Is this a good comp. for the $?

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  1. djcblurr

    djcblurr Member

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    Hi

    Been looking around for a new pc, I'm on a tight budget and this is what I've found, what do u guys think?

    http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pr...4C0FE5736B25&sku_id=0665000FS10100120&catid=#

    I just need it to do everyday tasks as well as play the odd game on. I have a 360 as my main gaming rig but I would like this comp to play counter-strike:source and star craft 2 when it comes out, Can it handle it? I have a better vidoe card already that can handle the SOURCE engine.

    So what do u think?.... and if this isn't that great of deal, could you please tell me what to get under $400 w/o monitor.


    Thanks
     
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    CS:Source yes, Starcraft 2 definitely not. Before adding a second graphics card you need to realise that the PSU in that thing probably won't be able to handle the card and that the case may not be sufficiently cooled to prevent the card from overheating.
    If you want a PC that can game for a reasonable price, do it yourself.
     
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    Thanks for the reply.

    Would you mind please giving me some ideas for parts to buy and from where?

    I haven't been paying attention to the whole world of PC equipment for some time now! (years) I have no problem building my own PC (actually perfer it) but I am lost on what parts I need.

    Please keep in mind that I'm on a $400 budget w/o monitor (not alot I know). Don't worry about graphics card, I will worry about that when Star-Craft 2 comes out, but please make sure the parts could handle a upgrade when needed.

    Again thanks for any help you can give me!
     
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    sammorris Senior member

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    That's pretty doable, using a shop like newegg:
    CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116036
    Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128059
    RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145034
    HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136073
    ODD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827129018
    Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146025
    PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139003
    This lot is $440 after $75 of rebates. If that's too much, substitute a smaller hard drive as necessary.
     
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    Thats great man!! Love that Case! Do those Blue lights come with it or do I have install after?

    Looks like a nice pc, just a little worried about that CPU being too slow but I have faith in your choice!

    I was reading it can be overclocked easily, just wondering if you think thats a good idea?

    Thanks again for the suggestions and links! Think I will have to grab this.
     
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    All the lighting shown in the NZXT Apollo comes as standard.
    You can overclock the trousers off that E2160 - they usually make more than 3Ghz (they start at only 1.8) even using the components I've outlined.
     
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