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lowki

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hello every1 hope u guys can help me im looking to build a computer under $400 i already have a 750w psu,burner and hdd i spent 100 bucks already..soo im looking for a pretty good motherboard,cpu, gfx card and ram. and if possible maybe easy for me to config so it can be easier on a noob like me
 
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I would go with something like this:

ASUS M2A74-AM AM3/AM2+/AM2 Micro ATX Motherboard ($56.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131391

AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz Triple-Core Processor ($119.00)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103649

mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 1066 Memory ($68.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146785

HIS Radeon HD 4670 IceQ Turbo 512MB Video Card ($69.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161252

Rosewill Computer Case ($29.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147110

Total = $344.96
 
Bodaggit23 said:
I would go with something like this:

ASUS M2A74-AM AM3/AM2+/AM2 Micro ATX Motherboard ($56.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131391

AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz Triple-Core Processor ($119.00)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103649

mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 1066 Memory ($68.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146785

HIS Radeon HD 4670 IceQ Turbo 512MB Video Card ($69.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161252

Rosewill Computer Case ($29.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147110

Total = $344.96
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+1, only thing i would change, is if you have the budget this mobo has a better chipset:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128376

And this memory has pretty much identical specs for a little cheaper;)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231166

And question to the OP- what brand is the power supply you have? A quality 750W is alot different from a cheaper brand 750W.
 
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bomberboysk said:
+1, only thing i would change, is if you have the budget this mobo has a better chipset:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128376

And this memory has pretty much identical specs for a little cheaper;)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231166

And question to the OP- what brand is the power supply you have? A quality 750W is alot different from a cheaper brand 750W.
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corsair 750w
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006
 
lowki said:
hmm? what would u recommend even if its over my budget.
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How much would we be talking over budget? A 4850 can be had for around $100 before and $90 after rebate:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102824

To be honest, i would go for a 4850, as far as price to performance at the moment its a great card. And maybe even spend the extra on this motherboard, it supports crossfire so you could add another 4850 down the road(as your power supply has plenty of power for another one).

So say you went with a combination of bodaggit's and my suggestions for a list like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131381
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103649
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147110
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102824
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231166

You would be at $383.96 before rebates.

Now that might even leave enough room for this 4870 1GB:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161269
 
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bomberboysk said:
How much would we be talking over budget? A 4850 can be had for around $100 before and $90 after rebate:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102824

To be honest, i would go for a 4850, as far as price to performance at the moment its a great card. And maybe even spend the extra on this motherboard, it supports crossfire so you could add another 4850 down the road(as your power supply has plenty of power for another one).

So say you went with a combination of bodaggit's and my suggestions for a list like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131381
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103649
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147110
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102824
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231166

You would be at $383.96 before rebates.

Now that might even leave enough room for this 4870 1GB:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161269
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ive had a bad experience with sapphire not gonna try that out anymore...but how is the quality of HIS? whats the different between 4670 VS 4870 besides Quality and price.
 
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lowki said:
ive had a bad experience with sapphire not gonna try that out anymore...but how is the quality of HIS? whats the different between 4670 VS 4870 besides Quality and price.
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The 4870 is one of the higher end ati cards next to the 4890 and 4870x2. The 4670 is quite a bit slower, and close in performance to a last generation 3850. HIS makes good cards, as does sapphire, might have had a lemon of a card. Only manufacturer i tend to avoid is powercolor..
 
bomberboysk said:
The 4870 is one of the higher end ati cards next to the 4890 and 4870x2. The 4670 is quite a bit slower, and close in performance to a last generation 3850. HIS makes good cards, as does sapphire, might have had a lemon of a card. Only manufacturer i tend to avoid is powercolor..
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oh i c i was going to get the HIS 4870 for 140
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161269
but im not so crazy for graphic quality

but for 60 bucks will i play some of the newer games decent atleast?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161252

and i was lookin through the list u guys suggest me to get a x3 720 and with the asus board bomberboysk wanted me to get both would be about $220 but wouldnt it be better with this deal?

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Shopp...zip=90805&shipchoice=5-7+Day+Delivery&coupon=
 
lowki said:
oh i c i was going to get the HIS 4870 for 140
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161269
but im not so crazy for graphic quality

but for 60 bucks will i play some of the newer games decent atleast?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161252

and i was lookin through the list u guys suggest me to get a x3 720 and with the asus board bomberboysk wanted me to get both would be about $220 but wouldnt it be better with this deal?

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Shopp...zip=90805&shipchoice=5-7+Day+Delivery&coupon=
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Tbh i would spend the extra $20 for a 4830 over a 4670:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127420

Cannot see what combo you are talking about, you sent a link to shopping card. What cpu were you looking at in a combo deal?
 
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