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Chingachgook
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 Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 7:28 pm Post subject: <$1500 gaming rig, 1st build - Please Critique Specs |
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I haven't upgraded in 4 years, looking for something that can handle the latest & greatest in pc gaming! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Nov. 1st
BUDGET RANGE: $1200-$1500
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming, gaming, gaming, surfing/word processing
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: OS, speakers,
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com, tigerdirect.com, as i have listed below. Price is the primary concern.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
PARTS PREFERENCES: AMD CPU, 24" LCD, and full tower case
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe eventually
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920 x 1080
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
*I would like a quiet PC, Upgradability and longevity are both highly valued.
*Monitor and speakers are not 100% necessary atm and are located at the bottom
*Are all the components compatible? Any possible problems with them?
*Can i use a med. case for this rig?
*I had a friend help me with the specs, just seeking approval. I don't know a lot about compatibility and performance between the different parts. Also, I am indifferent to where the parts are purchased, if there are better deals elsewhere let me know. Feel free to comment on the build, any help is much appreciated. Thanks!
CPU+MOTHERBOARD $299.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.273333
HEATSINK $59.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835118051
RAM $85.99 TWO OF THESE = $171.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231193
CASE & POWERSUPPLY $214.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.266000
HARD DRIVE $84.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136317
VIDEO CARD 5850 (DIRECTX 11) $289.99
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applica [...] CatId=3669
CD/DVD BURNER $29.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827118030
SATA CABLE $2.89
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6812270093
MOUSE + KEYBOARD $49.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6823126032
SPEAKERS $78.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6836121006
Widescreen LCD Monitor $199.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6824254040 |
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Wizzard1
Joined: 05 Nov 2006
Posts: 930
Location: Boston MA USA
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| Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 7:43 am Post subject: |
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None of your links work.
1. AMD is NOT the processor of choice for medium-budget machines. AM3 is going to be phased out very soon.
2. 5850 card is good choice.
3. I dont know what HDD you have, but I can be almost sure it's not the WD 640GB Black, which is my ABSOLUTE most recommended drive.
4. Make sure you buy a memory KIT and NOT individual sticks. I recommend buying only 1 kit (2 DIMMs) and leaving an upgrade path for yourself. I recommend DDR3-1800 or so, 4GB kit (2x2GB DIMMS). You nearly simply CANNOT overclock with 4 DIMMs on the motherboard, and expect results. |
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gshv
Joined: 01 Feb 2003
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Location: Fairfax, VA USA
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| Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:26 am Post subject: |
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| Wizzard1 wrote: | | 1. AMD is NOT the processor of choice for medium-budget machines. AM3 is going to be phased out very soon. |
According to recently posted AMD roadmap, AMD's 32 micron CPU will use socket AM3r2 (AM3+  ). If AMD will make it backwards compatible with older processors, like they did with socket AM2+ and AM3, then it will be possible to upgrade socket modern AM3 board with future processors.
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Wizzard1
Joined: 05 Nov 2006
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Location: Boston MA USA
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| Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 11:00 am Post subject: |
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Well I know S1G2 is NOT compatible with S1G1
I just recommend Intel, but I'm no fanboy. AMD has the low-budget quad section, low-budget performance market, non overclocking, and previously owned Intel before Core architecture. |
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Chingachgook
Joined: 26 Oct 2009
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| Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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WHOOPS i didn't realize these links were inactive, here they are updated
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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Nov. 1st
BUDGET RANGE: $1200-$1500
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming, gaming, gaming, surfing/word processing
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: OS, speakers,
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com, tigerdirect.com, as i have listed below. Price is the primary concern.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
PARTS PREFERENCES: AMD CPU, 24" LCD, and full tower case
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe eventually
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920 x 1080
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
*I would like a quiet PC, Upgradability and longevity are both highly valued.
*Monitor and speakers are not 100% necessary atm and are located at the bottom
*Are all the components compatible? Any possible problems with them?
*Can i use a med. case for this rig?
*I had a friend help me with the specs, just seeking approval. I don't know a lot about compatibility and performance between the different parts. Also, I am indifferent to where the parts are purchased, if there are better deals elsewhere let me know. Feel free to comment on the build, any help is much appreciated. Thanks!
CPU+MOTHERBOARD $299.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.273333
HEATSINK $59.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118051
RAM $85.99 TWO OF THESE = $171.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231193
CASE & POWERSUPPLY $214.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.266000
HARD DRIVE $84.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136317
VIDEO CARD 5850 (DIRECTX 11) $289.99
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5271081&CatId=3669
CD/DVD BURNER $29.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118030
MOUSE + KEYBOARD $49.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126032
SPEAKERS $78.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121006
Widescreen LCD Monitor $199.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254040 |
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Cobracon
Joined: 28 Aug 2007
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Location: Roosterpoot, MS; US of A (Obama country!)
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Wizzard1
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Cobracon
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Cha - Chingggggggggggggg.....................!
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Leevmeister
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Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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| Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:18 pm Post subject: |
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Good reccomendation for the case cobracon, i have it too
Really nice case, but you´ve gotta like the way it looks  |
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Cobracon
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A case like that looks at YOU, not the other way around. RotFLMAO  
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