My Future Computer: Help

AquaToad · 05-11-2008, 05:24 PM

ok it is my long term goal to build a good desktop. right now i have $300 :P. im gonna work over the summer. but i need help pickin out parts. i think im gonna go intel, but if theres a good AMD ill go with it. i dont like ati, and id like to have at least an 8600 in it. 2 or 3 gigs ram. cool lookin case. i have stupid friends who will be really impressed if the case looks cool lol. i donno about cooling either... plz help! o ya id like to try to keep it all under $1000.

wyckedcombo17 · 05-11-2008, 05:28 PM

go to overstock to look for parts, thats how i built my rig.

runtohell121 · 05-11-2008, 05:30 PM

go through newegg and buy.com.. i would recommend u getting a 8800gts or 8800 gt since those range from $100-$150 now. rams about $40 for 2gb w/o rebate.

edit: i wouldn't recommend getting a cool case.. its only for look.. nothing special.. i rather spend the rest for parts or save it up instead of getting a cool/expensive case. ATI video card isn't that bad.. if your a gamer.. i would say go witih ATI 3870x2 or 9800x2.. which those range from $400-$600.. for most people... 3870 from ATI or 8800GT from NVIDIA is enough... which those both range from $100-$200. for CPU... AMD isn't bad at all now.. mostly same.. if you don't need overclocking. AMD quad-core is cheaper than Intel Quad-core by a lot.

Mitch · 05-11-2008, 05:34 PM

I will say a good place to look is on Newegg.com, just look through reviews, they have great prices. Most items have 50+ reviews so you will have a good idea of how good something will perform.

Techy Dude · 05-11-2008, 05:46 PM

heres my 2 cents go with 3 gigs of ram get a mother board with a decent amount of usb ports get an intel core 2 duo 2 ghz get the new nvidia graphics card and i would use water and fan cooling also which os are u putting on it bc vista will slow things down and u will probly want an 80 - 250 gb hard drive then i would reccommend getting an external hard drive and putting all ure files on it and ure programs on ure comp so u dont slow it down then to keep it in top working order run disk defragmenter once a week disk cleanup once a week and an internet security scan once a week and if u google it u can download ccleaner and that will get rid of a bunch of other crap too

Hostile · 05-11-2008, 05:55 PM

I've built many computers and I keep up on what parts are the best for what prices. I would recommend getting an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 processor, quad core, very overclockable. Get a 9800GTX for the graphics card. Start with a 320 or 500gb hard drive. That's a pretty decent setup to start with. Try a 600 or 700 watt power supply for all that.

runtohell121 · 05-11-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Hostile

I've built many computers and I keep up on what parts are the best for what prices. I would recommend getting an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 processor, quad core, very overclockable. Get a 9800GTX for the graphics card. Start with a 320 or 500gb hard drive. That's a pretty decent setup to start with. Try a 600 or 700 watt power supply for all that.

that would be too expensive probably.. that total would end up about $700-$1000 already.. and the question is.. do he need a monitor also? 9800GTX range from $250-$350.. 600w psu by Thermaltake is $40 on clearance at RadioShack, so i would recommend getting that right now right away, you'll be needing that. rams would range from $50-$100 if he actually need it for gaming. quad core is no need for average users at this moment.. 500gb is not that useful also.. unless you stuff your hard drive with musics and video.

AquaToad · 05-11-2008, 06:16 PM

Flaw3dLegacy · 05-11-2008, 06:17 PM

Go to Newegg.com, or if theres one near you, go to Fry's. TigerDirect also sells good parts for cheap.

runtohell121 · 05-11-2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AquaToad

i would say go with a cheaper cpu+mobo.. and for graphics.. i'll say go with the XFX 8800gt 512mb XXX edition and if you have about $250-$300 you can get a 22"-24" monitor with that cash. the rams can be cheaper also.. PSU.. i'll suggest you to go stop by one of the radioshack that sells computer stuff and see if they have a thermaltake 600w psu there.. and it should be on clearance price for $39.97.

in store only for this 2. you can check online to see which of your local store have it on sale.. this power supply is pretty good for the price.

Thermaltake Purepower 600W PSU $39.97

Purepower 500W PSU $29.97

or.. new boxes, i believe they only change the box at Radioshack charging more now though.

Thermaltake PurePower 500W ATX 12V 2.0 Power Supply $34.99 After Rebate

Bear holding a shark · 05-11-2008, 06:50 PM

This is what I'm using

It plays pong and minesweeper pretty well. Also does something about extrapolating the human genome? ... whatever that means.

AquaToad · 05-12-2008, 01:26 PM

holy shyt thats a crazy compu. i need links for the cheaper stuff runtohell plz.

Gregory · 05-12-2008, 01:57 PM

Go with this for the CPU and the rest looks ok after a quick check.

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Originally Posted by AquaToad

runtohell121 · 05-12-2008, 02:33 PM

or.. if you do have a Fry's near by.. go there on Friday's and see if theres any Intel CPU+mobo combo.. ECS mobo is mainly enough for regular users... thats what i'm using at this moment..

AquaToad · 05-12-2008, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by runtohell121

or.. if you do have a Fry's near by.. go there on Friday's and see if theres any Intel CPU+mobo combo.. ECS mobo is mainly enough for regular users... thats what i'm using at this moment..

i forgot to put runing UT3 at highish settings would be awesome

runtohell121 · 05-12-2008, 05:46 PM

to me its all about the cpu and video card.. so i wouldn't really recommend any expensive mobo.. a $50-$100 mobo should be enough..

05-11-2008, 05:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
AquaToad Zune Guardian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 725 Reputation: 25 $zB: 426 Donate	My Future Computer: Help ok it is my long term goal to build a good desktop. right now i have $300 :P. im gonna work over the summer. but i need help pickin out parts. i think im gonna go intel, but if theres a good AMD ill go with it. i dont like ati, and id like to have at least an 8600 in it. 2 or 3 gigs ram. cool lookin case. i have stupid friends who will be really impressed if the case looks cool lol. i donno about cooling either... plz help! o ya id like to try to keep it all under $1000. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Thanks Man.!

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AquaToad Zune Guardian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 725 Reputation: 25 $zB: 426 Donate	ok here it is. tell me if it all works http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16811146025 case http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16813128082 mobo http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16814150252 Graphics http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16817153052 psu http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16819115016 cpu http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16820231144 ram http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16822136098 HDD http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16823126174 mouse, keys http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16827129018 dvd http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16835186134 cooling i have a moniter, but a new one would be cool tell me if anything dosent work or if sumpn else is better __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Thanks Man.!

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Techy Dude Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 256 Reputation: 9 $zB: 265 Donate	heres my 2 cents go with 3 gigs of ram get a mother board with a decent amount of usb ports get an intel core 2 duo 2 ghz get the new nvidia graphics card and i would use water and fan cooling also which os are u putting on it bc vista will slow things down and u will probly want an 80 - 250 gb hard drive then i would reccommend getting an external hard drive and putting all ure files on it and ure programs on ure comp so u dont slow it down then to keep it in top working order run disk defragmenter once a week disk cleanup once a week and an internet security scan once a week and if u google it u can download ccleaner and that will get rid of a bunch of other crap too

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AquaToad Zune Guardian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 725 Reputation: 25 $zB: 426 Donate	holy shyt thats a crazy compu. i need links for the cheaper stuff runtohell plz. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Thanks Man.!

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