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07-15-2008, 01:25 PM
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please help with new build...
this is what i'm looking at so far after research. compatibility is most important obviously and best bang for the buck. hooking it up to my 32" hdtv as is my curent pc (just died).
i already have this case apevia X-cruiser http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811144151 CPU Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...el%2bCore%2b2% Mobo ASUS P5Q Pro LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131299 PSU CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX 550W ATX12V V2.2 Power Supply 90 - 264 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...4&Tpk=CORSAIR% Vid Card ASUS EAH4850/HTDI/512M Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121253 Memory 4GB total CORSAIR XMS2 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145201 HDD Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148288 DVD- Burner lite-on http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106072 DVD-ROM LITE-ON Black 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM SATA DVD-ROM Drive Model DH-16D3S-08 - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106262 plus, what about anything else i might need to buy like fans or software or something??? plus, i'm not a gamer or multitasker, but just want a really good machine for the $$$. thanks in advance... Last edited by XKawN; 07-15-2008 at 04:31 PM. |
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07-15-2008, 01:33 PM
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Looks like a solid gaming build. But...you're not a gamer. If you really never play (and don't plan on playing) any graphics intensive games, you could step down the GPU alot (although the value on that card is fantastic).
Only thing I'd say is I would just get 2x2GB RAM (G.SKILL or Corsair). Not exactly sure what setup you are planning on (your RAM link is wrong, linked to your GPU) but it may be both faster and less expensive. |
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07-15-2008, 01:44 PM
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fixed link, thanks.
i think it's the same thing, but 3x1gb rather than 2x2gb. i thought the 32bit only recognized 3gb memory..?? plus, i'm not a gamer, but used to be. i would like a bit of power just in case, lol. i do some photo editing and video back ups (allegedeley) and stuff. plus the 32"hdtv as a monitor if that makes a diff. |
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07-15-2008, 01:53 PM
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it'll recognize a bit more than 3gb, and having it all in dual channel should speed it up a bit. I was asking a similar question in my thread, wondering about the advantages of 2x2gb vs 2x512mb+2x1gb vs 4x1gb on a 32 bit OS.
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07-15-2008, 02:03 PM
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thank you guys. got it swithched now...
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07-15-2008, 04:40 PM
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o.k,
i changed the cpu and the psu to save a few bucks. any thoughts on this system and is there anything else i need. will i need fans (after market) or cpu fan upgrade or anything. do i need an audio card??? do i need some sort of moden or is that with the graphics card or something??? thanks. i'd like to start buying asap. my pc is dead... |
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07-15-2008, 04:59 PM
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Ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145184
Everything else looks good. You shouldn't need anything else either. Just make sure you have an OS disc. You might also be able to save a few dollars by only getting one dvd drive. And if you're using your old hard drive, you could save by not getting the new one.
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07-15-2008, 05:12 PM
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thank you. changed the memory. i think i'll stick to getting new hdd. old one is small plus i don't want anything infecting my new pc, lol...
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07-19-2008, 07:52 PM
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quick question please...
which is better for the few dollar difference the pc i'm building. so far first post is what i'm getting other than dvd-rom optical will be blu ray reader. i'm about to purchase as soon as i get some help. thanks... question is about these 2 memory deals. $97.99 after $30 mail in rebate OCZ Reaper HPC 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ailyDeal-_-20- $66.50 after $20 mail in rebate CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ailyDeal-_-20- |
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07-19-2008, 07:59 PM
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Unless you're going to overclock, get the corsair: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145184
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07-20-2008, 05:43 AM
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thanks shadow. guess i'll be sticking with corsair. don't know nothing bout no overclockin'.
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07-24-2008, 07:12 AM
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does this look good with my build??? after rebates the prices look really good. thanks.
OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI 700W ATX12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341002 also, i was wondering if the Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Home Basic for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116200 is the software to get. it's the $89.99 version. thanks... |
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07-24-2008, 07:21 AM
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That PSU is good.
As for Vista, most people go with Home Premium. Most notably, Home Basic is missing Windows Aero. The OEM version is fine though. Also, do you want 32- or 64-bit? Just checking. |
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07-24-2008, 11:26 AM
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Looks like a good build, a bit of overkill for a non gamer, but it will be fast.
The larger PSU is a good choice. Your MB supports Crossfire and with a 32 " monitor you might (depending on application and monitor quality) see substatial benefits to a duel card system at some future date. If that possiblity is in the cards you should check to see PSU requirements for duel 4850's. I know that SLI really shines on monitors over 24" and assume crossfire does also, but not sure how much that would help on an HDTV screen. Kat
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07-24-2008, 08:03 PM
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thank you guys.
looking at getting 64 bit. Last edited by XKawN; 07-24-2008 at 08:24 PM. |
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07-26-2008, 06:54 AM
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another quick question, please.
i got the radeon 4850 card and a blu ray op drive and it will be hooked up to a 32" hdtv. what kind of cable do i need for getting blu rau quality from my op drive to t.v. thanks. this is what i purchased so far. ASUS P5Q Pro LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80570E8400 - Retail ASUS EAH4850/HTDI/512M Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3750330AS 750GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI 700W ATX12V Power Supply - Retail CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C5 - Retail i'll be getting (in a few days) Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 English NA Upgrade DVD - Retail LITE-ON Black SATA Blu-ray DVD-ROM Drive Model DH-4O1S-08 - Retail LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model DH-20A4P-04 - OEM thanks for all yuor help everyone. i'm sure i'll have questions about putting it together in a few days... |
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