[Build Ready] First time putting together a gaming rig in nearly a decade. Plz let me know what needs tweaking!
I am building a gaming rig to play SW:ToR (to start) and would like it to last a few years without having to change out any parts. I think this setup will play my first game at max settings while keeping the FPS above 30.
I haven't done this in a long time, so any comments/changes are more than welcome. My goal is to get a system for under $500 (the cheaper the better, of course).
Thanks!
Part list permalink / Part price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Phenom II X2 555 Black 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor | $87.99 @ Newegg |
| Motherboard | Biostar A880G+ Micro ATX AM3 Motherboard | $59.99 @ Newegg |
| Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $22.99 @ Newegg |
| Hard Drive | Western Digital Caviar Blue 160GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $96.28 @ Newegg |
| Video Card | Sapphire Radeon HD 6850 1GB Video Card | $136.97 @ Newegg |
| Case | Rosewill R102-P-BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case | $21.98 @ Newegg |
| Power Supply | Apevia 500W ATX Power Supply | $21.98 @ Newegg |
| Optical Drive | Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer | $24.98 @ Newegg |
| Total | ||
| Prices include shipping and discounts when available. | $521.16 ($486.16 after $35 in mail-in rebates) | |
| Generated 2011-12-01 21:34 EST-0500 |
*edit: The "Reddit markup" option didn't quote everything from Newegg, initially
Posted Dec 2, 2011, 2:40 AM UTC
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