Best gaming PC for under R16.5k

Ghost02

Ghost02

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Ok, so I'm going to JHB next week Wednesday and I want to get myself a gaming system. I already have speakers, a 22" monitor and Vista Ultimate 64bit. I want a rig, max budget is R16.5k but you don't have to feel obligated to put usage to it all.

Thanks in advance
 
Hey Ghost pops!!

Im gonna go a dif route.

CPU:Amd AM2+ Phenom 2 x4, Quad-core 940 ( 3.0Ghz ) Black Edition
http://www.prophecy.co.za/phenom-quadcore-30ghz-black-edition-p-32981.html
R3424

MOBO:Asus M4A79 Deluxe AMD 790FX Chipset
http://www.landmarkpc.co.za/store/asus-m4a79-deluxe-790fx-chipset-p-2568.html
R3038

RAM: OCZ DDR2-1066 Reaper Heat-Pipe HS 4GB (2x2GB) Kit - CL5
http://www.prophecy.co.za/ddr21066-reaper-heatpipe-2x2gb-p-33342.html
R1558

GRAPHICS CARD:HD 4870 1GB Toxic GDDR5 PCI-E DVI-I / TVO
http://www.pcint.co.za/components.php
R3448

CASE:COOLERMASTER AMMO 533, ATX CHASSIS without PSU, Carry-Handle, BLA
http://www.prophecy.co.za/coolermaster-ammo-chassis-without-carryhandle-p-22547.html
R903

POWER SUPPLY:Thermaltake ToughPower 700Watt - ATX 12V 2.2, EPS 12V Version, S
http://www.prophecy.co.za/thermaltake-toughpower-700watt-version-p-21926.html
R1558

HARD DRIVES:1TB-7200RPM 32MB Cache SATA II (Seagate)
http://www.pcint.co.za/components.php
R1353

DVD WRITER: DVD Writer 22/12x DL (SAMSUNG) SATA
http://www.pcint.co.za/components.php
R257

TOTAL: R15 528.42 inc vat
 
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WaldoRibeiro said:
i7 here we come.....maybe even a GTX 295 or GTX 285. Wish I had that kinda budget.
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No way the Core i7 Board and Core i& Processor with a GTX 295 gna cost about without ram about R13000.

Core i7, not worth buying yet either settle for a lower spec Intel or AMD.
 
Hi there!

I am looking to get a new pc, no need for peripherals, just a towercase overhaul. Max. buget R10 000. I've been looking on www.take2.co.za, where they have really good prices, but I don't know what to get! I don't need anything outstanding, just a sort of top of the middle range...what woulf you guys reccommend?

I was thinking:

Core2duo prcessor, 2.5 Ghz
3gigs RAM
Nvidia 9800 512Mb
250 gig HDD (SATA 2)
Not too sure on which mother board I should get, but one that supports PCI express 2.0 would be nice!
Not all that fussy on cases.

Any one wanna correct me, see if they can find a better option?
 
Sack! R16k! and here I was cringing at dishing out R5k for an upgrade...

Keep us informed on what you're getting mate ... and hopefully some screenies too!
 
drop the thermaltake psu ... there are better brands to get than that like enermax, corsiar, zalman and pc and cooling .... you can get a lain li casing too and drop the CM ammo casing ...
 
Its not a dead end mate, That pc is built so that its fully upgradable, The mobo supports AM3 cpu's, all the parts mach, ati and amd only, Mobo supports crossfire, power supply supports crossfire ect.
I'll do an intel 1 for you tonight.

@weakest link: The power supply I chose is a monster, it is needed for when he wants to run 2x 4870's in crossfire and for the cpu,under full load that cpu alone draws around 280watt. Im a big fan of the corsair power supply's but the 700watt corsair costs pretty much the same and I know this thermaltaake is awsome becaue i built a rig for a friend and that psu runs like a dream!!

Lian Li cases are insanely expenssive!!
The cheapest 1 retails for a round R1700 and it looks like a piece of shit!!
 
The Joker said:
Its not a dead end mate, That pc is built so that its fully upgradable, The mobo supports AM3 cpu's, all the parts mach, ati and amd only, Mobo supports crossfire, power supply supports crossfire ect.
I'll do an intel 1 for you tonight.

@weakest link: The power supply I chose is a monster, it is needed for when he wants to run 2x 4870's in crossfire and for the cpu,under full load that cpu alone draws around 280watt. Im a big fan of the corsair power supply's but the 700watt corsair costs pretty much the same and I know this thermaltaake is awsome becaue i built a rig for a friend and that psu runs like a dream!!

Lian Li cases are insanely expenssive!!
The cheapest 1 retails for a round R1700 and it looks like a piece of shit!!
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Thanks, my knowledge on AMD is limited and extra options are always welcome.
 
Not a problem mate, just trust me..lol!!
I know what im talking about, anyway i'll do an intel rig for you and then you can decide.
The intel rig won't be as good a the amd 1 purley because intel parts ar pricey but i'll do my best!!
 
the lain li casings are cheaper here ... www.landmarkpc.co.za ... i dont know about you but i think the CM ammo looks abit crap ... would rather go for a lain li casing since its features is way more and there is so much you can do with the casing ...

damn i didnt relise the psu prices shot up so sky high ... i remember buying my zalman 750w psu for around R1500 ...
 
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