Newb trying to build a powerful computer system for gaming...

Jasumi · 02-13-2008, 01:20 AM

Cool. Does it run well? How about adding a wireless adapter?

just a noob · 02-13-2008, 01:37 AM

try for 4gb of ram if you can, make sure the processer is a 45nm, they use less power and they run much cooler, and get a raptor 150gb 10k and load it with the os and the games, they will load much faster, and you can still use the 250gb for most of the storage for pictures and such, if you really wanna go overboard get a bluray/hd dvd player lg makes one that is 300 dollars and is combo of the two(hd and bluray)

oscaryu1 · 02-13-2008, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Jasumi

Makes sense.

How does this configuration sound?

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor.

Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-X38-DS4 LGA 775 Intel X38 ATX Intel Motherboard.

Video Card: VisionTek 900209 Radeon HD 3870 X2 1GB (512MB x 2) 512-bit (256-bit x 2) GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card.

Memory: Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory.

Hard Drive 1: Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive

Optical Drive: ASUS Black 18X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 18X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 14X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache PATA DVD Burner with LightScribe

Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad (Black) EPS12V 750W Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, ULC, CE, CB, RoHS

Operating System: XP Professional

It's only around $1400. Sounds good? Is there anything else I would need?

Get the OCZ GameXStream 700W.

Jasumi · 02-13-2008, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by just a noob

try for 4gb of ram if you can, make sure the processer is a 45nm, they use less power and they run much cooler, and get a raptor 150gb 10k and load it with the os and the games, they will load much faster, and you can still use the 250gb for most of the storage for pictures and such, if you really wanna go overboard get a bluray/hd dvd player lg makes one that is 300 dollars and is combo of the two(hd and bluray)

Sounds nice. But I really don't think I need ALL that. I'm trying to be economical without sacrificing too much quality.

oscaryu1 · 02-13-2008, 01:53 AM

2GB is fine. 4GB is for the large multitasker with a Q6600 or 45nm.

ThatGuy16 · 02-13-2008, 02:02 AM

I have the x38-DS4 with my E8400, and its great. The x38 is one of the best boards out right now, and since it supports crossfire, you may decided on a dual card settup later on.

Also, with XP your not going to be able to utilize DX10, you will need vista. Just something to think about.

Jasumi · 02-13-2008, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ThatGuy16

I have the x38-DS4 with my E8400, and its great. The x38 is one of the best boards out right now, and since it supports crossfire, you may decided on a dual card settup later on.

Also, with XP your not going to be able to utilize DX10, you will need vista. Just something to think about.

I heard XP was more compatible with gaming. Is that true?

ThatGuy16 · 02-13-2008, 02:11 AM

not from my experience, unless your trying to run 5 year old games... and most of those even work..

Jasumi · 02-13-2008, 02:19 AM

If I do get Vista, with my specs, should I get the 34 bit or the 64 bit?

just a noob · 02-13-2008, 02:23 AM

so long as your not running the 8gb max go with vista 32 bit, dunno on what one i hear ultimate most of the time

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oscaryu1 VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 9,829	2GB is fine. 4GB is for the large multitasker with a Q6600 or 45nm. __________________ 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

02-13-2008, 02:02 AM	#16 (permalink)
ThatGuy16 Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 5,046	I have the x38-DS4 with my E8400, and its great. The x38 is one of the best boards out right now, and since it supports crossfire, you may decided on a dual card settup later on. Also, with XP your not going to be able to utilize DX10, you will need vista. Just something to think about. __________________ CPU: C2D E8400 @ 4Ghz 1.23v HSF: Apogee GTX MB: Gigabyte X38-DS4 Ram: 2x2GB G. Skill DDR2-1068 HDD: 320GB Seagate PSU: OCZ GameXStream 700w OS: Vista Home Premium 64bit GFX: HD3870 @ 837/1152 LCD: LG 22" L226WTQ My Old 3DMark06: 20008 =(

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ThatGuy16 Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 5,046	not from my experience, unless your trying to run 5 year old games... and most of those even work.. __________________ CPU: C2D E8400 @ 4Ghz 1.23v HSF: Apogee GTX MB: Gigabyte X38-DS4 Ram: 2x2GB G. Skill DDR2-1068 HDD: 320GB Seagate PSU: OCZ GameXStream 700w OS: Vista Home Premium 64bit GFX: HD3870 @ 837/1152 LCD: LG 22" L226WTQ My Old 3DMark06: 20008 =(

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02-13-2008, 01:20 AM	#11 (permalink)
Jasumi Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 62	Cool. Does it run well? How about adding a wireless adapter?

02-13-2008, 01:37 AM	#12 (permalink)
just a noob Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cardboard mansion Posts: 999	try for 4gb of ram if you can, make sure the processer is a 45nm, they use less power and they run much cooler, and get a raptor 150gb 10k and load it with the os and the games, they will load much faster, and you can still use the 250gb for most of the storage for pictures and such, if you really wanna go overboard get a bluray/hd dvd player lg makes one that is 300 dollars and is combo of the two(hd and bluray)

02-13-2008, 02:19 AM	#19 (permalink)
Jasumi Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 62	If I do get Vista, with my specs, should I get the 34 bit or the 64 bit?

02-13-2008, 02:23 AM	#20 (permalink)
just a noob Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cardboard mansion Posts: 999	so long as your not running the 8gb max go with vista 32 bit, dunno on what one i hear ultimate most of the time