Before I order the parts...

FutureProof · 02-28-2008, 02:21 AM

Im right on $700 with that setup except Im using this memory:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820211066

Since my graphics card is pretty powerful, I might as well just get an 8600gt so Soccrmastr gets off my back. Doing that I could get a better CPU without going over my budget. Anyone recommend me getting a quad core since their pretty new and im guessing the price wont drop for a while? With a quad core, I could get a better graphics card down the road to match its potential.

I guess I have to change my mobo too since I have extremely bad luck with expensive things and dont want to chance anything... I cant find any mobo that I can decide on, anyone mind helping me out?

Joe2005 · 02-28-2008, 02:33 AM

Man when I built my computer I couldn't decide on a motherboard for the longest time to save my life. Don't worry about it too much, Gigabyte is a good manufacturer and the board you picked will be just fine, trust me.

As for the graphics card, while the statement about your graphics card being overpowered is true, the 8600gt is on the extreme other end of the spectrum, I would recommend at least a radeon 3850 or if you want a little more performance an Nvidia 9600 will work just fine too.

FutureProof · 02-28-2008, 02:41 AM

I guess your right, will there be another price drop since the higher 9 series hasnt released yet , or am I asking for too much?

Interested · 02-28-2008, 02:45 AM

not for a few months.

FutureProof · 02-28-2008, 02:55 AM

Is the 8800gts really that far ahead that I need to buy a $200 CPU like the E4600 for it? I understand that if I dont buy an amazing CPU then itll OP my system but does it really matter? I wouldnt mind paying $70 more for the 8800gts and later down the line when I have the money to diish out just get a better CPU?

Joe2005 · 02-28-2008, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FutureProof

Is the 8800gts really that far ahead that I need to buy a $200 CPU for it? I understand that if I dont buy an amazing CPU then itll OP my system but does it really matter? I wouldnt mind paying $70 more for the 8800gts and later down the line when I have the money to diish out just get a better CPU?

The 8800gts is one of the best cards out right now, the only thing better is a 8800ultra or a 3870x2. And you cpu is a good cpu, but not the best. However it is quite allright to get that cpu and the 8800gts and upgrade the cpu later. It boils down to, it's your computer do whatever you want to with it.

Soccrmastr · 02-28-2008, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe2005

The 8800gts is one of the best cards out right now, the only thing better is a 8800ultra or a 3870x2. And you cpu is a good cpu, but not the best. However it is quite allright to get that cpu and the 8800gts and upgrade the cpu later. It boils down to, it's your computer do whatever you want to with it.

Please point out to him he's buying a DX10 card and using XP with it would be a waste.

FutureProof · 02-28-2008, 03:28 AM

Ok here it is, my new and improved PC setup.

http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16813128059
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16814127325
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16819115017
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16820211066 (two of these)
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16822136074

All I need now is a case and PSU, if you guys know of any good ones please let me know. Let me know what you think and my only option is to decreases price from here.

02-28-2008, 02:21 AM	#21 (permalink)
FutureProof Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 25	Im right on $700 with that setup except Im using this memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820211066 Since my graphics card is pretty powerful, I might as well just get an 8600gt so Soccrmastr gets off my back. Doing that I could get a better CPU without going over my budget. Anyone recommend me getting a quad core since their pretty new and im guessing the price wont drop for a while? With a quad core, I could get a better graphics card down the road to match its potential. I guess I have to change my mobo too since I have extremely bad luck with expensive things and dont want to chance anything... I cant find any mobo that I can decide on, anyone mind helping me out? Last edited by FutureProof; 02-28-2008 at 02:39 AM.

02-28-2008, 02:33 AM	#22 (permalink)
Joe2005 Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 353	Man when I built my computer I couldn't decide on a motherboard for the longest time to save my life. Don't worry about it too much, Gigabyte is a good manufacturer and the board you picked will be just fine, trust me. As for the graphics card, while the statement about your graphics card being overpowered is true, the 8600gt is on the extreme other end of the spectrum, I would recommend at least a radeon 3850 or if you want a little more performance an Nvidia 9600 will work just fine too. __________________ I need to name this computer . . .<>AMD Athlon 4000+ @2.88GHz Radeon 3850 256MB<>3GB 800mhz DDR2 Gskill Ram GIGABYTE G61P-S3<>Samsung 500GB SATA HDD Asus DVD/CD burner + Stock CD burner + Stock DVD player<>Some what defective 22" Samsung Monitor (back-light bleed through on the left side, BAD SAMSNUNG!!!) 93% of teenagers listen to rap. If you are one of the 7% that still listens to real music, post this in your signature.

02-28-2008, 02:45 AM	#24 (permalink)
Interested Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PA Age: 13 Posts: 728	not for a few months. __________________ My Computer's Specs

02-28-2008, 02:55 AM	#25 (permalink)
FutureProof Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 25	Is the 8800gts really that far ahead that I need to buy a $200 CPU like the E4600 for it? I understand that if I dont buy an amazing CPU then itll OP my system but does it really matter? I wouldnt mind paying $70 more for the 8800gts and later down the line when I have the money to diish out just get a better CPU? Last edited by FutureProof; 02-28-2008 at 02:58 AM.

02-28-2008, 03:28 AM	#28 (permalink)
FutureProof Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 25	Ok here it is, my new and improved PC setup. http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16813128059 http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16814127325 http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16819115017 http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16820211066 (two of these) http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16822136074 All I need now is a case and PSU, if you guys know of any good ones please let me know. Let me know what you think and my only option is to decreases price from here. Last edited by FutureProof; 02-28-2008 at 06:38 PM.

02-28-2008, 02:41 AM	#23 (permalink)
FutureProof Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 25	I guess your right, will there be another price drop since the higher 9 series hasnt released yet , or am I asking for too much?

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