Possible new comp

voyagerfan99 · 02-23-2008, 02:41 AM

Hey all!

The old family computer is starting to get up there with age, and I think it's time for a new one. (If I can convince my Dad). It'll be used for gaming, internet, e-mail, and word processing. Let me know if you have any ideas/changes. There is no real site preference (as long as it's US). I already have a monitor/keyboard/speakers picked out.

Case

PSU

Mobo

CPU

GPU

RAM

HDD

Oh; and the budget is about $1000.

Vestitor · 02-23-2008, 04:02 AM

Hmm I would say to find a different power supply, I don't know if you can trust that one or not. If your planning to spend $150 on a motherboard make sure the PSU is trust worthy. Just just my 2 cents.

And I am guessing your planning to SLi it.

voyagerfan99 · 02-23-2008, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vestitor

And I am guessing your planning to SLi it.

In future possibly.

oscaryu1 · 02-23-2008, 04:56 AM

Get the P35-DS3L and shop from: www.newegg.com

ramodkk · 02-23-2008, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oscaryu1

Get the P35-DS3L and shop from: www.newegg.com

+1

Save the $50 from te XFX mobo to the GIGABYTE and use them to get the E6750 instead which is like $190 I think on Newegg.com

In other words, get GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L ($90) / E6750 ($190) instead of XFX 680i ($150) / E4500 ($130)

BTW: is it just me, or the CPU socket is too close to the top edge of that XFX 680i mobo??

oscaryu1 · 02-23-2008, 02:31 PM

Quote:

BTW: is it just me, or the CPU socket is too close to the top edge of that XFX 680i mobo??

It looks a bit too close... So you probably won't be able to install a huge cooler...

Nvidia4life · 02-23-2008, 02:49 PM

I suggest you don't mind spending $50.00 more(after rebate), you check out this deal on tigerdirect.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...020&CatId=2406
You'll have a faster cpu (good overclocker), upgraded memory (same brand, more mhz) and the same motherboard. And it's guaranteed to get to you all on the same day. you might even save on shipping.

I agree with Vestitor about the psu. If you go cheap like that, you might be sorry. Do you know and trust that company?

oscaryu1 · 02-23-2008, 02:52 PM

That is a FINE power supply!

And trust me, anyone with a brain will know that the 680i is crap.

Lemme get a shot at $1000.

Nvidia4life · 02-23-2008, 02:55 PM

As I browse tigerdirect, I also found a way you can save about $90.00 upfront and get a free Company of Heroes game.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...358&CatId=2021

oscaryu1 · 02-23-2008, 03:01 PM

02-23-2008, 02:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
voyagerfan99 Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,953	Possible new build - remarks? Hey all! The old family computer is starting to get up there with age, and I think it's time for a new one. (If I can convince my Dad). It'll be used for gaming, internet, e-mail, and word processing. Let me know if you have any ideas/changes. There is no real site preference (as long as it's US). I already have a monitor/keyboard/speakers picked out. Case PSU Mobo CPU GPU RAM HDD Oh; and the budget is about $1000. Last edited by voyagerfan99; 02-23-2008 at 04:19 AM.

02-23-2008, 04:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
Vestitor Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Age: 18 Posts: 104	Hmm I would say to find a different power supply, I don't know if you can trust that one or not. If your planning to spend $150 on a motherboard make sure the PSU is trust worthy. Just just my 2 cents. And I am guessing your planning to SLi it. __________________ AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ Brisbane 2.2GHz @ 2.84Ghz Stable (35C-58C) CPU Temp G.SKILL 2GB DDR2 800(Running as DDR2 677 at 810Mhz(405Mhz) Stable GIGABYTE GA-MA69VM-S2 AM2 SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 3870 512MB 256-bit GDDR4 hec Orion XPOWER585 ATX12V 2.01 585W Power Supply ViewSonic A90f+ 19" CRT Windows XP Professional 32bit Crysis SP Beta : 20-30fps, Everything High, 1280x1024 -----------------3DMark06 - 9306-----------------

02-23-2008, 04:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
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02-23-2008, 02:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
oscaryu1 VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 9,856	That is a FINE power supply! And trust me, anyone with a brain will know that the 680i is crap. Lemme get a shot at $1000. __________________ 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

02-23-2008, 03:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
oscaryu1 VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 9,856	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115037 E8400 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128059 P35-DS3L http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820220144 Patriot Extreme Performace 2GB 2x (1GB) Kit DDR2-800 CL4 (x2 for 4GB) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136074 WDC SE16 320GB SATAII 3GB/sec http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814134037 ECS 8800GTS G92 512MB PCI-E 2.0 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119115 Cooler Master Elite 330 ATX Case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...Tpk=OCZ%2b700W OCZ GameXStream 700W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106228 Lite-On Black DVD Burner PATA Total after rebates including shipping: $903.56 __________________ 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

02-23-2008, 02:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nvidia4life Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 70	I suggest you don't mind spending $50.00 more(after rebate), you check out this deal on tigerdirect. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...020&CatId=2406 You'll have a faster cpu (good overclocker), upgraded memory (same brand, more mhz) and the same motherboard. And it's guaranteed to get to you all on the same day. you might even save on shipping. I agree with Vestitor about the psu. If you go cheap like that, you might be sorry. Do you know and trust that company?

02-23-2008, 02:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nvidia4life Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 70	As I browse tigerdirect, I also found a way you can save about $90.00 upfront and get a free Company of Heroes game. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...358&CatId=2021

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