Need help building custom rig

puppychow · 12-31-2010, 03:32 AM

hi there

once upon a time i was up to date with technology...that day passed some time ago.

my buddy is paying me to build a system for him..i can build a system with my eyes closed..im just not sure what to buy or is a good buy atm.

My cash limit is 600, I'm going AMD, and i prefer to get my parts at new egg or tiger direct.

Here's what I came up with...looking for comments and please feel free to rip my list apart and call it poo poo if u can point me in a better direction.

Thanks!!

Motherboard and processor
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...800&CatId=2417

124

memory
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...566&CatId=3412

82

video card
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...y=#ReviewStart

200

burner
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&Sku=A455-5022

19

Case
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...634&CatId=1849

39

power supply
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...Sku=ULT-LSP650

54

MISC
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...1757&CatId=802
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...076&CatId=2545
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...2670&CatId=503

extra fan. cpu fan & thermal paste = 30

GenghisTron · 12-31-2010, 02:50 PM

TBH, it's hard to make a build with current technology on your budget.

If you're going to go AMD, I'd at the very least, pick up a socket AM3 if you want to be 'current'. You're also skimping on your PSU, and perhaps overspending on your graphics card. GTX 460's draw *a lot* of power and make *a lot* of heat, and with that case, your circulation might not be enough to keep your video card under wraps (too hot). If I were you, I'd get a better PSU, go with AM3, and maybe pick up ATI's new 6850 gfx card.

For the cost of maybe another $200, you'll have a system that will last a lot longer than your current proposed build.

Lost · 12-31-2010, 03:41 PM

Newegg is practically throwing away the 200 series nVidia cards - I know the 280's were their top shit when that was all they had, maybe you can catch one of those for less than $100.

Also, the ATI counterparts are going for decent prices too. I know this only because I get their daily mailer and dig through it for gits and shiggles.

Speaking of - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...14161338-L010A

HIS H577FK1GD Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 for $129, or $99 with rebate.

Lynus · 01-01-2011, 10:15 PM

puppychow, with $600 you can easily build a nice gaming rig.

I would head over to www.anandtech.com on their forums and ask them for their advice, they are super helpful, friendly, and keep up to speed with all things technology and helped me build my current system with is blazing fast.

I would say don't skimp out on a PSU or a GFX card though. Depending on what games and things this will be used for will depend on how much CPU you will need. Coem in IRC and I'd be happy to show you a few options. irc.gamesurge.net #ff.pickup

GenghisTron · 01-01-2011, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lost

Newegg is practically throwing away the 200 series nVidia cards - I know the 280's were their top shit when that was all they had, maybe you can catch one of those for less than $100.

yea, but its all mail-in rebates, fuck dat shit

Mooga · 01-04-2011, 11:53 PM

I warning for Mail-In Rebates on Newegg. You will get the money... but it can take up to 9 months to get some of the moeny...

GenghisTron · 01-05-2011, 01:12 AM

Yea, mail-in rebates are more of a scam than anything

12-31-2010, 03:32 AM	#1
puppychow Arf! D&A Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	Need help building custom rig hi there once upon a time i was up to date with technology...that day passed some time ago. my buddy is paying me to build a system for him..i can build a system with my eyes closed..im just not sure what to buy or is a good buy atm. My cash limit is 600, I'm going AMD, and i prefer to get my parts at new egg or tiger direct. Here's what I came up with...looking for comments and please feel free to rip my list apart and call it poo poo if u can point me in a better direction. Thanks!! Motherboard and processor http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...800&CatId=2417 124 memory http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...566&CatId=3412 82 video card http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...y=#ReviewStart 200 burner http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&Sku=A455-5022 19 Case http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...634&CatId=1849 39 power supply http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...Sku=ULT-LSP650 54 MISC http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...1757&CatId=802 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...076&CatId=2545 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...2670&CatId=503 extra fan. cpu fan & thermal paste = 30

12-31-2010, 02:50 PM	#2
GenghisTron AKA LittleAndroidMan D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dystopia Class/Position: Demo/Medic Gametype: CTF Affiliations: [TALOS] [SR] Posts Rated Helpful 11 Times	TBH, it's hard to make a build with current technology on your budget. If you're going to go AMD, I'd at the very least, pick up a socket AM3 if you want to be 'current'. You're also skimping on your PSU, and perhaps overspending on your graphics card. GTX 460's draw a lot of power and make a lot of heat, and with that case, your circulation might not be enough to keep your video card under wraps (too hot). If I were you, I'd get a better PSU, go with AM3, and maybe pick up ATI's new 6850 gfx card. For the cost of maybe another $200, you'll have a system that will last a lot longer than your current proposed build. __________________ The Catacombs Steam Last.fm Last edited by GenghisTron; 12-31-2010 at 04:02 PM.

12-31-2010, 03:41 PM	#3
Lost Fear teh crowbar. Retired FF Staff Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oklahoma Gametype: CTF ftw, yeh Posts Rated Helpful 6 Times	Newegg is practically throwing away the 200 series nVidia cards - I know the 280's were their top shit when that was all they had, maybe you can catch one of those for less than $100. Also, the ATI counterparts are going for decent prices too. I know this only because I get their daily mailer and dig through it for gits and shiggles. Speaking of - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...14161338-L010A HIS H577FK1GD Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 for $129, or $99 with rebate. __________________ Do what you want cuz a pirate is free! You are a pirate! Last edited by Lost; 12-31-2010 at 05:16 PM.

01-01-2011, 10:15 PM	#4
Lynus I like Ceyx Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MI Posts Rated Helpful 11 Times	puppychow, with $600 you can easily build a nice gaming rig. I would head over to www.anandtech.com on their forums and ask them for their advice, they are super helpful, friendly, and keep up to speed with all things technology and helped me build my current system with is blazing fast. I would say don't skimp out on a PSU or a GFX card though. Depending on what games and things this will be used for will depend on how much CPU you will need. Coem in IRC and I'd be happy to show you a few options. irc.gamesurge.net #ff.pickup __________________ hef Last edited by Lynus; 01-01-2011 at 10:17 PM.

01-04-2011, 11:53 PM	#6
Mooga Colorless FTW D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: A Small Box Affiliations: SRCDS.com Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	I warning for Mail-In Rebates on Newegg. You will get the money... but it can take up to 9 months to get some of the moeny... __________________ ~ Mooga ...w00t? SRCDS.com \| Twitter

01-05-2011, 01:12 AM	#7
GenghisTron AKA LittleAndroidMan D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dystopia Class/Position: Demo/Medic Gametype: CTF Affiliations: [TALOS] [SR] Posts Rated Helpful 11 Times	Yea, mail-in rebates are more of a scam than anything __________________ The Catacombs Steam Last.fm

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