need help asap...building comp before college short on time...

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TurkeySniper

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ok so i have recently decided to build a gaming computer before college because i was just introduced to starcraft and i am hooked...so i have been browsing for awhile but each day i spend looking for deals its just more time i am wasting because i dont know what i am looking at lol. so i am basically building this computer solely for starcraft, and streaming video if that doesnt bump the price up too much. i am working with a budget in the 750 850 range and what ever bulild would give me the most bang for my buck while playing starcraft...thanks for the help in advance...and the 750 850 is excluding the mouse keyboard and monitor i expect to get those cheap and just upgrade them ad time goes on. thanks again:) and by short on time i mean need it done by the time i move in august 26!
 
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wolfeking

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what nation do you live in? and monetary system. you just said 750-850, you didnt say pounds, dollars, marcs, euros, etc.
 
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ixiboneheadixi

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TurkeySniper said:
sorry in us, dollars it is
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well im not one too know too much about computer but being on here for a while i have learned quite a bit, you should be able to get something that will run starcraft really nice, but if you want a good RTS try a total war game such as shogun 2 because it is the newest, turn based campaign map along with the amazing massive real time battles is insane, and it really separates the whole recourse and the micro managing the battles, i find starcraft to be annoying and boring after i started to play total war games
 
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TurkeySniper

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i just really got into the competitive nature of the game... but once i get a computer going i will be sure to check out the other good pc games out there
 
wolfeking

wolfeking

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take a look here (http://www.computerforum.com/104641-how-build-computer-step-step-photos.html) on how to build a computer.

as for parts, in the 850 range, AMD and AMD would be my choice.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131767
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121419
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256048
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104166
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233&Tpk=HAF912
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284


you will also need a cooler if you wish to overclock, and a copy of windows. I took 100 off for windows already, and you still have 67 to cover a cooler if you wish.
 
wolfeking

wolfeking

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4GB is all you need to game. More wont really help. If you are doing image editing and such, then more would help.
Each computer needs its own copy of windows. one license wont "legally" install to multiple systems.
 
claptonman

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If you have your school email yet:

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/pd/productID.216644200

It does say upgrade, but it really is the full windows 7. I've installed it on two systems (two keys, though, can't share it) from a full wipe, so its not just an upgrade.

I would up the MoBo to a better brand. There have been bad reviews about their boards dying.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128519

Here's some cheaper but still good PSUs

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703026
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020
 
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TurkeySniper

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ok cool yea i will go up in motherboard if its def the right thing to do...and thanks for the help you two, i just trying to get a good build together before school and its looking pretty good ...have any estimates on what kinda graphics i will be able to play on when i get it together??? i will probably start ordering thursday so thats when i want to be sure of everything. thanks again
 
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TurkeySniper

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ok that is very good news and thanks again, if you have any other suggestions for the build in the near future i am always ready to make positive adjustments
 
claptonman

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TurkeySniper said:
how does the gpu and cpu in this combo...http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.693862&cm_sp=Cat_Video-Cards-Video-Devices-_-AMD/11-1364-_-http%3a%2f%2fpromotions.newegg.com%2fAMD%2f11-1364%2f118x118.gif
...compare to the ones suggested in the build???
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That's a good deal. The processor is pretty much similar, except with one more unlocked multiplier or something, so unless you're overclocking, they'd be pretty much the same chip. The GPU is better than the one mentioned before, and that combo is $5 less than the other GPU and CPU together.
 
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Vamilvas

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TurkeySniper said:
how does the gpu and cpu in this combo...http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.693862&cm_sp=Cat_Video-Cards-Video-Devices-_-AMD/11-1364-_-http%3a%2f%2fpromotions.newegg.com%2fAMD%2f11-1364%2f118x118.gif
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Yes the combo has a better cpu and gpu for a slightly higher price from shipping costs.

This is a less expensive and better hard drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185
Another option for your hard drive..
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136769

Less expensive gpu 5850
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.701868

Less expensive case, it will work with the 5850 but not sure about the 5870
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146061

Mobo with a rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130608
 
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