$2000 Budget??

dsolash

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This is the REAL experience for $2000 none of that other stuff that people mentioned this rig tops all, w8ting for wishlist to be uploaded so for now if u can understand:

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Dual HDD
Dual GFX
 
bomberboysk

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dsolash said:
This is the REAL experience for $2000 none of that other stuff that people mentioned this rig tops all, w8ting for wishlist to be uploaded so for now if u can understand:

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Yeah.... No it aint, because the OP needs twin monitors and an OS in the price.
 
dsolash

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srry double post but to please you i completed another computer which is actually -$2000 and HAS dual monitors and a windowless silent case, you could also get a GTX 295 for same price, you might need to add a few fans for better cooling though. Happy now OP?
If others think I need to get a new case tell me, because you might.

LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model GH22NS30 - OEM
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NZXT WHISPER WHI - 001BK Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail
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Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive - OEM X2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136073

ASUS VW224U Black 22" 2ms(GTG) Widescreen LCD Monitor X2. If you really need 24" tell me.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236050

HD-489A-ZDFC Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card - Retail X2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150359

CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139009

CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
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MSI X58 Platinum SLI LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
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Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor - Retail
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Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders - OEM
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COOLER MASTER V8 RR-UV8-XBU1-GP 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - Retail
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TOTAL BEFORE REBATES w/o SHIPPING:
$2,004.87
Rebates:
$20 for monitors (mabye 2 for dual not sure)
$20 for gfx (x2 also, maybe)
$10 for psu
C'mon guys w8ting to see what you think!
 
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leopardforest

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dsolash said:
srry double post but to please you i completed another computer which is actually -$2000 and HAS dual monitors and a windowless silent case, you could also get a GTX 295 for same price, you might need to add a few fans for better cooling though. Happy now OP?
If others think I need to get a new case tell me, because you might.

LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model GH22NS30 - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136152

NZXT WHISPER WHI - 001BK Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146051

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive - OEM X2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136073

ASUS VW224U Black 22" 2ms(GTG) Widescreen LCD Monitor X2. If you really need 24" tell me.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236050

HD-489A-ZDFC Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card - Retail X2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150359

CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139009

CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145222

MSI X58 Platinum SLI LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130220

Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116488

COOLER MASTER V8 RR-UV8-XBU1-GP 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103055
TOTAL BEFORE REBATES w/o SHIPPING:
$2,004.87
Rebates:
$20 for monitors (mabye 2 for dual not sure)
$20 for gfx (x2 also, maybe)
$10 for psu
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Thank you for your input. I am not trying to create some competition of who can build the best computer for $2000, I am just trying to get a good idea of what other people find to be good and reliable products, as I am new to computers and I know that many others are as well.

As far at 24" screens go, no I don't NEED them but I like the 1920x1200 aspect ratio (and I want to play HD, yes I know 1080 does too), and I would like to two for some serious real estate.

I plan to use this computer mainly photo, CAD, programming and then gaming. I would like to game with it, but that will come later if I feel that I would like to start gaming more. AKA I don' think I need xfire or SLI...yet, But i want the option.


Also why the MSI board? I haven't heard anyone mention MSI. Why do you suggest it?
 
dsolash

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leopardforest said:
Thank you for your input. I am not trying to create some competition of who can build the best computer for $2000, I am just trying to get a good idea of what other people find to be good and reliable products, as I am new to computers and I know that many others are as well.

As far at 24" screens go, no I don't NEED them but I like the 1920x1200 aspect ratio (and I want to play HD, yes I know 1080 does too), and I would like to two for some serious real estate.

I plan to use this computer mainly photo, CAD, programming and then gaming. I would like to game with it, but that will come later if I feel that I would like to start gaming more. AKA I don' think I need xfire or SLI...yet, But i want the option.


Also why the MSI board? I haven't heard anyone mention MSI. Why do you suggest it?
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MSI is a nice board, nothing wrong with it! OP did mention better OC boards though, but if you dont plan ocing this would be better, because, it is cheaper! That is why i have picked it, if you don't mind spending a bit more i would reccomend getting the other boards that OP mentioned. This board will OC nice too though. So i basicly picked it beacause its cheaper. Most MOBO brands are good but stay away from guys like Biostar, Elitegroup, and Zotac(Sometimes the comeout with good boards, though). People you have never heard of. DFI, Gigabyte, ASUS, Asrock, Foxconn, MSI, EVGA, but the funny thing is not so much Intel(Intel boards are just decent). These are a few of the many companies you can trust. 4890 CF will also destroy any other setup on the market now even the GTX 295. Unless the GTX's are in Sli. The 4890 is about as fast or a bit faster than GTX 285.
 
bomberboysk

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dsolash said:
MSI is a nice board, nothing wrong with it! OP did mention better OC boards though, but if you dont plan ocing this would be better, because, it is cheaper! That is why i have picked it, if you don't mind spending a bit more i would reccomend getting the other boards that OP mentioned. This board will OC nice too though. So i basicly picked it beacause its cheaper. Most MOBO brands are good but stay away from guys like Biostar, Elitegroup, and Zotac(Sometimes the comeout with good boards, though). People you have never heard of. DFI, Gigabyte, ASUS, Asrock, Foxconn, MSI, EVGA, but the funny thing is not so much Intel(Intel boards are just decent). These are a few of the many companies you can trust. 4890 CF will also destroy any other setup on the market now even the GTX 295. Unless the GTX's are in Sli. The 4890 is about as fast or a bit faster than GTX 285.
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leopardfrost is the op:p Also, look again at benchies, the GTX 285 is quite a bit better than the 4890...

GTX285:
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HD4890:
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dsolash

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bomberboysk said:
leopardfrost is the op:p Also, look again at benchies, the GTX 285 is quite a bit better than the 4890...

GTX285:
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HD4890:
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But those are benchies check actual gaming performance. Also OP reffered to evryone else also, and you just love criticizing me even though the gtx MAY be better than the 4890 but you have to admit, it is a better rig than the other guys.
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/foru...16365-sapphire-radeon-hd-4890-1gb-review.html
So as you can see the 4890 is easily holding out against GTX 285. Note that holding out dosen't mean it's better.
 
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bomberboysk

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dsolash said:
But those are benchies check actual gaming performance. Also OP reffered to evryone else also, and you just love criticizing me even though the gtx MAY be better than the 4890 but you have to admit, it is a better rig than the other guys.
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No.. im just trying to help with whats best for the OP, the GTX285 is a much better card than the 4890, which is only an improved 4870, which the 4870 is only comparable to the regular(not 216 core) gtx 260.
 
dsolash

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bomberboysk said:
No.. im just trying to help with whats best for the OP, the GTX285 is a much better card than the 4890, which is only an improved 4870, which the 4870 is only comparable to the regular(not 216 core) gtx 260.
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still tho did you check the review thier neck and neck. So benchies don't help you they only give you a number, check actual performance!
Geez if you really wanted to get in to that argument he should just go get a GTX 295 when the single pcbs come out. 4890 CF beats GTX 295 for same price that's also why im suggesting it. If he wanted to wait even more he could get 4890X2. U seem like a fanboi not trying to be offensive, of course, because the review dosn't say its better at all, its only better because the benchmark gives you a higher number. And don't come to me about Crysis because Nvidia will alway have #1 spot in crysis, which in itself, has become a benchmark which isn't fair for Ati. Crysis is the only game where GTX 285 outpreforms it be at the greatest 10 fps(also HAWX, which is also for Nvidia). Also my bad you posted that before i put out the edit. Also $100 more the price for performance is terrible for GTX 285. Id also like sum1 else to come in this argument cause i am curious to know what people think. Even more edidting, lol the 4890 wil OC enough to suffice for anyones needs, and also 4890 all games max, gtx 285 all games max, 4890 $250, gtx 285 $350?
 
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bomberboysk

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dsolash said:
still tho did you check the review thier neck and neck. So benchies don't help you they only give you a number, check actual performance!
Geez if you really wanted to get in to that argument he should just go get a GTX 295 when the single pcbs come out. 4890 CF beats GTX 295 for same price that's also why im suggesting it.
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I have, its about neck and neck with a GTX260 Core 216 and 4890 in Left 4 Dead/Far Cry 2/Crysis until u hit 2560x1600 where the 260 pulls ahead, the GTX285 is about 20% faster overall. Some benchies that include the GTX275(stripped down gtx285) and 4890:
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http://common.ziffdavisinternet.com/util_get_image/23/0,1425,i=235502,00.gif

Of course the GTX285 will be faster than the GTX275.
 
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dsolash

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bomberboysk said:
I have, its about neck and neck with a GTX260 Core 216 and 4890 in Left 4 Dead/Far Cry 2/Crysis until u hit 2560x1600 where the 260 pulls ahead, the GTX285 is about 20% faster overall. Some benchies that include the GTX275(stripped down gtx285) and 4890:
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http://common.ziffdavisinternet.com/util_get_image/23/0,1425,i=235502,00.gif

Of course the GTX285 will be faster than the GTX275.
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this is funny because we both post the things that show when the card we want to be better card is better i would post my reviews where the 4890 is top over gtx 285 but dont know how lol. But can u justify the $100 more? And again looks like you replied before my 1 million edits.
HD4890-44.jpg

HD4890-52.jpg

HD4890-56.jpg

what about that?

Also as i have said benchies are a fun game. Oh but if you have a higher number but i perform beter who wins? Benchies are not valid, unless you build a system soely for benching.
Well im tired of this hands down 4890 CF beats GTX 285 and we still came to his price and i have made a better system.
 
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bomberboysk

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dsolash said:
this is funny because we both post the things that show when the card we want to be better card is better i would post my reviews where the 4890 is top over gtx 285 but dont know how lol. But can u justify the $100 more? And again looks like you replied before my 1 million edits.
HD4890-44.jpg

HD4890-52.jpg

HD4890-56.jpg

what about that?

Also as i have said benchies are a fun game. Oh but if you have a higher number but i perform beter who wins? Benchies are not valid, unless you build a system soely for benching.
Well im tired of this hands down 4890 CF beats GTX 285 and we still came to his price and i have made a better system.
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The 4890 is not better than a gtx285, start a thread in the video cards section if you wanna argue about it.
 
dsolash

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bomberboysk said:
The 4890 is not better than a gtx285, start a thread in the video cards section if you wanna argue about it.
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never said it was i said it could hold its own against it, which it can. And the point is not that it's a better cards, its that u have built a better system for him 4890 CF destroys GTX 285. And i did it in his budget.
 
leopardforest

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bomberboysk said:
The 4890 is not better than a gtx285, start a thread in the video cards section if you wanna argue about it.
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Thank you bomberboysk! This is all very interesting, but I dont need to read this argument. I have seen many different reviews on various sites, and I think I know what I am going to choose for a GPU.
 
bomberboysk

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dsolash said:
never said it was i said it could hold its own against it, which it can. And the point is not that it's a better cards, its that u have built a better system for him 4890 CF destroys GTX 285. And i did it in his budget.
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True... but especially when the user is not gaming more important are things such as monitors, hard drive space, etc.
 
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