building a basic gaming desktop less then $1000
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Is it possible? if it is possible, can ur help me on what to buy? the CPU and stuffs.. i don really know about computer stuff also lol.
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What kind of games do you play?
Do you want to reserve some graphics power in case you decide to play even more graphics intensive games than the list above.
If no, and if you dont mind waiting a few weeks, then join me in the wait for Sandy Bridge processor. Sandy Bridge comes with integrated graphic but good enough to play low graphics games.
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If yes.
Processor: Intel Core i5 750 + MSI H55M-E32 = S$417
RAM : S$123
Hard Disk: Intel x25-v 40gb = S$156 (Assuming you dont do storage)
LG DVD Writer = S$35
Sapphire HD 5770 = S$199
Seasonic M12ii 520W = S$119
Cooler Master Elite(choose any) = S$69Total = S$1118
lol over the amount
I leave it to you to cut off the excess as i not sure which you can use less. http://www.bellsystems.com.sg/index.aspx?uc=products_pricing
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what are this?
Sapphire HD 5770?
Seasonic M12ii 520W?
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Originally posted by SoTired:
what are this?
Sapphire HD 5770?
Seasonic M12ii 520W?
Graphics card and power supply.
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Originally posted by SoTired:
what are this?
Sapphire HD 5770?
Seasonic M12ii 520W?
accidental double post.
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Originally posted by Call4ljw:
If yes.
Processor: Intel Core i5 750 + MSI H55M-E32 = S$417
RAM : S$123
Hard Disk: Intel x25-v 40gb = S$156 (Assuming you dont do storage)
LG DVD Writer = S$35
Sapphire HD 5770 = S$199
Seasonic M12ii 520W = S$119
Cooler Master Elite(choose any) = S$69Total = S$1118
lol over the amount
I leave it to you to cut off the excess as i not sure which you can use less. http://www.bellsystems.com.sg/index.aspx?uc=products_pricing
i dun think he'll need an SSD. a normal HDD will do. if he doesn't store much, just go for a 250GB or 320GB.
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Originally posted by TIB1051D:
i dun think he'll need an SSD. a normal HDD will do. if he doesn't store much, just go for a 250GB or 320GB.
SSD is much faster, besides next year prices of SSD will be super low.
For storage, a USB hard disk will suffice.(Two permenant internal disk drive uses more power)
Anyway, its up to him to decide.
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Originally posted by Call4ljw:
SSD is much faster, besides next year prices of SSD will be super low.
For storage, a USB hard disk will suffice.(Two permenant internal disk drive uses more power)
Anyway, its up to him to decide.
*facepalm.Assuming he doesn't do storage? I can personally tell you that 40GB isn't enough for your main drive, especially if you intend to play games.
My games folder itself is 60GB+, after uninstalling games I no longer play. A Windows installation takes up 20GB. Rather than rely on a USB harddrive, why not go for energy efficient HDDs? The price of a 2TB WD Green drive is the same as the X25V.
For basic machines, an SSD is overkill.
Here's my take on a budget gaming PC. Balance between cost and power.
Motherboard + CPU: AMD Athlon X4 640 + Biostar TA890FXE $332
RAM
Kingston 2x2GB 1333MHz $96
Hard Drive
Samsung 1.5TB 7200rpm $99
Graphics Card
Powercolor HD5770 1GB $205
Power Supply
Seasonic M12II 520W - $119
Optical Drive
LG DVD Super Multi $35
Casing NZXT Beta Evo - $83
Total Cost: $969
Optional upgrade: Add a Cooler Master Hyper 212+ (CPU Cooler) for $59 if you want less noise and better cooling.
Each part chosen has it's purpose and a reason why I chose it.
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Originally posted by Raraken:
*facepalm.Assuming he doesn't do storage? I can personally tell you that 40GB isn't enough for your main drive, especially if you intend to play games.
My games folder itself is 60GB+, after uninstalling games I no longer play. A Windows installation takes up 20GB. Rather than rely on a USB harddrive, why not go for energy efficient HDDs? The price of a 2TB WD Green drive is the same as the X25V.
For basic machines, an SSD is overkill.
Here's my take on a budget gaming PC. Balance between cost and power.
Motherboard + CPU: AMD Athlon X4 640 + Biostar TA890FXE $332
RAM
Kingston 2x2GB 1333MHz $96
Hard Drive
Samsung 1.5TB 7200rpm $99
Graphics Card
Powercolor HD5770 1GB $205
Power Supply
Seasonic M12II 520W - $119
Optical Drive
LG DVD Super Multi $35
Casing NZXT Beta Evo - $83
Total Cost: $969
Optional upgrade: Add a Cooler Master Hyper 212+ (CPU Cooler) for $59 if you want less noise and better cooling.
Each part chosen has it's purpose and a reason why I chose it.
You're wrong on this part...
I mainly suggest it to him as this is what I am currently doing, and have no problems or whatsoever with it.
Well, it boils down to his own choice.
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Save on the motherboard, you don't need to spend more than $100 on a motherboard.
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Originally posted by parn:
Save on the motherboard, you don't need to spend more than $100 on a motherboard.
Since the one by Raraken is under 1000, it wouldnt matter.
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Originally posted by Call4ljw:
Since the one by Raraken is under 1000, it wouldnt matter.
You would take risks and go for AMD when your budget is under $1000?ARE YOU SURE?
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Originally posted by parn:
You would take risks and go for AMD when your budget is under $1000?ARE YOU SURE?
Why not?
Those under budget usually go for AMD.
Even if you prefer intel, you should not look down on AMD.
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Originally posted by Call4ljw:
Why not?
Those under budget usually go for AMD.
Even if you prefer intel, you should not look down on AMD.
Don't know what you're talking about....But AMD makes better high-end chips than Intel, but Intel makes better low-end chips than AMD.
So it's normal for people under budget to go for Intel.
Unless you don't mind the short life-span of your under budget computer.
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Originally posted by parn:
Don't know what you're talking about....But AMD makes better high-end chips than Intel, but Intel makes better low-end chips than AMD.
So it's normal for people under budget to go for Intel.
Unless you don't mind the short life-span of your under budget computer.
Nonsense...who told you that?
Its the opposite.
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Originally posted by Call4ljw:
Nonsense...who told you that?
Its the opposite.
You then nonsense, go find out for yourself. -
i'll sell you my old gaming desktop for $1000
can play crysis at medium setting
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Originally posted by parn:
You then nonsense, go find out for yourself.You're the one who's wrong. No one beats Intel at the top-end, but AMD Athlon II chips beat the Intel chips that cost about the same. Phenom II X4 and Core i5 are neck-and-neck, Phenom II X6 is a joke against the Core i7.
So who is clearly better at which price? It's obvious.
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Originally posted by Raraken:
You're the one who's wrong. No one beats Intel at the top-end, but AMD Athlon II chips beat the Intel chips that cost about the same. Phenom II X4 and Core i5 are neck-and-neck, Phenom II X6 is a joke against the Core i7.
So who is clearly better at which price? It's obvious.
Why don't you tell us which is better value for money at high-end performance?
Price vs Performance difference.
And you were wrong to give people the impression that Intel has always been leading AMD in the top-end race.
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Originally posted by parn:
Why don't you tell us which is better value for money at high-end performance?Price vs Performance difference.
And you were wrong to give people the impression that Intel has always been leading AMD in the top-end race.
Not to look down on AMD, but they have never actually hit on the high end yet.
But of course, intel has their own fab factory and so they have the upperhand.
It isn't a wrong impression as that is a fact.
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When you talk high-end performance, money shouldn't be talking louder. For gamers running single-GPU set-ups or mid-range multi-GPU configurations, AMD chips are they way to go, especially the Phenom II X4 Black Edition chips. Fast clockspeed with a good number of cores for good measure.
But those running high-end multi-GPU set-ups should go for Intel rather than AMD because AMD chips, with their lower IPC and lack of HTT, can bottleneck the graphics by a mile. For most people, AMD chips make more sense. For the select few who require more CPU horsepower (like animators), Intel should be used. I make AMD-based builds because I personally prefer AMD. Overclocks better, and doesn't make much difference in gaming in typical scenarios.
And I never said Intel was always above. I'm referring to the present, because there's no use in talking about the past. Back when Intel were trying to get everyone and their dog to buy their overpriced, underperforming and hot Pentium 4-series chips, AMD's Athlon series made a lot more sense, especially in the high-end where it was Pentium Extreme Edition versus Athlon FX. The Pentium ran hot, wasn't as fast and was generally inferior. However, people were already committed to the "Higher clock, faster CPU" advertisements by Intel and decided to go for Intel only.
My guidelines are
Anything below $1000 - AMD
$1001-$1999 : Buyer preference
$2000+ - Intel
@Call4jw: AMD does have their own fabs in Dresden, Germany and Malaysia. Global Foundries was a general-purpose fab.
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Originally posted by Raraken:
When you talk high-end performance, money shouldn't be talking louder. For gamers running single-GPU set-ups or mid-range multi-GPU configurations, AMD chips are they way to go, especially the Phenom II X4 Black Edition chips. Fast clockspeed with a good number of cores for good measure.
But those running high-end multi-GPU set-ups should go for Intel rather than AMD because AMD chips, with their lower IPC and lack of HTT, can bottleneck the graphics by a mile. For most people, AMD chips make more sense. For the select few who require more CPU horsepower (like animators), Intel should be used. I make AMD-based builds because I personally prefer AMD. Overclocks better, and doesn't make much difference in gaming in typical scenarios.
And I never said Intel was always above. I'm referring to the present, because there's no use in talking about the past. Back when Intel were trying to get everyone and their dog to buy their overpriced, underperforming and hot Pentium 4-series chips, AMD's Athlon series made a lot more sense, especially in the high-end where it was Pentium Extreme Edition versus Athlon FX. The Pentium ran hot, wasn't as fast and was generally inferior. However, people were already committed to the "Higher clock, faster CPU" advertisements by Intel and decided to go for Intel only.
My guidelines are
Anything below $1000 - AMD
$1001-$1999 : Buyer preference
$2000+ - Intel
@Call4jw: AMD does have their own fabs in Dresden, Germany and Malaysia. Global Foundries was a general-purpose fab.
Oh ok, thought you're going to insult me with your male superiority complex and tell me girls should never had commented on computer technology because it's purely a strong aspects for Men.So too bad you didn't, but I'm also not impressed.
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Oh, i didnt know that AMD had their own fabs.
Intel's processors have always been overpriced.
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Originally posted by parn:
Oh ok, thought you're going to insult me with your male superiority complex and tell me girls should never had commented on computer technology because it's purely a strong aspects for Men.So too bad you didn't, but I'm also not impressed.
No one ever did that, at least for this forum.
I dont know why you think males are looking down on females in the computer side, and its NOT a strong aspect.
And in the first place, no one will know you are a female if you dont say. But you had to go around saying you are a female.(really is female or not i dont know;you know yourself can le)