Hello everyone. I am here to provide a blueprint for a basic gaming computer. I use Newegg, NCIX and TigerDirect for all of my builds.
Case:
Motherboard:
ASUS MAXIMUS EXTREME LGA 775 Intel X38 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail - $349.99
Processor:
CPU Fan:
ZALMAN 9500A 92mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler - Retail - $45.99
Thermal Paste:
Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM - $5.99
Video Card:
SAPPHIRE 100221SR Radeon HD 3870 X2 1GB (512MB x 2) 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail - $399.99
Memory:
Hard Drives:
DVD Drive:
LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model LH-20A1L-06 - Retail - $32.99
Operating System (OS):
Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Ultimate for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM - $169.99
Grand Total w/o S + H:
$2124.88
If this is more than your budget allows, come back soon and I will have economy builds.
I built this computer on Dell’s website and they were relatively close but the components were no where near as good as the ones that I have selected. They totaled out at about $2400 and they weren’t as good of components. For instance, theirs had DDR2-800 whereas mine had DDR3-1333. This will be the first comparison on this blog… I will build a PC similar to the one above and then on the Dell site to show you how much you could save money.
Upcoming Builds:
Intel Skulltrail D5400XS (8 cores!)
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=28798&vpn=BOXD5400XS&manufacture=Intel
Budget gaming PC
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