Ok, so I am wanting to upgrade from my current PC, and don't really have a lot of cash to do so atm. I would say roughly $600 for everything. I need something that will game with decent graphics settings and not lag all over the place. Also want something that will last a bit, as this computer is going roughly on 5 years old. Any info would be appreciative. I found: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.681890 But I'm not sure how the mobo specs are for what I'm wanting, and if it will have all the proper setups for a higher end video card. I currently use a HD 4830 lol. So anything above that is a step in the right direction. Thanks!
With console graphics finally taking a step upward next year you may or may not be able to get a computer that lasts another 5 years being able to play games at quality settings on a $600 budget. But Thats still a bit up in the air until we are closer to the console launch. You really dont need a six core CPU, especially one so slow. You would be better off with a quad of higher speed. That hard drive is much too slow for gaming and general use, its more like a laptop hard drive with a lot of space. While the memory is decent enough, you will want 8GB as it is fairly cheap and you will use the additional space. And finally, you cant actually do gaming on the integrated graphics as it is lower performance than your current graphics card. This is what I could find for just under $600 (before tax and shipping ) that provides good performance on a tight budget. All the hardware is decent to good, and the graphics and processing will be a decent upgrade to what you currently have. If you order today you can use a couple promo codes to save about $18. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811815004 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131767 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104266 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102908 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185 Subtotal: $593.92 Later on down the road you can stick an 8 core processor and a SSD if you want to do a big upgrade to the computer.
I agree with everything but the video card, especially the CPU - I have a 965 bb edition and it rocks. I think you'd be better off with a Nvidia 560: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130661 It will push you over 600.00 but may be worth it over the next year.
the 560ti is the good one, the normal 560 is not really that great. Ya it is a bit faster (3-8fps) than a 6850, but it also costs almost $50 more. If you want better performance, especially on a tight budget like this, then it would be irresponsible to pick anything besides a 6850 or 6870. The 6870 is a much better deal as it is still cheaper than a normal 560 and beats it in just about every game by 5-10 fps. In games where it doesnt win by that much, it is right about tied with a 560. On top of that, its $25 cheaper. So if the budget is going to be pushed a bit, it should be for a 6870. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814141124 Benchmarks of the 560, 6850, and 6870. Compare the normal gaming resolution of 1080p: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/GeForce_GTX_560_TOP_Direct_Cu_II/6.html Only game it really loses by a good margin in is Civ 5. Oh, and Far Cry 2 You could get into a big discussion about what happens when you OC a 560, but you also have to remember you can OC a 6870 as well.
WTH was that Seagate HD even doing on the market? Great storage capacity, but 5900 RPM in this day and age? Hard to believe that's what their R&D teams decided was necessary to build. The build Enigma posted is very optimal, I must say. Usually he's a fan of the more expensive mobos but that is a pretty hard hitting $600 machine right there.
