new computer for gaming

[memory]

I would like to either buy another computer or build one myself and sell the one I have now. I would rather buy one. I would like to get one that will handle the upcoming games like bioshock and crysis and others. I would like to have an 8800 video card but that might be out of the question. I would like to keep the price around 800 or 900 dollars, I know that is probably kinda low. What would you all suggest? If I can build a better system cheaper, I might think about building it myself. And I don't need a monitor, speakers, mouse or a keyboard.

Also, If I tried to sell the pc in my sig, what would think I could get for it without the monitor? I think I paid around 800 new for it a little over a year ago.

 

[cheburns]

for 8-9 hundred with an 8800 you'd probably have to go for building it yourself

 

[heyman421]

this computer: http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=04&kc=6W300&l=en&oc=bdcwyfz&s=bsd

Q6600, 2 gigs ddr2, 80gb hard drive, vista for $609

and then add a 8800gts and you're set for ~$900.

that should spank all listed games with ease.

 

[heyman421]

forgot to mention you need to add the q6600, and then go to the monitor tab and remove the monitor. that's how you get the price to $609.

 

[diduknowthat]

But can the dell powersupply handle the 8800GTS? Also, the computer will probably have some heat issues as Dells dont really have great ventilation.

 

[cheburns]

COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-WW Black/Silver Aluminum Bezel, SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail - $49.99

GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail - $94.99

EVGA 320-P2-N811-AR GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail - $289.99

Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6600 - Retail - $227.00

CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X2048-6400C4 - Retail - $107.00

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM - $67.99

SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-203B - OEM - $34.99

Corsair 520 from buy.com $89.99

Subtotal: $961.94
MIR: -$20.00 Video Card
MIR: -$10.00 Case
MIR: -$40.00 RAM

TOTAL : $891.94

If you can buy with a q6600 for that cheap and the rest of the set-up is built with decent parts then maybe thats the way to go... if not here's a possible build

 

[heyman421]

your setups actually much better

you never know what kind of mix-n-match parts the dells are made from

i guess it depends how bad you want 4 cores

 

[memory]

cheburns, what is that Corsair 520 you are talking about? And are these prices from Newegg.com?

 

[cheburns]

everything is off of newegg (i didn't check frys or zzf for better prices) except the PSU which is at buy.com http://www.buy.com/prod/corsair-520w-sli-certified-modular-atx-power-supply/q/loc/101/203270716.html I knew they would have a better price

 

[maroon1]

There is no reason to get E6600 when you can get E6750 for $20 less

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115029&Tpk=E6750

 

[memory]

I have been looking on ebay and found this one. http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Core-2-Duo-E6750-2GB-DDR2-800-320GB-18X-DVDRW_W0QQitemZ110159502460QQihZ001QQcategoryZ140075QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
What do you think?

Here is another one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/INTEL-CORE-2-DUO-E6750-DUAL-CORE-4GB-DDR-2-18X-DVD-RW_W0QQitemZ300141267301QQihZ020QQcategoryZ140075QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
How well will that video card run Bioshock? Out of these 2 computers which one would be better for the new games coming out like Bioshock?

 

[cheburns]

do you not want to build one yourself? would you rather buy a prebuilt machine because there are websites that will build machines for you to custom order and some are decently priced so you could look there... i wouldn't turn to ebay but thats just me

 

[memory]

I would rather buy a prebuilt machine. It doesn't have to be a name brand like Dell or HP. What are some good websites where I can custom build one that is fairly cheap?

I am not worried about buying anything off of ebay. That is where I bought the computer I'm using now. I have also bought many things off there so I'm not worried about getting ripped off or anything.

What do you think of this one? Right now the price is pretty low but I imagine it will go alot higher.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Custom-PC-built-on-Asus-P5K-w-Core-2-Duo-E6850-3GB-1_W0QQitemZ230163452078QQihZ013QQcategoryZ140075QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[memory]

What do you all think of the computers I have shown?

 

[oscaryu1]

Crap. The first one has an 450W PSU. Probably lock up on you if you play Runescape or somthing. I suggest build.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017
CPU

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128059
MOBO

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130082
GFX ($20 mail in rebate)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211066
RAM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139001&Tpk=520HX
PSU($10 MIR)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106049
OPTICAL

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822210003
HDD

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811166004
CASE

Dbl check for compatiablity

Total w/ Shipping (-30 MIR) : 1019.05

 

[memory]

I was reading the reviews for that CPU and they said something about GO Stepping. What is that?

I got a question about CPU's. I have a Pentium D which is dual core, correct? Okay so what does that make the C2D? Shouldn't it have four cores since the Pentium D has two cores? I know the C2D Q6600 has four cores but shouldn't the E6600 have four cores? Do you all know something that I don't know?

 

[spanky]

I was reading the reviews for that CPU and they said something about GO Stepping. What is that?

I got a question about CPU's. I have a Pentium D which is dual core, correct? Okay so what does that make the C2D? Shouldn't it have four cores since the Pentium D has two cores? I know the C2D Q6600 has four cores but shouldn't the E6600 have four cores? Do you all know something that I don't know?

Yes, we do.

 

[memory]

Well, what do you know?

I might try to build one myself but I have never built one before and am a little nervous about it.

 

[oscaryu1]

Celeron D - 1 Cores
Pentium D - 2 Cores
C2D - 2 Cores
Quad - 4 Cores

You probably already know the difference between an Celeron and an Pentium

Building an computer is easy.. troubleshooting is another story

 

[cheburns]

building a computer really is wayyyy easier than you'd think if you've never done it before... everything is very systematic and step by step and so long as you have the slightest understanding of computers (ie what components does what and goes where) you can definitely do it