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08-06-2008, 04:40 PM
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new config, about to buy
Can u guys chime in on this config for me? I have already checked to make sure components are compatible with each other and for the most part the only problem i maybe have i beleive is the spacing of the graphics cards cuz the cards seem to be huge. I want to replace my old config with this which i will use mostly for multimedia and gaming. Im a 2nd time builder my last build was 3years which im currently writing to u all on.
OS- MS vista 64bit home prem. sp-1 case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811108085 IN WIN Stealth Bomber B2 Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130136 MSI K9A2 Platinum AM2+/AM2 AMD 790FX ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail graphics cards crossfire x2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102720 SAPPHIRE Ultimate Edition 100226U Radeon HD 3850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail Mem: x2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231166 G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK - Retail Hdd x2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822152100 SAMSUNG Spinpoint F1 HD753LJ 750GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM and for cooling http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835106102 Thermaltake CL-P0401 110mm Full-Range Fan CPU Cooler - Retail anything i should think twice about or missed? |
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08-06-2008, 04:47 PM
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Get ddr2-800 instead unless you plan on overclocking.
Also, it makes no sense to crossfire those card. Just get a single 4870 instead. What cpu? What psu? Not a fan of samsung drives. Look at the seagate 7200.11 500gb sata drives. Don't forget the dvd drive either. Lite-on or asus would be my recommendations. Sata and retail.
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08-06-2008, 07:33 PM
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cpu: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103249 psu: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153038 ddr800 and 4870 card eh? ok ill look into that. and the reason i picked the others were to keep them somewhat forward looking. i plan on holding on to this new rig for a good long while without having to upgrade it much. |
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08-06-2008, 07:35 PM
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I would get this power supply instead: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006
Someone else that knows amd more should be able to comment on that. |
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08-06-2008, 08:11 PM
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the 4870 seems out of my price range and i liked the other first choice (saphires 3850) due to their "silent" performance, price for both, and reviews.
Have any alternative pick for card that is is dependable, powerful (be it crossfire or sli ready) that is under $200? for one or combined under 250 for 2? thanks i really appreciate the help in this |
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08-06-2008, 08:29 PM
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The HD 4850 is a perfect fit: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102747
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08-06-2008, 08:32 PM
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102759
Though I would try to put a little more towards this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127358 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121258 Also, unless you plan on overclocking, you don't need the aftermarket heatsink. |
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08-06-2008, 08:46 PM
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The 4870s may fall into your price range within the next week or two (<$270, at least...less than 250 with rebates).
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08-06-2008, 09:22 PM
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nice coincidence i was just looking at a similar card. but by visiontek. this saphire version is cheaper and rave reviews. i will go with this. THANK U. also Shadow thank u for the seagate suggetions 7200.11 500gb hdd suggestions. way cheaper. I was thinking aftermarket heatsink mostly to keep the pc "quiet". I figure aftermarket would be queiter than stock? |
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