Can you build a solid gaming computer for 1000 US dollars or less

2006-09-30 16:17:32

#1

6SaBbOtT6: Member; +1|7076|Hell

Ok I have a grand and I'd like to build good solid gaming computer. I'd like to be able to play BF2 and 2142 when it comes out and be able to upgrade later.I know that it wont be top of the line but i'm hoping to get decent graphics and (hopefully) lag free play. I already have a g15 keyboard and a g5 mouse but thats it.
So reading these forums I know there are many people on here that are much more " In The Now " than I am. Any help would be most grateful. Thanks in advance....... SaBbOtT

2006-09-30 16:20:22

#2

Des.Kmal: Member; +917|7066|Atlanta, Georgia, USA

i can build a fucking awesome computer for 1000$.

want links?

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2006-09-30 16:20:41

#3

MECtallica: Member; +73|6952|jalalabad

find an e6400 core 2 duo conroe core (LGA 775, but only some Mobos support it) 250+~$
a 7600GT 180$
2gb ram 200$
(new harddrive or not?)
thats about it,

should run games fine. without breaking the bank.
you could always get a 7900GT, 7950, if you want to spend more money, or an E6600 C2D

Last edited by MECtallica (2006-09-30 16:21:04)

2006-09-30 16:21:18

#4

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|7015|NYC / Hamburg

the second pc in my sig. upgreade to 2gigs of ram and a faster proc (e6600 if possible). also a different mobo is possible, i choose the asus one because it has lots of integrated stuff that will be handy when i use the pc as a media pc (its only for some light gaming during the week when i'm at university)

EDIT: to above poster: only e6600 and up are conroes, the e6300 and e6400 are allendales (only 1/2 the cache)

Last edited by max (2006-09-30 16:23:31)

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2006-09-30 16:31:32

#5

Des.Kmal: Member; +917|7066|Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Last edited by Des.Kmal (2006-09-30 16:36:29)

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2006-09-30 16:33:52

#6

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|7015|NYC / Hamburg

Des.Kmal wrote:
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811144151
MotherBoard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6813131046
CPU: http://www.newegg.cyom/Product/Product. … 6819115005
Memory/RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6820145015
Hard Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6822148146
Vid Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814150182
CD/DVD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6827136090
Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6817104954

Total: $913.44

I hope u have a monitor.

the cpu link doesnt work for me. which one is it. also the mobo is not c2d ready

_{once upon a midnight dreary, while i pron surfed, weak and weary, over many a strange and spurious site of ' hot xxx galore'. While i clicked my fav'rite bookmark, suddenly there came a warning, and my heart was filled with mourning, mourning for my dear amour, " 'Tis not possible!", i muttered, " give me back my free hardcore!"..... quoth the server, 404.}

2006-09-30 16:35:22

#7

Des.Kmal: Member; +917|7066|Atlanta, Georgia, USA

max wrote:
Des.Kmal wrote:
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811144151
MotherBoard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6813131046
CPU: http://www.newegg.cyom/Product/Product. … 6819115005
Memory/RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6820145015
Hard Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6822148146
Vid Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814150182
CD/DVD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6827136090
Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6817104954

Total: $913.44

I hope u have a monitor.
the cpu link doesnt work for me. which one is it. also the mobo is not c2d ready

yeah it is...? it is most definately c2d compatible... which is the cpu link... it says "supprted cpu's: c2d"

so, i thought, 'hey, it just might support a c2d'

lol

link works now.

Last edited by Des.Kmal (2006-09-30 16:36:47)

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2006-09-30 16:40:01

#8

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|7015|NYC / Hamburg

Des.Kmal wrote:
max wrote:
Des.Kmal wrote:
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811144151
MotherBoard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6813131046
CPU: http://www.newegg.cyom/Product/Product. … 6819115005
Memory/RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6820145015
Hard Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6822148146
Vid Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814150182
CD/DVD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6827136090
Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6817104954

Total: $913.44

I hope u have a monitor.
the cpu link doesnt work for me. which one is it. also the mobo is not c2d ready
yeah it is...? it is most definately c2d compatible... which is the cpu link... it says "supprted cpu's: c2d"

so, i thought, 'hey, it just might support a c2d'

lol

link works now.

sorry my bad, its a 945G chipset, i just saw something below a 965 and though, not c2d compatible. still i'd suggest a 965 or 975X chipset based board

_{once upon a midnight dreary, while i pron surfed, weak and weary, over many a strange and spurious site of ' hot xxx galore'. While i clicked my fav'rite bookmark, suddenly there came a warning, and my heart was filled with mourning, mourning for my dear amour, " 'Tis not possible!", i muttered, " give me back my free hardcore!"..... quoth the server, 404.}

2006-09-30 17:11:35

#9

6SaBbOtT6: Member; +1|7076|Hell

thanks guys .... and no Des KAmal i dont have a monitor but i did see one on new egg (a viewsonic i thinh )19 in for like 178.00 or somthing like that

2006-09-30 21:02:37

#10

6SaBbOtT6: Member; +1|7076|Hell

is there no one else??? more input whould be nice.
thanks again SaBbOtT

2006-09-30 21:05:55

#11

Des.Kmal: Member; +917|7066|Atlanta, Georgia, USA

6SaBbOtT6 wrote:
is there no one else??? more input whould be nice.
thanks again SaBbOtT

that means everyone agrees with mine.

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2006-09-30 21:08:25

#12

stryyker: bad touch; +1,682|7168|California

Sir, for $1,000 I could get you a gaming computer, and a blowjob.

2006-09-30 21:13:11

#13

cablecopulate: Member; +449|7186|Massachusetts.

stryyker, don't be deceptive. We know you throw those in for free.

2006-09-30 21:14:54

#14

MorbidFetus: Member; +76|6999|Ohio

Thought BF2 only utilizes one core? Isn't dual core a waste?

2006-09-30 21:16:59

#15

cablecopulate: Member; +449|7186|Massachusetts.

Not if you use it for more than bf2.

2006-09-30 21:18:25

#16

stryyker: bad touch; +1,682|7168|California

cablecopulate wrote:
stryyker, don't be deceptive. We know you throw those in for free.

im having a special this month! 2 blowjobs and a reacharound for $39.95!

2006-09-30 21:19:21

#17

[TUF]Whiskey_Oktober: mmmm...Toasty!; +91|7170|Oregon

i like the setup des gave you, everything except the motherboard...1: its a micro-atx board, 2: its not a 975x.... if you need more $$, you could probably get not-corsiair ram for about 30-40$ cheaper thatll be just fine...i have corsair just because the system i bought came with corsiair...i would get some ocz or something...i think that i saw some ocz gold on newegg for 240..

EIDT: AND a reacharound? geesh...that must be one of those 1-day weekend sales...

Last edited by [TUF]Whiskey_Oktober (2006-09-30 21:20:17)

2006-09-30 21:27:09

#18

cablecopulate: Member; +449|7186|Massachusetts.

Sold!

2006-09-30 21:28:18

#19

stryyker: bad touch; +1,682|7168|California

cablecopulate wrote:
Sold!

Gay!

2006-09-30 21:28:41

#20

tehz: <3 Bosnia; +11|6948|gulf of oman

Last edited by tehz (2006-09-30 21:35:43)

2006-09-30 21:29:40

#21

6SaBbOtT6: Member; +1|7076|Hell

thanks again guys..... what mobo istead wiskey? and stryyker.... thanks but...... no
unless of course you are a redhead with a nice ass.
lol

2006-09-30 21:30:07

#22

cablecopulate: Member; +449|7186|Massachusetts.

stryyker wrote:
cablecopulate wrote:
Sold!
Gay!

aw, crap.

2006-09-30 21:39:24

#23

[TUF]Whiskey_Oktober: mmmm...Toasty!; +91|7170|Oregon

mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6813130051

ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6820227047

i know the mobo is a lot more, but if you base everything off of crap means the end system =crap.

another thing: i would get a western digital hdd....mainly because ive had them for 5 yrs and no issues...ever...and i think they're a bit cheaper: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6822144417 would me my choice...total is under 1000 (less monitor) based on des' system (imo a bit better)

2006-09-30 21:57:51

#24

6SaBbOtT6: Member; +1|7076|Hell

Thanks Whiskey. And thanks for all the ideas
Peace......... SaBbOtT

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