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

Jasumi · 02-13-2008, 03:34 AM

Thanks. You guys have been very helpful. Any suggestions for a network adapter though?

ThatGuy16 · 02-13-2008, 04:34 AM

32bit will only support up to 3.25gb of ram, if you want 4gb then you need 64bit.

I'm using a wireless adaptor, if you buy one check before hand on the manufactures webpage that they have drivers for it.

I havn't had a single driver problem, but wireless adaptors are a pain.

computer stupid · 02-13-2008, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jasumi

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

Who were you asking?

**oscaryu1** · 02-13-2008, 01:56 PM

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I havn't had a single driver problem, but wireless adaptors are a pain.

And if you game alot (multiplayer), you'd be better off with a long RJ-45 cable.

teamhex · 02-14-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by oscaryu1

5k?

QX9650
X38-DS4
4GB DDR2-800
1TB WDC SATAII 32MB
Antec 900
X-5400
G15
MX-518
8800GTS G92
Fatality Sound Card

... But in reality, 5k is overkill by around... 4 grand.

And that is the WORST build I have ever seen in my life. That's like a $2k system. They sure earn lots of money offa you

Its not a 2k system.....Price that stuff out and see what you come up with. Directron is south texas's tiger direct. Im not saying Id waste my money on it, but its not as bad as your making it. Theres not one g card but two and 4 raid hd's. You need to look at how many of each item its showing.

windowsvista · 02-14-2008, 03:22 PM

for a great gaming machine try this
http://www.wired2fire.co.uk/newsdesk...c9133f59520c5d

**oscaryu1** · 02-14-2008, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by teamhex

Its not a 2k system.....Price that stuff out and see what you come up with. Directron is south texas's tiger direct. Im not saying Id waste my money on it, but its not as bad as your making it. Theres not one g card but two and 4 raid hd's. You need to look at how many of each item its showing.

Wow! Add everything up and you still get around $1000 less if you built it yourself

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Im not saying Id waste my money on it

By the way you try to protect it, I'm willing to bet you would.

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Directron is south texas's tiger direct.

I live in South Texas. Direction is miniscule compared to Newegg or Tigerdirect.

hstylez · 02-15-2008, 04:20 AM

$5k!?!? Yo, having a nice computer can be important, but there are so many better ways to spend $5k haha.

twitchtwice · 02-15-2008, 06:16 AM

take your 5k put 4 of it in the bank and build a 1k system to play all those games.

lovely? · 02-15-2008, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by twitchtwice

take your 5k put 4 of it in the bank and build a 1k system to play all those games.

TBH a brand new system to play crisis should cost 2k unless you build it with a frikken amd 5200 and an nvidia 8600GT...

02-13-2008, 04:34 AM	#22 (permalink)
ThatGuy16 Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Age: 99 Posts: 5,459	32bit will only support up to 3.25gb of ram, if you want 4gb then you need 64bit. I'm using a wireless adaptor, if you buy one check before hand on the manufactures webpage that they have drivers for it. I havn't had a single driver problem, but wireless adaptors are a pain. __________________ CPU: C2D E8400 @ 4Ghz 1.24v 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: 2x HD4850 Crossfire LCD: LG 22" L226WTQ 3DMark06: 20826

02-14-2008, 03:22 PM	#26 (permalink)
windowsvista banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: C:/windows Age: 14 Posts: 592	Here try this for a great gaming machine try this http://www.wired2fire.co.uk/newsdesk...c9133f59520c5d

02-15-2008, 04:20 AM	#28 (permalink)
hstylez Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 110	$5k!?!? Yo, having a nice computer can be important, but there are so many better ways to spend $5k haha. __________________ Dual Core AMD Opteron 165 Asus A8N-SLI MOBO 3GB Corsair XMS Seagate 300GB HDD GeForce 9800 GTX+ Dual Monitors

02-15-2008, 06:16 AM	#29 (permalink)
twitchtwice Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 310	take your 5k put 4 of it in the bank and build a 1k system to play all those games. __________________ CPU: C2D e8400 @ 3.6 HSF: Arctic Freezer 7 MOBO: Gigabyte P35-DS3L RAM: 4GB Corsair XMS2 GPU: XFX GeForce G92 8800 GTS HDD: WD Raptor 150GB PSU: OCZ GameXStream 700W CASE: Antech 900 OS: Win XP x64 MON: Samsung 932BW All this for CS:S? Why not :)

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Jasumi Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 63	Thanks. You guys have been very helpful. Any suggestions for a network adapter though?

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