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N1ghtshade3

Hello. I'm looking to create a nice gaming computer for as cheap as possible so I can justify buying it to my parents. I'm looking to maintain at least an 8/10 Game-Debate score (links below) for each part and I'd like to know if there are cheaper alternatives to what I have. The goal is to run Skyrim, Far Cry 3, Crysis, etc. at Medium/High with low to medium anti-aliasing and at 1366 x 768 resolution.

My CPU is an AMD FX-6300 (10/10) but I don't really need 6 cores and I'd settle for an 8 or 9 if it was significantly cheaper.

My GPU is a Radeon HD 7850 (10/10, $130) but I'm also considering an Nvidia GTX-650 Ti (9/10, $90) since it saves me $40 and is almost as good.

Suggestions, anyone? The links below will rate your part if you think you have a good one.

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Devil231

this was my first tought when i've saw your post

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N1ghtshade3

Haha...well, it would be my money. They have to approve my purchases.

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MoblinPiglet

You could change the ram to http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428
And you mobo is dual channel, so dont just get one stick of ram.

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N1ghtshade3

1) My current RAM is $50 while yours appears to be $60 after a rebate

2) Is there a benefit to having 2 x 4GB RAM as opposed to 1 x 8GB?

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RazielAntemos

2) dual channel

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service4nopurpose

since the motherboard has only 2 RAM slots single channel memory is fine

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RazielAntemos

what's the logic?

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service4nopurpose

a single RAM stick would allow for future upgrades

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RazielAntemos

in that case i agree

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vcvc8

I would suggest - Don't care for how it looks on the outside, get the cheapest box you could find and stick it all in there.

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twistedmetalero

this guy knows whats on, dont waste money on a pretty looking box, i got a fairly cheap one, stuffed it with 600 dollars in pesos on components and got a failry good gaming pc

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vcvc8

I got a 30 dollar box by thermaltake when I could've gotten an awesome looking 400 dollar box that can pretty much make your room into a laser light show.

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mechanicalbride

Cheap cases can have inadequate ventilation though. There are only two concerns you should have when it comes to cases - ventilation, and whether it has all the headers you want. Oh and size/portability if it matters.

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Sisal
  • Noise
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mechanicalbride

Good point. But typically, you can change fans around if you want to minimize noise.

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eXcesT

I'm scared of that PSU. I've never heard of that brand.

If I were you, I'd go the safe route and go for a more reliable (but more expensive) Corsair PSU that will not* blow up your PC.

A 650 Ti BOOST is 130 and is better than both those GPUs (at least the 650)

Also, you don't exactly need a CPU cooler. You'll get a stock one. If you want an even cheaper CPU, you could go with a AMD 965 x4 Black. It's a 4 core though.

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AloXX

There's an interesting post on reddit right now.

Check it out

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Stevenator21

You can save lots on Motherboard/CPU if you go to Microcenter. They have awesome deals and I just built my PC last weekend.... I saved $200!

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N1ghtshade3

Wow, thanks so much guys! Regarding the power supply, I had no idea what to do for that. I thought it was just a cord but I'd rather not blow up my new PC...

One more question: the wireless adapter--do I need it? I don't think the mobo has one onboard but how come you never see plug-in dongles on any other computers?

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