[Build Help] Barebones Gaming System for ~$700.
I'd like a PC that can handle most newer games but I'd like to keep the price around $700. A couple things:
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I'd like to build off a barebones that has the Mobo and CPU already installed. I just don't like that step of the build process and I feel like it's 90% of the work.
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I'd like an i5 chip. From what I understand, i7 just gets me hyperthreading I don't need for extra cost. This really is just for games.
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SSD drive if possible. I understand this can up my price past $700, but I'd be willing to go a bit higher for the right machine.
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Sweet Graphics. Duh.
Of course, I'd love for you to correct me where I'm wrong or challenge my assumptions. If you help me out and I use your build, I'll gift you CS:GO or another $15 game of your choice off steam. Thanks.
Posted Aug 23, 2012, 3:45 PM UTC
Be prepared for being ripped off. Just bite the bullet and do it, takes 10 seconds to put it in the socket properly
http://www.choosemypc.net/build/?budget=700&usage=gaming&form=atx&oc=false
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Not really a good idea to go for an i5 until you have at least 740 to spend
http://www.choosemypc.net/build/?budget=750&usage=gaming&form=atx&oc=false
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
He could go for an i5:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
PNY RAM?
I just looked at it again, and then realized how ugly it looks. He should definitely get some samsung ram.
Who thought gold was the way to go in that company ಠ_ಠ
One question about the RAM. I've heard I should get the DDR 1600mhz. What's your thoughts?
This just went on sale, grab it.
Thanks for the info. If you believe I can do it, I'm sure I can.
Go for xdamanx's build