Newb trying to build a powerful computer system for gaming...

[Jasumi]

Thanks. You guys have been very helpful. Any suggestions for a network adapter though?

 

[ThatGuy16]

32bit will only support up to 3.25gb of ram, if you want 4gb then you need 64bit.

I'm using a wireless adaptor, if you buy one check before hand on the manufactures webpage that they have drivers for it.

I havn't had a single driver problem, but wireless adaptors are a pain.

 

[computer stupid]

Cool. Does it run well? How about adding a wireless adapter?

Who were you asking?

 

[oscaryu1]

I havn't had a single driver problem, but wireless adaptors are a pain.

And if you game alot (multiplayer), you'd be better off with a long RJ-45 cable.

 

[teamhex]

5k?

QX9650
X38-DS4
4GB DDR2-800
1TB WDC SATAII 32MB
Antec 900
X-5400
G15
MX-518
8800GTS G92
Fatality Sound Card

... But in reality, 5k is overkill by around... 4 grand.



And that is the WORST build I have ever seen in my life. That's like a $2k system. They sure earn lots of money offa you

Its not a 2k system.....Price that stuff out and see what you come up with. Directron is south texas's tiger direct. Im not saying Id waste my money on it, but its not as bad as your making it. Theres not one g card but two and 4 raid hd's. You need to look at how many of each item its showing.

 

[windowsvista]

Here try this

for a great gaming machine try this
http://www.wired2fire.co.uk/newsdesk_info.php?newsdesk_id=41&osCsid=61f8a4fe9ffdb19862c9133f59520c5d

 

[oscaryu1]

Its not a 2k system.....Price that stuff out and see what you come up with. Directron is south texas's tiger direct. Im not saying Id waste my money on it, but its not as bad as your making it. Theres not one g card but two and 4 raid hd's. You need to look at how many of each item its showing.

Wow! Add everything up and you still get around $1000 less if you built it yourself

Im not saying Id waste my money on it

By the way you try to protect it, I'm willing to bet you would.

Directron is south texas's tiger direct.

I live in South Texas. Direction is miniscule compared to Newegg or Tigerdirect.

 

[hstylez]

$5k!?!? Yo, having a nice computer can be important, but there are so many better ways to spend $5k haha.

 

[twitchtwice]

take your 5k put 4 of it in the bank and build a 1k system to play all those games.

 

[lovely?]

take your 5k put 4 of it in the bank and build a 1k system to play all those games.

TBH a brand new system to play crisis should cost 2k unless you build it with a frikken amd 5200 and an nvidia 8600GT...

 

[daisymtc]

Makes sense.

How does this configuration sound?

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor.

Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-X38-DS4 LGA 775 Intel X38 ATX Intel Motherboard.

Video Card: VisionTek 900209 Radeon HD 3870 X2 1GB (512MB x 2) 512-bit (256-bit x 2) GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card.

Memory: Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory.

Hard Drive 1: Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive

Optical Drive: ASUS Black 18X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 18X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 14X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache PATA DVD Burner with LightScribe

Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad (Black) EPS12V 750W Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, ULC, CE, CB, RoHS

Operating System: XP Professional

It's only around $1400. Sounds good? Is there anything else I would need?

+1

I think X48 is out soon. If he have enough $$, go for X48 with DDR3 RAM

 

[teamhex]

Wow! Add everything up and you still get around $1000 less if you built it yourself



By the way you try to protect it, I'm willing to bet you would.




I live in South Texas. Direction is miniscule compared to Newegg or Tigerdirect.

HAHAHAH Read dude the HD's alone are close to 800 bux, the processor was also over a grand...THAT COMPUTER...not removing parts and making something else.

 

[oscaryu1]

HAHAHAH Read dude the HD's alone are close to 800 bux, the processor was also over a grand...THAT COMPUTER...not removing parts and making something else.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136131

x4 = $619.96

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148298

x4 = $679.96

From $100-$200 from $800... Hmm...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115026

And it ain't over a grand. And is sucks badly. Just OC a 6700 or 6600...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115034

MUCH better. 1) Runs cooler 2) Newer 3) 45nm 4) More cache
5) More efficient 6) A few more bucks and get much more.

Trust me, I'm not the one "trying to start a fight"

 

[teamhex]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136131

x4 = $619.96

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148298

x4 = $679.96

From $100-$200 from $800... Hmm...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115026

And it ain't over a grand. And is sucks badly. Just OC a 6700 or 6600...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115034

MUCH better. 1) Runs cooler 2) Newer 3) 45nm 4) More cache
5) More efficient 6) A few more bucks and get much more.

Trust me, I'm not the one "trying to start a fight"

Yes well a "Flame" besides the point, you seem like the type that has to always be right. So ill leave it at that.

 

[oscaryu1]

Yes well a "Flame" besides the point, you seem like the type that has to always be right. So ill leave it at that.

I will try to be right, unless I'm proven wrong.