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04-30-2008, 12:21 PM
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Best gaming rig @$800?
Hi all, it has been 6 years since I built my last computer and have only slightly upgraded it since and I believe it has come time for me to build a new computer. My friend linked me to this site and said you did very good with his so I'll try my luck here too.
I have the HDs,mouse/kb,monitor,speakers etc. So I really only need a case, psu, mobo(2 pci-e slots), cpu, video card dvd burner, heatsink if needed, and ram. So if anyone is bored could you tell me what you would buy for a gaming rig if you were in my shoes? Thanks! Last edited by CakeM1x; 04-30-2008 at 12:24 PM. |
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04-30-2008, 12:30 PM
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Do you need an OS? Why do you need a motherboard with 2 PCIe slots, SLI and Crossfire is only worth it if you are using a really high resolution monitor and spending over $2000 on the computer.
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04-30-2008, 12:58 PM
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Case/psu: Antec Sonata III
MB: Asus P5K-E Cpu: E8400 Video Card: Evga 9600gt Ram: Corsair 2x1gb ddr2-800 DVD-Burner: Lite-on retail sata drive Not sure what that comes out to, but should be close.
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04-30-2008, 01:15 PM
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This is also a good gaming setup for your budget with better gaming performance:
LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM Write Black SATA Model LH-20A1S http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106057 $28.99 Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129021 $119.99 ASUS M2N-E AM2 NVIDIA nForce 570 Ultra MCP ATX AMD Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131022 $99.99 EVGA 512-P3-N871-AR GeForce 9800 GTX(G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130339 $299.99 Antec True Power Trio TP3-650 ATX12V 650W Power Supply with Three 12V Rails http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371001 $99.99 mushkin 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model 996527 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146118 $42.99 AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Windsor 2.6GHz Socket AM2 65W Dual-Core Processor Model ADO5200CZBOX http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103767 $109.00 Subtotal: $800.94 |
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04-30-2008, 01:31 PM
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I have an OS, going to stay with XP pro. The above setupo looks nice, would I need a better heatsink if I OC the cpu?
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04-30-2008, 01:33 PM
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04-30-2008, 01:59 PM
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Also with the RAM being so cheap I was thinking about gettin another set of 2gb for 42.99. Is that overdoing it?
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04-30-2008, 02:23 PM
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If getting 4gb, I would get a 2x2gb kit instead of 4x1gb kits.
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04-30-2008, 02:41 PM
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I will only be gettin 2 more gb if you guys think it is worth it for gaming. If it is what 2x2 gb kind should I get?
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04-30-2008, 02:48 PM
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I doubt it would improve gaming much, if at all. But depending on what other uses you have, it could make other applications a bit smoother.
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04-30-2008, 04:37 PM
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a cheap set of 2x2 is:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820144216 |
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04-30-2008, 04:54 PM
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This is also a good set of ram and costs a little bit less (if you don't factor in the mail in rebate): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146692
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05-01-2008, 12:34 AM
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Also what about amd quad core processor?
Is it much better than dual core? Was eyeing this one but is it worth the extra 120 bucks? Also they have a combo with a 950 watt psu with it. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103249 Last edited by CakeM1x; 05-01-2008 at 12:37 AM. |
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05-01-2008, 10:20 AM
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If you're going to spend that much on a quad core system, go with Intel. Currently a 2.5ghz intel 45nm quad is faster than a 3.0ghz overclocked 9850.
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/4701/cpuqs2.png Look at the Q9300 vs. the 9850. Last edited by Alaron; 05-01-2008 at 12:40 PM. |
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05-01-2008, 11:15 AM
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05-01-2008, 12:40 PM
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Drunner, please keep the images to link form. Thanks.
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05-01-2008, 03:14 PM
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Sorry. I guess it was pretty large,lol. Will do next time
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05-01-2008, 03:27 PM
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I agree with Katreat, go with an Intel core 2 duo as opposed to a quad core for gaming. It will be a long long time before games are using quad core. I can really only think of maybe 10 games that even use 2 cores. The core 2's have a higher clock which is more important for gaming.
Masaki's setup is very nice but I personally would go with a core2 setup.
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05-02-2008, 07:12 AM
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If you are sticking with XP dont bother with 4gb of ram it can only read 3.25gb.
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05-02-2008, 09:05 AM
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Well I placed the order(Masaki's) so I'll be sure to update you guys on how it turned out after I put it all together. Thanks again for the help/info, saved me a ton of time catching up on what's currently good.
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05-09-2008, 11:50 AM
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Been real busy this past week but should be able to get this running today. Any suggestions for overclocking this?
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05-09-2008, 12:25 PM
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I would get it up and running first, then go and read the overclocking sticky. There's a lot of good info in there.
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05-10-2008, 12:20 PM
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Got it all put together and tried booting it up. Turns on, all fans are running(including the video card) but no screen or a beep. Unplugged everything but the video card. Still no beep or anything. Any ideas?
Last edited by CakeM1x; 05-10-2008 at 12:24 PM. |
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05-10-2008, 12:36 PM
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Did you make sure the video card is getting power through its own power connector?
Are your Memory sticks seated properly? If yes, Take it out of the case plug everything back into it and test it. Make sure the motherboard is sitting on the cardboard box and not on the bag it came in.
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05-10-2008, 01:09 PM
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No luck.Hrmm.
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05-10-2008, 01:14 PM
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Here is the troubleshooting procedure: http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=132409
Be sure you have both the 24pin ATX power and the 4pin power connections in place on the motherboard. |
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05-10-2008, 01:21 PM
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Do you happen to have another PCI Express video card you can use to test? Maybe someone you know got one? |
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05-10-2008, 02:00 PM
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Ya I have another pci-e card. Going to take both comps home and do some real troubleshooting.(more room,lighting, etc)
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05-10-2008, 02:15 PM
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05-10-2008, 10:45 PM
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I put in my old pci-e video card and it booted so it must be my video card. I dunno if it is the case or what but it won't seed completely so that is the problem. I read a couple reviews about the new 9800 gtx being too big for the Antec 900. Anyone else heard of this? Will completely take out the mobo tomorrow to see if it is the case or mobo hindering it from completely seeding.
Also one quick question. The gtx 9800 has 2 6pin power connectors to it. Do I hook up one or both of the 6 pins? |
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