Building a gaming computer.

[Tennyson]

Hey all, I am looking to build a new computer in the $600-800 range that will run games like upcoming Skyrim and MMOs like Age of conan smoothly. (notice I say "like" age of conan, not looking to play that game again). I already have mouse, monitor, keyboard, speakers and this case: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=tsunami+dream+thermaltake&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=6177592866765336843&sa=X&ei=wmV_TeyDCcjk0gHorqD_CA&ved=0CCMQ8wIwAQ#

I have been doing some research and these are the current components I am looking to get, just wanted the advice of Tom's community:

Harddrive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136795
Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131402
GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130597
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103656
Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182072
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231253

$613.94

All help is appreciated!

 

[wolfram23]

Not bad! Only I've heard some bad stuff about the "SE" versions of the 460. If you can get a regular version, then that's a pretty good build. A 460 can run 1080p games at pretty good settings with good FPS. Obviously that RAM isn't going to be overclockable but it'll do the trick and you can always try upgrading later if you want.

 

[Deleted member 362816]

What res is your monitor and what setting do you want to play skyrim at. because that game from what i see it going to make my gtx 580 look like a 3870 at high settings lol! my res is 1920x1080p

 

[wolfram23]

True but with a $600 budget you can't really do better. Maybe a 6870 or a 560 if he gets like an Athelon X3 CPU...

I just noticed the PSU though. Rosewill is a cheap brand. Granted, 850W is far far more than needed so it's not going to be pushed with that set up at all, but I'd take a Corsair 650TX over it
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005&Tpk=corsair%20650tx
Or an Antec Earthwatts 650
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371021

 

[Genny]

I was about to type the same thing wolfram was saying...and then I saw he was already on it. Take a lower wattage (650 watt or 750 if you want) and get a more solid PSU. If you go for the 650 you can even save a little cash and it won't have any problem running your system.

 

[Tennyson]

Awesome, thanks for the PSU recs. I plan to run skyrim at 1920 x 1080 res.

In terms of the GPU, I found these 2 EVGA versions that aren't "SE:"

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130568

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130562

I would probably be willing to pay the extra $50 for 1G opposed to 768mb. WOuld there be a big difference in those two? thanks!

 

[Deleted member 362816]

IMO i would save up a bit more money and try to get a 470-570 just my opinion.

 

[wolfram23]

Not a big difference, but worthwhile IMO especially for 1080p
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/313?vs=315

 

[chainlash]

dont you already ave a psu or hdd?

you can use the money for other things such as a better gfx card

 

[Tennyson]

Current comp is outdated like 5 years. My current PSU would bottleneck anything recent and my current HD is full and 256 mb ><

 

[Deleted member 362816]

dang anything will be better for you, get a 550ti or a gtx 460 1gb youll be happy

 

[Tennyson]

=)

 

[Deleted member 362816]

but for real dont go with a 768mb gtx 460 trust me lol.

 

[Tennyson]

Gotcha, ya I'm gonna go with the 1G.

I have heard completely opposite things regarding my case:

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=tsunami+dream+thermaltake&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=6177592866765336843&sa=X&ei=wmV_TeyDCcjk0gHorqD_CA&ved=0CCMQ8wIwAQ#

One person I know whose computer knowledge I hold high says that that is not a good case and it doesn't cool well...it is also 5 years old.

Every other person I've talked to says case does not matter. Would love to get some opinions on that. I'm hoping the latter is true!

 

[wolfram23]

It's not "the best" but it's more than adequate for this system. Just make sure to use the 2 intake and 1 exhaust fans.

 

[Tennyson]

Thanks all!

 

[seller417]

the 560 ti is worth the extra $50