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building my own computer
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Name: Lowmanslyric85
Date: May 24, 2007 at 03:36:11 Pacific
Subject: building my own computerOS: VistaCPU/Ram: AMD anthlon 64X duelcoreModel/Manufacturer: custom |
Comment: so i decied to build my own PC. this is my first time, i have a close friend helping me put it togeather. i have yet to buy everything, but this is what i'm thinking of going with, what do you guys think?? MOBO:
ASUS P5N32-E SLI LGA 775
NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard
$209.99 Processor:
Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 Conroe 2.66GHz
4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor
$ 318.00 GPU:
PNY VCG88GTSXPB GeForce 8800GTS 640MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card
$329.99 Memory:
G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800(PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
$82.99 CD/DVD DRIVER:
PHILIPS Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X
$33.99 Case:
COOLER MASTER Ammo 533
RC-533-SWN1 Black/ Silver Aluminum
$69.99($29.99 after rebate) Power Supply:
COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power RP-600-PCAR ATX
from factor 12V V2.01 600W Power Supply
$100 i dunno which windows i should go with. VISTA or XP???
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Response Number 1
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Name: heropsycho2177
Date: May 24, 2007 at 05:47:31 Pacific
Subject: building my own computer |
Reply: (edit)I'd go with a different brand PSU. Cooler Master isn't terrible, but I'd still go with a Thermaltake or Enermax among others over it. What hard drive are you going with? As for your OS, you're sorta stuck in a weird position. On the one hand, XP generally runs games faster than Vista does, although that difference is increasingly diminishing. In fact, Armed Assault runs for me a little better in Vista than XP. If you're playing particularly older games, they may not run, although I haven't had any issues so far. However, Vista is slated to be the only OS to support DX10, and it's obviously going to be supported longer than XP will be. You probably will want Vista at some point in the future if you don't get it now. If you could, ideally you'd like to dual boot. If you can do that, I would recommend two hard drives with Vista on one and XP on the other. You could then manipulate which OS you boot to through your BIOS, so there's no need to setup a boot menu and deal with that stuff. "Enough, enough bowing down to disillusion!
Hats off & applause to rogues & evolution!
The ripple effect is too good not to mention.
If you’re not affected, you’re not paying attention!"
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Response Number 2
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Name: leuk
Date: May 24, 2007 at 12:41:31 Pacific
Subject: building my own computer |
Reply: (edit)Hi,
Ever consider getting the E6600 for $225.90. Almost 90 dollars cheaper. You could just do the overclocking to 2.66GHZ without any problem. Even could overlocking the E6600 to 3.0GHZ at the very lease. Is there a reason why you pick E6700 in the first place? According to Newegg, PNY 8800GTS only have 1 years warranty on it. Get the eVga 8800GTS 640MB for $350. They have a lifetime warranty on them. They also have other good things worth considering, changing cooler won't void warranty, great RMA support, they have a very good forum of their own. And the 90 days step-up program for video card etc. Might want to consider the OCZ GameXStream 700W powersupply for $115. They have 3 years parts warranty. The OCZ 600W is only 5 dollars cheaper. That's why I recommand the OCZ 700W. AMD 64 3500+ Newcastle
ASRock 939 Dual Motherboard
eVga 7900GT CO
Kingston PC3200 4x512MB in Duel Channel
Audigy 2 Sound card
WindowXP Home Edition
Logitech
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Response Number 4
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Name: Lowmanslyric85
Date: May 24, 2007 at 12:48:09 Pacific
Subject: building my own computer |
Reply: (edit)okie, i changed some things around, this is it!!!
MOBO:
EVGA 122-CK-NF63-TR LGA 775
NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard
$159.99
Processor:
Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 Conroe 2.66GHz
4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor $
318.00 GPU:
PNY VCG88GTSXPB GeForce 8800GTS 640MB 320-bit
GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card
$329.99 Memory:
G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800
(PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
$82.99 CD/DVD DRIVER:
PHILIPS Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X
$33.99 Case:
COOLER MASTER Ammo 533
RC-533-SWN1 Black/ Silver Aluminum
$69.99($29.99 after rebate) Power Supply:
COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power RP-600-PCAR ATX
from factor 12V V2.01 600W Power Supply
$100 HardDrive
Maxtor DiamondMax 21 STM3320820AS 320GB
7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
$74.99
Total: $1126
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Response Number 5
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Name: heropsycho2177
Date: May 24, 2007 at 12:52:57 Pacific
Subject: building my own computer |
Reply: (edit)I'd agree on the processor. The E6600 still has 4M of cache. No way the E6700 is worth about $100 more. Make sure you get a fast hard drive or two with that money. Having say 2x 400 gig drives with OS on one and games on the other would do more good than a slightly higher clocked CPU. "Enough, enough bowing down to disillusion!
Hats off & applause to rogues & evolution!
The ripple effect is too good not to mention.
If you’re not affected, you’re not paying attention!"
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Response Number 6
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Name: heropsycho2177
Date: May 24, 2007 at 12:57:32 Pacific
Subject: building my own computer |
Reply: (edit)Stick with the Asus mobo. Don't get a Maxtor drive. Go with Seagate, or Hitachi. Like this one: http://www.frys.com/product/4799749 Again, don't like the PSU for the money. OCZ that was recommended above is good, as is Thermaltake, Enermax among others. And again, the E6700 is a waste of money. If the money is burning a hole in your pocket, get two hard drives and load OS on one, games on the other, or get an extra 2GB of RAM. Either is a better way to spend your money if you're gonna spend it. Honestly, you don't need to spend that $100 on any of it. "Enough, enough bowing down to disillusion!
Hats off & applause to rogues & evolution!
The ripple effect is too good not to mention.
If you’re not affected, you’re not paying attention!"
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Response Number 7
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Name: Lowmanslyric85
Date: May 24, 2007 at 14:24:07 Pacific
Subject: building my own computer |
Reply: (edit)okie, so after checking out some reviews, and some of what you said, this is what i got!!!! New PC MOBO:
EVGA 122-CK-NF63-TR LGA 775
NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard
$159.99 Processor:
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz
4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor
$$224.90 GPU:
BFG Tech BFGR88640GTSOC2E
GeForce 8800GTS 640MB
$409.99 Memory:
G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800
(PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
$82.99 CD/DVD DRIVER:
PHILIPS Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X
$33.99 Case:
COOLER MASTER Ammo 533
RC-533-SWN1 Black/ Silver Aluminum
$69.99($29.99 after rebate) Power Supply:
COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power RP-600-PCAR ATX
from factor 12V V2.01 600W Power Supply
$100( i actully already own this, so i might get somthing diffrent down the line) HardDrive
Seagate 400GB ST3400633AS-RK Serial
ATA (SATA/300) Retail Hard Drive
$99.99 Total $ 1060 (give or take after shipping)
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Response Number 8
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Name: MXdude
Date: May 24, 2007 at 17:43:27 Pacific
Subject: building my own computer |
Reply: (edit)You're basically getting the same PC as me O.o
Only difference is that im getting the 320MB version of the GPU and an Apevia 600w PSU.
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Response Number 9
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Name: heropsycho2177
Date: May 24, 2007 at 18:35:24 Pacific
Subject: building my own computer |
Reply: (edit)$409 for a 640M 8800GTS is far too much. I know it's an OC'ed version, but it's not worth $90 more than this... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ... You had it right the first time with an Asus mobo. "Enough, enough bowing down to disillusion!
Hats off & applause to rogues & evolution!
The ripple effect is too good not to mention.
If you’re not affected, you’re not paying attention!"
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