Building a new computer, need help with parts

lilm3boi · 02-01-2005, 07:20 AM

Okay, for my birthday I have been given a budget of 2000 US Dollars to build a computer. It is going to be stricly for gaming because i already have a semi-good gaming pc that i will use as a multimedia pc. I'm going to buy the parts from Newegg and I need help choosing some parts. First, Im debating the AMD 3800, the 4000, FX 53, and the Intel 3.6 gh. For the graphics card I'm thinking a 6800 gt/ultra, or a x800pro/xt. Also, is it worth buying 2 10,000 rpm raptors in raid for the cost? Or would i better off going with a nice 250gb 7200 rpm drive from Samsung? Input would be greatly appreciated. 1 gb or more of ram is a necessity and I like coolermaster cases, but I know nothing about motherboards. The games i will be playing include, Source, Half life 2, Doom 3, Far cry, battlefield vietnam, Generals, and Chernyoabl when it comes out.

My current pc is a dell 8300
512 mb ram
2.6 ht processor
BFG 6800 oC graphics card
80gb hd
Audigy 2 ZS soundcard
19 inch crt
logitech 5300e

Thanks for the help!

tomprice43 · 02-01-2005, 09:42 AM

go for x800xt and fx-53 if you can afford it, definatlty get 2 raptors.

lilm3boi · 02-01-2005, 03:46 PM

Is it possible to keep the pc under 2 grand with an x800xt, fx 53, and 2 raptors? I need help making the best possible pc from newegg. Thanks!

Yeti · 02-01-2005, 05:15 PM

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Is it possible to keep the pc under 2 grand with an x800xt, fx 53, and 2 raptors? I need help making the best possible pc from newegg. Thanks!

I doubt you'd be able to without skimping on something. You would probably be fine with a A64 3500+ and 6800 GT. If you need a fast hard drive just get a couple 80 GB in a RAID0 configuration. Go for a GB of good memory, a good motherboard, and a couple optical devices. Check the price and see if you have extra money to get a better CPU or graphics card. Maybe you'll want another hard drive for storage if you have a lot of media like me.

tomprice43 · 02-01-2005, 05:21 PM

definatly go for a x800 series if you want it for gaming, maybe a amd 3500 will be ok, but i rekonmend at least one raptor.

lilm3boi · 02-02-2005, 12:49 AM

Well heres what I have so far..

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...119-035&depa=0
Coolermaster case

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...103-465&depa=0
Amd 3800 processor

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...145-085&depa=0
6800gt

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...144-366&depa=0
1 74 gb Raptor

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...102-175&depa=0
Audigy 2 soundcard

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...001-119&depa=0
19" crt screen.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...130-027&depa=0
I dont need a dvd burner because this comptuer will be for gaming only, my old dell has one anyways..

I know very little about ram, and motherboards. Can you guys help me pick it out?
That's 1,641$ at Newegg. Since this is a gaming only computer; My dell will be the multimedia computer, I think 74 gb will suffice. Also, if i need to i can change the HD and Screen to save about one-two hundred dollars more. Thanks for the help.

02-01-2005, 07:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
lilm3boi Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 72	Building a new computer, need help with parts Okay, for my birthday I have been given a budget of 2000 US Dollars to build a computer. It is going to be stricly for gaming because i already have a semi-good gaming pc that i will use as a multimedia pc. I'm going to buy the parts from Newegg and I need help choosing some parts. First, Im debating the AMD 3800, the 4000, FX 53, and the Intel 3.6 gh. For the graphics card I'm thinking a 6800 gt/ultra, or a x800pro/xt. Also, is it worth buying 2 10,000 rpm raptors in raid for the cost? Or would i better off going with a nice 250gb 7200 rpm drive from Samsung? Input would be greatly appreciated. 1 gb or more of ram is a necessity and I like coolermaster cases, but I know nothing about motherboards. The games i will be playing include, Source, Half life 2, Doom 3, Far cry, battlefield vietnam, Generals, and Chernyoabl when it comes out. My current pc is a dell 8300 512 mb ram 2.6 ht processor BFG 6800 oC graphics card 80gb hd Audigy 2 ZS soundcard 19 inch crt logitech 5300e Thanks for the help!

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02-01-2005, 09:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
tomprice43 Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 182	go for x800xt and fx-53 if you can afford it, definatlty get 2 raptors.

02-01-2005, 03:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
lilm3boi Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 72	Is it possible to keep the pc under 2 grand with an x800xt, fx 53, and 2 raptors? I need help making the best possible pc from newegg. Thanks!

02-01-2005, 05:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
tomprice43 Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 182	definatly go for a x800 series if you want it for gaming, maybe a amd 3500 will be ok, but i rekonmend at least one raptor.

02-02-2005, 12:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
lilm3boi Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 72	Well heres what I have so far.. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...119-035&depa=0 Coolermaster case http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...103-465&depa=0 Amd 3800 processor http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...145-085&depa=0 6800gt http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...144-366&depa=0 1 74 gb Raptor http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...102-175&depa=0 Audigy 2 soundcard http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...001-119&depa=0 19" crt screen. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...130-027&depa=0 I dont need a dvd burner because this comptuer will be for gaming only, my old dell has one anyways.. I know very little about ram, and motherboards. Can you guys help me pick it out? That's 1,641$ at Newegg. Since this is a gaming only computer; My dell will be the multimedia computer, I think 74 gb will suffice. Also, if i need to i can change the HD and Screen to save about one-two hundred dollars more. Thanks for the help.