Threw together some ideas on the stuff I'm less framiliar with:
Cooler Master Elite with PSU
Gigabyte GA-G31M-ES2L
Still shopping for a sub $100 GPU...
Cooler Master Elite with PSU
Gigabyte GA-G31M-ES2L
Still shopping for a sub $100 GPU...
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I already have the ram and cpu, so the $300 just needs to cover the case, psu, mobo, HDD, optical drive, and GPU. Something like a 4670 would be in my price range. I'll have to look up some comparisons on it.
Originally Posted by Phaedrus2129  $300 is really tight for a gaming machine. A Radeon 4650 or 4670 might be a good choice in that price range. For a power supply something like the Corsair CX400W would be good. The Antec 200 is a good budget case. I think you're only going to manage 2GB of RAM on that budget, my preferred brands for RAM are: Corsair, OCZ, G.Skill, Crucial, and occasionally Kingston and Patriot. |
Get a 9800gt from the egg, such as this one : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150323 , or get something open box. Just my
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This is perfect, but I don't think he/she needs a 4670 to run Sims 3.
This 4650 is only slightly worse and will run it just perfectly Only $30 after MIR
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This 4650 is only slightly worse and will run it just perfectly Only $30 after MIR
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Actually agree with this build. sims3 requires an fx5900 or greater. I know my gtx260-216 @666mhz core could max everything with almost no stuttering. a 9800gt is best for your budget, but id go with asus and see about overclocking it due to its better cooler.
ASUS9800gt
or
HIS4830
I know theyre pricey compared to the 46xx, but gameplay matters
ASUS9800gt
or
HIS4830
I know theyre pricey compared to the 46xx, but gameplay matters
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