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01-21-2013, 02:06 AM
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#1 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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6 yrs old Comeputer died today, is it possible to build a computer suppports following, Budget is 400. Hoping someone can list avvaiable parts from NCIX or memory express
Things will need:
Power supply
Ram
Motherboard
Video card
Use for browsing, gaming (hopefully highest resolution settting)as DOTA 2, HON, or diablo 3
Just purchased window 8 and hoping to run that as well
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01-21-2013, 08:02 AM
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#2 | | I answer every Emotion with an emoticon
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what CPU you have? or you wanting to upgrade that also, which is probably better, being a 6year machine...
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01-21-2013, 08:11 AM
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#3 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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]Go with an AMD build... good value for money. I've seen A10 or FX bundles (CPU + motherboard) for around $200. 8GB of RAM ought to be quite cheap. Same goes for a decent 600W PSU.
You will need to add more money for a videocard capable of playing games at full graphic options, though the listed games are not too demanding. Look for a Tahiti LE-version AMD 7870, provides almost the same performance of a 7950 for ~$220 on sale. Here's a sample loadout. There is a $20 MIR on the videocard and $10 on the PSU. Comes in around $500 but it will last for a while. You can go cheaper by going with a lesser videocard, say a GTX650Ti around $140. pt1.jpg pt2.jpg
EDIT: In case it is hard to see:
NCIX Bundle Deal AMD A10-5800K APU Quad Core & ASUS F2A55-M-LE mATX A55 HDMI Motherboard
Kingston KHX1600C9D3B1K2/8GX 8GB Kit 2X4GB 1600MHz DDR3 240PIN DIMM Unbuff Hmp HyperX CL9
Thermaltake TR2 700w Cable Management ATX12V V2.3 24PIN Power Supply With 120mm Fan
Powercolor Radeon HD 7870 PCS+ MYST.(TAHITI LE) 2GB 6Gbps GDDR5 DVI HDMI 2XMINIDP PCI-E Video Card
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01-21-2013, 09:00 AM
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#4 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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Thx for the replies, will thank later
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01-22-2013, 07:41 PM
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You could also look into the some of the Intel deals on the site if you want to side with Intel.
I also agree with roastpuff about increasing your budget range so you have more breathing room with the components to improve on the gaming experience; not also that, but for current and the future.
What size monitor do you have?
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01-22-2013, 08:47 PM
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Just to put it in perspective, my AMD Phenom II x4 3200+ with ATI HD5850 can play those games at max settings on 1920x1080.
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01-23-2013, 12:59 AM
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01-23-2013, 01:27 AM
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#8 | | I STILL don't get it
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definitely possible under 400, but sacrificing that ability to play at max settings.
above mentioned MSI GTX650ti is at $130. instead of the $530 price tag, that pretty much brings you within your budget of $425. however, downgrading from a 7870 to a 650ti might be regretable considering price/performance.
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