PC Gaming: Build a Beast on a Budget – R5000
Chris Kemp shows gives you more FPS for less…
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PC Gaming: Build a Beast on a Budget – R5000
Chris Kemp shows gives you more FPS for less…
Not bad :).The ultimate goal is to set me up with only a budget of R22.46 XDQuote:
Hi,
Very interesting article you have written here. But sadly i do disagree. Why not give the users much better performance for their buck? some of your tech is quite old with todays technology. I have compiled a more suitable build for the budget build:
Intel "Woodworth" DH61WW LGA1155 DDR3 (New B3 Sandybridge) PCI-E x16
R637.40
Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core LGA1155 3.1GHz Boxed Processor (SandyBridge)
R1175.61
Club3D CGAX-67924 AMD Radeon HD6790 1GB GDDR5 256-bit PCI-E x16
R1453.32
Coolermaster Extreme Power Plus 460W Power Supply
R393.47
Corsair CMV4GX3M2A1333C9 VALUESELECT 2x2GB DDR3-1333 1.6v CL9 Desktop
R456.23
Seagate ST3500418AS Barracuda 500GB SATA2 7200rpm
R402.21
Gigabyte GZ-X9 Black Chassis with Side Vented Panel - No PSU
R316.12
Sony AD-7260S DVD Writer 24X SATA Dual Layer - OEM
R169.58
TOTAL: 5003.94
Now this is a rough build. I am expecting flaming. But hell why not help the average user :)
Just to bad the cost of windows was not included and they should have gone for a 2tb drive aren't they the new sweet spot for cheapest per gig price
well this is quiet interesting and really not a bad build at all
this is what i just built in the past few months, i had a thread running for those who wanted to follow my build
My MOBO: asus m4a87td evo Cost: R987.98
CPU: Phenom II 1055T X6 Cost: R1488.05
RAM: Corsair Dominator Cost: R800 +-
GPU: MSI AMD HD 6870 Cost: R2100
Things like the PSU, Chasis, DVD Drive and HD were all re-used
so my total cost was just : R5375
IF your doing a brand new clean build from fresh and i think this is a excellent article however i wouldnt suggest it for those who have an existing machine with components that can be re-used eg PSU and Chasis
Still good article....
Good build. I picked up a 5830 for R1000 which outperforms the 5770, but if you can, shoot for a 6870.
The Gigabyte H61 motherboard also supports crossfire which is lovely.
Clean build from fresh with no OS, screen, keyboard, mouse... otherwise great :D
Software will sadly always be the one purchase that blows your budget out the water.
Linux FTW!!! unless you actually want to USE software/play games...
The only thing that scares me about the system is the PSU....Gigabyte Odin 585w ....bleh
a buddy of mine can really use this :D
good tips guys keep posting and thanks for article Chris
Gigabyte GA-H61M-D2P-B3 IH61
The problem I have with this motherboard is the fact that your 2de gpu will be in the way of your sata connections. Beeing burned by it resently it was nothing someting I looked at before. But since you migth never get a 2de one I quess its cool.
Awesome build, the only thing I would change is the Graphics, the HD5770 is just too old:
The [Relatively] Brand spanking new AMD Radeon HD6790 goes for about R1300, LINK, okay that ones a little bit more [R1379] but its Factory OC'd. With a custom cooler!
Have to agree with the comments, rather get a better PSU and swap the 5770 for the 6790.
Great that for R5000 you can get such a "monster-tjie" nowdays, got some friends who'll be interested.
Definitely a HD 5830 ( R1,478.50 at rebeltech ) much better than the HD5770 IMO
I agree but seeing as you can get HD 6850 vtx3d for almost the same price if you shop around,neither cards are worth it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Glordit
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Nice article man, yourl should this more often
And if you know your shops...
Asus P8H67-M LX R 893.00
Intel Core i3 2100 R 976.00
2GB DDRIII-1333 R 188.00
2GB DDRIII-1333 R 188.00
Seagate 500GB-7200RPM R 362.00
DVD Writer 22/12x DL SATA R 158.00
Samsung P2050 R 949.00
ATI Radeon HD 5450 R 329.00
Coolermaster Elite Cool Case R 398.00
600W ATX Power Supply R 625.00
Total R 5 066.00
Drop the screen and get better gpu!!!
Anyone might want to update this thread..? Looking to buy just the box brand spanking new, would at least like to play Diablo 3 at high specs.. Any thoughts guys? Thanks!
Just send a PM to The Joker, he is the resident pc builder at good prices after allQuote:
Originally Posted by Aapdans
Depends what your budget is..
Intel I3 2120 - R1197Quote:
Originally Posted by Aapdans
ASUS P8H61-M LX - R554
Kingston 2x4GB DDR3 1333 - R300
Corsair CX500 V2 - R598
Sony DVD - R150
Coolermaster 370 - R375
Total with 7770 - R4918
Total with 6850 - R5006
just wondering if anyone knows where i can get a good price for a mobo and chip. Looking to upgrade, as my old mobo died out on me. All my other components still work and still up to scratch like ddr3 ram 1066 etc. Just want a mobo and cpu. got 2000 to spend on them two. Was thinking Amd socket AM3+, FX-4100 Black Edition - Quad / 4-core, 3.6Ghz and a mobo for like 700? If you guys can suggest even an intel version that fits into this budget setup please let me know.
Ask The Joker, he is a very well regarded hardware guru who also sells hardware at very good prices here. Send him a pc.
Damnit Joker just start a thread already for yourself already lol
how do i send a pc to joker? am new to the forum
Well search through the Computer Hardware thread, you will see he is very active. When you find a post made by The Joker just click on his name and you will see a link to send him a pm.