Just another budget gaming rig...

CPU - Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 Wolfdale 2.8GHz Dual Core Processor - $120

Video Card - SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 4850 512MB - $125 (with promo code)

Motherboard - GIGABYTE GA-EP45-DS3L Intel P45 ATX Motherboard - $95

RAM - CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory - $55

Hard Drive - Western Digital Caviar 160GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive - $40

DVD Burner - LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model - $25

PSU - CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply - $100

Case - Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $50

+Shipping and minus combo discounts = $630

This is like the 3rd buget build I've looked at in the past month or so. It's pretty much the best computer I could come up with for the price range. It also has $80 of mail in rebates, which would make it $550 afterwards.

If there is somthing you think should be changed, please post. Also, what kind of gaming performance do you think I could get out of this gaming machine at 1280x1024, or similar resolution? I have been using Crysis as a benchmark, as I think that would be be best way to tell how my performance will be in the future. If I could play on high DX9 with 2 or 4xaa, that would be great. Very high would be nice too, but I think I would have to sacrifice the AA.

Thanks for looking, and please post!

its a solid build should be able to play every game out for crysis u might have to go 1280x1080 2xAA or no AAkemar7856

Seeing as you're on a budget, I don't see you reusing that 650W Corsair in a future build. I'd suggest getting the 400W kind - $48 after 20% off promo code. It will power that 4850 fine.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139008

Thanks for the input guys, and I should be fine with a 160Gb hard drive. I have an external one for backup, etc, so I don't think I really need any more space.

Would that 400w psu be enough for this build? It would be great if it was, as that would save a decent amount of cash. Although, if I got the 650w one, that should power a better video card if I wanted to upgrade in the future.