Can you build it?

I was wondering if someone can make a setup for under $550 and have left 4 dead 2 run on High Settings.

This includes a case,GPU,CPU,PSU,MotherBoard,DRIVE,HDD,memory and DVD drive

I was wondering if someone can make a setup for under $550 and have left 4 dead 2 run on High Settings.

This includes a case,GPU,CPU,PSU,MotherBoard,DRIVE,HDD,memory and DVD drive

YourNextStalker

Is an OS needed?

There you go $572 and trust me there's so much room for future upgrades you won't regret this build. Worth going over your budget. All from newegg.com

^ change case to thissmc91352

^ change case to thissmc91352

[QUOTE="smc91352"]^ change case to thispolarwrath11

This case would acheve it too, and it doesn't look like some funky tetris block

There you go $572 and trust me there's so much room for future upgrades you won't regret this build. Worth going over your budget. All from newegg.com

polarwrath11

I'll just C&P from the other thread:

CPU/GPU:Athlon II 620 & 5770

Motherboard:ASRock 770

Memory:G.Skill Ripjaws DDR3 1600

PSU:Rosewill Green series 530W

(Free shipping with promo code EMCMNNX37)

Case:Cooler Master RC310

HDD:Samsung Spinpoint F3 500GB

Optical:LG DVD Burner

Total comes to: $587.93. Note that this comes with a faster CPU and a faster GPU. I also changed the case to something less "ugly".

There you go $572 and trust me there's so much room for future upgrades you won't regret this build. Worth going over your budget. All from newegg.com

[QUOTE="polarwrath11"]

There you go $572 and trust me there's so much room for future upgrades you won't regret this build. Worth going over your budget. All from newegg.com

YourNextStalker

That build is fine though I would go with the Nzxt case. Rosewill is a cheap brand. Even though the bezel is ugly the features make it a winner for a $30 case. Normally I wouldn't recommend XFX GPU's but the only known "bad batch" cards are from the 4890s. Still by the time you pay shipping, a 4860 will cost about the same.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102866&Tpk=4860This sapphire card has an excellent aftermarket cooler, it's very similiar to the vapor x cooler used on their high end 4890 cards. I have a 4890 vapor x and I must say the cooler is much quieter and it keeps it very cool. I would recommend it.

That build is fine though I would go with the Nzxt case. Rosewill is a cheap brand. Even though the bezel is ugly the features make it a winner for a $30 case. Normally I wouldn't recommend XFX GPU's but the only known "bad batch" cards are from the 4890s. Still by the time you pay shipping, a 4860 will cost about the same.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102866&Tpk=4860This sapphire card has an excellent aftermarket cooler, it's very similiar to the vapor x cooler used on their high end 4890 cards. I have a 4890 vapor x and I must say the cooler is much quieter and it keeps it very cool. I would recommend it.

Recontrooper

Rosewill has actually been coming up in quality. They're worth buying for cases and PSUs as long as the part has the specs you want. I built my little brother a rig with a Rosewill case, and it's wasn't bad. Definitely not top-of-the-line, but not as bad as they used to be. They make a couple of high-efficiency PSUs with great amperage on the 12v rails now too.

[QUOTE="Recontrooper"]

That build is fine though I would go with the Nzxt case. Rosewill is a cheap brand. Even though the bezel is ugly the features make it a winner for a $30 case. Normally I wouldn't recommend XFX GPU's but the only known "bad batch" cards are from the 4890s. Still by the time you pay shipping, a 4860 will cost about the same.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102866&Tpk=4860This sapphire card has an excellent aftermarket cooler, it's very similiar to the vapor x cooler used on their high end 4890 cards. I have a 4890 vapor x and I must say the cooler is much quieter and it keeps it very cool. I would recommend it.

hartsickdiscipl

Rosewill has actually been coming up in quality. They're worth buying for cases and PSUs as long as the part has the specs you want. I built my little brother a rig with a Rosewill case, and it's wasn't bad. Definitely not top-of-the-line, but not as bad as they used to be. They make a couple of high-efficiency PSUs with great amperage on the 12v rails now too.

Here is a my build from a similar thread.

My turn :D The NZXT case may be a little lacking in aesthetics, but it kicks that Rosewill case's a** in build quality and features.

I'll take another go at it,

CPU: Athlon II 245

Case: NZXT Gamma

PSU: Rosewill "Green Series" 430W

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600

HDD: Samsung Spinpoint F3 500GB

Mobo: ASRock 770

GPU: Sapphire 5770

Optical: LG DVD burner

Total comes to: $525.93 before shipping or rebates.

I'll take another go at it,

CPU: Athlon II 245

Case: NZXT Gamma

PSU: Rosewill "Green Series" 430W

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600

HDD: Samsung Spinpoint F3 500GB

Mobo: ASRock 770

GPU: Sapphire 5770

Optical: LG DVD burner

Total comes to: $525.93 before shipping or rebates.

MaoTheChimp

[QUOTE="MaoTheChimp"]

I'll take another go at it,

CPU: Athlon II 245

Case: NZXT Gamma

PSU: Rosewill "Green Series" 430W

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600

HDD: Samsung Spinpoint F3 500GB

Mobo: ASRock 770

GPU: Sapphire 5770

Optical: LG DVD burner

Total comes to: $525.93 before shipping or rebates.

millerlight89

I generally stay away from Rosewill PSU's, but I was surprised that their "Green" series has active PFC and an 80+ certification; both of which are a good indicator that they didn't go cheap on the internals.

HOw about this - very strong CPU, PSU, HDD for the money. Decent case. GPU can be upgraded in over a year when needed.