help with new computer (like everyone else here)

apatel9 · 09-12-2006, 08:38 PM

Hello, I need some help building a new computer. I don’t need a monitor, keyboard mouse and all of that. My budget is about 1300-1500 range. Some things I would prefer, Intel based with the new processors, not sure of the 6400 will cut it or if it’s worth the extra money for the 6600. Also, I was hoping for two video cards in sli or crossfire modes, and two hard drives (not sure of its worth the extra money for 10,000 rpm vs 7200rpm) in raid 0 configurations. I don’t necessarily need both video cards now (i can add another one in a few months when i get some more cash). Hoping for 2 gig of DDR-2 800 ram (once again I can get one gig now and wait on another one). The function of this computer will basically be videogames (WoW, and steam platform games half-life 2, etc), and I watch a lot of movies on my computer (no tv in my apartment). Some stuff I want to pay close attention to is the temperature of the CPU and gpu, especially during game play, while running two video cards. I plan on buring DVD’s. I was also considering not buying a sound card, I don’t have a 7.1 surround sound system, only two speaks and a sub (don’t play volume very high either). I was hoping to do all my shopping from the same website (newegg.com or tigerdirect.com). Also, warranties become an issue because if something breaks I don’t want to have to buy a new one soon after i get this one. Last thing to mention, I want to leave room for expanding for later (mostly talking about motherboard and tower). I guess thats all for now, let me know if you guys need any more information.

apatel9 · 09-13-2006, 03:53 AM

Another questionis there a big difference between the intel E6300, E6400 and E6600, and where is the sweet spot if there is one. I have read that any one of these will basically outpreform any of thr AMD x2's, but which is the best value for its money and is it worth getting the E6600?
Thanks in advance for the help.

Iluvpenguins · 09-13-2006, 04:07 AM

the clock speeds and the amount of L2 cache is the difference.All of them are extremely overclockable though.

The_Beast · 09-13-2006, 04:16 AM

look at the rig in my sig it is around your price range with a LCD. you could upgrade the mobo, the ram, and the HDD if you wanted too.

here is three really good mobos

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131025

YEA_PC_PHONICS · 09-13-2006, 04:23 AM

the best performance/price i would say is the 6600

Jet · 09-13-2006, 01:42 PM

Unless you want to overclock, the E6600 would be the best price/performance, but if you are overclocking, get the E6300.

apatel9 · 09-13-2006, 05:46 PM

OK, thanks, as far as video cards are concerned, im looking at the 7900GT (256mb), and eventually have two of them in sli mode. Do you guys think I would be better off getting one 7900GTX (512).

Iluvpenguins · 09-13-2006, 06:50 PM

2 7900GT's in SLI are good,im pretty sure they'll beatout 1 7900GTX.

Jet · 09-13-2006, 09:49 PM

Ya, but I seriously think that SLI is a waste of money, since by the time you want to upgrade to SLI, there will be a single card that will be so much better.

As well, SLI doesn't always help FPS, it sometimes hinders them!

JAPPO · 09-13-2006, 11:50 PM

The 6600 is Conroe. I don't think anything below that is.

09-12-2006, 08:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
apatel9 Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 39	help with new computer (like everyone else here) Hello, I need some help building a new computer. I don’t need a monitor, keyboard mouse and all of that. My budget is about 1300-1500 range. Some things I would prefer, Intel based with the new processors, not sure of the 6400 will cut it or if it’s worth the extra money for the 6600. Also, I was hoping for two video cards in sli or crossfire modes, and two hard drives (not sure of its worth the extra money for 10,000 rpm vs 7200rpm) in raid 0 configurations. I don’t necessarily need both video cards now (i can add another one in a few months when i get some more cash). Hoping for 2 gig of DDR-2 800 ram (once again I can get one gig now and wait on another one). The function of this computer will basically be videogames (WoW, and steam platform games half-life 2, etc), and I watch a lot of movies on my computer (no tv in my apartment). Some stuff I want to pay close attention to is the temperature of the CPU and gpu, especially during game play, while running two video cards. I plan on buring DVD’s. I was also considering not buying a sound card, I don’t have a 7.1 surround sound system, only two speaks and a sub (don’t play volume very high either). I was hoping to do all my shopping from the same website (newegg.com or tigerdirect.com). Also, warranties become an issue because if something breaks I don’t want to have to buy a new one soon after i get this one. Last thing to mention, I want to leave room for expanding for later (mostly talking about motherboard and tower). I guess thats all for now, let me know if you guys need any more information.

09-13-2006, 04:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
Iluvpenguins Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kitchener Ontario Posts: 1,293	the clock speeds and the amount of L2 cache is the difference.All of them are extremely overclockable though. __________________ My computer: Intel Core2Duo E6550 @ 3.01ghz Gigabyte P31-DS3L Patriot 2x1GB DDR2-800 @ 1032mhz EVGA GeForce 8800GTX Antec 500W w/32A on 12v rail WD 80GB HDD,WD 500GB HDD Ultra Aluminus Full Tower Case (Black Finish)

09-13-2006, 04:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
The_Beast Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wisconsin Age: 17 Posts: 3,300	look at the rig in my sig it is around your price range with a LCD. you could upgrade the mobo, the ram, and the HDD if you wanted too. here is three really good mobos http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131025 __________________ Rendering Machine - Gigabyte DS3L P35 - - C2D E6550 - - Corsair XMS2 2Gb - Seagate 'Cuda 320Gb - Sapphire 2600 XT 256mb - - Antec Earthwatt 430 watt - - Antec New Solution Series Case - - Hp w1907 monitor - Check Out My Custom Clock Picture 1/\Picture 2

09-13-2006, 01:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jet Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,288	Unless you want to overclock, the E6600 would be the best price/performance, but if you are overclocking, get the E6300. __________________ Macbook/Intel Core Duo 1.83Ghz/2GB DDR2 667/60GB HD/OSX 10.4.11/160GB 3.5" Firewire External/160GB Maxtor One Touch 4 Mini External/

09-13-2006, 06:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Iluvpenguins Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kitchener Ontario Posts: 1,293	2 7900GT's in SLI are good,im pretty sure they'll beatout 1 7900GTX. __________________ My computer: Intel Core2Duo E6550 @ 3.01ghz Gigabyte P31-DS3L Patriot 2x1GB DDR2-800 @ 1032mhz EVGA GeForce 8800GTX Antec 500W w/32A on 12v rail WD 80GB HDD,WD 500GB HDD Ultra Aluminus Full Tower Case (Black Finish)

09-13-2006, 03:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
apatel9 Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 39	Another questionis there a big difference between the intel E6300, E6400 and E6600, and where is the sweet spot if there is one. I have read that any one of these will basically outpreform any of thr AMD x2's, but which is the best value for its money and is it worth getting the E6600? Thanks in advance for the help.

09-13-2006, 05:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
apatel9 Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 39	OK, thanks, as far as video cards are concerned, im looking at the 7900GT (256mb), and eventually have two of them in sli mode. Do you guys think I would be better off getting one 7900GTX (512).

09-13-2006, 09:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jet Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,288	Ya, but I seriously think that SLI is a waste of money, since by the time you want to upgrade to SLI, there will be a single card that will be so much better. As well, SLI doesn't always help FPS, it sometimes hinders them! __________________ Macbook/Intel Core Duo 1.83Ghz/2GB DDR2 667/60GB HD/OSX 10.4.11/160GB 3.5" Firewire External/160GB Maxtor One Touch 4 Mini External/ Last edited by Jet; 09-13-2006 at 10:20 PM.

09-13-2006, 11:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
JAPPO New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 12	The 6600 is Conroe. I don't think anything below that is. __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 ghz. 2 gigs DDR2 ram. 256 mb ATI X1300 Pro video card. 19 inch ultrasharp Dell monitor. 320 gig hard drive. Windows XP Pro. http://www.RealTechHelp.com - FREE Tech Support that actually helps! FAQs, tutorials, computer discussion, wiki and more. 100% helpful and free. http://www.CynicalNews.com - Your news. Cynicalized.

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