Building an entry level gaming rig for a friend

[BgG286]

Hey everyone! As many people know, it is quite hard to convince a console gamer to switch over to PC gaming. I am trying to do so, but first I need to build him a rig. Here's what I have (as spare parts) an Asus p5g41t-m lx2/gb motherboard with an Intel Celeron E3400 and I can get him a Radeon HD 6770 for $50. Would this be good at all or should i just tell him to buy something new? Thanks

[Chris_nz]

[h=4]is that cpu even compatible?

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Pentium Dual Core E5800 (3.2GHz,800FSB,L2:2MB,rev.R0)[/TD]

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Pentium Dual Core E6600 (3.06GHz,1066FSB,L2:2MB,rev.R0)[/TD]

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Pentium Dual Core E6700 (3.2GHz,1066FSB,L2:2MB,rev.R0)[/TD]

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[BgG286]

Well it is currently hosting my minecraft server so yes it is compatible.

[Guest]

He wont switch if he's getting a better framerate on console than with what will be quite frankly a half ass shambles of a 'gaming' computer that craps itself when it see's minecraft. Realistically - what is the aim of the system in terms of gaming? Are you looking to run Crysis 3 when it comes out at 1080P? or are you looking to skimp by on Minecraft at 40fps?

[BgG286]

Hmm, I see your point. In that case, how well would my hardware, Asus m5a78l_m lx plus motherboard with a phenom ii x3 705e run with the 6770? Would that prove to be a decent enough build to get him started with pc gaming ? Will either of these bottleneck the other? I know that processor bottlenecks my 560ti at stock clocks .

[Guest]

That processor will more than likely bottleneck that card too

[killerx525]

Have you considered a APU?

[BgG286]

Are any of the APUs capable of doing hybrid crossfire with a 6770? If not, what can they crossfire with?

EDIT: http://www.newegg.com/Special/ShellShocker.aspx?cm_sp=ShellShocker-_-1191738-_-01102013_1 Are the FM1 APUs even comparable to the FM2 APUs? And is that system a steal right now, even if its just to get my friend started?

[christoi]

Are any of the APUs capable of doing hybrid crossfire with a 6770? If not' date=' what can they crossfire with? EDIT: [url']http://www.newegg.com/Special/ShellShocker.aspx?cm_sp=ShellShocker-_-1191738-_-01102013_1 Are the FM1 APUs even comparable to the FM2 APUs? And is that system a steal right now, even if its just to get my friend started?

What is your friend's budget?

That system is particularly great though. It's cheap, but it's including a lot of components that's not really need for a low-end PC like that, which is resulting in a high cost - even with the discounts. For around the same price you might as well get something like this, though both systems don't come with an operating system.

Also, a HD6770 will not work with an APU, it's too much faster that there's really no point. Hybrid crossfire only works with a HD6670 or lower, but even then it's not worth it really.