Simple CPU rig for gaming

[Emospence]

Windows 7 64-bit
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
4 GB RAM

Rike this roughly will cost how much?

Where's a good and better priced place to build?

 

[Cryogenist]

Windows 7 64-bit
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
4 GB RAM

Rike this roughly will cost how much?

Where's a good and better priced place to build?

You want to build a C2D system now?

 

[GrimaH]

If you mean the shops at SLS, you can go to PC Themes (newb-friendly and reliable) or TradePac (best prices). They're usually the shops mentioned most here.

Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT

Do the SLS shops even have these things anymore? They're like 4 generations old at least.

Either way, the cheapest Ivy Bridge Pentiums beat the Core 2 Duos while sipping power, while the current generation graphics cards can be had that will beat the 8800 GT for $150.

 

[Emospence]

You want to build a C2D system now?

I don't need it to do a lot, can save just save. What's wrong?

 

[Emospence]

If you mean the shops at SLS, you can go to PC Themes (newb-friendly and reliable) or TradePac (best prices). They're usually the shops mentioned most here.



Do the SLS shops even have these things anymore? They're like 4 generations old at least.

Either way, the cheapest Ivy Bridge Pentiums beat the Core 2 Duos while sipping power, while the current generation graphics cards can be had that will beat the 8800 GT for $150.

Can give examples? I'm afraid moi ish a PC noob

 

[GrimaH]

Here's something roughly equivalent (or much better. )

Intel Pentium G2130 + Asrock B75M Pro3 M - $189
Kingston 1600MHz CL11 Value RAM 4GB - $47
Plextor M5S 128GB SATA-3 SSD - $139
WD Caviar Blue 1TB SATA-3 HDD - $85
Powercolor HD7770 1GB DDR5 - $157
Seasonic S12II 520W PSU - $89
Windows 7 Home Premium - $120
Some random branded USB3.0 ATX case - $59

From PC Themes latest pricelist. Not sure which components you don't need so just subtract as required.

edit:
Tomshardware did a comparison shootout with the past few Intel Core generations. Crushed a lot of C2D E8400 users' hearts, that article
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ivy-bridge-wolfdale-yorkfield-comparison,3487.html

They also have a graphics card hierarchy chart so you can roughly see how the 8800GT performs next to all the other graphics cards from just about every generation.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html

 

[Emospence]

Here's something roughly equivalent (or much better. )

Intel Pentium G2130 + Asrock B75M Pro3 M - $189
Kingston 1600MHz CL11 Value RAM 4GB - $47
Plextor M5S 128GB SATA-3 SSD - $139
WD Caviar Blue 1TB SATA-3 HDD - $85
Powercolor HD7770 1GB DDR5 - $157
Seasonic S12II 520W PSU - $89
Windows 7 Home Premium - $120
Some random branded USB3.0 ATX case - $59

From PC Themes latest pricelist. Not sure which components you don't need so just subtract as required.

edit:
Tomshardware did a comparison shootout with the past few Intel Core generations. Crushed a lot of C2D E8400 users' hearts, that article
Is This Even Fair? Budget Ivy Bridge Takes On Core 2 Duo And Quad - Old Vs. New: Six Intel Processors, Benchmarked

They also have a graphics card hierarchy chart so you can roughly see how the 8800GT performs next to all the other graphics cards from just about every generation.
Graphics Card Hierarchy Chart - Best Graphics Cards For The Money: June 2013

Wah, very useful.
So this is supposed to be better than what I listed?

 

[GrimaH]

It is significantly better than what you listed. (At least for the graphics card and CPU department). Both components in the list are low budget options so you can also get much better performance CPU/graphics card if your budget allows.

The recommendations depend on what you plan to use the computer for and what resolution your monitor runs at, though.

 

[Cryogenist]

I don't need it to do a lot, can save just save. What's wrong?

Haha. Nothing's wrong.

Just like what the others say, C2D is abit too old for the parts to be available at SLS for sale

C2D > Nehalem > Sandy Bridge > Ivy Bridge > Haswell.

You can probably follow their recommendation.
Intel Pentium of Ivy Bridge probably is a good choice for you.

 

[Emospence]

What about keyboard and mouse?

No need too imba huan, bang-for-buck can riaos

 

[twasken]

What about keyboard and mouse?

No need too imba huan, bang-for-buck can riaos

Yeah a Logitech MK100 Keyboard+Mouse Combo will cost ~$21.
That's your bang-for-buck if you don't need all the bling-bling LED

 

[Emospence]

Yeah a Logitech MK100 Keyboard+Mouse Combo will cost ~$21.
That's your bang-for-buck if you don't need all the bling-bling LED

Was thinking slightly more gaming-oriented huan?

 

[Encrypted11]

If you want ''enough'', go with an AMD APU, you won't regret.

AMD APUs have integrated graphics with the performance levels of an entry level dedicated graphics card.

Just google and youtube A10-5800k vs. i3-3220.

With an Intel, you'll have to pair it with a dedicated GPU before it gets ''decent'' with games. With an APU, you can just use the integrated graphics... Even BF3 is playable on ultra. However you'll need to buy good RAMs as the APU uses system RAM as its VRAM.

You can even get a cheap 240W PSU and HTPC case and work an APU properly. More economical and practical in your case.

Systems probably under $500? APU's the best choice, would not advice you to get a castrated Pentium or Celeron + ~mid range GPU.

Anything that's noticeably higher will probably go to an Intel + dedicated graphics card.

 

[GrimaH]

Adding to Encrypted11's post, a proper Intel Core i5 processor is certainly recommended if you got some extra $200 that you can spend. Even an i3 is significantly better at $100-ish premium.

Was thinking slightly more gaming-oriented huan?

I don't think there's any gaming benefits conferred by better keyboards except for mechanical keyboards, and those cost at least $100+.
A decent gaming mouse would be the Logitech G400 (should be $45 at SLS the last I checked), but I think it's just recently been replaced with the G400S, which is basically the same model with a more expensive price tag.

 

[royfrosty]

If you want ''enough'', go with an AMD APU, you won't regret.

AMD APUs have integrated graphics with the performance levels of an entry level dedicated graphics card.

Just google and youtube A10-5800k vs. i3-3220.

With an Intel, you'll have to pair it with a dedicated GPU before it gets ''decent'' with games. With an APU, you can just use the integrated graphics... Even BF3 is playable on ultra. However you'll need to buy good RAMs as the APU uses system RAM as its VRAM.

You can even get a cheap 240W PSU and HTPC case and work an APU properly. More economical and practical in your case.

Systems probably under $500? APU's the best choice, would not advice you to get a castrated Pentium or Celeron + ~mid range GPU.

Anything that's noticeably higher will probably go to an Intel + dedicated graphics card.

What he recommend is good if you are on a budget. What you can have is an amd 6800k apu.

If you are those light gamers you can get this set. And also if you willing you can buy hd7770 and crossfire it. If crossfire you can handle some of the new titles at middle to high settings.

Mobo + CPU
Asus F2A85M LE + amd quad core 6800k apu with 7000series graphics integrated $282

Ram
You need a fast one for your integrated gfx Crucial Ballistix 8gb 1866mhz $92

GPU (optional if you wanna game on newer titles)
Sapphire HD7750 OC $159

PSU
Sea sonic s12ll 520w $89

Chassis
Sharkoon t28 $85

ODD
Any brand @ $25 DVD drive

EDIT: forgot add HDD
Toshiba 1tb $74

OS
Windows 7 home premium 64bits $115

Total $921 build at best buy
Total $762 without GPU

Mouse and keyboard bizgram got sell super budget ones. $8 imation keyboard and mouse lol.

 

[royfrosty]

If you still want cheaper can lower down the PSU and the chassis. That depends on you.

 

[Encrypted11]

What he recommend is good if you are on a budget. What you can have is an amd 6800k apu.

If you are those light gamers you can get this set. And also if you willing you can buy hd7770 and crossfire it. If crossfire you can handle some of the new titles at middle to high settings.

Mobo + CPU
Asus F2A85M LE + amd quad core 6800k apu with 7000series graphics integrated $282

Ram
You need a fast one for your integrated gfx Crucial Ballistix 8gb 1866mhz $92

GPU (optional if you wanna game on newer titles)
Sapphire HD7750 OC $159

PSU
Sea sonic s12ll 520w $89

Chassis
Sharkoon t28 $85

ODD
Any brand @ $25 DVD drive

EDIT: forgot add HDD
Toshiba 1tb $74

OS
Windows 7 home premium 64bits $115

Total $921 build at best buy
Total $762 without GPU

Mouse and keyboard bizgram got sell super budget ones. $8 imation keyboard and mouse lol.

-Case
-PSU
-A10-6800k (to A10-5800k)

can still afford alot of downgrades if TS wants to forgo a dedicated graphics card. Motherboard can also downgrade to a A75X chipset model one instead of A85. Key differences are related to expansion and the A75X does have budget mobos.

6800k and 5800k are based on the same CPU but 6800k (somewhat rebranded) has higher factory overclocks however performance differences are quite negligible imo. Plus, I heard the A10-5800k model has a promo that can get you $30 NTUC vouchers.

 

[Emospence]

What he recommend is good if you are on a budget. What you can have is an amd 6800k apu.

If you are those light gamers you can get this set. And also if you willing you can buy hd7770 and crossfire it. If crossfire you can handle some of the new titles at middle to high settings.

Mobo + CPU
Asus F2A85M LE + amd quad core 6800k apu with 7000series graphics integrated $282

Ram
You need a fast one for your integrated gfx Crucial Ballistix 8gb 1866mhz $92

GPU (optional if you wanna game on newer titles)
Sapphire HD7750 OC $159

PSU
Sea sonic s12ll 520w $89

Chassis
Sharkoon t28 $85

ODD
Any brand @ $25 DVD drive

EDIT: forgot add HDD
Toshiba 1tb $74

OS
Windows 7 home premium 64bits $115

Total $921 build at best buy
Total $762 without GPU

Mouse and keyboard bizgram got sell super budget ones. $8 imation keyboard and mouse lol.

And the performance will match Intel Pentium G2130 + HD7770?
Without GPU

 

[Encrypted11]

And the performance will match Intel Pentium G2130 + HD7770?
Without GPU

No. Price is also significantly lower and the integrated graphics of the A10 is about around a HD 6670. Getting 1866 RAMs and OCing to 2133 can help noticeably. If its without GPU, even a crap ~240W PSU is more than sufficient (I don't mean crap to the extent that it dies quickly if that's a concern).

 

[hazard89]

If you want ''enough'', go with an AMD APU, you won't regret.

AMD APUs have integrated graphics with the performance levels of an entry level dedicated graphics card.

Just google and youtube A10-5800k vs. i3-3220.

With an Intel, you'll have to pair it with a dedicated GPU before it gets ''decent'' with games. With an APU, you can just use the integrated graphics... Even BF3 is playable on ultra. However you'll need to buy good RAMs as the APU uses system RAM as its VRAM.

You can even get a cheap 240W PSU and HTPC case and work an APU properly. More economical and practical in your case.

Systems probably under $500? APU's the best choice, would not advice you to get a castrated Pentium or Celeron + ~mid range GPU.

Anything that's noticeably higher will probably go to an Intel + dedicated graphics card.

Bf3 is playable on ultra? Hmm..might consider joining team red then..