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**thunder_balls** · 11-18-2006, 10:09 AM

Well, I've been looking at some of the new games coming out, and I've decided I need a new computer. Mine is not going to be able to play any of the new games that are, and are coming out. My computer can barely play the games from last year with good graphics. So I'm going to build a new computer. Could anyone come up with a good set for around 700 dollars? I don't exactly need the greatest power, to max the graphic settings (though that'd be nice); I just want something to make the games playable. I just decided to come here, since i'm not really the best when it comes to this stuff, I guess. So, could you guys help make a list of different parts, for the best prices? Any help is really appreciated. Thanks!

**Soulphalanx** · 11-18-2006, 10:19 AM

wait till the day after thanksgiving to buy your parts
black friday prices cant be beat

**DrynnlX** · 11-18-2006, 10:53 AM

What parts do you have atm? We might be able to re-use some of them if you're lucky. Or maybe just replace a few parts you allready have. GPU & RAM etc.

**PopeOfDope** · 11-18-2006, 11:11 AM

RAM:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ATT=20-227-126
Hard Drive (can be made smaller to save money)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ATT=22-148-140
DVD writter:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827152076
Case + powersupply:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ATT=11-129-012
Processor:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ATT=19-103-735
Motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131014
Graphics card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130062

Note that the motherboard already has a semi capable graphics card but it won't be able to handle things like Oblivion. I guess you could shave down the cost by choosing another motherboard without built in graphics, but I'm no expert on AM2 motherboards.
-= Double Post =-
Oh yeah, you should also get a $5 floppy drive too. You need it to do a few things like install Windows XP on a SATA hard drive and also sometimes update the BIOS.

**thunder_balls** · 11-18-2006, 11:17 PM

Will check it all out. Thanks for the suggestions! Also, right now, my old PC is just going to go to my brother. It's not upgradable, otherwise I'd just do that. Thank you!!!

11-18-2006, 10:09 AM	#1
thunder_balls Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 607 Trader Feedback: 0	Help building a cheap computer. Well, I've been looking at some of the new games coming out, and I've decided I need a new computer. Mine is not going to be able to play any of the new games that are, and are coming out. My computer can barely play the games from last year with good graphics. So I'm going to build a new computer. Could anyone come up with a good set for around 700 dollars? I don't exactly need the greatest power, to max the graphic settings (though that'd be nice); I just want something to make the games playable. I just decided to come here, since i'm not really the best when it comes to this stuff, I guess. So, could you guys help make a list of different parts, for the best prices? Any help is really appreciated. Thanks!

11-18-2006, 10:19 AM	#2
Soulphalanx Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TROY Posts: 2,989 Trader Feedback: 0	wait till the day after thanksgiving to buy your parts black friday prices cant be beat __________________ [IMG]http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/3852/untitled1copy7rf.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/9711/newavatarjb9.gif[/IMG] [URL=http://forums.qj.net/showthread.php?t=9733][COLOR=DarkRed]Operation Positive Posting[/COLOR][/URL] [URL=http://forums.qj.net/showthread.php?t=49762][COLOR=Red]Guide to All Guides[/COLOR][/URL] [URL=http://forums.qj.net/showthread.php?t=13798][COLOR=Blue]Posting Guidelines[/COLOR][/URL] [URL=http://forums.qj.net/showthread.php?t=4394][COLOR=Green]Piracy Policy[/COLOR][/URL] [SIZE="3"][URL=http://forums.qj.net/f-general-psp-help-22/t-guide-opening-psp-disassembly-assembly-video-104303.html][COLOR=Red][B][U]PSP Disassembly Assembly Video Tutorial[/U][/B][/COLOR][/URL][/SIZE]

11-18-2006, 11:11 AM	#4
PopeOfDope DopaMean Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London UK Posts: 3,739 Trader Feedback: 0	RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ATT=20-227-126 Hard Drive (can be made smaller to save money) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ATT=22-148-140 DVD writter: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827152076 Case + powersupply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ATT=11-129-012 Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ATT=19-103-735 Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131014 Graphics card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130062 Note that the motherboard already has a semi capable graphics card but it won't be able to handle things like Oblivion. I guess you could shave down the cost by choosing another motherboard without built in graphics, but I'm no expert on AM2 motherboards. -= Double Post =- Oh yeah, you should also get a $5 floppy drive too. You need it to do a few things like install Windows XP on a SATA hard drive and also sometimes update the BIOS. Last edited by PopeOfDope; 11-18-2006 at 11:11 AM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

11-18-2006, 10:53 AM	#3
DrynnlX Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northampton, UK Posts: 325 Trader Feedback: 0	What parts do you have atm? We might be able to re-use some of them if you're lucky. Or maybe just replace a few parts you allready have. GPU & RAM etc.

11-18-2006, 11:17 PM	#5
thunder_balls Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 607 Trader Feedback: 0	Will check it all out. Thanks for the suggestions! Also, right now, my old PC is just going to go to my brother. It's not upgradable, otherwise I'd just do that. Thank you!!!

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