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Gaming PC build need some help choosing parts
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25. August 2008 @ 05:14 |
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skye09
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25. August 2008 @ 05:51 |
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CPU - OK
GPU - Take the Sapphire
Motherboard - Current motherboards are based off of socket 775 which is being replace by 1366 (I believe) along with another socket in Q4 2008. This means that you wont be able to upgrade your cpu too much getting a socket 775 board, though if you OC well enough, you should be able to last. For a cheaper but solid board, I sugggest the P45-DS3R, but if youre going to use xfire ( two gpus ) later then something with the X48 chipset. Something like the Asus Rampage Formula. Also, something with the P45 will be cheaper than the X48.
Ram - DDR3 is expensive at the moment, and is more a question of is it worth the money rather than is it better than DDR2, and whether or not you will upgrade again in the future.
HDD - WD 640 GB has my vote.
DVD drive - I would think of BRD as something maybe a bit more down the road, unless you plan on using it immediately, as for a DVDRW, pretty much any Pioneer, LiteOn, or Sony should do.
PSU - PCP&C FTW, though the Corsair is good too.
Case - Either of the two you have there should do, though I favor the Antec 900
HSF - Tuniq Tower
OS - This is more of a personal thing, its really up to you.
Other - Thermal Paste isnt needed but can help alot. From the looks of both cases, they have enough case fans.
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spamual
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25. August 2008 @ 15:19 |
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hows this:
the E8600 as they are the new E0 stepping Ocing to over 4.5 on good air coolers.
no games are supporting or will do for a good 2 years using a quad, and a 4.5 E8600 will take ANYTHING you can throw at it.
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skye09
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25. August 2008 @ 22:31 |
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Spamual has a point about the gaming, so then a question comes in, how long do you want this to last? Getting the E8600 will give you good frames for a bit until multi core support is implemented, while when multi core support is implemented the Q6600 will win. But then say it is two years til most games really have the support, will you be upgrading nehalem? There are quite a few things to think about for this now that I really look it...damn you spamual :-p
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26. August 2008 @ 01:22 |
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thanks for your suggestions guys i will have a look on new egg at the parts you suggested and will wait for other peoples posts and get back to you.
"is any ones else screen stretched right out? i have a normal 17" screen and my post on after dawn is really long width ways,i think its from Spamual's picture lol if it is change it please by resizing it thanks!"
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Housedog
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27. August 2008 @ 03:53 |
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for a mouse, go get a cyber snipa stinger
it's very comfortable, and very sensitive. 3200 DPI.
i got mine for 35.99 CAD.
Antec 1200
Intel Q9550
Gigabyte X48-DS4
Western Digital Velociraptor
Corsair Dominator DDR2-8500 (2x2)
Tuniq Tower 120
Visiontek 4870 X2
Samsung 2493HM
Logitech G15 Keyboard
Cyber Snipa Stinger Mouse (3200 DPI)
Logitech Z-4 Speakers
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27. August 2008 @ 06:13 |
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spamual
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27. August 2008 @ 06:55 |
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i agree with sam, i thought the 4870 was more pricey in the US, just like in the UK, but if its leess pricey, IMO go with the 4870
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27. August 2008 @ 06:59 |
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It's pretty much the same. The VisionTek HD4870 is 270 delivered, minus a 20 rebate = 250, the Palit GTX260 is 264 delivered, minus a 20 rebate = 244. For six dollars, I'd take the 4870.
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29. August 2008 @ 03:59 |
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hey Sam thanks for the reply...what i did not make clear is the price of the rig 1-1.6 was in nzd not usd sorry so 1.6 nzd would be about 1125.76 usd sorry for the mix up guys and thanks for the replyz so far
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housedog
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29. August 2008 @ 06:45 |
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So if you're in new zealand, why are you sourcing parts from newegg?
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4. September 2008 @ 02:23 |
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i like new egg as it is very easy to shop on :) to bad they don't ship to NZ :( do you know of a shop in NZ to get parts /just like new egg??
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Housedog
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