Yet Another: Is this computer good guys?

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All right, with the death of the family's old computer, we are now looking for a new one. Budget=$700, including shipping if neccessary. I've been looking at custom PC building sites (I know a techie) and so far, I just ended up looking at pre-built stuff :lol: Anyway, from the half hour I've been searching, this seems to be looking pretty good. I suppose I should help you guys out with a list of criteria that needs to be met with a minimum of sacrifice.
  • Under $700AUD incl. shipping
  • Must be able to run NFS Shift 2 at Medium settings (I can settle for bad shadows)
  • Must have a good amount of HDD space (320GB+)
  • At least one CD/DVD drive.
  • Don't need an OS included.
  • No monitor either.
  • ..and I don't need a wireless adapter.

All help is appreciated.
 
That won't be able to run Shift 2.... The GPU is too crappy. It will run Counter Strike Source well though! :P

Here are parts I reccomend (You'll need to find another store, since Newegg doesn't ship to Austrailia):

AMD Phenom Black Edition 955 @ 3.2Ghz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808

MSI 870-G45 AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130290

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231253

PowerColor AX6770 1GBD5-H Radeon HD 6770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131434

Western Digital Caviar Black WD5002AALX 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136795

LITE-ON Black DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM (Took out the full name so I don't scare you):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289

APEX AL-D500EXP 500W ATX12V Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817154026

COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UB Black /Blue Aluminum Bezel , SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119047
 
Thanks for that, I'll have a look. And I figured something was up with it, for only $589 :lol: I was too busy to take a proper look at everything :)

RAM doesn't need to accounted in anymore, just found 2 2GB DDR3 sticks in my mysterious draw of everything :lol:
 
2 GB of RAM is now a bit average...4 GB is better. But as a starter just to get the computer to be on budget, it will do for the moment. I guess you can always get a 4 GB kit or just add more at a later date.

I just hope Shift 2 doesn't require all the RAM.
 
Remember, RAM speed is also very important.. the difference between 1066 and 1666 is huge when they are in high demand.
 
You got any AUS computer parts stores? I will make a part list(or I could take a PC and then it could take a little spending to spec it up) since I know I have the time.
 
NissanSkylineN1
Remember, RAM speed is also very important.. the difference between 1066 and 1666 is huge when they are in high demand.
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Not so much in Sandy Bridge (Which you want if you're spending $750). 1333 is plenty for everyday usage. And almost makes no difference in gaming if you're using 1066 or 2133.
 

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