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08-31-2006, 12:13 AM
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First time build
Hey Guys, I am planning to build my first computer. It will mainly serve as a gaming computer, as well a school tool. The OS will be Windows XP Pro. Here are my core components, first revision:
• ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition • AMD 64 X2 5000+ Windsor • Geforce 7950GT KO 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 • Segate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA (x2) Probably in a RAID 0 configuration • 512 MB Kingston K4T51083QC (x4) • NEC DVD+R 3550A • Samsung 204B • NeoPower 500W • Antec P-180B Case Do you think that all these pieces will function well together? Here is a list of the games that I would like to play on it: Rise of Nations, Rise of Legends, Civilization 4, Command and Conquer: The First Decade, Command and Conquer 3 (when it comes out), and Star Wars: Empire at War. My price window is $2100 – 2400. Thanks for the help. Bryant |
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08-31-2006, 06:00 AM
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I'd recommend this in your price window, it would be the 'top of the line' system:
Intel Core 2 Duo e6600 - $360 - beats the top of the line AMD for almost $1,000 2x1gb pc6400 ddr2 sdram - $220 x1900xtx video card I'd get at least a 550w power supply for this build, you may want more Get a Samsung DVD Burner that includes software Get an Asus P5W DH motherboard if you can find it. You will have absolutely no problems playing any game with this. |
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08-31-2006, 10:04 AM
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If you want to add a second video card in SLI, that neopower won't be sufficient. You would need one from the Dual 7950 section of the certified list.
If not you can switch to a non-SLI board and save some cash. Personally, I would go with a Core 2 Duo build and a single video card on an Intel chipset motherboard without SLI or crossfire.
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08-31-2006, 03:03 PM
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Keep in mind the 7950GX2's actually yeild *lower* performance when in dual card (quad SLI) set-ups unless you are gaming at uber-extreme resolutions (2560x1920 or whatever). But, it's not like that "lower" performance is bad...it just doesn't offer any improvements on most games.
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08-31-2006, 03:59 PM
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Conroe.
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08-31-2006, 06:28 PM
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"512 MB Kingston K4T51083QC (x4)"
go with X 2 1Gb. ah, already pointed out.
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09-01-2006, 03:18 AM
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Is the 2x1gb ram on the QVL? Remember that AM2 is having a lot of ram compatibility issues.
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