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06-18-2006, 06:23 PM
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Ultimate gaming PC
I would like to get opinions from the gamers out here. I would like to to build an ultimate gaming machine from scratch. Could I get some opinions on what you guys/gals think would be the best processor, Motherboard, RAM, HD, Peripherals (Video Card, Sound Card, Ethernet Card, etc), Case, Fan, etc. I'd like to spend around $1000 tops. I appreciate your help. Thanks in advance.
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06-18-2006, 06:25 PM
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Do you prefer AMD or Intel? Both are good for gaming.
Does the $1000 include only the computer, or do you need a monitor, speakers, keyboard/mouse, Windows XP ? |
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06-18-2006, 06:29 PM
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Just the computer itself. I heard AMD is best for gaming. I'll take opinions on others though.
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06-19-2006, 07:36 AM
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when do you plan on getting it
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06-19-2006, 09:26 AM
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I am building it within a week.
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06-19-2006, 09:59 AM
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Well, you absolutely can't build an "ultimate gaming machine", for $1000, but you CAN build a good performer for that money. Here's my try:
AMD 3700+ CPU=$206 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103539 MOBO ASUS A8N5X=$79 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131569 Cosair Value Select Ram (2X1Gb)=$164 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145579 LiteOn DVD RW=$38 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106013 LiteOn DVD ROM=$24 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106027 Maxtor Diamondmax 10 16Mb cach 250Gb Hard Drive=$75 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822144235 Antec Sonata II case with 450 watt PSU=$100 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129155 Total so far is $686 (+shipping). For video cards, either of these: eVGA 7900GT superclocked=$295 before $20 rebate http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130016 OR Sapphire X1800XT=$319 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102663 OS Windows Home with SP2=$88 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16837102059 Total is $1069 (+shipping) if you go with the 7900 GT, and it is $1093 with the X1800XT. Either of these video cards will play any game currently available and play it well. They will be good into the future as well. This is not a top of the line system, but is probably as good as you can do within your budget. Just something to give you an idea.
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06-19-2006, 11:07 AM
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Gaming PC Build
MSI Neo4 Motherboard
MSI K8N Neo4-F Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 ATX AMD Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130491 Price $69.99 Athlon64 3700+ San Diego (939) AMD Athlon 64 3700+ San Diego 2000MHz HT 1MB L2 Cache Socket 939 Processor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103622 Price $215 eVGA 7600GT eVGA 256-P2-N554-AX Geforce 7600GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...o.x=16&Go.y=34 Price $169.99 with a $30 rebate $139.99 Patriot Signature Series 1GB kit (2 x 512MB) PC3200 DDR400 Patriot Signature Series 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Kit System Memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820220037 Price $81.22 Antec TPII-550W Antec TRUEPOWERII TPII-550 ATX12V 550W Power Supply 115/230 V UL, TUV, CB, FCC CLASS B, CUL http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103931 Price $83.99 with a $15 rebate Price $68.99 Aspire X-Navigator Case ASPIRE X-Navigator ATXA9N-BK/500 Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case ATX 500W dual fan w/ automatic fan speed control. Connector 20 + 4 pin Power Supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811144164 Price $85.99 Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum 7.1 PCI + bay Creative SOUND BLASTER X-Fi Platinum 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Interface Sound Card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16829102190 Price $184.99 with a $30 reabe Price $154.99 Maxtor DiamondMax 10 250GB 3.5" Serial ATA150 Hard Drive Maxtor DiamondMax 10 6L250S0 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822144235 Price $74.99 LINKSYS EG1064 PCI Instant Gigabit Network Adapter LINKSYS EG1064 10/100/1000Mbps PCI Instant Gigabit Network Adapter 1x RJ-45 - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833124121 Price $62.99 Total Price $954.15 Last edited by 24giovanni; 06-19-2006 at 12:01 PM. |
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06-19-2006, 01:19 PM
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I merged your threads together so we can follow along.
That build list looks fine. The motherboard has built in Gigabit LAN, so no need for the card. I would switch the motherboard to the Asus jfk mentioned, excellent board for an excellent price. Don't forget opticals, the ones in jfk's list are good. Dont' forget Windows XP. 
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06-19-2006, 01:43 PM
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If you're not needing the highest quality sound that the Creative X-Fi provides, then consider giving the on-board MB audio a try, you get decent quality 8 Channel audio with the MSI Neo4.
For an "ultimate gaming pc", I'd much rather see that $150 invested in a top spec video card, like the 7900GT. FK
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06-19-2006, 01:48 PM
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Onboard sound has always been enough for me.. and even when it's not, I think a $150 card is overkill unless you're a serious audiophile. |
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06-19-2006, 02:27 PM
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For a gamer, you would be far better off with the video cards I mentioned and the 2 gigs of ram. Modern games are ram hogs. Obviously, the choice is yours. As mentioned, don't forget opticals and a copy of Windows. That will add about $140 or so to your cost, plus shipping. Also, if you want the Xi Fi, they make a less expensive version of it. It's a great card, but I have an Audigy 2ZS and I can't really tell the difference...plus the ZS is only about $70. Again, just another option. I figured to save $$ you could use onboard sound for a while and then add a sound card later.
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