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micky69
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_ 		5. October 2007 @ 23:23 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
hey, i am about to buy a new computer

i just wanted to run these specs by someone to make sure that i am getting a good deal
the computer will manly be used for gaming


Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
20" LCD wide screen
2gb DDR2 667MHz
320Gb SATA 7200RPM HDD
8500GT 256M PCIE Video

thanx to anyone that replies
DVDR Writer dual layer
Keyboard and mouse
Surround sound capabilty
5.1 Speakers
1gb Network
Int card Reader
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micky69
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_ 		5. October 2007 @ 23:29 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
sorry about the bad formatting above, having the thanx in the middle and all :|

also, this is costing me $AU 1399
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Waymon3X6
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_ 		6. October 2007 @ 06:03 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Yeah, thats a pretty good deal, although the Quad core in overkill since it comes with a pretty bad video card. Is this for gaming?
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sammorris
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_ 		6. October 2007 @ 14:47 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
it's not a good deal in my eyes, the Quad core CPU is unnecessary, and the 8500GT video card is very weak, it'll leave you disappointed.
Go with something that has a Core 2 Duo (E6550, E6650, E6750) and a powerful Graphics card.

Powerful:
Geforce 8600GTS, 8800GTS, 8800GTX, 8800GTX, 8800 Ultra
GeForce 7600GT, 7800GT, 7800GTX, 7900GT, 7900GTX, 7950GT, 7950GX2
Radeon HD2600XT, HD2900XT
Radeon X1900GT, X1950 Pro, X1950XT, X1950XT-X
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_ 		6. October 2007 @ 15:25 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
The 8500GT is no good for gaming. Like people said, get a dual Core (E6750) which will save you approximately $100 over the Q6600 and get a better video card.
Preferably a 8800 series or HD2900 series if you can afford them.
-8800GTS 320MB
-8800GTS 640MB
-800GTX

-HD2900PRO
-HD2900XT

Or a High End DX9 Card
-X1900 Series from ATI
-7900 Series From Nvidia

And by the way get DDR2-800 (PC 6400) NOT the DDR2-667 that you have currently listed.
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Waymon3X6
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_ 		6. October 2007 @ 17:12 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I just thought it was a good deal beacuse I believe that 1300 AUS is about 700-800USD? Correct? I really like the quad core, but it depends on what you're using it for.
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micky69
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_ 		7. October 2007 @ 01:08 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by Waymon3X6:
 I just thought it was a good deal beacuse I believe that 1300 AUS is about 700-800USD? Correct? I really like the quad core, but it depends on what you're using it for.
well, $Au 1399, is about $US 1200.. i think i am going to decide to keep the quad core, because you cant go wrong with more cpu speed, and pay the difference on a better graphics card. probz one of the ones stated above that were recommended
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sammorris
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_ 		7. October 2007 @ 03:50 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Indeed, $1200US is a lot to pay for a PC with only an 8500GT. The quad core CPU's good, but up the graphics.
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Waymon3X6
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_ 		7. October 2007 @ 08:56 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Yeah, I didnt realize how big the difference between AUS and USD was...
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faqman98
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_ 		7. October 2007 @ 10:50 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
if ur going to get the Q6600 make sure that it's the G0 stepping over a earlier stepping. this can be acquired here
http://clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=A1938460
over newegg cuz there its not guaranteed to be G0 which is a better overclocker
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