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06-03-2007, 03:16 AM
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amd build
Looking for suggestions for an amd build for general all around use. I know the that Intel is the fav these days but i have had no luck with them over the years and am pretty set in sticking with AMD. $600 budget - already have monitor, speakers, keyboard and mouse. Don't want to install Vista yet but would like this build to accomodate that upgrade when and if I later switch to it. Any help and input certainly wanted. Oh yeah - do already have 2 dvd burners so wouldnt need optical either
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06-03-2007, 09:41 AM
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Shiro Usagi
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Since this is a general use computer will on-board video be okay or do you need a separate video card for playing games with?
Any special needs?  Cricket
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06-08-2007, 08:30 PM
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sorry it took so long -- i was out of town ----- on board video is fine --- if need be later i can upgrade it to a standalone card
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06-08-2007, 08:42 PM
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9mm wins.
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Comes out to $597.92 without shipping. This also does not factor in the $30.00 mail-in rebate for the Corsair memory modules.
MOTHERBOARD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131014 HARD DRIVE: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148140 MEMORY: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145590 PROCESSOR: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103759 VIDEO CARD: See MOTHERBOARD. CASE: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129024 POWER SUPPLY: See CASE. |
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06-08-2007, 09:08 PM
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looks good thanks i'll be checking newegg out shortly
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06-08-2007, 09:20 PM
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9mm wins.
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I did not know if you needed the OS. If so... that will make the cost go over your budgeted amount.
You can always downgrade the CPU to save a few bucks. |
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06-08-2007, 09:30 PM
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i'm good with an OS ---
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06-08-2007, 09:33 PM
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9mm wins.
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06-08-2007, 09:45 PM
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by the way --- for future reference what video card would you recommend if i would chose to get one?
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06-08-2007, 09:47 PM
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9mm wins.
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I would recommend one of the GeForce 8000 series video cards. EVGA is a good brand to go with.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...Force+8+series |
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06-08-2007, 09:49 PM
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this rig should be fine for vista down the line correct --- i dont want to have to do this again in a year
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06-08-2007, 09:50 PM
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9mm wins.
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Yep.
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06-08-2007, 09:53 PM
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06-08-2007, 10:02 PM
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9mm wins.
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Thats true. If you are not a gamer... the GeForce 7600GT is a decent choice: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130017 |
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06-08-2007, 10:02 PM
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no gaming - mom is going to do most of the work on this rig so gaming not a concern
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06-08-2007, 10:40 PM
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Then the onboard video will be enough most likely.
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06-08-2007, 10:55 PM
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Concur. Stick with onboard, and if gaming becomes an issue, add an 8 series video card.
I didn't see an optical (DVD/CD) drive anywhere in these lists. Make sure to get one; you'll need it! LiteOn is a good brand; get retail (not OEM) 'cause retail comes with software.
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06-08-2007, 10:55 PM
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9mm wins.
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^ The OP already has two opticals already.
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