Help- Which Computer to Get

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Ben222

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I want this computer for one thing - gaming.

I will be running Empire: Total War, and if any of you know this game, you know it is a system monster.
It will need atleast 3Ghz, 3 to 4 BG RAM, Up to date graphics card (preferably Nvidia), and cheapest price possible. Liquid cooling would be nice. Seperate parts or premade. I will be running XP or Windows 7.
Also all new parts.
 
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Yes I am pretty sure, though i have never built my own before, following the guide on this site and help from a buddy with get me through.

And no this is starting fresh.

Edit: Um I do not know the prices on a computer like this but under 3k.
 
Well i guess it doesn't really matter.

BTW just to be sure which rig would you suggest.

Edit: Actually, looks like first has better specs for less price.
 
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Ben222 said:
Well i guess it doesn't really matter.

BTW just to be sure which rig would you suggest.
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For gaming, either is good, amd would be a little cheaper though, and right now intel is in an iffy situation with sockets and whatnot, since when core i5 comes out intel might drop the lower priced core i7's, and the only upgrades would be $600+ cpu's, so i lean towards recommending amd rig's...
 
Ben222 said:
Also XP or Windows 7, instead of Vista. Anyways thanks for all the help.
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Windows 7 jsut remember when it comes out you will need to totally reinstall your os(as this is just a release candidate at the moment), but totally stable(its the only os i use on my laptop and the desktop in sig..);)
 
since its priced well under 3k i would recommend getting the phenom II 955 and you can get 4890's for about 40-50 bucks cheaper without any performance drop just not a double lifetime warranty.
 
bcoffee20 said:
since its priced well under 3k i would recommend getting the phenom II 955 and you can get 4890's for about 40-50 bucks cheaper without any performance drop just not a double lifetime warranty.
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The XFX is the better one to buy, mainly for the resale value if you ever upgrade...
 
Actually it turns out my budget is just $1500, so could you please try and make it under that without cutting back anything? and you can also subtract the price of vista.
 
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Ben222 said:
Actually it turns out my budget is just $1500, so could you please try and make it under that without cutting back anything? and you can also subtract the price of vista.
Edit: No more help for me? :(
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Impatient eh?:P

Case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129043

Mobo:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131363

CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103675

2x Memory:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220285

HDD:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284

PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817189017

ODD:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827140034

2x Video Card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131152

Heatsink:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103055

Thermal Paste:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186020
 
bomberboysk said:
Impatient eh?:P

Case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129043

Mobo:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131363

CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103675

2x Memory:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220285

HDD:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284

PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817189017

ODD:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827140034

2x Video Card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131152

Heatsink:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103055

Thermal Paste:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186020
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Sorry just notice how much you post on these forums:D
Anyways so its just like the same card diff companies and save $160?
 
Ben222 said:
Sorry just notice how much you post on these forums:D
Anyways so its just like the same card diff companies and save $160?
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Pretty much, plus those cards are on sale at the moment. Only thing really different is a 2 yr warranty vs double lifetime;)

(Btwm i didnt post immediently cuz i was out helpin to spread some gravel for a cement patio we are pouring in our back yard:P eg- i kinda wasnt here:P)
 
bomberboysk said:
Pretty much, plus those cards are on sale at the moment. Only thing really different is a 2 yr warranty vs double lifetime;)

(Btwm i didnt post immediently cuz i was out helpin to spread some gravel for a cement patio we are pouring in our back yard:P eg- i kinda wasnt here:P)
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ok do you recommend any particular keyboard and display (with money in mind still)
 
bomberboysk said:
That included within the $1500?
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No since the total is already at $1484.78 (correct me if I'm wrong). Just a display that will do well with the capability of the computer.
and i don't really need any special gaming keyboards or mice, and wired is fine. Just compare the cheapest ones :P
 
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