A friend of mine wants a decent PC, he's a light gamer and doesn't game too much. He just wants a PC that's able to play most games well.
BUDGET: $400
Newegg links please!
does he need windows?
drop the case down some
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146059 - case
or this mobo even
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131603R
$400 is a little hard to work with but here's my shot:
Case $59.99(Antec 300): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042
Motherboard $59.99: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135250
Processor $90.99(Dual core 3.1ghz): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103680
Hard drive $47.99: (320gb) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136098
Ram $52.99(2gb Kingston): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134790
Power Supply $29.97(Cooler Master 460W): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171028
Graphics card (9500gt) $49.99: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500143
Total: $400.93 shipped
This build is hoping he has a cd-rom drive laying around.
Strengths in the build are the Case and Processor
Weaknesses are the 2gb of ram and the graphics capabilities. (wondering what the max resolution on the monitor he has now is)