First Gaming Computer Build

[xBrad]

So after seeing a few of my friends get new computers, and winning some money at the casino, I decided I would venture out to create my first budget gaming computer. (with the help of a friend btw).

Hardware:
- AMD Phenom II x4 840 3.2 GHz 2.0 MB total cache
- Biostar A780L3G Motherboard
- 520W PSU
- Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3
- GeForce GTX 460 768MB 192-bit GDDR5
- Seagate 500 GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s

Total Cost for Hardware = $410 (after 40$ mail-in-rebate)

Externals:
- Case = 45$.
- screen = already had
- mouse + keyboard = already had

Total Cost of Externals = $45

Total Computer Cost = $455

I'll add pictures once it's all in and setup. Should be in tomorrow (unfortunately I'll be to busy to setup tomorrow).

 

[Knight_mybb_import2516]

This is pretty nice for the price, what kind of monitor do you currently use?

 

[xBrad]

Some ancient one that I got 5-6 years ago. Max resolution, 1024 x 860 (something like that) HECK YES.

That's kind of next on the agenda, as a nice screen makes a big difference. But that will cost about as much as the computer did and I did not have the money to spend at the moment (well, I do but don't care too).

The motherboard and processor were a mere 100$ That was BAMF in my opinion.

 

[Fishâ„¢]

That's quite a decent computer for the price, you could really use another screen though by the sound of it. I was amazed at the difference when I got a HD monitor instead of my crappy, 480p one.

 

[xBrad]

Yeah, I know I need one :/ but I don't want to drop the 300-400$ into the screen right now, that's almost as much as I'm paying for the computer lol. But I have a 52' 1080p TV that I can use for now.

I do need a copy of Windows 7 if anyone is selling btw.

 

[`Real]

That PSU looks pretty bad, the PSU is the component you absolutely shouldn't skimp on in a build.

 

[xBrad]

Yea, I was looking at that, it is doing fine as of now. But I may upgrade it if it shows sign of weakness.

Was going to take pictures as I went, but am so tired after the LP concert I just wanted to get it done. Will post pics tomorrow (maybe).

 

[krazedkat]

I'm also going to be building a gaming computer (once I get a job it'll take about 2 months to come up with the money). Nice, but the PSU, ugh.

 

[xBrad]

The PSU is working great atm, no problems.

The comp over all is being sexy.