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07-05-2006, 09:43 PM
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New Gaming PC--Suggestions?
I am new to the forum and PC building world and would appriciate some advice. I am replacing 4 1/2 year old Dell with a new PC for under $3000. I will be using it primarily for gaming/school projects (currently these projects kill my PC faster than gaming). I am going to be ording in the next few days so please do not suggest waiting for Conroe for I see no performance gain that will significanly affect my system's performance. I will be over-clocking to the max.
Case: Thermaltake Armor Series VA8000BWS $135 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811133154 MOBO: ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe $147 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131013 CPU: AMD X2 4400+ socket AM2 $503 http://www.cybersprinter.com/item_de...sp?prodid=4950 CPU cooler: Thermaltake Mini Typhoon CL-P0268 92mm $50 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835106075 TIM: Arctic Silver 5 $6 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835100007 RAM: CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 800 4-4-4-12 $250 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145034 GPU: MSI NX7900GTX-T2D512E Geforce 7900GTX $420 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127097 GPU cooler: ZALMAN VF900 - CU LED 80mm $49 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835118006 HDD: Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB $78 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822144701 Sound Card: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeMusic $117 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16829102188 DVD-ROM: ASUS Black 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM ATAPI/E-IDE $22 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827135085 DVD burner: SAMSUNG Black 2M Cache ATA/ATAPI $41 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827151118 Card reader: Atech Flash Xm-4U 11-in-1 USB 2.0 $25 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820176825 PSU: FSP Group FX700-GLN ATX12V/ EPS12V 700W $166 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104015 Monitor: LG L203WTX 1:1400 300nits 20.1" $500 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824005070 Speakers: Klipsch Audio ProMedia GMX A 2.1 $140 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836119105 Keyboard: Microsoft Natural 4000 B2M-00012 $40 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16823109148 Mouse: Logitech G5 Laser 931376-0403 $43 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826104191 OS: WinXP Pro OEM $138 Total (without shipping): $2870 Thanks in advance for any insight you can offer whether it is that certain parts shoud be changed or are overkill. Last edited by jamesgig; 07-05-2006 at 09:58 PM. |
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07-06-2006, 01:29 AM
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Make sure whatever ram you choose is on the Asus QVL - if not, do some forum research to make sure it does work as desired in that motherboard. AM2 is very fussy when it comes to ram. Get rid of that Samsung burner - they are not reliable. Go with NEC, Lite-On, or Pioneer. Consider the Mitsumi combo floppy drive/card reader instead of that Atech reader.
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07-06-2006, 03:03 PM
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where do i check for memory compatibity? i went to the asus site, but could not find it.
any other suggestions? thanks |
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07-06-2006, 03:12 PM
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That is the page for your motherboard. In the upper left is a link for "QVL Download". That will give you a list of compatible memory sticks. They show Kingston DDR2-800, that would be a safe choice. |
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07-06-2006, 03:35 PM
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which kingston one?
this one would i need two of these and heatspreaders? the other 1gb stick seems to only be compatible when used by itself, not in dual channel however, corsair claims that thier memory will work which should i get thanks...i think this made me more confused 
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07-06-2006, 09:01 PM
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Is there a better AM2 system for the price range? I have been told that I shoud be able to do better.
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07-06-2006, 10:46 PM
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Your link is the generic link for the shopping cart. Please post the list here.
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07-06-2006, 10:55 PM
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Mobo Ram PSU sound card case hdd DVD x2 monitor keyboard mouse speakers card reader OS Total: about $2650 will upgrade to dx10 when it comes out. wait to see temps to decided on cooling method. will oc how does that cpu overclock? thanks Last edited by jamesgig; 07-06-2006 at 11:13 PM. |
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07-07-2006, 10:20 AM
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That list looks pretty good. I would change the DVD drives to Lite-Ons, Samsung opticals are not the best quality.
Foxconn doesn't list that particular memory on their approved list. http://www.foxconnchannel.com/upload...A01-memory.htm They do list this Kingston : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820134114 Its currently out of stock, but Kingston is a good brand. Considering how picky the new AM2s are when it comes to ram, I would go with RAM from that list. I'm not an overclocker, so I can't say how well that chip will perform. |
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07-07-2006, 01:56 PM
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for only 130 bucks more you can get a 7950X2, the newest gpu offered by nvidia and possibly never upgrade it forever? Possibly look at it first, ittl cost more but it will destroy your opponets on high end gaming /w a big screen.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125035 |
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07-07-2006, 02:30 PM
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i would like an inexpensive gpu to use until gx10 and vista come out
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07-07-2006, 04:33 PM
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Good point, but I think what hes trying to say is, that X2 is equivalent to double that card you just chose and then some. Your decision entirely though.
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07-07-2006, 04:45 PM
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what do you mean?
are you saying that the cpu is too good for the gpu????
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07-07-2006, 05:32 PM
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The 7950 card is essentially two 7900 cards put together. But regardless of that, stick with your original strategy. The 7900GTX from your first post is an excellent card. You could even save a bit by using the 7900GT, an excellent bang for the buck. |
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07-07-2006, 08:39 PM
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thanks for the clarification
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