Xazax's Build me a Budget gamer machine

[Xazax]

I figure i'd give this a try, im asking you guys.. here on TPU To build me a machine, basically Pick parts out for a full build and build me a virtual machine!

Parts needed...
Case
motherboard
CPU
HDD
PSU
DVD/CD-ROM
Graphics Card
CPU Heatsink

Dont need...
Monitor
OS
Keyboard/mouse

AMD or Intel, Nvidia or ATI what ever offers the best deal that's fine But this is a budget Gaming rig, so value and parts count.

$500~ Including shipping and Tax(since i live in California, zip 95757)

Any E-tailer like newegg.com, zipzoomfly, buy.com, TigerDirect, and even local stores like Frys electronics(i have one near me) and Bestbuy/circuity.


O yeah and the person who comes up with the best price per performance machine

WINS $50 or 50 off an item in my FS thread

Now im doing this because i want to give back to TPU for being such a great online community, seriously you guys rock

Some Rules.......

The contest will close Friday March 7(2 weeks)
You must be a resident of TPU that means 500+ Posts, no 0/0 are allowed
Now im am going to have to limit this to the CON US only... sorry Canada and Europe.
$50 will be Paypal'ed If you dont have Paypal, ill send a USPS MO.

Now off and find those computer parts!

 

[Xazax]

Budget Gaming Rigs So far....

Zithe
https://secure.newegg.com/NewMyAcco...m/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=12482588

Price: 512 Shipped/tax

Barbaric Soul
https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=11992928

Price: $519 Shipped/tax

JrRacingFan

AMD+ATI
https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=9234651

Price:$510 shipped/tax

AMD+Nvidia
https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=6240949

Price:$510 shipped/tax

Intel+ATI
https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=9995312

Price:$510 shipped/tax

Intel+Nvidia
https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=6240969

Price:$510 shipped/tax

ShadowFold
https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=14847427

Price: 505 Shipped/tax

Surwasmai

CoolerMaster Case - $45
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119161

WD 250GB SATA - $40
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136010

AsRock CF board - $80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157139

PowerColor 4830 Video Card - $90
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814131129

OCZ Fatal1ty 550W PSU - $75
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341022
4GB USB drive free with PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227145

4GB GSkill 8500 mem - $55
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231166

Liteon DVD Burner - $22
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106287

Last is the proc
Kuma 7750 - $67
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103300
(Don't need HS, stock HS that comes with the proc is good enough for OCing)

Total with shipping + tax comes to $519.46. Mail Rebates - $35.

Assuming you get your rebates your grand total will be $484.46

phanbuey
http://forums.techpowerup.com/showpost.php?p=1229903&postcount=32

Cost: $548
$485 including Tax and Shipping

 

[zithe]

https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=12482588
$512ish with case shipped/taxed.
Case: http://www.frys-electronics-ads.com/ads/2009/02/20/40917/CoolerMaster-Elite-330-ATX-Mid-Tower-Case

Review of the motherboard with some OCing results: http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/gigabyte_gap31ds3l/21.htm
Review of the cooler: http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=2134&page=5

 

[BarbaricSoul]

A build for someone like XazaX, I'm glad to offer up my suggestion

https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=11992928

 

[Xazax]

Barbaric your 200 over budget, i made the Budget a little more noticble in case people were missing it, needs to be 500ish including shipping and tax

 

[BarbaricSoul]

AHHH, missed that. Ok, I'll edit that list then

 

[BarbaricSoul]

edit done, price is now at $499.93

damn sales tax for Cali. still need to shave off $60

 

[BarbaricSoul]

ok, it's under $500 shipped to your door step.

 

[JrRacinFan]

Edited out my wish lists. Most items were OoS

 

[AKlass]

https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=9995192

 

[jj99]

$521.58 total shipped


Networking: Integrated Gigabit Network Adapter
Software: DOS
Accessories: 1 Year Parts & Labor Warranty
Components: No Firewire Card Selected
Hard Drive: 250GB 7200RPM 3G SATA II Hard Drive
Components: Integrated High-Def Audio
CD/DVD Drives: 20X DVD+R/RW-R/RW Dual Layer Drive
Power Supplies: 500 Watt Power Supply
Video / Graphics Cards: ATI Radeon HD3650 1GB PCIe (2 DVI)
Accessories: Micro ATX Chassis Base
Processors: Intel Core2 Duo E7300 2.66GHz 3M 1066MHz Processor
Memory: 2GB DDR2 PC6400 800MHz Memory (2GB x 1)
Motherboards: MSI G31M3-F mATX Motherboard
Case: SystemMax


The link for the configuration wont work. just message me if your interested. I used TigerDirect.com, they don't charge tax for CA residents.

 

[ShadowFold]

505$ after shipping + tax
https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=14847427

 

[suraswami]

Can I ask you what games you would be playing?

 

[JrRacinFan]

If it helps any suraswami, he has a Westinghouse 1680x1050 max res. I'm 80% pretty sure he plays games that are about as demanding as Burnout: Paradise.

 

[suraswami]

If it helps any suraswami, he has a Westinghouse 1680x1050 max res. I'm 80% pretty sure he plays games that are about as demanding as Burnout: Paradise.

so CF or SLI then. Thanks that will give me a good idea when picking parts.

 

[suraswami]

Ok here you go. Can't make Dual card config, but has room for future expansion.

CoolerMaster Case - $45
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119161

WD 250GB SATA - $40
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136010

AsRock CF board - $80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157139

PowerColor 4830 Video Card - $90
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131129

OCZ Fatal1ty 550W PSU - $75
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341022
4GB USB drive free with PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227145

4GB GSkill 8500 mem - $55
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231166

Liteon DVD Burner - $22
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106287

Last is the proc
Kuma 7750 - $67
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103300
(Don't need HS, stock HS that comes with the proc is good enough for OCing)

Total with shipping + tax comes to $519.46. Mail Rebates - $35.

Assuming you get your rebates your grand total will be $484.46

 

[Binge]

Here you go! My late night brain fried special "Power" "Bling" and "Upgradeable"

https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishLists.aspx?WishListNumber=12491768&WishListTitle=Xazax

The thing that you have to remember is this!!!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.159011

All together it's like $513 with tax and shipping. Living in Cali sucks :0

Also if the guy above me doesn't need a heatsink, neither do I hahaha that would drop the price!

 

[aCid888*]

Liking that build there, suraswami...very nice.

Shame I can't enter..if I'd of won, the money could be donated to TPU as its good to help keep such a useful and polite site running; never know when you'll need help or want to buy some very reasonably priced tech-p0rn!

 

[JrRacinFan]

@Suraswami and Xazax

Mail in rebates count against your budget? If so, I can soooo rebuild my wish lists.

@Binge

That combo not available anymore =/

 

[Dr. Spankenstein]

AMD Wish List

Intel Wish List

Intel Wish List = Winnah!!!!

 

[JrRacinFan]

@ Dr. S

I made a small change to the Intel List....

Your thoughts?

 

[Dr. Spankenstein]

Mobo switch? I like either.

Very balanced, intelligent build! Well done!

 

[JrRacinFan]

Mobo switch? I like either.

Very balanced, intelligent build! Well done!

Switched out the retail Biostar+e5200 for an Open Box P5Q Pro+e5400

 

[Binge]

@Binge

That combo not available anymore =/

Well then I guess I phail

 

[JrRacinFan]

Well then I guess I phail

Quite alright by me


How much was the combo and what was it?