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LiNx88
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_ 		2. November 2007 @ 21:29 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi all,

I'm looking at building my next system and I have the parts I was planning on using listed out below. Any suggestions on the parts I have chosen or the prices and what I could be doing differently would be appreciated.

Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-M61VME-S2 - $65
CPU: AMD 5600+ AM2 - $150
Video Card: Nvidia 8600GTS - $180
Memory: OCZ SLI-Ready Dual Channel 2048MB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz - $50

Drives and case will be taken from previous rig.

Thanks in advance
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Waymon3X6
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_ 		2. November 2007 @ 22:12 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
An AMD and a 8600? Thats it? Why not a cheap C2D that you can easily over clock to be faster than the expensive ones? Also, get a 8800GT. If you're planning on playing Crysis, you could with that rig, but because of the 8600 you will only be able to get medium/low settings. With a 8800GT for around $260 you can play at all high! Its right below the GTX and Ultra in rank.
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LiNx88
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_ 		3. November 2007 @ 03:18 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I've always been a fan of AMD... What c2d processor would compare to the 5600+? Is the 8800gt the same as the 8800gts or are they entirely different?


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Waymon3X6
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_ 		3. November 2007 @ 09:06 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I could compare any C2D processor. You could get the E4400 for $130 on newegg, and easily over clock over 3.0Ghz.

As for the 8800GT, yes it is way better than the GTS, and doesnt cost to much either. Also, its a 1 slot design so its not a monster of a card.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis...=8800GT&x=0&y=0
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LiNx88
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_ 		3. November 2007 @ 14:05 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Wasn't really planning on spending 250+ on a video card.. Do you have any suggestions for anything a little lighter?
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_ 		3. November 2007 @ 14:58 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
What kind of games would you like to play then?
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LiNx88
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_ 		3. November 2007 @ 17:23 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Haha I decided on the 8800GT. I've got some spare money laying around so might as well blow it. Any other suggestions?
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