Computer building advice ASAP!

Hey! I'm going to be building a computer

-using newegg

-want it to look cool, but functional as well.

-23" HD monitor - haven't picked one yet.

-approx. $750 CURRENT budget - I'll be getting more within a month or so.

I just want something built to play Skyrim on the 11th. I don't know how anything works, I just want to PLAY it without lag. not much else is important. I have a mouse but need EVERYTHING else.

A friend is helping build, but any advice is needed! Links to parts, advice, etc.

Thanks so much!

 

Your current budget is 750$, you are getting more in a month or so. So what is it that you are wanting to do? Build a computer now for 750 then do what with the money you have in a month or so?

Or are you wanting to save and then use all of it to get something?

 

If you're including the monitor in the budget, get more money.

$600 for a computer is jack shit.

I'd go minimum $700ish for the tower alone.

 

I just need to build and run that game on a computer right now. I can spend up to $500 towards December for an additional monitor and more stuff. I have the 750 as a like for now thing. MAYBE 950, doubt it though

 

If you have no knowledge about computers, don't bother planning to build it yourself considering it'd be much easier to simply purchase a desktop computer (including the screen) rather then in separate parts.

However if $750 is your maximum budget, then I'm afraid your wish for a 23" might diminish as they cost a minimum of $200, therefore you'll only have around $500-$550 on the tower. But hopefully that should be enough for a computer capable of playing Skyrim.

 

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I'm goin to buy about a 150 one and use as my secondRy later. Right now my major concern is playing skyrim. Time is the important fActor

 

Will help you when my nets back to the normal speed.

 

Thanks. Discussing and maybe purchasing while with a friend tomorrow

 

Went to go on newegg, tis a no go for me(check the internet speed thread for my current speed. ._.)

General parts you should use for $600ish would be;
Phenom II x4 or Athlon II x4
500gig hdd or less(prices are really inflated atm and a 1tb is outta your budget atm)
AM3 mobo
amd 6770, 6790, 6850, or 6870 depending on what you can fit in(not sure on US prices D: )
550w antec, corsair, seasonic, silverstone psu.
any dvd drive rly.
any case with atleast a 120mm intake, and 120mm exhaust MINIMUM(antec 300 is a good case not sure on price, maybe $50?)
4gig ddr3 ram.

 

The case I'm using http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146070

 

case = 60$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066
HDD = 80$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148699
CPU = 215$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
GPU = 110$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161387
ODD = 18$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106276
MOBO = 115$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130583
PSU = 45$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171031
RAM = 24$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820139046
Heatsink & Fan = 45$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118223
Thermal Paste = 8$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233069
Monitor = 180$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236059

Total Price = 892$ without taxes or shipping.

 

Thanks. Might double the ram, but that looks like a solid option.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161387
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236059
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130309
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231310
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148701
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

 

you chose a terrible processor

trust me, the processor is not the place to be cheap.

http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=AMD+Phenom+II+X4+955


TBH, i wouldnt buy AMD

 

Eww AMD, Intel runs a lot better from my experience with AMD so if possible I'd go with them..

 

AMD are OK processors. Just that their don't give out the best performance as Intel do. Also AMD are processors for people who are on a low/tight budget. But I think he may have gone on the reviews on newegg.com about the processor to buy as it does have 5 star rating from most of the reviews.

My opinion would to try and get a Intel processor if you can unless your on a low budget.

 

8gb of ram is like $50. Silly to not just get 2x 4gb sticks to at least take advantage of the dual channel..

Just suck it up and throw down 200 bigs on a good proc.

 

Talking to my friend about the proc. I like AMD, not paying for intel.
Thanks for the help!



I chose this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103849

 

Your call. You have to remember you're trading price for performance though.

 

Oh man.. The 2500(k) would of served you so much better :/