$375 Gaming Build

[ultra619]

Approximate Purchase Date: Next Month


Budget Range: $375 BEFORE rebates


System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming


Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS


Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com


Country of Origin: U.S.A


Parts Preferences: would like to use an AMD CPU


Overclocking: Maybe


SLI or Crossfire: No


Monitor Resolution:1440x900,


Additional Comments: This is for my dad, he will be playing MW3 and AC:R, and maybe BF3 when it gets cheaper.

Yes my dad plays video games. He is better than me at madden, yes i know fail

 

[striker410]

Hi there, welcome to the forums.

Tricky! But I got just the thing 😉

CPU: Athlon X3: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103886 $68
Mobo: Biostar A770E3: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138179 $50
GPU: ATI 5770: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102873 $89
PSU: Xigmatek 400W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx? Item=N82E16817815007 $35
RAM: Ballistix 4GB 1600MHz http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148419 $25
HDD: Seagate 500GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148767 $40
Xigmatek Asgard II http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811815004 $30
DVD: Sony Optiarc http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118040 $20

What is the total in my cart, you ask? $377.88 (after promo codes). You sire, are very welcome! xD

 

[ervinelim]

Yeah nice build

 

[008Rohit]

APU : AMD A8-3850 Llano 2.9GHz Socket FM1 100W Quad-Core Desktop APU - $140

MoBo : ASRock A75M-HVS FM1 AMD A75 (Hudson D3) SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS - $70

RAM : Crucial 4GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Desktop Memory Model CT51264BA1339 - $20

HDD : Seagate Barracuda 500GB SATAIII - $40

PSU : Corsair CX430 - $25 (after mail in rebates)

Case : Cheapo one - $20

DVD : LG R/W - $20

Total : $315 after rebates

 

[ultra619]

oh yea forgot to mention, my dad wants this case, will if fit in there too? i think i he wants it because i have that case too.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153

 

[008Rohit]

That makes the total cost $345 after rebates.

 

[ultra619]

can the amd a8 play bfbc2 medium settings?

 

[ervinelim]

can the amd a8 play bfbc2 medium settings?

I doubt. Looking at the system requirements

http://www.game-debate.com/games/index.php?g_id=504&game=Battlefield%20Bad%20Company%202

you need an ati card 4770. Your best bet is the first build posted by striker.

 

[008Rohit]

Depends on the resolution. It can, at 1366x768.

 

[striker410]

oh yea forgot to mention, my dad wants this case, will if fit in there too? i think i he wants it because i have that case too.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153

If you're willing to factor in rebates, or can bump the price to $400, yes. Otherwise? no.
And just a suggestion, don't go with the challenger. I've used it, and it left me a bit dissatisfied. (basically no cable management) IMO, the way to go would be to spend $10 more and get this case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233&Tpk=haf%20912 It's a superior case to build in, and I think it looks better. But that's me.

 

[ultra619]

thanks everyone especially striker 410.

 

[ultra619]

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