Author Topic: New PC (Read 6861 times)

Notnice · « **on:** December 19, 2008, 01:18:58 PM »

Guys i am building new pc for myself i picked out a few parts can u guys let me know what u think.

CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Quad-Core Processor, 2.40 GHz PRICE:$189.99
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000LRMR26/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

MoBo: MSI P7N SLI-FI nVidia nForce 750i SLI Price:$118.88
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0019T03H6/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

Video card: EVGA GeForce 9800 GT 1GB Price:$157.99
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B001F4R27Y/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=A256KD9C1BPC5J&v=glance

Hard drive : Western Digital 500GB 3.5", SATA, 16MB Cache Bulk/OEM Hard Drive Price:$58.80
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000RT5AE0/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

My max spending is about $540 without shipping

I will be buying the ram in T&T,Power supply i might get from my cousin

Carigamers · « **on:** December 19, 2008, 01:18:58 PM »

W1nTry · « **Reply #1 on:** December 19, 2008, 01:36:02 PM »

Off the bat, I can see you're an Nvidia fan with the SLI mobo and 9800GT. I would be the devil's advocate and say you should consider a P45 motherboard and an AMD video card. If You are going to spend 160USD on a card, it could very well be a 4850, or spend a little more and opt for the 4870.
4850
4870
P45

Arcmanov · « **Reply #2 on:** December 19, 2008, 02:21:50 PM »

I concur with W1ntry on the mobo choice, but quoting Newegg makes no sense. We all know how 'easy' it is to purchase from them.

Here is the same mobo W1ntry quoted on Amazon. Cheaper too.

...and look yuh 4850, at the same price point as the 9800 GT,
which performs a LOT better.

Everything else good to go. (If you need RAM, I have that. PM me for details)

EDIT: Upon closer inspection, I realised that The mobo I quoted is not the same.

The one I quoted was the Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R

The one W1ntry quoted was the Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P

Its easy to confuse one with the other, as the layouts are almost identical,
but see if you can spot the differences:

GA-EP45-UD3P

GA-EP45-UD3R

So, in essence, I should have quoted THIS one. (which is not cheaper than on Newegg - my fault for not checking properly)

My apologies for the confusion.
Notodd1991, which mobo you choose should depend on if you ever intend on using CrossfireX at all.
Go with the GA-EP45-UD3P if you can afford it. You can always add another 4850 to stretch
the system's legs if the games start to become too much for a single one. Otherwise, the GA-EP45-UD3R should do nicely.

Notnice · « **Reply #3 on:** December 19, 2008, 03:17:45 PM »

Thanks guys

So the 4850 is better than the 9800gt?

If i get some more cash i will go for the GA-EP45-UD3P.

Redfish · « **Reply #4 on:** December 19, 2008, 07:25:43 PM »

I plan on getting this HIS 4850 512mb card CLICK EEEEET!!

Lots cooling for OCing since it's a dual slot

and hell yes a 4850 performs better than a 9800gt from what I've read..

Carigamers · « **Reply #4 on:** December 19, 2008, 07:25:43 PM »

Arcmanov · « **Reply #5 on:** December 19, 2008, 09:18:38 PM »

* Concurs with Redfish *

The HD4850 stands head and shoulders above the 9800GT interms of performance.

Take a read...

Notice that the 9800GT isn't even IN that list for comparison. Thats because the HD4850
is more on par with the 9800GTX, which it beats handily.

So you shouldn't even be considering the 9800GT now.

Notnice · « **Reply #6 on:** December 19, 2008, 11:32:56 PM »

Ok guys thanks

I will be getting the 4850 video card and the GA-EP45-UD3R mobo ,the crossfire version is a little to much but i do not think i will ever be using crossfire any way

Crixx_Creww · « **Reply #7 on:** December 20, 2008, 03:24:01 AM »

ill actually give way on this one and also reccomend the 4850 over a 9800
do you at all plan on xrsossfire or sli?

Saxito Pau · « **Reply #8 on:** December 20, 2008, 08:29:40 AM »

I'm surprised no-one addressed this sooner, but WHAT kinda power supply are you getting from your cousin, Notodd?

It makes no sense you spend all this money one these parts and then your power supply is some el cheapo $200 hand-me-down from your cousin. I thinks you need to tell us that exactly your cousin is giving you.

Nephilim · « **Reply #9 on:** December 20, 2008, 09:26:57 AM »

^ for true

i would say go with a 500-700 with some decent I on it, as is you oc'ing your sh1t will start to pull pwr like ah mad man.

A good pwr supply IS THE BASE OF YOUR SYSTEM. others will call mobo but i prioritize pwr supply, cuz you could have the most badder men mobo ram board and chip, and everything will work like sh1t on crack if you can't supply proper pwr to it.

Arcmanov · « **Reply #10 on:** December 20, 2008, 10:59:33 AM »

* Concurs *

Do NOT skimp on this. Good brands are:

PC Power & Cooling
Enermax
Antec
Corsair
OCZ
Thermaltake
Cooler Master

Those brands are less likely to go > PAX!!! < after a few months of use.

My personal choice: Cooler Master Real Power Pro 850W.
I've had it since July, and its performance has been nothing short of excellent thus far, but you can't go wrong with any of the others.

Redfish · « **Reply #11 on:** December 20, 2008, 11:59:05 AM »

^what he and everbody above said or else you'll end up seeing fireworks like in this vid on corsair's site lol BOOM!!!

Notnice · « **Reply #12 on:** December 20, 2008, 01:23:57 PM »

Quote from: SaxMan on December 20, 2008, 08:29:40 AM

I'm surprised no-one addressed this sooner, but WHAT kinda power supply are you getting from your cousin, Notodd?

It makes no sense you spend all this money one these parts and then your power supply is some el cheapo $200 hand-me-down from your cousin. I thinks you need to tell us that exactly your cousin is giving you.

The power supply is a 750 watt Thermaltake my cousin works at CZ He always hooks me up with the best stuff.

Quote from: Crixx_Creww on December 20, 2008, 03:24:01 AM

do you at all plan on xrsossfire or sli?

Nah

EDIT
What u guy think about this mobo
http://www.amazon.com/MSI-Neo3-FR-PC2-8500-DDR2-1066-Motherboard/dp/tech-data/B001B8KE5G/ref=de_a_smtd

It is a little cheaper + it is a P45 mobo also i do not think i will be doing OC'ing

Arcmanov · « **Reply #13 on:** December 20, 2008, 02:18:26 PM »

All that could work. Great PSU as well. I have one of those as a 'backup'.

mailman166 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 20, 2008, 04:28:27 PM »

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000026D8E?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=shopzilla_rev_371-20&linkCode=asn

Instead of the western digital ...bigger cache and its amazon..cah go wrong

Notnice · « **Reply #15 on:** December 23, 2008, 07:38:48 PM »

Here is want i am buying
CPU:Q6600
MOBO:MSI NEO 3 P45
video card:GTX 260
Ram:OCZ 800mhz 4gb
hard drive:500gb

Guys will a 500w (600w i might be able get) Thermaltake purepower powersupply work? (It seams like i have to buy the powersupply)