Is this build pc good for gaming?

[ultra619]

Games like MW2 and BFBC2?
Also are all the parts compatible?

i already have an hdd

case and psu from coolermaster- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119218

processor- http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=HD995ZXAGHBOX&cat=CPU

mobo- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157226

graphics card- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131440

OR should i spend the extra 30 bucks and get this?- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131434

dvd drive already own

ram- 3.5 gigs ddr2 667 MHz

thanks

 

[kashifme21]

Tell us your budget, i personally think that GPU is very weak. Should invest atleast about 150usd on the GPU get a good one so this will last you longer.

However tell us your budget first.

 

[simon12]

Don't get that CPU the 1st Phenoms are crap for the same money you should be able to get an Athlon II X3 which is better. If its a gaming build its well worth the extra $30 to get the 6770. Also Coolmaster PSUs are not that good try to gat an Antec or Corsair one.

 

[ultra619]

My Budget is $400, i already have a cd/dvd writer and HDD

 

[Uther39]

Heres a good gaming rig with upgrade potential all from new egg.

Qty. Product Description Savings Total Price


Antec TWO HUNDRED S Black ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811129074
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$15.00 Instant
$15.00 Mail-in Rebate
$59.99
$44.99


GIGABYTE GA-78LMT-S2P AM3+ AMD 760G Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813128504
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options)
-$5.00 Instant
$10.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$64.99
$59.99


SAPPHIRE 100328L Radeon HD 6770 1GB GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
Item #: N82E16814102940
Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options)
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$119.99


Antec EarthWatts Green EA-430D Green 430W Continuous power ATX12V v2.3 / EPS 12V 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power ...
Item #: N82E16817371034
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options)
-$15.00 Instant
$59.99
$44.99


Crucial Ballistix sport 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 Desktop Memory Model BL2KIT25664BA160A
Item #: N82E16820148419
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
$29.99


AMD Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition Callisto 3.2GHz Socket AM3 80W Dual-Core Desktop Processor - C3 Revision HDZ555WFGMBOX
Item #: N82E16819103846
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
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$87.99
Subtotal: $387.94

 

[Uther39]

Or the same with an added CPU cooler for overclocking takes you to just under $420

Qty. Product Description Savings Total Price


Antec TWO HUNDRED S Black ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811129074
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$15.00 Instant
$15.00 Mail-in Rebate
$59.99
$44.99


GIGABYTE GA-78LMT-S2P AM3+ AMD 760G Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813128504
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options)
-$5.00 Instant
$10.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$64.99
$59.99


SAPPHIRE 100328L Radeon HD 6770 1GB GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
Item #: N82E16814102940
Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options)
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$119.99


Antec EarthWatts Green EA-430D Green 430W Continuous power ATX12V v2.3 / EPS 12V 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power ...
Item #: N82E16817371034
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options)
-$15.00 Instant
$59.99
$44.99


Crucial Ballistix sport 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 Desktop Memory Model BL2KIT25664BA160A
Item #: N82E16820148419
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
$29.99


AMD Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition Callisto 3.2GHz Socket AM3 80W Dual-Core Desktop Processor - C3 Revision HDZ555WFGMBOX
Item #: N82E16819103846
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options)
$87.99


COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible Intel ...
Item #: N82E16835103065
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$1.00 Instant
$29.99
$28.99
Subtotal: $416.93

 

[ultra619]

i dont mind raising my budget to $475 and waiting 2 weeks for my next paycheck

i am afraid i might destroy my processer and mobo if i try to unlock the other cores and overclock it.

 

[Uther39]

In that case, wait the two weeks and then buy the above exact same hardware but swap the cpu out for a X4 955, you can Oc that cpu easily without worrying about damage.

 

[ultra619]

also the motherboad supports upto 1333 ram speed and the one you recommended is 1600 clock speed.

 

[Uther39]

You will be able to run it ar 1600mhz by setting it in the bios.

 

[cbrunnem]

i dont mind raising my budget to $475 and waiting 2 weeks for my next paycheck

i am afraid i might destroy my processer and mobo if i try to unlock the other cores and overclock it.

you might wait a few more paychecks and get something thats really worth the money.

amd 6850 - $150
z68 mobo $110
2500k $220
ram 4gb $35
case $50
previously mentioned power supply $44

total = roughly 600 bucks

just built that exact build on newegg for 622 minus 45 for rebates. before shipping

 

[ultra619]

sorry, i am not buying another product from intel, they somehow always fail me. I can't wait that long. im going to buy the build uther39 gave me except with this power supply

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016

and 2x4 ram

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134927

Thanks everyone for your help

 

[cbrunnem]

sorry, i am not buying another product from intel, they somehow always fail me. I can't wait that long. im going to buy the build uther39 gave me except with this power supply

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016

and 2x4 ram

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134927

Thanks everyone for your help

Fair enough. sometimes the best have a hiccup or two though.

 

[ultra619]

Best answer selected by ultra619.

 

[Uther39]

Good choice on the upgraded power supply, and as far as the build is concerned you wont regret it just make sure you use windows 7 64bit to utilize that extra ram. post your build in the members forum when your done and tell us how it is.

 

[Mousemonkey]

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[Mousemonkey]

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