Help -- Good or bad computer for the price?

Dirrocte13 · 02-05-2008, 06:39 AM

ok so i went to ibuypower.com and built this... its for gaming / internet / music and movies

USD $2,175.00 is the price with shipping, id like to shave down the price a bit, but with good performance. what do you think?

Case ( Eagletech Viper II Aluminium Gaming Tower Case w/420W Power Supply Red/Black 2-Tone )
Case Lighting ( Cold Cathode Neon Light Red )
Power Supply ( 650 Watt -- NZXT PRC-650 Power Supply SLI Ready )
Processor ( [$300 OFF Mail-In Rebate] [=== Quad Core ===] Intel Core 2 Extreme Quad-Core Processor QX6800 (4x 2.93GHz/8MB L2 Cache/1066FSB) )
Processor Cooling ( [=== Silent ===] Extreme-Performance INTEL CPU Cooling Fan System Kit Silent & Overclocking Proof = Maximum cooling efficiency for quietness and performance )
Motherboard ( Asus P5KPL-VM Intel G31 Chipset w/6-channels, Gb LAN, S-ATA 3Gb/s, USB 2.0, Single PCI-E MB )
Memory ( 2048MB [1024MB X2] DDR2-800 PC6400 Memory Module Corsair XMS2 Xtreme w/Heat Spreader )
Video Card ( NVIDIA GeForce 7600GT 256MB w/DVI + TV Out Video )
Video Card Brand ( === High Performance === eVGA Brand Video Card Powered by NVIDIA )
Hard Drive ( 500 GB HARD DRIVE [Serial-ATA-II, 3Gb, 7200 RPM, 16M Cache] )
CD-RW/DVD-RW Drive ( [** Special !!! ***] 20X Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive Black )
Sound Card ( 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard )
Network Card ( Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100) )
Monitor ( LCD Monitor [--- Special ---] 20.1" LCD 16:10 Wide WSXGA HD(HDCP) Monitor Support DVI Video up to 1080P(HDMI) )
Keyboard ( Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard )
Operation System ( Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium + [Free 60-Day !!!] Microsoft Office 2007(Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access ....) 32-Bit )

well there it is ... thanks in advance, this is a computer for a friend who has a 2000 USD budget so, oh and the price above is with shipping.

reddevil6 · 02-05-2008, 07:03 AM

i think u could get much metter for that price

smerk · 02-05-2008, 07:36 AM

If your serious about gaming i would suggest a better graphics card maybe

coddie · 02-05-2008, 03:27 PM

For that money you should have an 8800GT at least. Personally i dont think you need to spend the money on the quad core because the dual cores perform good enough at the moment. You could also save some more money for the better GPU by getting a 19" LCD rather than 20. I have a 19" and its perfect. You should try and build a balanced pc, reason i say this is because you have a not so good mobo and gpu, and you are going for the more expensive cpu and ram.
I would recommend going for a dual core, corsair xms2 800mhz, 680i mobo, and an 8800gt, build the rest around that and you should have a pretty decent machine

oscaryu1 · 02-05-2008, 11:52 PM

Question: Is this a Good or Bad build?

Answer: Neither;Horrible.

bigbird · 02-06-2008, 12:00 AM

^ OUCH!
Listen to these guys, they will point you in the right direction.

Gogey · 02-06-2008, 01:12 AM

Yeah...thats a REALLY bad build. Do you HAVE to buy it or would you put it together?

Dirrocte13 · 02-06-2008, 08:58 AM

lol. im VERY bad with computers, im not sure why my friend came to me .. :/ maybe because I play a lot of computer games. But anyway, niether of us have a lot of computer knowledge therefore building is kind of out of the question... can anyone link / suggest a prebuilt computer for about 1500$ USD, 2000 is the max, so you can go a bit higher ... thanks

02-05-2008, 06:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dirrocte13 New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13	Help -- Good or bad computer for the price? ok so i went to ibuypower.com and built this... its for gaming / internet / music and movies USD $2,175.00 is the price with shipping, id like to shave down the price a bit, but with good performance. what do you think? Case ( Eagletech Viper II Aluminium Gaming Tower Case w/420W Power Supply Red/Black 2-Tone ) Case Lighting ( Cold Cathode Neon Light Red ) Power Supply ( 650 Watt -- NZXT PRC-650 Power Supply SLI Ready ) Processor ( [$300 OFF Mail-In Rebate] [=== Quad Core ===] Intel Core 2 Extreme Quad-Core Processor QX6800 (4x 2.93GHz/8MB L2 Cache/1066FSB) ) Processor Cooling ( [=== Silent ===] Extreme-Performance INTEL CPU Cooling Fan System Kit Silent & Overclocking Proof = Maximum cooling efficiency for quietness and performance ) Motherboard ( Asus P5KPL-VM Intel G31 Chipset w/6-channels, Gb LAN, S-ATA 3Gb/s, USB 2.0, Single PCI-E MB ) Memory ( 2048MB [1024MB X2] DDR2-800 PC6400 Memory Module Corsair XMS2 Xtreme w/Heat Spreader ) Video Card ( NVIDIA GeForce 7600GT 256MB w/DVI + TV Out Video ) Video Card Brand ( === High Performance === eVGA Brand Video Card Powered by NVIDIA ) Hard Drive ( 500 GB HARD DRIVE [Serial-ATA-II, 3Gb, 7200 RPM, 16M Cache] ) CD-RW/DVD-RW Drive ( [ Special !!! *] 20X Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive Black ) Sound Card ( 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard ) Network Card ( Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100) ) Monitor ( LCD Monitor [--- Special ---] 20.1" LCD 16:10 Wide WSXGA HD(HDCP) Monitor Support DVI Video up to 1080P(HDMI) ) Keyboard ( Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard ) Operation System ( Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium + [Free 60-Day !!!] Microsoft Office 2007(Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access ....) 32-Bit ) well there it is ... thanks in advance, this is a computer for a friend who has a 2000 USD budget so, oh and the price above is with shipping.

02-05-2008, 07:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
reddevil6 Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Australia Age: 16 Posts: 1,117	i think u could get much metter for that price __________________ (1) GA-MA770-DS3 - AMD 6000+ @3.33GHz - WD SE16 2x500G - ASUS 9800GTX+ @820 - 2036 - 2350 - Apacer 2x2G DDR 800 @953MHz - Thermaltake Soprano RS100 full tower - Coolmaster extrema power duo 650W - 3DMARK06 12256 (2) GA-81945P-G-RH - Pentium D 945 (3.4GHz) had it @4.42 GHz - SATA 3.0G 1x250G 2x500G - ASUS 3850 - 3G DDR 533 - Topower 750W - 50''(127CM) 1080P 1920x1080 plasma - 3DMARK06 7250.

02-05-2008, 07:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
smerk Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 76	If your serious about gaming i would suggest a better graphics card maybe __________________ [center][font="Comic Sans MS"]My Setup Case: Coolermaster Centurion 5 CPU: AMD Athlon x2 6400+ (AC Freezer 64 Pro) Motherboard: Asus M2N32-SLi Deluxe WiFi Memory: 4GB DDR2 800 Hard Drive: 500GB Western Digital Caviar Optical: Pioneer DVD+-RW Video:8600GT

02-05-2008, 03:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
coddie Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 80	For that money you should have an 8800GT at least. Personally i dont think you need to spend the money on the quad core because the dual cores perform good enough at the moment. You could also save some more money for the better GPU by getting a 19" LCD rather than 20. I have a 19" and its perfect. You should try and build a balanced pc, reason i say this is because you have a not so good mobo and gpu, and you are going for the more expensive cpu and ram. I would recommend going for a dual core, corsair xms2 800mhz, 680i mobo, and an 8800gt, build the rest around that and you should have a pretty decent machine __________________ Thermaltake Soprano E6300 C2D 1.8ghz-3.018 ghz http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=212379 Scythe Ninja Plus heatsink Gainward 7900 GS Evga nForce 680sli Corsair XMS2 2x1GB Seagate 320GB Hitachi 250GB Antec SP-500PGB

02-05-2008, 11:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
oscaryu1 VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 10,012	Question: Is this a Good or Bad build? Answer: Neither;Horrible. __________________ Core 2 Duo E2140 1.6GHz @ 3.04GHz GA-P31-DS3L pqi Turbo CL4 DDR2-800 2GB Sapphire HD3850 256MB Sony Writemaster DVD Burner EIDE Seagate Barracuda 80GB 7200.9 8MB SATII

02-06-2008, 12:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
bigbird Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: hypercube Posts: 112	^ OUCH! Listen to these guys, they will point you in the right direction. __________________ Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first.

02-06-2008, 01:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
Gogey Gold Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sayville, NY Age: 14 Posts: 291	Yeah...thats a REALLY bad build. Do you HAVE to buy it or would you put it together? __________________ Desktop: Gigabyte DS3R \| Intel Core 2 Duo 6550 @ 3.25 Ghz (stock voltage) \| Zerotherm Nirvana NV120 \| Evga GeForce 8800GTS 320 MB \| Seagate Barracuda 320GB \| 2GB Corsair Ram (+.1v) \| Corsair 520HX Power Supply \| Windows Vista Home Premium Names/Tags/etc.: WoW: Gogey - 70 Hunter on Malorne GW: Zomg Gogey Xfire: Gogey087 Steam: gogeta087

02-06-2008, 08:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dirrocte13 New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13	lol. im VERY bad with computers, im not sure why my friend came to me .. :/ maybe because I play a lot of computer games. But anyway, niether of us have a lot of computer knowledge therefore building is kind of out of the question... can anyone link / suggest a prebuilt computer for about 1500$ USD, 2000 is the max, so you can go a bit higher ... thanks

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