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May 22, 2008, 09:19 PM // 21:19
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Lion's Arch Merchant
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Need new PC pre-built 1200$ budget
It's time to move on to a better PC, this one is so old and outdated it's not cutting it. I want to be able to play Age of Conan on atleast medium settings with solid framerate. I know ziltch about building computers so I need some opinions on a good PC in the 1200-1300$ USD range. Thanks in advance.
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May 22, 2008, 09:48 PM // 21:48
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rattus rattus
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Don't know where you Americans buy pre-builts from, but you seem to like NewEgg for components, so how about http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883229030
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May 22, 2008, 10:12 PM // 22:12
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May 22, 2008, 10:52 PM // 22:52
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If you want a custom rig without putting it together there are always sites like this: http://www.stealthmachines.com/
click: Espionage/customized then I speced this: all stock buttons except the following: memory 4 gb graphics card nvidia 8800 gts power supply 600 watts operating system windows vista 64 bit home premium. that brings us up to 1295.00 without shipping There are many sites out there that will custom build you a nice rig for near the same price as a pre-built. other than that just about all pre builts are about the same i'd say HP or a Dell. |
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May 23, 2008, 12:06 AM // 00:06
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May 23, 2008, 01:00 AM // 01:00
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rattus rattus
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Hah, English guy wins
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May 23, 2008, 01:08 AM // 01:08
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rattus rattus
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Cut out dealstudio and link direct - http://configure.us.dell.com/dellsto...dxdzqs1&dgc=CJ (does that work? Cheaty coupon sites - I still win
 )But yeah, fiddle about with that link, add 800MHz memory and an 8800GT and you're golden. Sadly, adding the recommended 22" monitor takes you $300 over budget.
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May 23, 2008, 05:35 AM // 05:35
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Lion's Arch Merchant
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Well I only included for the PC as a whole cause it was the most important, I was actually intending to spend 1500 USD on both the PC and a Monitor. Both are tempting I checked out the Dell XPS 420 but I'm leaning towards the CyberpowerPC Gamer Infinity 7515 for some reason. Is there a difference in the bang for my money between the CPU's Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 2.5GHz on the Cyberpower and the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4 GHz from the XPS 420?
And how about the Graphic Card's GeForce 9800GTX from the Cyberpower and the Geforce 8800GT on the XPS? Last edited by Ultimate Sacrifice; May 23, 2008 at 06:01 AM // 06:01.. |
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May 23, 2008, 10:08 AM // 10:08
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rattus rattus
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Yes, the 45nm q9300 can be seen as the replacement for the q6600. See here for a comparison: http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu...0_4.html#sect0
The 9800GTX is slightly better than a 8800GTX but not as good as a 8800Ultra. Go figure. Certainly better than a GT, I'd say.
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May 23, 2008, 01:27 PM // 13:27
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May 23, 2008, 01:56 PM // 13:56
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rattus rattus
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Lol - did you ever pick the wrong guy to ask about overclocking
But ok - Yorks don't o/c as easily or as far as Kents - http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu...d-q9300_6.html
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May 23, 2008, 07:54 PM // 19:54
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Lion's Arch Merchant
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Okay this is what I got on the Dell XPS 420 for $1,459
Intel® Core™2 Q6600 Quad-Core (8MB L2 cache,2.4GHz,1066FSB) Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium with Digital Cable Support 4GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz - 4 DIMMs 500GB - 7200RPM, SATA 3.0Gb/s, 16MB Cache Dual Drives: 48x Combo + 16x DVD+/-RW w/ dbl layer write capable 22 inch SP2208WFP Wide Flat Panel with Webcam and Mic nVidia GeForce 8800 GT 512MB Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio Dell A525 30 Watt 2.1 Stereo Speakers with Subwoofer Dell USB Keyboard Dell Optical USB Mouse Norton 360 - All-in-One Security Solution Or I can drop the Stereo and add the Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Processor Q9300 (6MB Cache,2.50GHz,1333FSB) for $1,509 USD |
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May 23, 2008, 08:47 PM // 20:47
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The Fallen One
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Ahem.... let me introduce you to iBuyPower... They make great PCs, lots of customization options, you can make it a lot more personal. They don't charge near what Dell charges to build a system. They also use better components that are not proprietary.
www.ibuypower.com Configure the systems to your heart's content. PS: Don't get Norton anything, EVER. Norton is the WORST security software on the market. It is a joke to the IT world. You don't need a quad core processor either. Drop that and save some money. Go with a Core 2 Duo 8000 series processor. They run cooler, they are better all around. Quad cores are for about 5% of the population atm. You also don't need dual CD Drives, just one good DVD+-RW burner. Don't get a cheapo mouse and keyboard, you will be sorry. You also don't need that cheapo Dell 2.1 speaker system, waste of money. Pick up mouse, keyboard, monitor, and speakers on www.newegg.com Last edited by Lord Sojar; May 23, 2008 at 08:50 PM // 20:50.. |
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May 23, 2008, 10:51 PM // 22:51
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Lion's Arch Merchant
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What would you recommend? And by the way thanks for all your help everyone I appreciate it.
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May 23, 2008, 11:13 PM // 23:13
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The Fallen One
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Here is what I configured on www.cyberpowerpc.com via the AMD based Gamer Ultra CrossfireX Pro system configurator. http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/G...rossFireX_Pro/ Customize it with the following options: PHP Code:
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