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Old 03-11-2010, 08:53 PM   #1
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advice for a new computer
which one do you think is better for gaming?
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/produ...4b8a71874cen02
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http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/produ...54a94e342cen02

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Old 03-11-2010, 09:09 PM   #2
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The Gateway, because it has a stronger video card.

However, why don't you build your own? Neither of those 2 brands are particularly reliable.
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Old 03-12-2010, 12:36 AM   #3
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what do you think about this for a gaming computer?
what would you change to make it better in the same price range ?
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ASUS P7P55D-E Motherboard 225$
Intel Core i5 750 $209.97
NZXT LEXS-001BK Lexa 93
Corsair XMS2 4GB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz Memory Upgrade - 2x2048MB 75$
Western Digital WD1001FALS Caviar Black Hard Drive - 1TB, 7200 RPM, 32MB, SATA-300 $100
Corsair TX750W 750-Watt Power Supply 140$
EVGA 01G-P3-1235-LR GeForce GT 240 Video Card 120
LG GH22NS40 DVD Writer $32.99
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Old 03-12-2010, 03:31 AM   #4
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Here's a few options: Total is $932 plus shipping.
DDR3 memory instead of DDR2.
Not sure you'll need the 750W PSU unless you plan to add another video card later.
Changed GT240 to ATI HD 5770

ASUS P7P55D-E LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $139.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-620-_-Product

Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail $199.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-215-_-Product

NZXT LEXA S LEXS - 001BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $79.99 ($20 mail in rebate available)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...T%20LEXS-001BK

CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMX4GX3M2A1600C8 - Retail $109.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-263-_-Product

Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive $99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-284-_-Product

CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail $109.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...rsair%20TX750W

SAPPHIRE 100283-3L Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card - Retail $159.99 ($10 mail in rebate available)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-873-_-Product

LITE-ON Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 24X DVD Writer LightScribe Support - Retail $31.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-335-_-Product
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Old 03-12-2010, 03:41 AM   #5
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would you recommend another mobo because it`s says that the ASUS P7P55D-E doesn`t support crossfire or sli ( for later)
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Old 03-12-2010, 04:23 AM   #6
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To maintain x8 on both PCI-e slots, upgrade to the PRO version.
ASUS P7P55D-E Pro LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $189.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-621-_-Product
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Old 03-12-2010, 04:35 AM   #7
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Personally I went with the ECS P55H-A as I don't plan to overclock, but wanted the option for Crossfire later. It's only $95 after mail in rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-244-_-Product
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Old 03-12-2010, 04:59 AM   #8
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Threads merged.

The P7P55D-E does not support Crossfire or SLI at all. If you want Crossfire and need to keep the price down, the base P7P55D supports it, you just lose SATA 6.0 and USB 3.0. I personally won't touch ECS motherboards with a 10 foot pole, sorry.
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Don't forget to include an OS as well. That will raise the price around $100.
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Old 03-12-2010, 09:26 AM   #10
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The P7P55D-E does not support Crossfire or SLI at all. If you want Crossfire and need to keep the price down, the base P7P55D supports it, you just lose SATA 6.0 and USB 3.0. I personally won't touch ECS motherboards with a 10 foot pole, sorry.
other post corrected re: Crossfire support.
no need to apologize for having a ton of experience building reliable PCs!

I figured it was under $100 and my first build so why not try it. If all else fails I can get an Asus later.
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Old 03-12-2010, 08:36 PM   #11
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thanks a lot for the help
but i am in canada and the total comes over my budget
what should i change? i need it about 120$ cheaper

ASUS P7P55D-E LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $154.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16813131620

Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I5750 - Retail $208
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16819115215

NZXT LEXA S LEXS - 001BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $99.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16811146060

Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive $99.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16822136284

CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMX4GX3M2A1600C8 - Retail $120.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16820145263

CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail $129.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16817139006

SAPPHIRE 100283-3L Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card - Retail $177.49
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16814102873

LITE-ON Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 24X DVD Writer - Retail $38.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16827106334
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Old 03-12-2010, 11:30 PM   #12
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Replace the case and PSU with this:

Antec Sonata III 500 Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 500W Power Supply - Retail Your Price:$129.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16811129024

See how close that gets you. Where in Canada are you?
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Old 03-13-2010, 12:25 AM   #13
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it`s in my budget this way.
i`m in ottawa ontario.
one last question is the 500w going to be enough if i decide to add another graphic card later?
thx a lot
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Old 03-13-2010, 01:31 AM   #14
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Probably not - but by the time you want stronger video, you might as well just buy one new card and sell the old one, that motherboard does not support Crossfire. You can always upgrade the power supply too.

You can compare prices at other Canadian vendors - the shipping may be costly from Newegg. I'd recommend NCIX. Tiger Direct is an option, but I don't care for their quality.
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Old 03-13-2010, 01:57 AM   #15
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what do you think about this :

RAIDMAX SMILODON ATX-612WBP Black 1.0mm SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Foldout MB Computer Case With 500W Power Supply - Retail $89.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16811156062
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Old 03-13-2010, 10:31 AM   #16
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Nice case, lousy power supply. Antec is one of the VERY few case manufacturers that include quality power supplies.
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