gamer01 Posted September 29, 2004 Posted September 29, 2004 I was wondering what is the best I gaming comp i could make with 800 bucks. I already have the software and Monitor so dont add that. I want it to be able to play Everquest 2 at a good framerate. I been looking around at newegg.com but not sure what to get. can someone help me? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa_smurf Posted September 29, 2004 Posted September 29, 2004 you might want to try looking at pricewatch.com. I like to click on different categories and get listings of all of the different parts available. It might give you a starting place on your price ranges for each of the parts (cpu, ram, mb, etc.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
confuzzedintelguy Posted September 29, 2004 Posted September 29, 2004 (edited) i got one brewing in my mind but do you have any parts you can rip out the one your useing now like harddrive cdrom ect, ect Edited September 29, 2004 by confuzzedintelguy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamer01 Posted September 29, 2004 Posted September 29, 2004 i got one brewing in my mind but do you have any parts you can rip out the one your useing now like harddrive cdrom ect, ect Yeah I could rip stuff off this comp. It has a weak 26 GB HDD and a 48x Max Speed Cd-Rom. Its an Older (2000?) Hp Pavilion with a Intel celeron 667mhz processor . And a crappy 64 mb SDRAM. <_< I dont think I could use any of this except maybe the HDD and the CD rom....idk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchuwato Posted September 29, 2004 Posted September 29, 2004 667 you'll be hard pushed to build a decent gaming system for 800 bucks. try shopping around for a pre built or barebones base unit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindDrive Posted September 29, 2004 Posted September 29, 2004 (edited) oh yeah u can build a nice entry game rig for 800 bucks EASY..... ill list product details here in a moment CP1-P4-28008PC :: Intel Pentium 4 2.8GHz / 1MB Cache / 800MHz FSB / Socket 478 / HyperThreading / Processor with Fan In Stock $198.99 $198.99 G451-1037 :: Gigabyte 8IK1100 Intel Socket 478 ATX Motherboard / AGP 8X / Audio / 10/100Mbps Ethernet LAN / USB 2.0 / FireWire / Serial ATA In Stock $154.99 $154.99 P450-8519 :: XFX GeForce FX 5900 XT / 128MB DDR / AGP 8X / VGA / DVI / TV Out / Video Card In Stock $199.99 $199.99 THD-80M8 :: Maxtor 80GB / 7200 / 8MB / ATA-133 EIDE Hard Drive In Stock $74.99 $74.99 C13-4904 :: Corsair XMS Extreme Memory 512MB PC3200 DDR 400MHz In Stock $149.99 $149.99 all that is gonna cost somewhere around 780 bucks before tax from tigerdirect.com - use the same parts - but see if you can find them cheaper somewhere else for price comparison === ive used all those parts and they are excellent "budget" componnents and most of those parts i am still using except the ram but the gigabyte mobo is excellent, the 9500XT is a great card for fps i think - you might want to shop arround u might be able to find a 5950 or an ati 9800 for about the same price Edited September 29, 2004 by MindDrive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffg Posted September 29, 2004 Posted September 29, 2004 yea, here's my "what i would build today at newegg.com with 800 bucks" list: GIGABYTE "GA-K8NS" NVIDIA nForce3 250 Chipset Motherboard For AMD Socket 754 CPU $76 AMD Athlon 64 3000+, 512KB L2 Cache 64-bit Retail Processor $165 (2) Corsair Value Select 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC-3200 $152 (2) Hitachi 80GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model HDS722580VLSA80, OEM $128 PowerColor ATI Radeon 9800PRO Video Card 128MB DDR, 256-bit, 8X AGP, Model "R98-PC3G" $197 ASUS Black 52X QuieTrack Technology CD-ROM Drive, Model CD-S520 Black QuieTrack $16 Antec Black ATX Mini Tower PC Case with 350W Power Supply, Model "SLK1650B" $75 Actually, this totals $809 but, you could scale this system back a little and still have a good gamer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paco785 Posted September 29, 2004 Posted September 29, 2004 you can get a cheaper hd drive plus hitachi isnt the best brand :-D . this would be the best one for the money its a WD i gotz this one and it runs fine! http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc....-135-106&DEPA=1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffg Posted September 29, 2004 Posted September 29, 2004 okay, show us the cheaper one. the hitachi is faster and cheaper than the WD. There isnt much info about the harddrive I listed, at newegg's web site. But its a '7K250' series from Hitachi, which is currently considered to be the best 7200rpm sata drive on the market. Hitachi HardwareZone.com StorageReview.com TomsHardware.com EnvyNews.com Modsynergy.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
agentorange Posted September 30, 2004 Posted September 30, 2004 If you go with AMD deffinitely get a S939 3000+ or 3200+ in that price range. You might look at a 9800 pro. If you are playing Everquest it should be plenty. Nvidia and Ati both have nice cards in your price range on the way (6600 and x700) but they aren't out in agp yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamer01 Posted September 30, 2004 Posted September 30, 2004 (edited) ASIAPRO ASYS Black ATX Mid Tower Case with Creeping Light Tube & 450W Power Supply, Model "8654BW" -RETAIL Specifications: Case Type: Mid Tower Case Color: Black Material: All metal construction (SGCC) Drive Bays: 5.25" x 4/0, 3.5" x 2/4 (external/internal) Expansion Slots: 7 Front Ports: 2 x USB Power Supply: 450W Cooling System: 1 side fan Motherboard Compatibility: Standard ATX Dimensions: 8" x 16.5" x 18" (WxHxD) more info-> N82E16811195004 $28.00 $28.00 SOLTEK "SL-K8TPro-939" VIA K8T800 Pro Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket 939 CPU -RETAIL Specifications: Supported CPU: AMD Athlon 64/Athlon 64 FX Chipset: K8T800Pro + VT8237 RAM: 4x DIMM Dual-Channel DDR400/333/266 Max 4GB Slots: 1x AGP 8X, 5x PCI Ports: 2x PS/2,1x COM,8x USB2.0(Rear 4),1x IEEE1394,1x RJ45,Audio Ports IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices, 1x ATA 133 up to 2 Devices by Promise 20579 with RAID 0/1/0+1 SATA: 2x Serial ATA with RAID 0/1, 2x Serial ATA by Promise 20579 with RAID 0/1/0+1 Onboard Audio: 8-CH Onboard LAN: Gigabit 10/100/1000 LAN Onboard IEEE1394: 2 x IEEE1394 Ports Form Factor: ATX more info-> N82E16813180064 $114.00 $114.00 ATI RADEON 9800 PRO Video Card, 256MB DDR, 256-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP -RETAIL Specifications: Chipset: ATI RADEON 9800 PRO Memory: 256MB DDR BUS: AGP 8X Ports: VGA Out(15 Pin D-Sub)+TV-Out(S-Video)+DVI connector Support 3D API: DirectX Edited September 30, 2004 by gamer01 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
agentorange Posted September 30, 2004 Posted September 30, 2004 S754 proc with a S939 board? Oh yeah, for ram, try to get a 1 gb dual channel kit if you get a S939. Antec makes some decent cases with decent psu's for very little money. For a mb I think you should look at MSI K8N Neo Platinums and the Gigabyte nforce 3's (can't remember specific names). If the DFI Lanparty UT returns before you buy your parts, it seems to be tied for best with the Neo Platinums. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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