Comp specs

[BowHTR]

At about what settings would this system run AH?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/cyberpowerpc-gamer-ultra-desktop-amd-fx-series-16gb-memory-2tb-hard-drive/5832053.p?id=1219165147101&skuId=5832053&st=pcmcat287600050002_categoryid$abcat0501000&cp=1&lp=7

[Bizman]

Truth to be said, it's a mediocre gaming rig. The processor might do well enough, but both it and the video card are from the lower half of their series. Upgrading wouldn't be cheap, as one of the reviewing customers said the PSU is only 300W. For the same price you could build a much more capable rig.

[MrRiplEy[H]]

Truth to be said, it's a mediocre gaming rig. The processor might do well enough, but both it and the video card are from the lower half of their series. Upgrading wouldn't be cheap, as one of the reviewing customers said the PSU is only 300W. For the same price you could build a much more capable rig.

When I saw the section 'customers who bought this also bought' I expected to see some hemp rope and lube lol.

[Rob52240]

I spec'd 2 budget rigs that should run AH pretty doggone good.

The experts will know better though

A little more expensive but much better performance
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/saved/1GDW1W
Nvidia 750 with 2 gigs of memory
Intel Core i7 3.6 ghz cpu
8 gigs of 2130Mhz Ram

A little more expensive than the rig linked above
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/saved/1GDW1M\
Nvidia 750 with 2 gigs of memory
Intel I5 3.5 ghz cpu
16 gigs 1866Mhz Ram


Either link will open the appropriate configurator, you can play with any of the options for any of the components in the tower.

[BowHTR]

Any good suggestions for around 700? 700 is is about my max.

[Rob52240]

Any good suggestions for around 700? 700 is is about my max.

I've got a tower with fans that I'd be willing to donate to the cause. I'd eat the freight.

It's one of these.
http://www.apevia.com/productsInfo.asp?KEY=X-TSJST-BK



You'd have to order a power supply, motherboard/cpu/cooler/ram HD/SSD and videocard.

[Rob52240]

If he got this computer

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1652101

And added this videocard would he need anything else?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487025

I didn't see a cpu cooler in the first bundle.

[MrRiplEy[H]]

I could build the computer ready for him if you werent overseas.

[Bizman]

Rob, you didn't calculate any operating system in your suggestions. I believe the OP would need one since it was included in his first post.

Neat tower. I've never actually understood the meaning of a front door panel, but that's just my opinion.

For what it's worth, it looks like Cyberpower might not be the cheapest place to buy things and their sortiment is quite small. OTOH if they build the compilation for the price, it might be worth it.

And yet another edit: BowHTR, do you have anything you could use for the new build to cut costs? Especially the operating system would help a lot concerning your budget.

[Rob52240]

Good point. 

[morfiend]

Any good suggestions for around 700? 700 is is about my max.

  Bow,

  Check out NCIX. com,they sell complete builds,parts,custom builds,etc. if you're not comfortable building a comp yourself,they will build and test run the system for a nominal charge.Although you will need to buy an OS for them to run the test!

   They price match and are competive with newegg,tiger,etc.

  I've gotten several computers from them,the offer call in trouble shooting and seem to do a reasonable job at pleasing the customer.

   They may just a ready built "gamer" unit in that price range,it sure wont hurt to look!


     

[Bizman]

Just for a finger practice I compiled this set, likely to run AH quite well with decent eye candy. $10 can be cut out here and there by choosing an Intel reference cooler or slower memory, or even a lesser quality PSU, each of which would be saving pennies in a wrong place. On the other hand it also has some upgrading potential, getting a better processor might give a boost when the budget allows. Also, I calculated a case although in this case the case will come from a generous donator.  

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DxzY23
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DxzY23/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4370 3.8GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($159.98 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($89.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($82.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R7 260X 1GB Video Card  ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Raidmax Atlas ATX-295WB ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($68.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $710.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-06 11:35 EDT-0400

[BowHTR]

Which of the 2 would be better for running AH?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/cybertronpc-assassin-desktop-amd-fx-series-8gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive-black/1625443.p?id=1219058145553&skuId=1625443&st=pcmcat143400050013_categoryid$abcat0501000&cp=2&lp=11

or

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ibuypower-desktop-intel-core-i5-16gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive/5574058.p?id=1219143550894&skuId=5574058&st=pcmcat287600050002_categoryid$abcat0501000&cp=5&lp=14

[ebfd11]

They both are nice I like the one with the one in the NZXT case as it has awesome airflow and is a sturdy case. The only thing is it doesn't say what type of mother board it has.. and the video card is lower tier type and might give you problems later down the line. With a little saving you will be able to upgrade you vid card and maybe your PSU and have that system last a long time/

LanwDart

[MrRiplEy[H]]

They both are nice I like the one with the one in the NZXT case as it has awesome airflow and is a sturdy case. The only thing is it doesn't say what type of mother board it has.. and the video card is lower tier type and might give you problems later down the line. With a little saving you will be able to upgrade you vid card and maybe your PSU and have that system last a long time/

LanwDart

He should contact an independent computer store and ask them to custom build a computer with proper parts for him if he can't build it himself. Thats the only way to get a ready computer without being ripped off.