$500 budget gaming build

[Zefram0911]

I need to build a "gaming" machine for a buddy.

I need case, psu, cpu/mobo, ram, hdd suggestions.

He doesn't need a monitor or keyboard, mouse...

Help?

Thanks guys, I know you can help.

 

[scheibler1]

what games does he want to play and at what resolution?

cpu- Intel E2180 $80 http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819116052
mobo- Gigabyte P35-DS3L $85 http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128059
Video Card- depends on what games he wants to play
Ram- 2x1gb G. Skill pc6400 $45 DDR2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231098
Operating System- Windows XP! $90
Harddrive- Seagate Barracuda 160gb $55 http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16822148230
DVD Drive- Lite On DVD $25 http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16827106228

 

[scheibler1]

$380 and you still need speakers, a case, psu, and video card

 

[DSF]

Does he need the OS, or does he already have a disc he can use? As scheibler said, it also depends on what games he wants to play.

He may be better off seeing if he can wait a month and scrape together another $100 or so. That extra money might allow a big performance jump.

 

[Zefram0911]

I think games like BF2 and HL2, lets say 1600x1200. He also doesn't needs speakers.

 

[scheibler1]

does he need a operating system? by the way, I sent you a private message

 

[Roguestar]

http://forums.anandtech.com/me...id=27&threadid=2090214