So i'm kind of broke and only have about $600-$650 to spend on a PC, I would like to be able to play games like COD4, BF3, TF2 etc. So I though I would ask you guys where I should buy from and what kind of processor, video card etc I should use in my price range. I know I won't be able to run these games on high settings but when I watch videos on PC it just looks so much better than Xbox so any suggestions/help is welcome. Thanks!
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Quote:Originally Posted by AlCapwnageÂ
So i'm kind of broke and only have about $600-$650 to spend on a PC, I would like to be able to play games like COD4, BF3, TF2 etc. So I though I would ask you guys where I should buy from and what kind of processor, video card etc I should use in my price range. I know I won't be able to run these games on high settings but when I watch videos on PC it just looks so much better than Xbox so any suggestions/help is welcome. Thanks!
Take note of the rebates. That's a nice budget build. The GTX 460 is quite a nice card.Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System
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No problem, let me know if you have any other questions!Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System
(13 items)hide detailsCPU Motherboard Graphics RAM |Intel Core i7 860 at 4.0GHz HT on 1.31V| |Asus P7P55D Pro| |GTX 260 OC, GTS 250 OC (Folding 24/7)| |4GB Corsair xms3 at 1458 MHz, 8-8-8-20| Hard Drive OS Monitor Power |WD 500GB Blue SATA, WD 500GB Black SATA| |Windows 7 Premium (64-bit)| |Asus 24" at 1920x1080, HP 19" at 1440x900| |Corsiar TX850W| Case Mouse Mouse Pad |Cooler Master 690 II Advanced| |Razer Naga| |Razer Goliathus Standard| View all Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System
(13 items)hide detailsCPU Motherboard Graphics RAM |Intel Core i7 860 at 4.0GHz HT on 1.31V| |Asus P7P55D Pro| |GTX 260 OC, GTS 250 OC (Folding 24/7)| |4GB Corsair xms3 at 1458 MHz, 8-8-8-20| Hard Drive OS Monitor Power |WD 500GB Blue SATA, WD 500GB Black SATA| |Windows 7 Premium (64-bit)| |Asus 24" at 1920x1080, HP 19" at 1440x900| |Corsiar TX850W| Case Mouse Mouse Pad |Cooler Master 690 II Advanced| |Razer Naga| |Razer Goliathus Standard| View all - AlCapwnage
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I just found this one but need someones opinion, if you don't mind taking a look let me know what you think and if the power supply is enough. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/63h8post #7 of 173/24/12 at 8:07pm- Munchkinpuncher
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Do you plan on overclocking?
I dont think you will be able to with that mainboard.
That psu should be fine though.Bass Camp
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He's on a 600$ budget, so as Uno suggest the I3 2100 is probably his best bet, so he'll be fine with a H board instead of a P board.My System
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