The power supply can stay, but be sure to test it properly so it doesn't bottleneck any other components. The monitor, mouse, keyboard, and cpu cooler can stay obviously. You didn't list a CPU or specific brand that you want to use (AMD or Intel) so I'm just going to give you an AMD build since they're much cheaper than intel. Getting a powerful rig for 500 dollars is hard, you're looking at least 600 if you buy all the parts new. Also you didnt mention if you had an OS, so i'm going to assume you dont. This motherboard is kinda pricey but it's almost future proof. ASUS M488T-V Evo, you can order one off newegg.com for about 115.00 US, sometimes newegg will discount these on the weekends for 10 dollars less but dont hope on it, its random. CPU, you can either invest into a dual-quad for about 30 dollars less or you can invest into a quad-core which will be effective for gaming for now so it's future-proof for a couple of more years until games start using 6 cores more. I'm going to suggest the AMD Phenom II 955BE Quad core CPU for future proofing. For dual-core, I believe its an AMD phenom II 555BE x2. You can get the quad off newegg.com for 115.00 or the dual for 90.00 US. RAM, is a pretty easy decision. I'm just going to suggest, G.Skill RIPJAWS 4GBx2. Again on newegg.com its about 50.00 US dollars. You've spent about 280 dollars so far, assuming you bought the quad. 250 if you bought the dual. Now, for hte case.. The HAF 912 is about 60.00 dollars and its a pretty good case, actually a really good case for the money.. So youre either at 340 dollars or 310 dollars. So last but not least, the GPU. This is where you can make or break your rig. Me personally, I use a 560TI GTX and I can run any game on ultra. Its pricey though about 275 or more dollars. The GTX 460 is about 200 dollars and you can run again, almost any game on ultra or high depending on the game but the 460 cant compete with the 560 at all. So just like the CPU you can future proof it with the 560 TI or get the 460 for the budget savior. RIG with gtx 560 and Quad = 615 RIG with gtx 460 and Quad = 540 RIG with gtx 560 and Dual = 585 RIG with gtx 460 and Dual = 510 Also if you dont have an operating system that'll be another 100 for windows 7 home pre OEM.
Ive been wondering this for awhile. My friend told me the human eye only sees like 30 fps max so whats the point in having it above 60? Is there any noticeable difference with fps higher then 30. How does it look with say 100 fps?
Sorry, I'm new to computer gaming and Im building my first build in a month or so and Im curious about what is AA? I keep hearing this on reviews on different video cards ex: this card cant run crysis with AA. What is this? I have a monitor thats 22' (actually 21.5') which is a screen resolution of 1920x1080
Whichever one suits you better.Get the 2 controller one if you have alot of friends or such over at your house or get the 2 game one if youre mainly playin by yourself or on xbox live.
I'm not surebout overall performance compared to Intels' but the Asus EVO M4A8TT-V with an AMD phenom II x4 965 BE, 3.4Ghz is a good combo for a budget build and offers really good performance for its price.
I suppose this goes in this forum, if not then I apologizeee but anyways, I sold about half of my games on glyde to see how it is (found out about glyde through gamespot) and I got about 60 dollars totalfor some older games I had and I didnt trust them enough to give them my bank information so I clicked the send a check option. Its been ehh about 3 or 4 days and Im just wondering how long it'll take because since I sold my games ive been reading alot of bad reviews about the website such as glyde not depositing money into bank accounts, etc.
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