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mtrider05

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13. June 2008 @ 03:29

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Hey guys, I was wondering if I can get some input, I really dont know where to start with a new system. I dont need something that can run crysis with all the settings maxed out, I just need something that will run most games on the market smoothly. I also dabble in Adobe CS3 so something that will keep up is always a plus. Thanks in advance for the help.

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sammorris

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13. June 2008 @ 15:57

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Wait until the Radeon HD4850 comes out then get one of those, and a Quad core CPU like the Q6600 or Q9450.

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mtrider05

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13. June 2008 @ 19:03

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alright upon your advice i have come up with the rough outline, let me know your thoughts.

CPU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017

MoBo - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813127030

case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137

memory - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145184

video - Radeon HD4850 as you suggested

HDD - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136073
(thought about a raptor but i really dont need the speed and the amount of space for the price is good.)

CD Drive/Burner - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136133

Power Supply - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817339006
is 580W adequate?

I considered getting a sound card but i really dont require high quality, if you guys think its necessary ill spring for one, but i really dont see the need at this point.

I appreciate any comments/feedback, thanks again for the help.

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sammorris

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13. June 2008 @ 20:20

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CPU is good. Motherboard is OK, but expensive for what it is, I usually recommend using these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128086
Case, RAM, DVD drive and hard disk are all very good choices.
PSU is very poor though, and positively dangerous. Use this instead: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139001

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mtrider05

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13. June 2008 @ 20:37

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excellent, thank you for your input, this looks like its going to come in right around $1100, perfect. am i missing anything? i have the keyboard, mouse and display covered. additional fans, cables?

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sammorris

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13. June 2008 @ 20:59

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Not unless you want a sound card - that's pretty much it. You might want to get a couple of extra fans. These are excellent:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835129249

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