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Decent $600 gaming-rig

Discussion in 'Other Hardware' started by xr4v3nx, Oct 26, 2010.

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  1. xr4v3nx Newcomer, in training

    Hello guys! I know $600 may not be much for a gaming PC but can someone point me to the right parts?

    Thank you so much and I appreciate any help! :p
  2. hellokitty[hk] I'm a TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 4,001   +31

    Does that $600 include OS/peripherals/monitor?
    How big a harddrive?
  3. xr4v3nx Newcomer, in training

    Probably a 500GB HDD :) And no OS (has own copy), what do you mean by peripherals? And if there's some extra, a monitor could be useful :)
  4. hellokitty[hk] I'm a TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 4,001   +31

  5. xr4v3nx Newcomer, in training

    Whoa that was quick! :cool: Let me check them out :) Thank you so much for the help! Please do still visit this thread 'cause I might have some more questions if you don't mind :confused:
  6. hellokitty[hk] I'm a TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 4,001   +31

    I wouldn't bother reading newegg reviews.
     
  7. xr4v3nx Newcomer, in training

    Oh, thanks for that tip.

    For the casing, what would the Mobo fit into?
  8. hellokitty[hk] I'm a TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 4,001   +31

    Basically anything thats not absurdly small...it's ATX standard sized.
    It should fit into anything here; I also included a no powersupply requirement in that list since built in powersupplies aren't always the best.

    A cheap case that I'd recommend (I actually have one) is the Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case. It's a little bigger than an average store-bought computer.
  9. xr4v3nx Newcomer, in training

    If you're already using it, then I'll probably go for it too. For the PSU and optical drive, I'll probably salvage from my previous PC.
  10. hellokitty[hk] I'm a TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 4,001   +31

    Optical drive, sure.
    Power supply, probably not.
    Specs on your old powersupply, including 12v rail amperage?
    Or a link/name is fine too.
  11. xr4v3nx Newcomer, in training

    Dynex DX-400WPS

    What do you think?
  12. hellokitty[hk] I'm a TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 4,001   +31

  13. xr4v3nx Newcomer, in training

    Phew :D Thanks for saving my butt
  14. hellokitty[hk] I'm a TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 4,001   +31

    No problem.
    EDIT: Nevermind.
  15. xr4v3nx Newcomer, in training

    I've placed the order. I hope everything goes well! Thanks a bunch!

    Nevermind?

    EDIT 1: And oh, by the way, for the GPU, it says it needs a 450W PSU?

    EDIT 2: Oh nvm, I just used the PSU Calculator http://www.antec.outervision.com/PSUEngine and I guess that'll be sufficient enough with a bit of overclocking.