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[_trickster_]

so im getting a new computer

i reckon i got a pretty good deal here, if anyone can beat this price to power ratio, then please post

Motherboard: Asus P5Q-PRO $175
CPU: Intel E7500 $183 (Stock 2.93GHz, OC to 3.3GHz)
RAM: 4GB (2x2GB) Kingston DDR2 $63
HDD: WD 1TB SATA $122
GPU: nVidia GTX 260 $259
Optical Drive: DVD Drive $35
Case: Antec 902 $196
PSU: Antec EarthWatts 650W $149
Monitor: 24" Viewsonic $308
Mouse: Logitech LS1 $22
Keyboard: Logitech G15 $106

software etc: $100

TOTAL: $1718

 

[shinji]

Whatever, another thread that brags about how 'powerful' your rig is.

a few months down that track and there'll be a better model for same price. GG'd.

 

[bayside9]

Done.

 

[andyMUFFINS]

lol my friend just setup a rig with an i7 HAHA sorry
he's just missing his 4890, but so far it was .. 1300 ish

 

[Teclis]

so im getting a new computer

i reckon i got a pretty good deal here, if anyone can beat this price to power ratio, then please post

Motherboard: Asus P5Q-PRO $175
CPU: Intel E7500 $183 (Stock 2.93GHz, OC to 3.3GHz)
RAM: 4GB (2x2GB) Kingston DDR2 $63
HDD: WD 1TB SATA $122
GPU: nVidia GTX 260 $259
Optical Drive: DVD Drive $35
Case: Antec 902 $196
PSU: Antec EarthWatts 650W $149
Monitor: 24" Viewsonic $308
Mouse: Logitech LS1 $22
Keyboard: Logitech G15 $106

software etc: $100

TOTAL: $1718

1TB HDD's are a waste of Time

as is DDR2 RAM

Basically on ANY new computer now what you want is...

Core i7 capable Motherboard with lots of extra slots to upgrade.
whatever Processor you can afford
DDR3 Ram... it's inordinately better than DDR2
Multiple 500GB HDD's... having multiple drives also means that if one dies, you can format the working drive and install your OS on it while you send off the other one and not have to wait until the HDD returns to get online and bitch about it (Oh and with Windows 7, from when you put the disk in to when you're online = approx 15 minutes)

I assume by the GTX260 you're intending to play games? Putting a GTX in this system is like putting Premium Unleaded in an Astra... great little car, but better in a Calais V...

You probably don't need to spend $196 on the case, seeing as if you do Overclock that processor to 3.3Ghz, this case will not be adequate anyways, and if you leave it as is, it's overkill... 3.3Ghz for this processor needs SERIOUS cooling...

Oh and buying an awesome Gaming Keyboard while having a shitty $22 mouse is kinda retarded...

 

[SnowFox]

Just make sure your OS supports 4GB of RAM

 

[Teclis]

So pretty much use either a 64-bit Linux distro...

Or Windows 7 64-bit... because XP 64-bit is AWFUL... and Vista 64-bit has more compatability issues than... no wait, NOTHING has that many compatability issues...

 

[blue_chameleon]

Beaten.

 

[Teclis]

Beaten.

lol pwned

 

[SnowFox]

8TB RAM BITCHES

 

[blue_chameleon]

Oh hey Snowfox, that's a pretty original and well thought out joke there.

 

[Hypermelon]

8TB RAM BITCHES

lol nice

 

[vds700]

so im getting a new computer

i reckon i got a pretty good deal here, if anyone can beat this price to power ratio, then please post

Motherboard: Asus P5Q-PRO $175
CPU: Intel E7500 $183 (Stock 2.93GHz, OC to 3.3GHz)
RAM: 4GB (2x2GB) Kingston DDR2 $63
HDD: WD 1TB SATA $122
GPU: nVidia GTX 260 $259
Optical Drive: DVD Drive $35
Case: Antec 902 $196
PSU: Antec EarthWatts 650W $149
Monitor: 24" Viewsonic $308
Mouse: Logitech LS1 $22
Keyboard: Logitech G15 $106

software etc: $100

TOTAL: $1718

I know the RAM isnt as much and monitor not as big, but better CPU and GFX card and cheaper too (RAM and monitor could easily be upgraded and this would not cost too much i would think)

detail info




product name: TI Deluxe 1500 $1,499 description: PC User fastest gaming PC (page 32)

Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 CPU
GA EP43UD3L Motherboard
2G DDR II PC6400 800 Mhz
1TB Samsung SATA II HDD 7200rpm
1G Geforce GTX 275 PCI Express
TI Deluxe Case with 550W Power
Logitech Ps II Keyboard and Mouse
22" LG or ASUS LCD Monitor
22 Speed DVD RW Dual Layer
Windows Vista Basic

Total price is $1,499.00

(option: Upgrade to Vista Home Premium Extra $20)

 

[Gibbatron]

whatever Processor you can afford

Any i7 processor, which aren't that cheap

Just make sure your OS supports 4GB of RAM

Windows 7 (i'm not even going to worry about vista) supports 3.5GB of RAM, adn unless you are going to be running intensive music editing programs or such there's no way you're even goin to need 4GB anyway.

I think 64bit (needed for the 4GB) is the way of the future, but at the moment its not worth it becase there just aren't enough programs that support it.

 

[_trickster_]

oh right, forgot to say
i actually am OCing to 3.3GHz thus saving around 100 bucks
as for the i7, im sorry but i dont have an unlimited budget
DDR3 is a good suggestion

i am trying to keep it under $2000 hence why no speakers

i was actually gonna go for the 64bit XP so thanks for the heads up

that TI deluxe looked awesome
and as for the mouse, my old rig has a G5 on it, im just swapping them

/speel

ty for all the input guys, anymore input is appreciated

 

[Fortify]

8TB RAM BITCHES

Nice, but can you beat this?

 

[shinji]

Nice, but can you beat this?

As for DDR3 ram - completely redundant for the time being. Puts an unnecessary strain on your budget as the price rise from DDR2 -> DDR3 is quite extensive. Better to buy better parts. DDR2 ram for the time being is fine.

Although, if you're going to have this computer futureproofed - get a motherboard that accepts both DDR2 & DDR3

 

[Fortify]

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[Dr Love]

this is a pretty good rig but if possible buy an i7!! i know that means you will have to change alot of stuff but its worth it! I recently built a pc for a mate with specs:

i7 - chepest forgotten model name
Asus i7 mobo
3gb ddr3 ram at 10xxx
nvidia 280gtx
etc... it was a while ago so i have forgotten all the shit...
but running cod 4 on full settings and with pezbots (adds bots to multiplayer) running 25 bots on shipment his CPU was only running at 14% INSANE

 

[Teclis]

Any i7 processor, which aren't that cheap



Windows 7 (i'm not even going to worry about vista) supports 3.5GB of RAM, adn unless you are going to be running intensive music editing programs or such there's no way you're even goin to need 4GB anyway.

I think 64bit (needed for the 4GB) is the way of the future, but at the moment its not worth it becase there just aren't enough programs that support it.

The comment about 64-bit is SO SO SO wrong... the only problem you have with 64-bit is hardware drivers and rather old programs.

64-bit Windows 7 is great (what I'm running right now)...