$400 is for:
Graphics Card
CPU
Motherboard
PSU
I already have RAM, HDDs, and that stuff
Graphics Card
CPU
Motherboard
PSU
I already have RAM, HDDs, and that stuff
what kind of ram? Kinda limits our MB and CPU choices.
DDR2SonderKommando wrote:
what kind of ram? Kinda limits our MB and CPU choices.
hope you find it
Tu Stultus Es
ddr2 tells us nothing.
is it 800? 600? 400? etc
is it 800? 600? 400? etc
CBA to do any parts compatibility research, so I just guessed your RAM falls into this MB's supported list and went from there. Price goes a bit over, but you can always get a cheaper CPU.
XFX HD-477A-YDFC Radeon HD 4770 512MB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814150369 $110
AMD Phenom 9850 2.5GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 2MB L3 Cache Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Black Edition Processor HD985ZXAJ4BGH - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6819103286 $80 (don't forget a cpu fan)
MSI 790XT-G45 AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6813130265 $90
SeaSonic X650 Gold 650W ATX12V V2.3/EPS 12V V2.91 SLI Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6817151088 $150
$150 for a PSU? 650W? Wow, overkill. Swap the 4770 for a 5770 and get this.
not bad but that rig will easily be powered by a corsair 400cx or 450vx to save about $100 and leave room for maybe a better gpu and cpu cooler.
Last edited by jaymz9350 (2010-07-01 15:16:28)
I don't like cheap psu's, and no matter how much flaming I'll take for it, I'll never like cheap psu's. 5770 was my first choice, but I decided to cut it back to drop the price. My real recommendation would be for him to wait for more cash.Finray wrote:
$150 for a PSU? 650W? Wow, overkill. Swap the 4770 for a 5770 and get this.
So you'd rather spend way too much than get a PSU which is more than enough wattage from a renowned company with an 80+ certificate?unnamednewbie13 wrote:
I don't like cheap psu's.Finray wrote:
$150 for a PSU? 650W? Wow, overkill. Swap the 4770 for a 5770 and get this.
See above edit. It's not open to argument.Finray wrote:
So you'd rather spend way too much than get a PSU which is more than enough wattage from a renowned company with an 80+ certificate?unnamednewbie13 wrote:
I don't like cheap psu's.Finray wrote:
$150 for a PSU? 650W? Wow, overkill. Swap the 4770 for a 5770 and get this.
edit: sure, that's fine, but you failed to note my CBA disclaimer; /misread on my part
There's absolutely no need for the PSU you posted, I do agree with you that cheap PSUs aren't worth buying, but the one I posted is far above the likes of this for example.unnamednewbie13 wrote:
See above edit. It's not open to argument.Finray wrote:
So you'd rather spend way too much than get a PSU which is more than enough wattage from a renowned company with an 80+ certificate?unnamednewbie13 wrote:
I don't like cheap psu's.
edit: sure, that's fine, but you failed to note my CBA disclaimer; /misread on my part
TBH, I don't really give a crap. He can put a car battery in it if he wants.
edit: egh, I'm off my game today. another misread
edit: egh, I'm off my game today. another misread
Silly.
Well, you're the one with a ballchinian avatar.
So yeah, my stuff, Finray's PSU and a 5770 instead of a 4770. We still have no idea what your RAM specifically is, though.
I'd recommend this, especially for gaming. If you want high/maximum visuals and a good frame rate in today's game, you'll need more money. Unless you're fine with lower quality visuals, the system that newbie listed would run today's games at medium and still get decent frame rates.unnamednewbie13 wrote:
My real recommendation would be for him to wait for more cash.