Feb 14, 2011

Guide for a good computer (budget $586)

Ok, today we'll see what we'll be calling a "good" PC to buy with a budget of $586.
  • Motherboard; MSI 870A-G54 which costs $99 Or a MSI 890GXM-G65 for $130
  • CPU; Phenom II x4 955 BE for $145 or a Phenom II x4 965 BE for $160
  • PSU; SeaSonic S12II 520 520w  for $60 Or any 80+ 500w+ PSU.
  • Case; Centurion 5 II for $60 or CM690 II for $70
  • GPU; 5770 for $130 or a 460 (786MB) for $155
  • RAM; 4 GB DD3 $42
  • HDD; 500GB $50 or 1TB for $70
TOTAL: $ 586*


*prices taken from newegg.com
Posted by Lance Powers at 1:16 AM

27 comments:

  1. GweeboFebruary 14, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Huh, interesting setups.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    You're making my budget increase... I keep seeing awesome posts and going 'want!!'

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  3. PatwaFebruary 14, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    oh nice setup, thanks

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  4. StyronFebruary 14, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    And the Valentine setup :D

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  5. xazbaschbossFebruary 14, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Oh man that's a great setup for so little.

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  6. Guys I'm Freaking Out!!!February 14, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Awesome, I'm going to be building a new machine during summer, and I'll have to check back here for this post.

    Follow me at guysimfreakingout.blogspot.com

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Intresting build, want to see a higher budget one though.

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  8. D22 ZoneFebruary 14, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    ATI 5770 is a good idea, but beware for driver issues. ATI are pretty shocking on their drivers... Well they are for the 5970!

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  9. jopjopjopFebruary 14, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    4 GB DD3 RAM for only $42 wooow

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  10. differenxeFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Good tips, will come in handy. Following!

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  11. Layman ResearcherFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    I have a 5770.....it's 128bit which is disappointing....but still great bang for buck!

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  12. ERBNFMFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    i need a new motherboard for my old cisnet comp

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  13. MikasFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Where's the graphics card? Or is it integrated into the motherboard?

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  14. SeanFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Decent build... My girlfriend is asking for a new computer, this might be the ticket!

    Following/Supporting!!

    Garage Zoku

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Nice set up, I need to build one myself.

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  16. Stuff that matters, stuff that don'tFebruary 14, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Hard drives are so cheap now, it amazes me. That looks like a decent value build.

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    1 terabute for 70 is not that bad..overall this would be a decent gaming pc for like cod4 mw2 blackops and other pc games

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  18. JRFebruary 14, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    very nice! makes me want to rethink the build I have planned out

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  19. Jazz bazookaFebruary 14, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    now i only need 586 buks...

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  20. RamsayFebruary 14, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Thanks for all these computer tips man! I can't wait until I build my own soon.

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  21. LittleGiantBombFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Hm MSI motherboards.. I prefer ASUS

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  22. SomeoneFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    nice idea

    Chaos

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  23. MarshallFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    nice set up, you're a genius lol.

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  24. InnovationsFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    sounds like a good deal to me!

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  25. CrazyJuanFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Ooh, value and quality.

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  26. BlowingInTheWindFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    nice set up, nice price too again

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  27. Peter HildebrandFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    This is great, thank you so much. I am officially following your blog!

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