Thread: First Gaming Computer

I am looking to invest in my first real gaming computer my budget is about $500 any suggestions???

Processor: Newegg.com - Intel Core i5-2400 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz &#403.4GHz Turbo Boost&#41 LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 2000 BX80623I52400

MoBo: Newegg.com - BIOSTAR TZ77B LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb&#47s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS

GPU: Newegg.com - EVGA 01G-P3-1464-KR GeForce GTX 560 SE &#40Fermi&#41 1GB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

RAM: Newegg.com - Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB &#402 x 4GB&#41 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 &#40PC3 12800&#41 Desktop Memory Model KHX1600C9D3B1K2&#478GX

PSU: Newegg.com - OCZ ZS Series 550W 80PLUS Bronze High Performance Power Supply compatible with Intel Sandy Bridge Core i3 i5 i7 and AMD Phenom

HD: Newegg.com - Samsung by Seagate Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ&#47ST500DM005 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb&#47s 3.5&#34 Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Fan/Heatsink: Newegg.com - XIGMATEK Gaia SD1283 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler bracket included LGA 2011 i7 i5 775 1155 AMD and dual fan push pull compatible

DVD Drive: Newegg.com - ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk 24X DVD&#43R 8X DVD&#43RW 12X DVD&#43R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST&#47BLK&#47B&#47AS - CD / DVD Burners

I didn't include a mouse, keyboard, monitor, or case because I figured you have a old computer that already has these? If not tell me.
Price: $534.93, this doesn't include shipping.
Correct me if I recommended anything wrong guys, I don't do this often.

Originally Posted by AwesomePie

Processor: Newegg.com - Intel Core i5-2400 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz &#403.4GHz Turbo Boost&#41 LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 2000 BX80623I52400

MoBo: Newegg.com - BIOSTAR TZ77B LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb&#47s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS

GPU: Newegg.com - EVGA 01G-P3-1464-KR GeForce GTX 560 SE &#40Fermi&#41 1GB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

RAM: Newegg.com - Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB &#402 x 4GB&#41 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 &#40PC3 12800&#41 Desktop Memory Model KHX1600C9D3B1K2&#478GX

PSU: Newegg.com - OCZ ZS Series 550W 80PLUS Bronze High Performance Power Supply compatible with Intel Sandy Bridge Core i3 i5 i7 and AMD Phenom

HD: Newegg.com - Samsung by Seagate Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ&#47ST500DM005 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb&#47s 3.5&#34 Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Fan/Heatsink: Newegg.com - XIGMATEK Gaia SD1283 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler bracket included LGA 2011 i7 i5 775 1155 AMD and dual fan push pull compatible

DVD Drive: Newegg.com - ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk 24X DVD&#43R 8X DVD&#43RW 12X DVD&#43R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST&#47BLK&#47B&#47AS - CD / DVD Burners

I didn't include a mouse, keyboard, monitor, or case because I figured you have a old computer that already has these? If not tell me.
Price: $534.93, this doesn't include shipping.
Correct me if I recommended anything wrong guys, I don't do this often.

I agree with pretty much this whole post except for the video card, processor, and hard drive.

Switch the processor from the i5 for the AMD Zambezi quad core or AMD bulldozer 6 core.

Then instead of the GTX 560 in 1 GB, get it in the 2 GB version for extra video dedication.

Swap the Seagate hard drive for a Western Digital, they are more reliable and come with a warranty.

Originally Posted by Ghillie

I agree with pretty much this whole post except for the video card, processor, and hard drive.

Switch the processor from the i5 for the AMD Zambezi quad core or AMD bulldozer 6 core.

Then instead of the GTX 560 in 1 GB, get it in the 2 GB version for extra video dedication.

Swap the Seagate hard drive for a Western Digital, they are more reliable and come with a warranty.

Yea i had the seagate had it for like 6 months and it like died now i got the western digital

Originally Posted by Ghillie

I agree with pretty much this whole post except for the video card, processor, and hard drive.

Switch the processor from the i5 for the AMD Zambezi quad core or AMD bulldozer 6 core.

Then instead of the GTX 560 in 1 GB, get it in the 2 GB version for extra video dedication.

Swap the Seagate hard drive for a Western Digital, they are more reliable and come with a warranty.

Thank you. Wouldn't almost everything else have to be changed then? Like the MoBo, possibly RAM, and the Heatsink?

Changing the GPU, hard drive, and processor shouldn't affect the RAM or the heat sink, but if you DO switch to an AMD processor, get this MoBo. Gigabyte is a great brand, and I actually have one in my computer. Also, you shouldn't need to buy an external heat sink. The one that comes with the processor should do the trick.

Also, if you use an old case, be sure to make sure that the case can actually fit the components. Some cases are half-sized and won't fit some parts.

i am not smart enough to build one how about one i can buy at best buy or amazon

yea buy a gaming computer although it would be more expensive tht way

If you want a gaming computer, you're going to have to either build it yourself or pay someone else to build it for you. Buying pre-built computers from big names like Amazon or Best Buy is incredibly bad, as they give you almost nothing for what you spend. All of their pre-built computers are incredibly overpriced; paying $500 for separate parts and building it yourself gives you a computer that is easily 4x as good as a $500 computer from a store. Building your own computer is actually pretty easy, there are a bunch of tutorials of how to do in on Youtube.

Originally Posted by Foerumokaz

If you want a gaming computer, you're going to have to either build it yourself or pay someone else to build it for you. Buying pre-built computers from big names like Amazon or Best Buy is incredibly bad, as they give you almost nothing for what you spend. All of their pre-built computers are incredibly overpriced; paying $500 for separate parts and building it yourself gives you a computer that is easily 4x as good as a $500 computer from a store. Building your own computer is actually pretty easy, there are a bunch of tutorials of how to do in on Youtube.

Everything is right with this post

Originally Posted by Foerumokaz

Also, you shouldn't need to buy an external heat sink. The one that comes with the processor should do the trick.

Hmmmm, I thought processors came with their own heatsink and fan, but I wasn't really sure. That's good to know, thanks for the information.