Need suggestions

[furqan0096]

I am going to build new system for gamming in tight budget. The parts which I am going to buy are:
1 x Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400@2.66GHz
1 x Gigabyte MOBO GA-EP31-DS3l
2 x OCZ 2Gb 800MHz Ram OCZ Titanium XTC OCZ2T800C42G
1 x Nvidia 9400GT 1GB 128-bit DDR2
1 x Western Digital 320GB HDD
1 x Coolmax CA-600 PSU 600W

 

[nerrawg]

You want to spend much more on the GPU and less on the CPU if you want a general gaming PC.

Also - state what your budget is, your monitor resolution and who your e- tailer is.

Read these 2 for more advice:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261222-31-build-advice

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/257075-31-guide-choosing-parts

 

[leo2kp]

Alrighty then

 

[leo2kp]

nerrawg is correct. Up the GPU and even go with a dual-core if you have to.

 

[jpdykes]

For a set clock speed you are going to get more performance out of games with a dual core chip.

Your current build is probably going to be GPU (as mentioned above).

I would recommend hunting down a cheaper dual core (E5xxx maybe?), adding a decent heat sink and overclocking it. Which should give you some more money for a better graphics card.

Without a budget and location it is difficult to make exact recommendations.

 

[Helloworld_98]

^ by his budget I think he won't be upgrading anytime soon.

might be a good idea to get a 720 BE instead and a 4770.

 

[fullmetall]

720be is correct if he wanted to upgrade later on since it is an am3 cpu.

Performs around the same as a dual core E8xxx.

Cheaper, will allow a better gpu for more advanced games.

Good Combo's.

Show a budget and an area there of where you are and will be glad to fill you in on a rig.


"Ill edit that i was meaning to put E8xxx and forgot the 8"

 

[Helloworld_98]

^the 720 performs aswell as an e8400, either your an intel fanboy or you don't look at reviews.