Can I get some advice on a new computer?

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Thunderfudge

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My choices are really 6850 or 6870 for the GPU, as the 460 is more expensive than the 6850 from where I'm buying from, and they don't offer any pre-overclocked ones. A link to the parts list I have to choose from is in the original topic post, if you want a look.

The 6850 sounds like the right GPU if it only plays ~10fps slower than the 6870 because the 6870 is another $55 and I'm already over my desired budget.

Thanks for your help - just one final check on parts before I order:

CPU: AM3 x4 955 -------------------------- $156
Memory: 4G kit DDR3 1333 PQI ------------- $73
Motherboard: AsRock 880GM-LE ------------ $76
Case: Coolermaster SGC2000 Storm Scout -- $118
PSU: Corsair VX550 ------------------------ $98
GFX: 1GB 6850 Powercolor ----------------- $218
HDD: Seagate SATA 1T ------------------ $62
with a SATA Blu-Ray Combo Samsung ------- $59

The case is ok?
This comes to $860 - not too bad I guess. Getting a 6870 would break $900, which I don't really want to spend if I can.

Thanks again for your help =D
 
Drenlin

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No problem man :)

Looks like you've put a solid system together. :good:


edit: The case is great, no worries there.
 
linkin

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Looks nice, well done.

Might want some 1600mhz CAS8 RAM though. really speeds things up (especially the thimings
 
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Thunderfudge

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How does '4G Kit ddr3 1600 G.Skill-NQ' sound? Not sure how to tell CAS 8 from others (product list doesn't say).

Edit: Sweet, prices went down =D Now getting the above build (with the old RAM, will possible change) for $12 cheaper. Not much but still...
 
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Thunderfudge

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I'm from Australia, buying from an Australian shop. I linked to the parts I have to choose from somewhere in my first post, and you can see all the shops/locations there.

Also, questions I still have:
Is '4G Kit ddr3 1600 G.Skill-NQ' CAS 8?
How's the motherboard I've listed at the top of this page? I heard Asus was better...
 
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tech savvy

tech savvy

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Thunderfudge said:
I'm from Australia, buying from an Australian shop. I linked to the parts I have to choose from somewhere in my first post, and you can see all the shops/locations there.

Also, questions I still have:
Is '4G Kit ddr3 1600 G.Skill-NQ' CAS 8?
How's the motherboard I've listed at the top of this page? I heard Asus was better...
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Asus makes asrock boards, asrock is on the lower-end and asus more high-end.
 
Drenlin

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It's not a "bad" board, but it's certainly no enthusiast board either.

I'd spend a bit less on the case and put the savings into the mobo.
 
Drenlin

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The ASRock 870 Extrme3 is a great board for the price, and will allow you to run a second graphics card later on.

Lian-Li's Lancool K56 (listed as PK-K56) is a great case, and is only $84 on there. That's less expensive than it is on Newegg in the states, which is awesome. It's actually better than the storm scout internally, but it's not as flashy.

The Aerocool Vx-R is also a decent case, bit it focuses more on looks than functionality. It does come with a fan controller, though, which is awesome on a budget case.
 
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Thunderfudge

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Drenlin said:
The ASRock 870 Extrme3 is a great board for the price, and will allow you to run a second graphics card later on.

Lian-Li's Lancool K56 (listed as PK-K56) is a great case, and is only $84 on there. That's less expensive than it is on Newegg in the states, which is awesome. It's actually better than the storm scout internally, but it's not as flashy.
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Thanks alot =D
 
linkin

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In case you ever need onboard graphics, an 880G board would be worth looking at... Only saying because faulty GPU's are a pain :)
 
tech savvy

tech savvy

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Drenlin said:
It's not a "bad" board, but it's certainly no enthusiast board either.

I'd spend a bit less on the case and put the savings into the mobo.
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i agree 100%,your case should not be the second most expensive item for that build.for the build you got the case should be in the $40-$80 rang.
maybe the Cooler Master 690 II Basic Black at $69.99 or the Cooler Master II Advanced Black at $79.99(these are U.S prices), dont know about in Australia.
 
Drenlin

Drenlin

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^ Those would be close to the same as the scout, or even more expensive.

linkin said:
In case you ever need onboard graphics, an 880G board would be worth looking at... Only saying because faulty GPU's are a pain :)
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Agreed, but they didn't have the 880G exreme3...just the 870. :/


Out of curiosity, TS, why do you have to buy from that store?
 
tech savvy

tech savvy

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Drenlin said:
^ Those would be close to the same as the scout, or even more expensive.



Agreed, but they didn't have the 880G exreme3...just the 870. :/


Out of curiosity, TS, why do you have to buy from that store?
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i dont see how as $118 australian dollars is $115.15 U.S dollars and the CM 690 II Basic is $69.99 U.S and $71.50 in Australian.how is that close or even more??
 
Drenlin

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^ ah

tech savvy said:
i dont see how as $118 australian dollars is $115.15 U.S dollars and the CM 690 II Basic is $69.99 U.S and $71.50 in Australian.how is that close or even more??
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I'm not entirely sure what you're saying? :confised: Only the 690 II advanced is available from his store, and it's $125 AUD, compared to $118 for the Scout, and only $84 for the K56.

The K56 is $80 USD from newegg, with $10 shipping, so $84 in austrailia is pretty good since they usually get screwed.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112235
 
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