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07-02-2009, 06:40 PM
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Please Take a Look, New Build
I've built 3 computers before, all succesfull. I'm ready to do it again. Budget is $ 1000.00
I've built a wish list at NewEgg, coming in at $911. I will use a DVD RW from my old computer. I will load XP HOME that I already have and get the updates online. I've got a monitor, and speakers, keyboard, mouse. Please check out my list and give me your thoughts. I'm looking for expandability in a couple years. 1. COOLER MASTER HAF 932 RC-932-KKN1-GP Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail 2.CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail 3. GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail 4. Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 Yorkfield 2.66GHz 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail 5. Crucial Ballistix Tracer 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model BL2KIT12864AL106A - Retail 6. ASUS ENGTS250 DK/HTDI/1GD3 GeForce GTS 250 1GB 256-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card - Retail 7. Western Digital Caviar GP WD5000CSRTL 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive - Retail 8. Rosewill RC-401-EX 10/ 100/ 1000Mbps PCI-Express Gigabit Low Profile Network Card 1 x RJ45 - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119160 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128359 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115057 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148210 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121309 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136334 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833166015 |
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07-02-2009, 06:59 PM
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Good start, here are my suggestions.
First, go with the Asus P5Q Pro instead of the Gigabyte motherboard. Next, go with either the E8500 dual core CPU or if you want quad, step up to the Q9550. The Q8xxx series was not a homerun for Intel. Next, avoid Ballistix RAM, its problematic. I'd pick up Corsair XMS instead. Lastly, your motherboard has integrated LAN, no need for the card.
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07-02-2009, 08:16 PM
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Alaron, you mean these?
ASUS P5Q Pro Turbo LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131377 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Yorkfield 2.83GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115041 CORSAIR XMS2 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-8500C5C G - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145247 I don't see intergrated lan on this MB. Am I correct? Why do you like the ASUS MB Better? Price? Quality? Thanks |
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07-02-2009, 08:23 PM
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That motherboard does have Gigabit Lan onboard. Asus offers much better quality and support.
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07-03-2009, 03:14 AM
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You don't need 1066 ram, 800 is fine.
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07-05-2009, 10:14 PM
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Duo or Quad for gaming?
My friend told me the Duo is better that the Quad processors for gaming. Is there any truth to this?
Thanks 
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07-06-2009, 12:12 AM
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The q8400 is a poor performer in comparison to the e8400
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