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3. December 2008 @ 20:08 |
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I was going to First get a gateway or HP with the 9500GS, then thought about IBuyPower and cyberpowerpc.com and went as low as ebay..... Im just gonna build it my self... just need some assistance
This is my build so Far... about 900$ My max IS 900 but will Go to 950 if need...
Please give me some Help if you think I need it.
SAMSUNG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA
XION Onyx XON-303 Black/Blue Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST31000340AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s
POWERCOLOR AX4850 1GBD3-PPH Radeon HD 4850 1GB 256-bit GDDR3
DIAMOND XtremeSound XS51 5.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Card
CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800
GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core
Need a good fan recommendation...
Is this good and am I missing and important part?
Thanks...
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4. December 2008 @ 11:07 |
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I doub you'll ever go with crossfire in the future, you may as well save money and get either the DS3L or UD3R. I don't like the case, but if you do, then I suppose it'll have to do.
You haven't included a power supply, so get something like a Corsair VX 450W for that build.
You won't need a sound card like that unless you do Audio work, integrated, or a basic SoundBlaster will be fine. I tend not to recommend Powercolor stuff because they don't have good warranty service. If you can get a cheap Sapphire 4850, get that instead.
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4. December 2008 @ 13:52 |
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Wow... You are a lifesaver... The case just looks cool to me (I want alot of blue neons and leds) but can you reccommend a good case and explain why mines isnt good.. thx
and I will be doing alot of music production so a sound card is neccesary.. one more thing, what is a good fan for this build for lite overclocking? (I might overclock) thanks again
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4. December 2008 @ 14:13 |
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*UPDATE 1*
SAMSUNG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA
XION Onyx XON-303 Black/Blue Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST31500341AS 1.5TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s
SAPPHIRE 100242-1GL Radeon HD 4850 1GB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express***
Creative Sound Blaster SB0570 Audigy SE 7.1 Channels Sound Card****
CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800
GIGABYTE GA-EP45-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard****
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core
****Antec EA650 650W ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V version 2.91*** big sale
Would a 512 4870 be better than a 1 gb 4850?
P.S. it totaled about 865$
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4. December 2008 @ 15:00 |
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Xion cases are not in the least bit well made, neither are they usually well cooled (despite how they look)
Your build is now fine except for the case and the power supply. I re-assert my previous recommendation of the Corsair VX 450W, it's a much better unit than the 650W Antec.
As for the graphics card, the 512MB HD4870 is better than the 1GB HD4850 for most circumstances. Unless you use a 24" monitor and use Anti-Aliasing on more demanding games, the 4870 will be the better option.
For a case, I'd recommend an NZXT Tempest.
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5. December 2008 @ 12:25 |
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Sorry I couldnt get back to you earlier.. something was wrong with the site.. anyways
I like the NZXT LEXA Blackline Series CS-NT-LEXA-BLB Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower which looks alot more cooled and better. the 450W PSU has me worried cause my computer stays on almost all the time I want something alittle higher. as far as the graphics, I will be playing on a 24" monitor so im guessing I should stick with the 4850 1gb cause I have no idea what Anti-Aliasing but will be playing some high end games... last.. I need to choose a fan
I know im asking alot but youre the best help for these things and this is a very importint topic so thanks alot again..
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5. December 2008 @ 13:38 |
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The Antec 650W will probably fail and shut down at about 400W. The Corsair VX 450W will last until almost 500W. There's far more to PSUs than their wattage rating. I run a 4870X2 and an overclocked quad core with three hard disks in my system off just a 520W Corsair HX. The VX 450 will be fine, but if you must, buy the 550 instead. In either case, don't get the Antec.
As for the Lexa Blackline, I own one, it's a very nice case. See my profile for a few images.
If you don't use Anti-Aliasing (edge smoothing) but use a 24" monitor, the 4870 is the better card to go for.
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5. December 2008 @ 15:00 |
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Ok ill get the Corsair VX 450W and ill keep the 4850 1 gb. If you can give me a good psu fan recommondation... I doubt ill need a vga fan..
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5. December 2008 @ 15:07 |
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You don't fit fans to power supplies, they come with them.
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5. December 2008 @ 15:16 |
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Originally posted by sammorris:
You don't fit fans to power supplies, they come with them.
Wooow... I meant to say "CPU" not "PSU" sorry I got a little confused there..
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5. December 2008 @ 15:51 |
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Depends if you intend to overclock or not - if you do, a tower cooler like a Tuniq or Thermalright Ultra-120. If not, a Freezer 7 Pro will be fine.
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5. December 2008 @ 17:40 |
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Nope. I dont even know how or what that means, but I know it makes your CPU faster so I might do it in the future
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5. December 2008 @ 18:07 |
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I'd stick with the Freezer 7 Pro then, you can still achieve some success in overclocking with it, it's easier to install and cheap.
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