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Apr 24, 2009, 05:28 PM // 17:28
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Academy Page
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: USA
Profession: W/
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mid-range computer opinions
Processors:
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor -167.99$ Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-EP43-DS3LR LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard - 84.99$ GPU: XFX GX260NADFF GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - $199.99 HD: Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive -$69.99 RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1100 (PC2 8800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory -$69.99 CASE: COOLER MASTER Strom Scout SGC-2000-KKN1-GP Black Steel - $129.99 power supply : CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply -$144.99 CPU Fans & Heatsinks: ZALMAN CNPS9700 LED 110mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler - $44.99 Total :912$ Toughts ? |
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Apr 24, 2009, 07:00 PM // 19:00
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Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Ascalon
Guild: SOUP
Profession: W/Mo
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Maybe just preference of G.skill over OCZ but:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227406 the power supply link has been deactivated but it shows similar items, looks good 
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Apr 25, 2009, 10:37 AM // 10:37
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Desert Nomad
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: In a park
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Your mobo cannot SLi, if you want Sli capability go with EVGA LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI FTW.
If you dont ever plan to SLi go with either one of these As for the video card get this its only $10 more(after rebate) and it comes overclocked, XFX GeForce GTX 260 Black Edition Core 216 RAM: G.SKILL PI Black 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) As for the power supply you dont need 850w. For SLi go with the 750w Corsair and for only a single card go with the 550w or 650w. Also my recommendation for a cooler: XIGMATEK Dark Knight-S1283V Last edited by Zomgyogi; Apr 25, 2009 at 10:39 AM // 10:39.. |
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Apr 28, 2009, 03:41 PM // 15:41
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Furnace Stoker
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Ohio
Guild: I Will Never Join Your Guild (NTY)
Profession: R/
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What is your budget and what are you wanting to do with your new computer?
What games and programs will you be running on it? Do you need a Monitor, Mouse, Keyboard, Speakers, or O.S.? I think that you could get similar or better components than those you listed and save $1-200 - but it would be helpful to know more about your plans/wishes for your new system. :-) |
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May 04, 2009, 10:43 PM // 22:43
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Academy Page
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: USA
Profession: W/
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here 2 new pc's i dunno whice one to choose ...
i need pc that will handle heavy games for the next 2 years . INTEL CORE 2 QUAD S775 2.4GHz Q6600 : "SLACR" - BOX ASUS P5Q GAINWARD PCI-EX 2.0 GeForce GTX275 896MB DDR3 - RETAIL (or 4500X2) WD 640GB 16MB SATA2 7200 RPM - WD6400AAKS LG DVDRW GH-22NS40 X22 - BLACK - SATA G.SKILL 4096MB (2048MBX2) DDR2 800 CL5-5-5-15 - F2-6400CL5S-4GBNT COOLERMASTER CM 690 : RC-690 w/o PSU CORSAIR VX 550W : CMPSU-550VXEU SCYTHE MUGEN (INFINITY) - 5 HEAT PIPES CPU COOLER this cost approximately 1300$ Or this : Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHz 4MB-Cache 1333MHz-Bus Tray Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L GigaByte nVidia GeForce GTX 275 896MB-GDDR3 HDMI PCIe-2.0 Samsung 640GB 16MB-Cache S-ATA HD642JJ LG DVD RW X22 S-ATA Black GH22N-S40 OCZ 2GB DDR2 800Mhz Value x2 Cooler Master Elite 334 HEC 500TE-2WX 500W 80Plus:Bronze Cooler Master for Intel Socket-775 this cost approximately 1000$ thanks for helpers |
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May 05, 2009, 11:42 AM // 11:42
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Furnace Stoker
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Ohio
Guild: I Will Never Join Your Guild (NTY)
Profession: R/
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Unless you are sold on Intel for some reason, your best value out there on CPUs right now is the AM3 Deneb series - 3.2ghz Quad Core that overclocks to insane levels for $245 @ newegg is a no brainer....
Also the GTX275 is little improvement over the 260 Core 216 - it will give you 5 or less more FPS in a few games, at a much higher price. GPU: $299 is pricey but that's a GTX 285 monster here too... your most important piece for all that heavy gaming... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130480 CPU & Mobo Combo: $325 for 3.2ghz quad core and SLI mobo... http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.190735 PSU: I don't think you will find another name brand PSU with 4 6 pin connectors at $99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006 that's $750... if you use your original posted Hard Drive, Memory, and Case you come out to $995.... and you could beat those prices, I just don't have time at the moment to look them up.... maybe later 
Last edited by Elder III; May 05, 2009 at 11:48 AM // 11:48.. |
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May 05, 2009, 09:38 PM // 21:38
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Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: Apr 2009
Guild: Fake As A Wedding [CaKe]
Profession: E/Rt
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at that price point just get a Phenom II rig with a 4890
Processor Phenom II x4 955 Black Edition (3.0GHz x4 125W 4x512KB L2, 6MB L3) $245 Cooling Xigmatek Dark Knight-S1283V $40 Video MSI Radeon HD 4890 1GB - OC Edition (After $20 Rebate) $230 Motherboard Gigabyte GA-MA790XT-UD4P AM3 (after $15 Rebate) $125 Memory OCZ Extreme Edition 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3-1600 (PC3 12800) OCZ3X16004GK 7-7-7 ($83 less $30 Rebate) $53 Hard Drive Western Digital Caviar WD1001FALS 7200RPM Sata 3/0Gb/s 1TB $105 Optical Drive LG BD/HD DVD / 16x DVD+/- RW GGC-H20L - Retail $109 Audio On Motherboard 8-channel - Case Lian Li PC65B Black Aluminum Mid Tower $100 Power Supply IN WIN Commander 750W SLI/CrossFire 80 Plus Modular ($140 less $50 Rebate) $90 Base System Total $1097 |
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May 10, 2009, 08:39 PM // 20:39
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Desert Nomad
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: In a park
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You could go i7 with a 4890 for $1300
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/Pu...umber=15478427 That has 2 4890s, but in cart its $1265 + $33 in shipping = $1298 (With this combo) Also if you live near a Micro Center you can pick up the i7 for $230. |
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