400 dollar challenge

[piddles]

Need help, I need someone to put together on newegg or some site a processor, mobo, ati 5770, and ram for = or <400

also i have a 9600gt 512 mb right now, my friend put together a set with all the things i requested in a wish list and he put an i5 which is nice, but is it needed? should i go with an i5 and wait for a gpu later? what will i be able to run bc2 or crysis at 1280 1024 with a 9600gt and an i5

 

[buwish]

Processor wise, it may be wise to shoot for an AMD 3 or 4 core Phenom II, as they are cheaper in comparison to an Intel i5. Plus, they offer decent performance for gaming. Maybe someone with a bit more knowledge of AMD chips can chime in.

 

[p1n3apqlexpr3ss]

CPU/GPU/MOBO http://secure.newegg.com/Shopping/AddToCart.aspx?Submit=ADD&ItemList=Combo.324124 - $294
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231190 - $104
Total... 400

 

[piddles]

wait, sorrry pineapple, i forgot to mention i got a midtower so i need microatx i think

 

[p1n3apqlexpr3ss]

If its a midtower, it should support ATX sized mobos. Whats the case?

 

[piddles]

well its not custom case, i just upgrade from a hp pavillion a6655f you can google the specs in think

 

[piddles]

also why the such expensive ram

 

[p1n3apqlexpr3ss]

Its not expensive, thats like the normal price... do you want 2gb or 4gb of ram?

 

[piddles]

2gb is good, but i do want a good proccesor that will last, but i also need a new gpu, im stuck in a rut

 

[piddles]

bump, still need help

 

[blackjellognomes]

First thing, a 5770 is overkill for that res. Plan on upgrading your monitor?
Second, yes, you can run those games at decent frames with a 9600GT and an i5 (I'm assuming its a 750). However, like buwish mentioned, an AMD CPU is better for your budget.
RAM has seen a huge price increase in the past year and a half, which is predicted to continue for at least 4 years. Even though DDR3 is now in greater production than DDR2, 4GB (of either) will usually cost you $100+ from a reliable brand. DDR2 costs 3-4x what it once did. But 4GB is recommended for any current build.

Why do you think you need a new GPU?
And ATX mobos will fit in any standard mid-tower.

 

[p1n3apqlexpr3ss]

GPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150447 - $159
CPU/MOBO http://secure.newegg.com/Shopping/AddToCart.aspx?Submit=ADD&ItemList=Combo.334828 - $196
RAM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145246 - $54

 

[piddles]

well pineapple, did u look up my specs, i think atx is too big

 

[p1n3apqlexpr3ss]

It should fit, any midtower can hold a standard ATX mobo, even some minitowers can support ATX mobos..
either way...
http://secure.newegg.com/Shopping/AddToCart.aspx?Submit=ADD&ItemList=Combo.335041
look at that combo, it has a decent mATX mobo in it

 

[piddles]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.335024

i found a good combo that is am3 and ddr3

its 435 but ill make do and use the gpu and cpu u reccomended too. thanks a hell of a lot man

 

[piddles]

Best answer selected by piddles.

 

[p1n3apqlexpr3ss]

No problem, its what were here for 😀
BTW thats the same combo i recommended just with the 945 instead of the 925 lol

 

[piddles]

haha, lol didnt notice. but the other micro atx only had ddr2 memory support an came with an am2+ proccesor i think

 

[piddles]

no wait, u actually suggested a different mobo that only uses ddr2 but its near the same price because your paying for brand name with asus

 

[p1n3apqlexpr3ss]

Oh my bad lol, the matx one i suggested was a am3 cpu but not ddr3, just saw the matx and copied the link xD
Go ahead with the combo you found is all i can say 😀