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Hey it's been a while since i put together a computer for gaming so was hoping for a few tips. What kind of processor, video card, sound card and such should i be looking to buy? have already gotten my monitor sorted out and have 2MB of RAM atm might ...


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Old 17th Oct 2008, 04:09
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Default Building a Gaming Computer

Hey it's been a while since i put together a computer for gaming so was hoping for a few tips. What kind of processor, video card, sound card and such should i be looking to buy? have already gotten my monitor sorted out and have 2MB of RAM atm might push that up to 4. Can anyone help me with the other things though? TY in advance
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Old 17th Oct 2008, 04:12
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Default Building a Gaming Computer

Please do not start duplicate threads, ask any related questions in this one, thanks.
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Processor(s):
AMD Turion 64 x2 TL-64 2.2GHz
Motherboard:
HP nForce 560
RAM Memory:
2GB DDR2 PC2-5300
Graphics Card(s):
Nvidia 7150M Onboard Integrated
Sound Card:
5.1 Onboard Integrated
Hard Drive(s):
250GB 5400RPM SATA300
Optical Drive(s):
18x CD/DVDRW-DL ATA
Case / PSU:
Stock HP
Cooling:
Stock HP
Network / Internet:
10/100 Nic / 10MB Virgin Cable
Monitor(s):
17" WXGA+ HD BrightView Widescreen
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Old 17th Oct 2008, 10:44
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Processor(s):
Core 2 Duo E6400 2.13 -> 3.01ghz
Motherboard:
MSI P6N SLI Platinum LGA 775
RAM Memory:
2GB Patriot Extreme Performance
Graphics Card(s):
PNY 8800GTS 320MB
Sound Card:
Sound Blaster Xtremegamer 7.1
Hard Drive(s):
80GB + 500GB
Optical Drive(s):
2x SATA
Case / PSU:
Antec 900 + 620W Aerocool zeroDBA
Cooling:
4x 120mm Yate-Loon + 200mm top
Network / Internet:
Qwest
Monitor(s):
Dell 22" S2209W (1920x1080)
Operating System(s):
Windows XP + 7
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Old 17th Oct 2008, 11:40
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Default Building a Gaming Computer

Yep, all in that thread, however if you need any more advice that isn't on that thread, or want us to check over the build once you've had a look at that sticky, just make a post.
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Processor(s):
Intel E2180 @ 2.85
Motherboard:
Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L
RAM Memory:
2x1GB OCZ PC2-9200 reaper CL5
Graphics Card(s):
Gainward ATI 3850
Sound Card:
on board
Hard Drive(s):
Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 120GB
Optical Drive(s):
HITACHI DVD-ROM GD-2500
Case / PSU:
Corsair VX450
Cooling:
AC freezer7 Pro, 2x80mm, 1x90mm, 1x120mm
Network / Internet:
on board / supposedly 10Meg virgin cable
Monitor(s):
Viewsonic Vx922; Viewsonic VE702m
Operating System(s):
XP Home
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