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TheZaw Valve mod
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:02 am Post subject: Calling all people with knowledge in up-to-date hardware! |
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Many (or not so many, actually) of you remember my old thread of "Ease of building a computer?" in wich i got answerers to how hard building a computer from pre-made parts would be. Thanks to all the people who replied, i am now going to build a computer myself. I even got someone to get a computer into my newegg shopping cart (Motherboard, proccesor, vid card, blah, more techno stuff, etc), but sadly, my $750 worth of computer parts vanished from my shopping cart the next time i went to newegg.com. So poor me is stuck without any knowledge of what companies produce what, and how well, or what dual channeling ram means, or if i should get a case that has green lights or blue lights =S.
So all you expert computer gods, please enlighten me and tell me the following (or more if you please).
(Keep in mind, i have a budget of 600-900 bucks here, so i don't need something like a 300 dollar case).
1. What company is best for:
A.Processor
B.MotherBoard
C.Ram
D.Video Card
E. Case?
F.Audio Card
G.Power Supply
H.Hard Drive
2.(Skip above request if you want, this will probably be more helpful to me)
What to look for in mentioned computer parts (Like Core 2 duo, or Seta (or sata?))
3. Is there any way i can recover my newegg cart? (The cart was put together on another computer)
Thanks in advance,
~Zaw
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Andyroo Grandmaster Cheater
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oib111 I post too much
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What about using nVidia's SLI Ready products? Just a thought. My friend's computer is build off them and his specs are crazy.
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Ajax Grandmaster Cheater Supreme
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1. Intel
2. Asus
3. Corsair
4. Nvidia =]
5. Antec
6. Integrated works fine
7. Thermaltake
8. WD
Of course this is extremely general and there isn't one best part when you don't have an unlimited sized budget. We need of course more information and I'm more then willing to check this thread as you include information that is needed for a better build. The basics of course is what you need it for. Then we can build off that by suggesting video and ram cards and motherboard. Building off that is power and case and so forth.
What to look for, I don't really understand what you mean. You mean what company is the best? Again if you just want some kind of business home computer dual core is good, or if you want gaming, quad is better. We need information on that as well. General stuff to look at is processing speed and amount of RAM and type of motherboard. But if we have the necessary information, we can even suggest the parts for you and all you need to do is assemble it yourself.
I have no knowledge of this.
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:00 am Post subject: |
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I think I win.
$847
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1 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor
Item #:N82E16819115017
Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy
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$199.99
1 Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 250GB 3.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
Item #:N82E16822148262
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
Add item to Cart Add this item to your cart
$59.99
1 Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
Item #:N82E16835100007
Return Policy: Consumable Items Return Policy
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$5.99
1 LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model LH-20A1L-06CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX 520W ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 Power Supply
* LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model LH-20A1L-06
Item #: N82E16827106072
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Add combo to Cart Add this combo to your cart
* CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX 520W Power Supply
Item #: N82E16817139001
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$20.00 Instant
-$20.00 Combo
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate
$173.98
$133.98
1 EVGA 123-YW-E175-A1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 750i FTW SLI ATX Intel MotherboardOCZ Reaper HPC 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2RPR10664GK
* EVGA 123-YW-E175-A1 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813188026
Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy
Add combo to Cart Add this combo to your cart
* OCZ Reaper HPC 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
Item #: N82E16820227289
Return Policy: Memory (Modules, USB) Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
-$15.00 Combo
$30.00 Mail-in Rebate
$327.98
$302.98
1 Rosewill R6XR8-BK Screw-less Dual 120mm Fans ATX Mid Tower Computer CaseVisionTek 900241 Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card
* ROSEWILL R6XR8-BK Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811147079
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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* VisionTek Radeon HD 4850 900241 Video Card
Item #: N82E16814129112
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-$15.00 Combo
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate
$258.98
$243.98
Grand Total: $946.91 - $70 from MIB |
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TheZaw Valve mod
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:15 am Post subject: |
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Oh i forgot to mention, no cooling units/heatsinks or whatever. I'm not overclocking. Links to the item would be very appreciated, like achung205 did.
I am going to use the computer im building for all of these things:
Gaming (TF2, CSS, Portal, Cod4 maybe)
Photoshop
A browser open at all times
Just for kicks heres my current comp specs: (Why i really need a new comp)
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:02 am Post subject: |
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eh man those are horrible specs, of course you need a new computer now.
To have Photoshop and gaming running, I suggest..
Cpu: Intel Core 2 Duo between 2.3 to 2.6 Ghz which is between 100-150 dollars
Motherboard: EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard, about 150 dollars
Ram: Corsair Dual Channel 2 gigs, 30 dollars
Video Card: EVGA GeForce 8800 GT Video Card, bout 130 dollars, you can get two if you want for SLI
Case: go for an Antec 300
Hard Drive: . Seagate 250 gb. Sata btw is the connection that a hard drive uses to connect to motherboard
Power supply: 500 watt thermal take
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3897338
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2945261&Sku=E145-2014
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2206874&Sku=C13-2022
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3538922&Sku=E145-8832
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042&Tpk=antec%2b300
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3255389&Sku=TSD-250AS7
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2932371&Sku=T925-1177
This is just a very rough sketch though, I didn't do that much research on it.
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Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:20 pm Post subject: |
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Since I still can't post URL yet...
Here's what I've picked:
(All items are priced at newegg)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @2.4GHz retail....................$199.99
Motherboard: Asus P5QL-E........................................................$109.99
Max ram supported: 16GB
Features: Asus Express Gate (A built in mini-OS)
Memory: G.Skill 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 800MHz..............................$ 79.99
Original price: $119.99 -$40.00 instant
Graphics: MSI 8800GTS G92 512MB..........................................$179.99*
Original Price: $229.98 -$49.99 instant
Mail in Rebate available $30.00 ends: 7/31/08
*Price does not include MIR
After MIR: $149.99
Case: Cooler Master Elite 330....................................................$ 44.99
PSU: Antec EarthWatts EA500 80Plus!.........................................$ 89.99
HDD: Western Digital 320GB SATA 3G/16MB...............................$ 64.99
Original price: $69.99 -$5.00 instant
ODD: Lite-ON 20x DVD writer SATA retail...................................$ 28.99
Sound card: Integrated.............................................................$ 0.00
Total: $798.92
Tax: $70.41*
Shipping: $42.31
*Some states requires tax, while others don't
$911.64 (with shipping, tax, and no MIR)
$841.23 (With shipping, no tax, and no MIR)
$881.64 (After $30 MIR with shipping and tax)
$811.23 (After $30 MIR with shipping and no tax)
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