Building a new comp!

ChrisUlrich · 07-04-2006, 12:55 AM

Processor: AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 4600+ Processor w/ HyperTransport and Dual Core Technology
Operating System (Office software not included): Genuine Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 with Service Pack 2
Chassis: Alienware® Full-Tower Case
Power Supply: 700 Watt Alienware® Approved Multi-GPU Power Supply
Motherboard: Alienware® Approved NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI Motherboard
Memory: 2GB DDR2 PC-6400 SDRAM at 800MHz - 2 x 1024MB
System Drive: Extreme Performance - 500GB RAID0 (2 x 250GB Serial ATA 3Gb/s 7,200 RPM w/2 x 8MB Cache)
Primary CD ROM/DVD ROM: 16x Dual Layer DVD±R/W Drive w/LightScribe Technology
Graphics Processor: 256MB PCI-Express x16 NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7900 GT - DVI Dual Link Supported
Sound Card: High-Definition 7.1 Performance Audio
Communications: Integrated Dual High Performance Gigabit Ethernet

What do you guys think? See anyplace where the comp is lacking? I am probably going to get a 2nd drive that is crazzzzzy fast STRICTLY Data. But at this moment because I can't afford it.

My goal was to build an awesome gaming machine that won't lag at max settings. I don't want any lag while surfing the internet while running a few programs (Not games). Instantaneous response when browsing through "My Computer."

How do you guys think it will fare?

bigsaucybob · 07-04-2006, 01:08 AM

Should do what you want it to do, quite nicely.

If you can, I would STRONGLY advise that you build your own computer

I would personally downgrade to an X2 4200+ or a 4400+ and upgrade to a 7900GTX.

holyjunk · 07-04-2006, 01:08 AM

Looks good but you might want to get a dedicated sound card. Like the x-fi extreme music. Are you building this or are you getting this from alienware? I think you are from the case and psu haha but they are way overpriced and we could or a place like ibuypower.com can build a comp like that for cheaper than what alienware sells them for.

ChrisUlrich · 07-04-2006, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by holyjunk125

Looks good but you might want to get a dedicated sound card. Like the x-fi extreme music. Are you building this or are you getting this from alienware? I think you are from the case and psu haha but they are way overpriced and we could or a place like ibuypower.com can build a comp like that for cheaper than what alienware sells them for.

I can't downgrade the processor and upgrade the video card unfortunately. I could upgrade the video card but it's a lot more. I am probably gonna end up installing a 2nd 7900GT.

http://www.alienware.com/Configurato...de=SKU-DEFAULT That's where you can find all the specs/upgrades.

How much better is the GTX version? If I can play all the games out on max settings right now? How much longer do you think this video card will hold out for? If I installed a 2nd one... wouldn't that offset whatevers lacking from the GTX?

I do need a soundcard but they didn't offer one that fits into a PCI Slot (Is that what dedicated means?). I want an awesome sound card because I love my Altec Lansing 5100s! I want to compliment them with a nice sound card. The one I have now kinda sucks.

holyjunk · 07-04-2006, 02:55 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16829102188
This would be a nice card. When I say nice I mean great.

07-04-2006, 12:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
ChrisUlrich Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 684	Building a new comp! Processor: AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 4600+ Processor w/ HyperTransport and Dual Core Technology Operating System (Office software not included): Genuine Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 with Service Pack 2 Chassis: Alienware® Full-Tower Case Power Supply: 700 Watt Alienware® Approved Multi-GPU Power Supply Motherboard: Alienware® Approved NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI Motherboard Memory: 2GB DDR2 PC-6400 SDRAM at 800MHz - 2 x 1024MB System Drive: Extreme Performance - 500GB RAID0 (2 x 250GB Serial ATA 3Gb/s 7,200 RPM w/2 x 8MB Cache) Primary CD ROM/DVD ROM: 16x Dual Layer DVD±R/W Drive w/LightScribe Technology Graphics Processor: 256MB PCI-Express x16 NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7900 GT - DVI Dual Link Supported Sound Card: High-Definition 7.1 Performance Audio Communications: Integrated Dual High Performance Gigabit Ethernet What do you guys think? See anyplace where the comp is lacking? I am probably going to get a 2nd drive that is crazzzzzy fast STRICTLY Data. But at this moment because I can't afford it. My goal was to build an awesome gaming machine that won't lag at max settings. I don't want any lag while surfing the internet while running a few programs (Not games). Instantaneous response when browsing through "My Computer." How do you guys think it will fare?

07-04-2006, 01:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
bigsaucybob Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ny Age: 18 Posts: 3,913	Should do what you want it to do, quite nicely. If you can, I would STRONGLY advise that you build your own computer I would personally downgrade to an X2 4200+ or a 4400+ and upgrade to a 7900GTX. __________________ Equipt NOW

07-04-2006, 01:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
holyjunk Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 17 Posts: 1,622	Looks good but you might want to get a dedicated sound card. Like the x-fi extreme music. Are you building this or are you getting this from alienware? I think you are from the case and psu haha but they are way overpriced and we could or a place like ibuypower.com can build a comp like that for cheaper than what alienware sells them for. __________________ pentium 4 1.5GHz 512mb pc133 19inch crt monitor Radeon 9200se X-Fi Extreme Music LOGITECH Z-5300E!! *family pc, hope to get mine in a year or so.

07-04-2006, 02:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
holyjunk Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 17 Posts: 1,622	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16829102188 This would be a nice card. When I say nice I mean great. __________________ pentium 4 1.5GHz 512mb pc133 19inch crt monitor Radeon 9200se X-Fi Extreme Music LOGITECH Z-5300E!! *family pc, hope to get mine in a year or so.

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