512MD3 Radeon HD 4830 512MB [URL]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131381[/URL]
Antec NEO ECO 520C 520W [URL]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371030[/URL]
Patriot 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 [URL]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220537[/URL]
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB [URL]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181[/URL]
$338
-Use the free shipping code on the burner
-The deal on that PSU is amazing, $30 USD off of regular price
:siren: Make sure your case is a good case, try and take a picture of it and the inside because if it is the wrong type the motherboard won't fit :siren:
1) Is your OS 64 bit?
2) Will run all games well on a small monitor, if it's above 1440x900 then you might have to lower the settings. What's your resolution?
[editline]23rd February 2011[/editline]
Nice build actually. Get cheaper RAM and a better motherboard. Though I think the extra $10 is worth it for a Samsung F3. The PSU is overkill, but I'm assuming it's for future upgrades. However I think the PSU I suggested is sufficient enough, even for a GTX 460/6850. Maybe even a 6870.[/QUOTE]
Good find on that PSU + RAM.
One question, what quality in that motherboard did you see made you think it wasn't the best choice (asking out of ignorance, not starting anything).
Thanks for the input.
OP, maybe just get my build with the CPU Vaun suggested. Also consider the hard drive he picked, since it's $10 cheaper. I have a Western Digital Blue in my build and it's fine. I don't think you'd notice a difference from it and an F3, but F3s are slightly more reliable and faster.
Thanks for the suggestions.
[QUOTE=FPKawaii;28247136]The OS is 32 bit. I don't know the resolution, I don't regularly use the monitor. It is 18 inches and that's all I know.[/QUOTE]
Perfect! At 18 inches it really can't be a high resolution so the 4830 will do fine for a good two years. I predict that ARMA 2 will get 35 FPS average at full resolution on medium with maybe high textures or objects (only one option on high probably) if you get my build with Vaun's CPU.
[QUOTE=FPKawaii;28247136]The OS is 32 bit. I don't know the resolution, I don't regularly use the monitor. It is 18 inches and that's all I know.[/QUOTE]
If my memory isn't totally fogged up, don't 32bit OSs recognize about 3.5 gigs of RAM?
[QUOTE=FPKawaii;28247194]Thanks for the suggestions.[/QUOTE]
Also please check your case. Or at least tell me the brand it is.
[editline]23rd February 2011[/editline]
[QUOTE=Vaun Strungel;28247210]If my memory isn't totally fogged up, don't 32bit OSs recognize about 3.5 gigs of RAM?[/QUOTE]
I think up to 4 GBs including the video cards memory, so yes in this case 3.5 GBs. That should be enough.
[QUOTE=FalcoLombardi;28247223]Also please check your case. Or at least tell me the brand it is.
[editline]23rd February 2011[/editline]
I think up to 4 GBs including the video cards memory, so yes in this case 3.5 GBs. That should be enough.[/QUOTE]
Looked at it; it's a Internet Multimedia Systems G3. This thing only the ugly tan-white color:
[img]http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr44/djnix28/CIMG4156.jpg[/img]
[QUOTE=Vaun Strungel;28247162]Good find on that PSU + RAM.
One question, what quality in that motherboard did you see made you think it wasn't the best choice (asking out of ignorance, not starting anything).
Thanks for the input.[/QUOTE]
Biostar isn't an amazing brand. It would probably work fine but you get what you pay for. Also, I think spending an extra $15 on a more reliable motherboard is kind of like an insurance. Spend less and risk your PC going down or spend a little bit more to know 95% that it won't be faulty.
Only issue that remains is whether or not your case can support a micro ATX mobo. Follow Falco's suggestion and take a picture of the interior. If it doesn't, you can get [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147144]this[/url]. Use the promo code to make it cheaper than a Blackbone!
[QUOTE=FPKawaii;28247340]Looked at it; it's a Internet Multimedia Systems G3. This thing only the ugly tan-white color:
[img_thumb]http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr44/djnix28/CIMG4156.jpg[/img_thumb][/QUOTE]
Umm someone else needs to verify if that's the right form factor. From a quick search apparently it is ATX. However that source was another forum and the only forum I really can trust is Facepunch.
[editline]23rd February 2011[/editline]
[QUOTE=Vaun Strungel;28247353]Only issue that remains is whether or not your case can support a micro ATX mobo. Follow Falco's suggestion and take a picture of the interior. If it doesn't, you can get [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147144]this[/url]. Use the promo code to make it cheaper than a Blackbone![/QUOTE]
That's a sexy case.
[editline]23rd February 2011[/editline]
Minus the LED fan but yeah that's the cheapest reliable case you are going to find.
My camera broke about a month ago, I can't get pics of the interior (plus it has burnt up internals and shit inside).
[QUOTE=FPKawaii;28247471]My camera broke about a month ago, I can't get pics of the interior (plus it has burnt up internals and shit inside).[/QUOTE]
Well I guess it would be better to just save some money for that case. Can you do $378? Or you can lower back to $350 by getting the HDD in Vaun's build plus downgrading to 2 GBs of RAM since you have a 32 bit OS
2x1 GB RAM G. Skill [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231149[/url]
It could very well be worth upgrading to that case. That would mean better airflow, which very well may lead to you being able to overclock your CPU/Card.
[QUOTE=Vaun Strungel;28247576]It could very well be worth upgrading to that case. That would mean better airflow, which very well may lead to you being able to overclock your CPU/Card.[/QUOTE]
Not to mention better materials
~$385 sans shipping with the RAM downgrade + HDD + case. Hope you can rummage some more money in time for that promo code.
Edit: (Or you can simply find out whether or not your current case can support your mobo, use that whilst raising money for a new case, if you're more comfortable with that.)
AMD Athlon II X4 640 Propus 3.0GHz [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103871[/url]
LG Black 22X DVD [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136216[/url]
Rosewill DESTROYER [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147144[/url]
Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKS 500GB [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136073[/url]
ASRock 880GM-LE AM3 AMD 880G Micro ATX [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157199[/url]
PowerColor AX4830 512MD3 Radeon HD 4830 512MB [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131381[/url]
Antec NEO ECO 520C 520W [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371030[/url]
G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR3 [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231149[/url]
$384 (with promo codes)
[editline]23rd February 2011[/editline]
I had a worse system before I upgraded (dual core Athlon II and a 4670) that was able to run ARMA 2 on full resolution on medium at 35 FPS average. You should get 35 FPS on medium-high.
Thank you, also, I have CD drives, you don't need to add those.
[QUOTE=FPKawaii;28247872]Thank you, also, I have CD drives, you don't need to add those.[/QUOTE]
Well that makes things better. Even if it's IDE I don't think that will be a problem.
[editline]23rd February 2011[/editline]
So $357? I say go for it.
It's as good as it's gonna get Kawaii.You can always buy another set of RAM along with a 64bit OS. Have fun.
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