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12-29-2006, 03:46 PM
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New build - my shopping list
Santa did not bring a new computer, so I need to take care of that myself. I am still looking for a new videocard - preferrable with 512 MB. I am not a hardcore gamer, but when I want to play a game I want to make sure I am ready for whatever game I pick.
Case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129155 Antec LifeStyle SONATA II Piano Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 450Watt SmartPower 2.0 ATX 12V V2.0 for AMD & Intel systems Power Supply - Retail Hard Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148144 Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 (Perpendicular Recording) ST3250620AS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817189005 XCLIO GOODPOWER 500W ATX 500W Power Supply 115/230 V UL, CUL, TUV, CB, VDE, FIMKO, DEMKO, NEMKO, SEMKO - Retail RAM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145098 CORSAIR ValueSelect 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory - Retail Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131070 ASUS P5B-E Socket T (LGA 775) Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail CPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115003 Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail DVD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136103 LG Black 18X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 18X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2M Cache IDE Super-Multi DVD Burner - OEM Videocard ????? Anyway - would like to get your feedback and recommendations. Thanks. Christoph |
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12-29-2006, 03:52 PM
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Solid choices there, one note - you could switch to a LITE-ON retail DVD-RW drive, they are highly recommended and also come with burning software.
Also with the video card, do you have any preference between NVIDIA or ATI? I would personally recommend a Sapphire X1950Pro. |
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12-29-2006, 03:55 PM
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Either NVIDIA or ATI should be fine. I do not really have a preference though. Your recommendation has only 256 MB RAM. I think a 512 MB card should eventually be better. The system will run Windows Vista.
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12-29-2006, 04:00 PM
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I really agree with both of Jimmy0's suggestions - I'd definitely change/add those two components.
Also, drop the 500w GoodPower power supply as your case comes with a high quality one already which I think should power your system fine.
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12-29-2006, 04:26 PM
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161059
That is a superb video card that has the 512MB of memory as you asked for. It doesn't make too much sense to drop huge bucks on a card at the moment - what with DX10 on its way - but that is a great card which will play games at top graphical settings. FK
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12-29-2006, 04:53 PM
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FK's suggestion would be a very strong performer, however if you needed to save a few bucks this is not too far behind: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102061
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12-29-2006, 05:00 PM
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...and I'd actually say that newbuilder14's suggestion represents more value for money. I've just ordered one for myself, in fact! The 512MB version of the x1950 pro that I linked to is obviously of higher performance, but I wouldn't say the extra 256MB of RAM was worth a $90 price increase.
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12-29-2006, 05:12 PM
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Your a lucky man FK, I'd love to have that card myself.
 Let us know how it is!
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12-29-2006, 05:21 PM
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The reviews on some of the Lite-on's over at Newegg are not that favorable. And the one I like is out of stock.
Good suggestion on the videocard. I think I settle for the one suggested. Christoph |
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12-29-2006, 05:43 PM
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Just get any retail Lite-On drive - they are very well known for their drives. Also, seriously consider the Newegg reviews as a grain of salt - they shouldn't be used to determine purchasing.
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12-30-2006, 08:49 AM
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heres the video card i want it might be a good card for u. this site might be cheaper and it has free shipping
www.zipzoomfly.com HIS H165PRQT512GDDN-R Radeon X1650 PRO IceQ Turbo II PCI Express 512MB GDDR Video Card w/Dual DVI & HDTV-Out Retail this card only cost = 169.99$ SAPPHIRE 100176L Radeon X1950PRO 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail which is a better video card and y? the his has a better core clock speed at 625 to 580 but the saphire has 256 memory interface while the sapphire has 156 witch would be a better graphic card for games? email me at derekclark1122@yahoo.com Last edited by derekclark1122; 12-30-2006 at 09:06 AM. |
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12-30-2006, 02:15 PM
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This is christoph's thread, please stick to your own. But yes there is no comparison between a x1650pro and a x1950pro.
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12-30-2006, 03:15 PM
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Are you calling me or FK a woman?
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01-01-2007, 03:33 PM
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Why not just get a $100 256mb placeholder card till Vista and DX10 are fully implemented?
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01-01-2007, 03:44 PM
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At risk of jacking the thread..
@NB yes unless im mistaken, FK is a female.. |
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01-01-2007, 04:20 PM
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No hard feelings though, you've encouraged me to work some more on my posting masculinity  FK |
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01-01-2007, 04:45 PM
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Daamn sorry about that. I know I heard something like that somewhere around the forums.
I sorry 
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