$605 Gaming Computer: Is it possible?

[rockslide26]

Would a $605 gaming computer be possible? I was going to build my first custom computer, and was wondering if it was possible to build a mid range gaming computer for $605. I already have a monitor I could use, and possibly a keyboard (do monitors and keyboards still use the same connections they did in 2005?). I would need to buy w7 for $100, though. IS THIS POSSIBLE? (reccomend nice/cheap parts please)

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[Dodger]

I really recommend possibly bumping up your budget to 800$, I mean, it is most likely possible to get a decent Comp built with 600$ worth of parts, but I would recommend 800$+ for a good base gaming computer to upgrade slowly over the years.

[rockslide26]

I really recommend possibly bumping up your budget to 800$, I mean, it is most likely possible to get a decent Comp built with 600$ worth of parts, but I would recommend 800$+ for a good base gaming computer to upgrade slowly over the years.

I know, but this is a first build, so performance isn't an issue as long as it can run modern games.

[devildogelite]

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=19279087

Im sure some things there could be changed and it could be better but its my best try, it was hard working with such a low price

[rockslide26]

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=19279087

Im sure some things there could be changed and it could be better but its my best try, it was hard working with such a low price

Thanks. I just would need to pester my dad into getting me windows 7. That's a good list of parts, I think I will use that list. Would I need any additional cables?

[Righteous One]

If you have to ask yourself these questions then maybe building a computer isn't a good idea. You honestly seem very inexperienced to me. It's not that building a computer is hard, but it does take some knowledge and understanding especially when it comes to drivers and compatibility.

[Daedalus]

Yeah, I got a pretty decent gaming desktop for 564 bucks.

[rockslide26]

If you have to ask yourself these questions then maybe building a computer isn't a good idea. You honestly seem very inexperienced to me. It's not that building a computer is hard, but it does take some knowledge and understanding especially when it comes to drivers and compatibility.

Everyone has to be a beginner at some point. I know how most of the process goes, because I watched my friend do some upgrades to his computer. My dad's friend works for a company building computers, so all 'how does this connect to this?' and other questions will go to him.

[Visage]

http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/how_build_awesome_pc_647

topic is kind of old so I suspect it to be a lot cheaper now. If you drop windows 7 it would be $547

[Cyanian]

I could get you some parts for a nice gaming computer at 500.

Unless you want to play Crysis at full settings or something.

[Bloody Mary]

Unless you want to play Crysis at full settings or something.

People really need to stop basing a good computer on whether or not it can run Crysis or not.
The game's like 4 years old.

[Righteous One]

It doesn't matter when the game came out. You have obviously never played it.

[Cyanian]

But still one of the leading games in benchmarking.

Here:

Unless you want to be able to play Metro 2033 at full settings.


Happy?

[Sirrus]

Possible but unlikely that you'd like the result. You'd have to cut corners in not only power but also quality.

[Bloody Mary]

It doesn't matter when the game came out.

That's awful logic.
Sure, Crysis is pretty intensive, but people act like it's the most intensive game ever made.
It's not. Many games have higher specs.

Oh, and I've never played Crysis. It doesn't appeal to me.