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05-09-2008, 09:09 AM
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new computer for friend
Hello everyone, i am building a new computer for a friend. His budget is $1500 and he needs everything (computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, OS). He will use the computer for some basic video and picture editing and many many games.
Here is a list i prepared for him. Anyone have any suggestions or modifications? Motherboard: ASUS P5K SE EPU LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - lhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131278 Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Yorkfield 2.5GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115043 Video card: EVGA 512-P3-N871-AR GeForce 9800 GTX(G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130339 Ram: CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145184 Power supply: CORSAIR CMPSU-620HX 620W ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 Power Supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139002 Hard drive: Seagate Barracuda ES.2 ST3250310NS 250GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148309 Thermaltake Tsumani case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811133137 Burner: Lite-on burner http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106070 random mouse and keyboard Vista home premium 64 bit This leaves around $220 he will buy a monitor with locally. Thanks in advance for everyones time! Last edited by vaboz; 05-09-2008 at 09:11 AM. |
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05-09-2008, 09:52 AM
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Build looks good. Have not really looked closely at the SE but make sure it has the features you want. Most recommend going with the P5K-E which has some nice features but you will pay more. Not sure the performance gain going from a 8800 GTS 512 to a 9800 GTX is worth the price but if it fits the budget it is faster.
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05-09-2008, 10:35 AM
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Nice build.
Only thing you might want to get a 7200.11 series hard drive instead. The hard drive you choose is supposed to be more for servers.
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05-09-2008, 03:37 PM
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Looks like a good build... I assume you've either been doing research or have built before. If you end up going with a more expensive mobo you might make some of that up by switching CPU to an E8400 3.0GHz Wolfdale. A lot of people I've seen comment in this forum seem to really like/recommend that chip.
That being said, I've got a Q9300 in my build and (when paired w/ 2x 9600GT) it's kicking the snot out of everything except for Crysis...and even then I'm getting 35+ FPS on high settings.
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05-09-2008, 03:38 PM
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Oh yeah... when your friend buys a monitor locally, I'd recommend a Samsung LCD monitor. I have a 216BW and it's fantastic... should also be within your budget.
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05-09-2008, 11:21 PM
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Thank you to everyone that has responded. I really value the advise you have given and will make the tweaks you have suggested.
Thanks again for being such as wonderful community! |
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