Zeraph

Ugh, I'm getting really frustrated lately with my current setup. Normally I'd just build a new one but I don't have the patience right now to do all the research. Anyone seen any prefab rigs that are a good deal lately? It's for gaming, would need to be for under $600. At least 2gb of ram, preferably 4. Obviously I know they they tend to be location specific, so it'd have to be online or at a widespread store like fry's electronics (I live in az if it matters)

Thanks

Edit: For instance: http://shop1.frys.com/product/5748272
though the "Intel Integrated Graphics " worries me. Usually that's a bad sign for video, ya?

shakran

yes. Integrated graphics sucks, especially if you're planning on any games better than Solitaire.

It's too bad you can't up your budget by $200 - you'd have a lot more options if you could.

Systemax SG 1150 Gaming Desktop Computer - Intel Pentium Dual Core E2200, genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium SP1, MSI G31M, 4GB, 320GB, DVDRW, 9500GT, Flash Card Reader, GB LAN, 500Watts 981003 at TigerDirect.com

There's one that fits your requirements. The vidcard isn't the greatest thing on the planet, but it's a hell of a lot better than integrated graphics.

If you get that, use a hotmail email address when you're filling out the forms. Tiger Direct is pretty good, but they spam the hell out of you with daily advertisements for everything under the sun.

Newegg.com - Gaming, $500 - $750, Desktop PCs, Desktop PCs, PCs & Laptops

Newegg has a few too. Note that they're not exactly household names If you have a monitor / keyboard / mouse already you might consider building your own. It isn't very hard at all, and you can generally get much better stuff for the same price, since you're not paying someone to assemble it for you.

Jinn

I just built this:

Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Newegg.com - Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases

ASRock P43Twins1600 LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Newegg.com - ASRock P43Twins1600 LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI 700W ATX12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
Newegg.com - OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI 700W ATX12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600 - Retail
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops

Crucial Ballistix 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model BL2KIT25664AA80A - Retail
Newegg.com - Crucial Ballistix 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

EVGA 512-P3-N879-AR GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
Newegg.com - EVGA 512-P3-N879-AR GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives

Sony NEC Optiarc 20X DVDR Burner Black SATA Model AD-7200S-0B - OEM
Newegg.com - Sony NEC Optiarc Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R Burner - CD / DVD Burners

Spent $695.85 (shipped) including $65 Mail in Rebates.. and it runs every game I have from EQ2 to Crysis to Flight Simulator X on maxxed everything.

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Zeraph

I decided to scrounge my old system and upgrade rather than go new. Suggestions on specifics are still welcome. I plan on getting a GF 8800GT video card, Intel E8400 (3GHz), and a Gigabyte G31M-Es2L motherboard, with at least 2 gigs of ram. Should be under 400. The motherboard I am least certain about.

Zweiblumen

What OS would you be running ? Many dekstop OSes are limited to 3 Gb Ram so spending $ on 4 Gb could be .......

Yours
Zweiblumen

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dworkin31

I wouldnt buy a computer from Fry's in any case. YOu never know what you are getting in a system. Computer systems are bought and returned all the time. The only items i buy at Fry's are cables, media products - (dvd - cd's).

Jinn is right on with Newegg. Newegg is probably the best place on the 'net for anything and everything. I personally buy just about everything from newegg. They are in LA county (as am I) so i usually get their stuff within a day or two. the have great service and really low prices. Microbarn isnt bad either. Just dont buy anything at Fry's that can be returned.

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Zeraph

Ordered 500 bucks (400 after rebates) of stuff off newegg. Should be here in a few days. Should be able to run just about everything on max after upgrade. Can't wait!

Italianman137

Newegg is the best computer/electronic site out there. Hands down.