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[ChaseB]

For fun, my friend gave me a challenge. Can you build a intel based $200 gaming computer. I can't so maybe u can. This would be super cool if u could do this.

[dizmo]

No.

[SimpleG]

q6600 + used 5** or 7**** series card? Profit????

[AlwaysFSX]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 2.33Ghz Dual-Core OEM/Tray Processor  ($12.94 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Masscool 8WT15-38 42.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($6.99 @ Directron)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-G41MT-S2PT Micro ATX LGA775 Motherboard  ($69.80 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 1GB (1 x 1GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($14.45 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung Spinpoint F1 DT 80GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($14.08 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 5450 1GB Video Card  ($29.46 @ Amazon)
Case: HEC Vigilance MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($23.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Logisys 480W ATX Power Supply  ($12.99 @ Directron)
Total: $184.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-21 15:46 EDT-0400

[jkraghify]

Lol, Intel isnt worth it at all at that price point unless you are getting a lot of stuff for free... Or stealing it... Is Intel worth that?

[MblaZe7run]

I was recently tasked with building a $600 gaming rig capable of 1080p 60 fps gaming on most all games. The build was to include ALL peripherals needed. Including a monitor, and speakers/headset. I had a hell of a time putting that together, so good luck doing more than half that on a third the budget.

[ChaseB]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 2.33Ghz Dual-Core OEM/Tray Processor  ($12.94 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Masscool 8WT15-38 42.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($6.99 @ Directron)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-G41MT-S2PT Micro ATX LGA775 Motherboard  ($69.80 @ Amazon)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 1GB (1 x 1GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($14.45 @ Amazon)

Storage: Samsung Spinpoint F1 DT 80GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($14.08 @ Amazon)

Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 5450 1GB Video Card  ($29.46 @ Amazon)

Case: HEC Vigilance MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($23.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: Logisys 480W ATX Power Supply  ($12.99 @ Directron)

Total: $184.70

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-21 15:46 EDT-0400

Holy crap good job

[ChaseB]

Lol, Intel isnt worth it at all at that price point unless you are getting a lot of stuff for free... Or stealing it... Is Intel worth that?

So me a AMD system then

[AlwaysFSX]

Holy crap good job

I think it would actually run okay at 720p.. Someone should try because that would be interesting to find out.