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mc hammer

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Hi i am new to the forums and i need a new pc since mine is 4 years old. I dont have much computer building experience but i've been reading guides and it seems pretty fun and if i do mess up... i will call my uncle. I was wondering what is the best gaming hardware that i could get at 1,000-1,500 us dollars. I am using this computer for mostly gaming , some surfing on the web and typing essays. I need something that is reliable that would probably last me another 3 years :D, wont overheat and make loud fan noises, and is some sort what energy efficient. I will be playing mostly first person shooter games and some games like world of warcraft. I have a mouse keyboard and thats it..... I was wondering also if building 1 is cheaper than buying a PC.

Thanks,
Mc Hammer
 
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Thanks for your help. Was wondering if i didnt have to get the Asus moniter since i might get 1 from my friend for free cause its old, what else could i get that could improve the pc?


Thanks,
Mc Hammer
 
mc hammer said:
Thanks for your help. Was wondering if i didnt have to get the Asus moniter since i might get 1 from my friend for free cause its old, what else could i get that could improve the pc?


Thanks,
Mc Hammer
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Depending on how old the monitor is you can get for free, you would have a much nicer computing experience with the asus display. I would only change 3 things in bodaggits build:
Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284

Memory:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104111

Mobo:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813186163

And then possibly an aftermarket cpu cooler:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103055&Tpk=coolermaster v8
 
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Depending on how old the monitor is you can get for free, you would have a much nicer computing experience with the asus display. I would only change 3 things in bodaggits build:
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That was my experience. I had a 5 year old Dell Flat Panel that came as part of a Dell Budget system way back then. I played a few games on that and an old CRT tube with my new PC.

When I upgraded to a 1080 monitor - all I can say is " WOW ". I saw things that didn't exist before - and my gaming experience was like playing a whole new game. I actually knew what I was shooting as.

I'm still using one of the old monitors as a secondary right now - but the resolution is noticably different. IMHO - for gaming - a high resolution monitor of some sort is a must.
 
Yeah, that's a nice build those people have set up for you.
And, I'm just putting this out there.
I got a 19 inch widescreen 1440 x 900 monitor from dell. For 99 dollars. It's beautiful.
 
bomberboysk, was wondering whats the difference between the hard drive u picked and the 1 bodaggit picked thanks for your help btw.


Mc Hammer
 
mc hammer said:
bomberboysk, was wondering whats the difference between the hard drive u picked and the 1 bodaggit picked thanks for your help btw.


Mc Hammer
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About 2,800 RPM spin speed.

Bodaggit's post is the first time I've seen anybody actually suggesting that it would be worth buying the higher speed drive. IMHO think the Price / performance of the extra spin speed makes it pretty unnecessary for Most users.

But he knows mroe about PC's than I do - so I'll let him explain his reason for choosing a 10,000 RPM drive.
 
mc hammer said:
bomberboysk, was wondering whats the difference between the hard drive u picked and the 1 bodaggit picked thanks for your help btw.


Mc Hammer
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The read/write speed is pretty much the same, just a little longer access time than the 10000rpm. The caviar black also is half the price, and three times the size. The velociraptors are really only worth it if you have nowhere else you can spend money improving a system, which in your case you can get a better motherboard, memory, and even an aftermarket cpu cooler.
 
I c so thats why the motherboard and memory thingys are more expensive... thanks for the recommendation.

Was also wondering if instead of the Cooler Master HAF that Bodaggit mentioned:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197

Would this also be a good choice too:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

Just bringing this up because couple of my friends have it and they said its good but which one is better in your guys opinion or is there a better 1?

Thanks Jamin and Bomberboysk.


Mc Hammer
 
 
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I see... Was just wondering if this set up was going to be somewhat quit or is it going to be pretty loud. Thanks for the computer case suggetions I shall pick one of those :D.
 
mc hammer said:
I see... Was just wondering if this set up was going to be somewhat quit or is it going to be pretty loud. Thanks for the computer case suggetions I shall pick one of those :D.
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For noise level, it really depends on the case you pick. If you want something quiet antec makes a case for that purpose:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129061

Even without it though, you will have a pc that is generally speaking more quiet than one from an OEM such as dell, as your using better quality cases/fans.
 
The HAF's are really good for cable management, as they have space for wires in the back and a lot of room to route wires.

Only downfall, no removable mobotray.
 
So i guess the Cool master HAF is a good choice... which 1 theres the 922 and 932 i know so far. Just found out my total is around 1800:eek: but it looks like a great set up.


-Mc Hammer
 
mc hammer said:
So i guess the Cool master HAF is a good choice... which 1 theres the 922 and 932 i know so far. Just found out my total is around 1800:eek: but it looks like a great set up.


-Mc Hammer
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The 922 is a smaller version of the HAF 932. Cant go wrong with either though;) Have you checked to make sure you dont have duplicates in your cart of something?
 
Um here lets find out:

-Core i7 920 ($279.99)

-Windows Vista Home Premium 64 bit ($109.99)
Includes free Windows 7 upgrade coupon

-Cooler Master HAF 922 ($99.99)

-LG Black SATA CD/DVD Burner with LightScribe ($27.99)

-Asus 21.5" HDMI Widescreen Full HD LCD Monitor ($159.99)
($149.99 after rebate)

-Corsair CMPSU-850TX Power supply ($139.99)
($109.99)
Just wondering if this power supply would work with the HAF >_<

-XFX Radeon HD 4890 Video Card ($194.99)

-Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) Memory ($146.99)

-Foxconn BloodRage Mother Board ($249.99)
($239.99 after Rebate)

-Western Digital Caviar Black Hard Drive ($94.99)


280
110
100
28
150-rebate
110-rebate
195
147
240-rebate
+ 95

Also need some speakers.... want to get something no more than $70.
Just wondering does best buy have good computer screens ? Read reviews on the computer screens some said they had issues with them thinking its the shipping so might not buy from newegg but from best buy. Same with the Speakers.

Total: $1455+70= 1525
Tax: $1669.88
Shipping: 3 items with no free shipping Just guessing shipping would cost around.. $70?
Grand Total: $1739.88 - around there...

Please tell me if im missing anything or if theres a better something thanks for your help guys.

Mc Hammer
 
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