Can i build/buy a fast gaming computer for under $800?

Tyler

I want to get a gaming computer but my budget is at around $800!! I was wondering, can i get a fast reliable gaming computer for under 800 dollars and still get high FPS and no lag and will i be able to run any game? If so could someone give me some links or some advice where to shop and what to do??

Also i already have a big monitor and a keyboard and mouse!!

Answer
Yes you can. but don't expect to go to far from 800. Prolly around 600 to 700.

Now if you knew how to build a pc 'd direct you to sites like newegg.com. tigerdirect.com. micropc.com.

But I'm guessing you havn't before. And I say this because while it's not hard, alot of shit can go wrong and you get to spend the time sometimes troubleshooting it.

So i'm thinking a builders site is for you. The one I like to use is http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Gamer_Xtreme_1000/ Subsiquently that's a build I ran over quickly. Though you can tweak it for your liking. Because it's labor day they have alot sales going on. SO, spend a day running through that place and see what ya come up with.

Granted I still say home built would be cheaper and better if you have the tinkering skills.

Great gaming computer?

Han-chun Y

Well i'm looking to buy a great gaming computer that can handle most games on max settings and my budget is probably a max of $750-$800 but id really prefer to stay at or under $700 and even though that might not be much I want to know whats the best i can get with that, and also if you say build your own i'm not exactly sure how to so even if i had the parts i wouldn't know what to do
Also if your going to say "you cant get much with that budget" well I'm asking whats the BEST i can get with THAT budget and if you say "build you own" can u give me links to understand how to build my own and whats parts the buy?

Answer
Wow all these people don't know how to make a good computer cheap.
Ill help you make a cheap and powerful computer.
Firstly to make a good Gaming computer that can play top of the line
graphics we need to have a good GPU, and all thats needed to make the game
run smooth is 4 cores. so we will sacrafic a bit of CPU for a more powerful GPU.

I will do an AMD build because it is cheaper.

$110
CPU: AMD FD4300WMHKBOX FX-4300 Four-Core 3.8GHz AM3+ Processor - AM3+, Quad-Core, 3.8GHz, 8MB, 95W, Unlocked
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4904563&Sku=A79-8352

$190
Motherboard:ASUS Sabertooth 990FX AMD AM3+ TUF Motherboard - ATX, Socket AM3+, AMD 990FX Chipset, 1866MHz-DDR3, SATA 6.0 Gb/s, RAID, 8-CH Audio, Gigabit LAN, SuperSpeed USB 3.0, SLI/CrossFireX Ready
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=618836&CatId=7246

$30
Memory: Kingston HyperX KHX1600C9D3K2/8GX 8GB Desktop Memory Kit - DDR3, (2 x 4GB), PC3-12800, 1600MHz, CL9, Intel XMP Ready
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7104116&CatId=4534

$80
Operating System: Microsoft WN7-00404 Windows 8 Operating System Software - 64-Bit, OEM

$110
GPU: EVGA 02G-P3-1559-KR GeForce GTX 550 Ti Video Card - 2GB, GDDR5, PCI-Express 2.0 (x16), Dual DVI, Mini-HDMI, DirectX 11, Dual-Slot, SLI Ready, Plus Photoshop Elements 10 Promo
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=356682&CatId=3669

$96
HDD:WD Green WD10EZRX 1TB Desktop Hard Drive - 3.5", SATA, 64MB Cache
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2128458&CatId=2459

$50
Case: Cooler Master RC-430-KWN1 Elite 430 Mid Tower ATX Case - ATX/Micro-ATX, USB, Audio, 120mm Blue LED Fan, Black
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6430030&CatId=1509

$50
PSU:Ultra LSP550 550-Watt Power Supply - ATX, SATA-Ready, SLI-Ready, 135mm Fan, Lifetime Warranty w/ Registration
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3276574&CatId=1079

$60
CPU Fan:Thermaltake CLW0215 Water 2.0 Performer CPU Liquid Cooler - 4-Pin, Multi-Socket, 1200 ~ 2000RPM, 81.32CFM, 27.36 dBA, 0.5A, 2x 120mm PWM Fans
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2543342&Sku=T925-8046

$35
CD/DVD writer: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5311069&CatId=1624

Total: $811

I hope I helped you. BTW order the Motherboard and CPU first before you order the memory to make sure the memory/RAM is completely compatible with the board. Im quite sure it is but ASUS can be fishy when it comes to RAM sometimes.

I encourage you to look up alot of sites on how exactly to build and install a CPU, Motherboard, the Fan, and how how all the parts fit together. BTW this Motherboard is highly upgradeable when you learn more about computers so it is a good start. Be safe and find out how to build it.

Link on how to build your own PC

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