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03-17-2008, 08:25 AM
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First build, help a noob :)
Hi everyone, noobie here.
 I am trying to build a gaming computer on a budget, I am trying to keep the total cost below $550.00.(not much I know) I already have the monitor,mouse and keyboard,sound system, and a friend has some ATX cases I can have so I think I can get the following and still stay in budget. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128081 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103228 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817339012 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820220144 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136075 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827151155 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16825164001 Is all of this stuff compatible? What else do I need?(if anything) Also which video card would be best for gaming? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130332 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130290 EDIT:Or would this card be better? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150277 And do I need a aftermarket CPU fan or will the one that comes with the CPU work?(I don't plan on doing any overclocking) If I do need a CPU fan are there any good ones in the $25-35 range? Sorry for all the question, I'm new at this.  Thank you for any info. Michael. Last edited by MikeV; 03-17-2008 at 08:45 AM. |
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03-17-2008, 11:55 AM
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Firstly, it would be better to have intel CPU than AMD right now. If you insist to go for AMD, your set-up is OK. Best to go for black edition with CPU fan.
However, E8200 with GA-P35-S3G/ GA-P31-S3G with perform better than your AMD set-up PSU: I think the ver2.01 is better?? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817339001 video card: 9600GT > 8800GS 8600GT not worth. $25 CPU fan: Arctic cooling freeze 7 pro/ COOLER MASTER Hyper TX2 |
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03-17-2008, 01:38 PM
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8800GS is great video card, but try to get 9600GT if you can
Intel currently offers the best performance So change the motherboard and CPU Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128059 CPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115029 Check the benchmarks http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu...e_6.html#sect1 |
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03-17-2008, 09:49 PM
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Thank for the info.
I guess I will go with the Intel CPU instead of the AMD(it is not that much more anyway) But I guess this brings up another question, is it worth it to get a Quad-Core over the Duo-Core? The E8200 is $200.00 and the Q6600 is $250.00($200.00 at Microcenter but there is not one in my state.  )I know that right now not much software is made for Quad-Cores, but that will probably change within a year. Thanks. Michael. |
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03-17-2008, 10:18 PM
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For gaming I would go with the dual-core right now for sure. Quad-core is better for multitasking (read: heavy multitasking), as has been said quite a few times. I have the E8400 and it's a great chip. You don't need an aftermarket cooler, especially if you aren't overclocking. Good luck. Welcome to the addictive (and costly) world of computer aficionados.
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03-17-2008, 10:20 PM
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Lol posted at the same time?
no the duo is better for gaming atm and quads are best for multi-tasking..i read this too
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03-18-2008, 03:34 AM
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I'd personally recommend the Q6600 only $254.99 at newegg
Link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115017 You wont see much of an advantage but it's more future proof at the moment .. i would have gotten it but they didn't have any in stock at my canadacomputers
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03-18-2008, 04:08 AM
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E8400 - Slight multitasking, hardcore gaming.  PS - E8400 beats Q6600 on any dual core supported game.
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