List of Budget Builds (Microcenter included) note it does not include cases

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drchoi21

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Here is my list of budget builds for playing trainz decent
This thread will be updated everytime I assemble a new build

These builds do not include cases, moniters, speakers, mouses, and keyboards. These prices are from microcenter

Under 550

Intel Build
CPU - i3 3225
MB - Gigabyte GA-Z77-DS3H 1155 ATX
RAM - Microcenter Memory 8GB
PSU - Thermaltake TR-700 TR2 700 Watt ATX Power Supply
Hard - Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7,200 RPM SATA II
GPU - XFX AMD Radeon HD 7750 2048MB DDR3
Cool - Coolermaster 212+ EVO
total - 508 dollars
 
Sorry to hear you can't get cases locally like, I found a good selection for my brother's Raspberry Pi at Maplins on Newport Road, you can't miss it its just before Dominion Way.

Luv Karen
 
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here is mine

core i3 3220
asus p8b75mlx
gskill ripjaws 4gb
thermaltake lite powr 600 watts
seagate 500 gb hdd 32 mb cache
msi n650 power edition oc

its a preety nice config and playing all games on 30+ fps with high settings
 
I'm using Trainz on my 2009 MacBook laptop, and especially since upgrading to TS12, it really can't cut the mustard when it comes to framerates. I've got a couple of cases and power supplies (actually, even older computers, so that translates as "cases and power supplies":hehe:) laying around. I really NEED to build myself a decent Trainz machine. I'd be interested in seeing what other ideas people have.
 
slabay said:
I'm using Trainz on my 2009 MacBook laptop, and especially since upgrading to TS12, it really can't cut the mustard when it comes to framerates. I've got a couple of cases and power supplies (actually, even older computers, so that translates as "cases and power supplies":hehe:) laying around. I really NEED to build myself a decent Trainz machine. I'd be interested in seeing what other ideas people have.
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Kamran's build isn't too bad. There has been some discussion here http://forums.auran.com/trainz/showthread.php?99555-Do-I-really-need-the-recommended-specs about low cost solutions and the links to tomshardware for the comparisons. Basically I'd suggest i3 / i5 CPU ASUS motherboard, something like a Radeon HD 7870 LE, min of 6 gigs though you might need 8 depending on the motherboard. Watch out on the power supplies as the older onse have different connectors than the newer ones and aren't quite so efficient.

Cheerio John
 
That Cooler Master tower is $150 at Tiger Direct so if you're on a limited budget that won't help. I'm still waiting for my new computer that I had built for me and the mid tower that was recommended for my setup was $60 and comes with 3 fans. You don't have to spend a lot of money to get a decent mid tower.
 
stouthm said:
That Cooler Master tower is $150 at Tiger Direct so if you're on a limited budget that won't help. I'm still waiting for my new computer that I had built for me and the mid tower that was recommended for my setup was $60 and comes with 3 fans. You don't have to spend a lot of money to get a decent mid tower.
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Its one thing to be on a limited budget and another thing to spend that entire budget in one splurge, everything new at once. If you buy a new case and transfer the innards of your old PC to the new case you can gradually upgrade and spread the cost over a period of time, as well as gaining experience in choosing components and finding faults, which will save you money over time. For instance DVD drives, PSU's and fans are among items which may well be reusable and save you money and they can be upgraded later as funds permit. I have also tried to stress in similar threads to this the value of buying used components - on Ebay a few days ago an Nvidia GTX 480 GPU (used) sold for £87 whereas the cheapest new one in the UK is £135.
 
i have mid tower case xigmatek utgard.its $70 case with 3 pre installed orange fans with white led .one at top is 170 mm and rest 2 are 120 mm.this case is excellent piece for its price with big side window panel and built in fan controller
 
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