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01-24-2011, 12:10 AM
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You should really have started a new thread but since it's here
 :Khalil's posted system uses an AMD quadcore cpu with a generation newer graphics card. GLC's posted system uses a bit faster dual core cpu using intel's latest design. it realy depends on what else you plan to do with the system. Khalils would be my choice mostly due to the newer vid card and the quad core cpu, but if the games that you wish to play can't take advantage of it then it comes down to the vid card and how well it plays the games you wish to play. Oh and yeh.... it is nice to see ya Kahlil.  You were missed.
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01-24-2011, 08:45 AM
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I have moved your post and its reply to its own thread.
In my recommendation, a Radeon 6850 is the equivalent to a GTX460. Peripherals are generally cheaper online, but you have to be aware of shipping charges, and it also depends on your sales tax rate and whether you have to pay sales tax online. It also depends on if you know exactly what you want or not. |
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02-14-2011, 02:36 PM
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ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM Newegg.ca - ASUS 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 Burner - Bulk - CD / DVD Burners COOLER MASTER ELITE 335 RC-335-KKN1-GP Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Newegg.ca - COOLER MASTER ELITE 335 RC-335-KKN1-GP Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Antec NEO ECO 520C 520W Continuous Power ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Newegg.ca - Antec NEO ECO 520C 520W Continuous Power ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply Western Digital Caviar Black WD5002AALX 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive Newegg.ca - Western Digital Caviar Black WD5002AALX 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive ASUS M4A77TD AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard Newegg.ca - ASUS M4A77TD AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard A-DATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model AD3U1333B2G9-DRH Newegg.ca - A-DATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model AD3U1333B2G9-DRH AMD Athlon II X4 640 Propus 3.0GHz Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor ADX640WFGMBOX Newegg.ca - AMD Athlon II X4 640 Propus 3.0GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor ADX640WFGMBOX ASUS GeForce GTX 460 Fermi DirectCU 675MHZ 1GB 3.6GHZ Dual DVI Mini HDMI DirectX 11 PCI-E Video Card NCIX.com - Buy ASUS GeForce GTX 460 Fermi DirectCU 675MHZ 1GB 3.6GHZ Dual DVI Mini HDMI DirectX 11 PCI-E Video Card - ENGTX460 DIRECTCU/G/2DI/1GD5 In Canada. ASUS VH236H Black 23" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen Full HD 1080P LCD Monitor Newegg.ca - ASUS VH236H Black 23" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen Full HD 1080P LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 20000 :1 (ASCR) Built-in Speakers Logitech MX 518 8 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Optical Gaming Mouse Newegg.ca - Logitech MX 518 8 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Optical 1800 dpi Gaming Mouse LITE-ON SK-1688U/B Black USB Wired Standard Keyboard Newegg.ca - LITE-ON SK-1688U/B Black 104 Normal Keys USB Wired Standard Keyboard So since im a big newbie and never build a pc in my life i need to know if this will work fine together. If theres a piece that doesn't work can you suggest another for me from the canadian newegg website? Also if you guys know of an equivalent item thats on special right now or a better on thats at the same price can you guys tell me because i don't know what works with what or if its even good reliable. I ordered the gtx 460 from NCIX because the one on newegg is more expensive and the 6850 is out of stock, is NCIX a reliable website to order from? or should i wait until newegg restocks? Also did i pick the right gtx 460? Theres so many i don't know which one is right. I picked out this monitor for gaming but my friend says the contrast ratio is too low and it won't be bright enough, is he right is there a better recomendation for that price and same size? They keyboard is standart but i was wondering if this was a good mouse to be gaming with for the price. Why is my shopping cart on newegg divided into 3 parts, monitor is in one, 4 other items on one other part and 3 others in the rest? Will it affect my shipping cost? For the rebates do i have to write in any codes before i order or its automatic? Same with the mail in ones, do i have to write any codes before i order or only after i get the items? Since i never built a pc before any tips on what i shouldn't do or do when i do get it, only thing i ever put in a pc before was ram. |
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02-14-2011, 02:47 PM
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Ncix is better than newegg. Ships faster, awesome service, great deals and they do price match. And they're Canadian.
I'd actually buy all of that at Ncix and try price match in case they're more expensive on some of your items.
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02-14-2011, 03:04 PM
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But theres a couple of items that don't exist on NCIX, so i'd still have to order from newegg, nice to know its reliable though. I actually might just order ASUS EAH6870 DC/2DI2S/1GD5 Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity from neweeg anyways since ordering all from the same place will probably save me shipping costs, would that video card work with the rest? Heres the link http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16814121418
Or can i go with an Evga 460 thats 30 dollars cheaper. http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16814130565 Last edited by pillar02; 02-14-2011 at 07:53 PM. |
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02-15-2011, 10:43 AM
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Maybe theres too many questions, can i just know if everything will work together before i order and if the monitor will be fine for gaming?
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02-15-2011, 10:52 AM
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Your links go back to Newegg Canada's home page.
That's a great monitor for gaming. The minimum PSU for the 460 according to Nvidia is 450 watts. Your 520 watt Antec PSU should be fine. http://www.nvidia.com/object/product...tx-460-us.html
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02-15-2011, 11:19 AM
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If you right click the linnk and open with a new tab or new link it works, i have no idea why.
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02-15-2011, 11:45 AM
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Newegg.ca - ASUS EAH6870 DC/2DI2S/1GD5 Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity Would the extra 30 bucks be worth it? Also is there an equivalent to this ASUS M4A77TD AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard Newegg.ca - ASUS M4A77TD AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard It isn't on special anymore. |
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02-15-2011, 11:58 AM
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AMD Radeon A 520 watt Antec PSU will probably work but I would never cut it that close. I would upgrade to a 600-650 watt PSU so you have a little breathing room....but that's just my own philosophy about electronics and not expecting them to last for a long time when they are being pushed to their near maximum output. Were it me I would get this PSU for the 6870... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...air-_-17139005 But then it's no longer a budget PSU. I think you are maxed out on a $650 budget build. I would stay with what was recommended unless you don't mind spending more. If so then yes, I would go with the 6870 but with a slightly more powerful PSU. Last edited by David M; 02-15-2011 at 12:09 PM. |
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02-15-2011, 12:15 PM
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Ok if i need to change the PSU i'll probably stick with the 460. I know asus is the best brand but i heard u guys say evga is also good, since evga is cheaper right now id go with this one EVGA 01G-P3-1371-TR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Newegg.ca - EVGA 01G-P3-1371-TR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card Is it a good choice? i'm also not sure which 460 is the right one since theres about 15. |
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02-15-2011, 12:28 PM
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EVGA, Asus, HIS and Diamond are good brands.
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02-15-2011, 01:54 PM
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I checked the reviews and the Evga 460 i linked was a TR and apparently its not as good as the AR and the AR is more expensive so i've decided to see if this one was as good and could plug in my monitor.
HIS H685F1GD Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity Newegg.ca - HIS H685F1GD Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity EDIT: Oh yeah power supply won't support this one, This EVGA gtx 460 1gb is superclocked, would i need a better power supply? http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...-568-_-Product I'm really stuck in what video card to choose that can match with my power supply, i don't want to break the pc i build. Last edited by pillar02; 02-15-2011 at 11:42 PM. |
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02-15-2011, 11:12 PM
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Is there a difference between these 2 cards?
ASUS EAH6850 DirectCU/2DIS/1GD5 Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity
Newegg.ca - ASUS EAH6850 DirectCU/2DIS/1GD5 Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity ASUS EAH6850 DC/2DIS/1GD5/V2 Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity Newegg.ca - ASUS EAH6850 DC/2DIS/1GD5/V2 Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity To view the link you have to open in new tab, don't know why the normal way doesn't work. I'm building a new pc and wondering what video card to get, i'm told asus was the best so i'd like to get that brand. But one of these is out of stock and its on special at the same price as the other one, so i was just wondering if they had a difference in performance. They look the same to me. |
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02-16-2011, 03:13 AM
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Threads merged, please keep all questions about a build in one thread. Thank you.
I don't see where there would be much, if any, difference between them. Not enough to worry about. |
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02-16-2011, 05:58 AM
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So far as Canadian retailers go, I use Memory Express all the time. Their selection certainly isn't what Newegg.ca or NCIX is, but they will price-match any other Canadian retailer, offer free shipping on orders over $99.00 and I have found their after-sales service to be excellent. I am lucky as I have a brick-and-mortar not far from me and don't need the free shipping they offer. I would definitely recommend them.
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02-16-2011, 10:01 AM
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Tom's Hardware has graphics card comparison charts for different benchmarks.
Benchmarks 2010 Gaming Graphics Charts (High Quality) |
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02-16-2011, 11:23 AM
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I just want to know whats a good video card to use since the one recomended by Khalil doesn't work out with the power supply i'm using, I changed the power supply because the thread where this build was originally posted you guys said that the Corsair 600 wasn't good and recomended the one i took, unless i found the wrong one. Also recomended to change the Cooler Master elite 330 to a 335. Last edited by pillar02; 02-16-2011 at 11:35 AM. |
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02-16-2011, 11:59 AM
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Okay, could you please help me eliminate some confusion, and post links to the EXACT power supply and the EXACT video card you WANT to use?
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02-16-2011, 12:18 PM
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Power supply
Newegg.ca - Antec NEO ECO 520C 520W Continuous Power ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply Video card Evga gtx 460 superclocked 190$ Newegg.ca - EVGA 01G-P3-1373-AR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superclocked EE 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card Asus 6850 160$ Newegg.ca - ASUS EAH6850 DC/2DIS/1GD5/V2 Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity evga 460 170$ Newegg.ca - EVGA 01G-P3-1371-TR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card One of these 3 obviously im leaning more towards the 6850 one because its cheaper but if the 460 one is way better i guess i could go with that one. |
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02-16-2011, 12:37 PM
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You can superclock the lower priced EVGA yourself.
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02-16-2011, 12:42 PM
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The 460 is not "way better" than the 6850. They are almost identical performing cards. However, the Antec will power any of them fine, and can handle stronger cards.
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02-16-2011, 01:11 PM
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Alright my final build will be:
ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM Newegg.ca - ASUS 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 Burner - Bulk - CD / DVD Burners COOLER MASTER ELITE 335 RC-335-KKN1-GP Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Newegg.ca - COOLER MASTER ELITE 335 RC-335-KKN1-GP Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Antec NEO ECO 520C 520W Continuous Power ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Newegg.ca - Antec NEO ECO 520C 520W Continuous Power ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply Western Digital Caviar Black WD5002AALX 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive Newegg.ca - Western Digital Caviar Black WD5002AALX 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive ASUS M4A77TD AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard Newegg.ca - ASUS M4A77TD AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard A-DATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model AD3U1333B2G9-DRH Newegg.ca - A-DATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model AD3U1333B2G9-DRH AMD Athlon II X4 640 Propus 3.0GHz Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor ADX640WFGMBOX Newegg.ca - AMD Athlon II X4 640 Propus 3.0GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor ADX640WFGMBOX ASUS EAH6850 DC/2DIS/1GD5/V2 Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity Newegg.ca - ASUS EAH6850 DC/2DIS/1GD5/V2 Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity Thanks everyone for the help. |
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02-16-2011, 02:23 PM
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Not trying to sway you, but I personally would go with this card for its lifetime warranty and EVGA's step up program.
Newegg.ca - EVGA 01G-P3-1373-AR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superclocked EE 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card The ASUS 6850 is a very nice card and will serve you very well, I just like having the lifetime warranty that is offered on the EVGA AR cards. |
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02-16-2011, 02:32 PM
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Plus the Catalyst Control Centre is a PITA. Go with nVidia.
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02-16-2011, 02:37 PM
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Oh ok i'll probably go with this one then, lifetime guarantee is nice, does being superclocked affect the watts needed?
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