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19th Jan 2008, 23:01
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| Well, as I stated in my introductory thread, my computer recently died on me (graphics card completely crapped out on me)  now im running with about $1000 (can go up to $1200 if need be) to build the new gaming/school computer (architecture school so im looking at running CAD and photoshop at least) ive got the monitor so thats not an issue. while i would love to build it myself, i screwed up so badly on my last one id rather not take the risk for the new computer. the screw ups ended up costing at least another $1000. not a very pleasant experience.  ive looked around a tiny bit (emphasis on tiny) and found cyberpower as a distinct possibility for buying from. But i would love to know if there are any better places. any and all input would be greatly appreciated. -aceras |
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#2
21st Jan 2008, 22:28
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| CASE: NEW!!! CoolerMaster Cosmos Silent Gaming Tower Case (Original Color) CPU: (Sckt775)Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E6750 CPU @ 2.66GHz 1333FSB 4MB L2 Cache 64-bit MOTHERBOARD: Asus P5N-E nForce 650i SLI Chipset LGA775 FSB1333 DDR2 Mainboard MEMORY: (Req.DDR2 MainBoard)2GB (2x1GB) PC6400 DDR2/800 Dual Channel Memory (Mushkin Brand) VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT 512MB 16X PCI Express (EVGA Powered by NVIDIA) HARD DRIVE: Single Hard Drive (320GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD)Optical Drive: (Special Price) 20X DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW DRIVE DUAL LAYER (BLACK COLOR) PSU: CoolerMaster 600Watts eXtreme Power Is there anything fundamentally wrong with this build? i would appreciate any thoughts on it. |
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21st Jan 2008, 23:05
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| Go for the E8400. I have that motherboard, it's just OK, I'd get the 680i though. Other than that, looks fine. Oh, and shop at NewEgg ;)
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22nd Jan 2008, 00:29
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| ty for the reply, still a bit wary of putting it together myself. but doing so would allow me those upgrades without going over budget..... arrgg. of course id be saving/upgrading a few $100.....and it could end up costing me a few $100 extra....ahhh, the dilemmas. |
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22nd Jan 2008, 00:53
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| It's not hard. If you have a screwdriver and some patience, you'll be alright. Just remember to install the standoffs before mounting the motherboard! This is the most common mistake and the only one that could get you in real hot water.
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22nd Jan 2008, 00:56
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btw thanks again for the quick reply |
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22nd Jan 2008, 17:52
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| Well it looks like im going to build it myself instead of wussing out. this changes things a bit. ordering from newegg gives me a bit more mula to work with. so new parts here. some may not be terrably different from the others.(or at all) since i saved a bit building myself im able to upgrade to those parts Carbon advised  MOTHERBOARD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813188015 PROCESSOR: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037 GRAPHICS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130082 RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146673 POWER SU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171013 HARD DRIVE: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136178 DVD R: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106070 the case is the same would like someone to look over it and see if it all sounds fine. make sure im not leaving anything out i need |
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#8
22nd Jan 2008, 18:24
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| $220 for the old GTS isn't a good deal when you can get the cheaper, quieter GT for $250. PSU has weak rails, try something else. This is a little pricey but with rebate it's only $70. Other than that, looks good!
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22nd Jan 2008, 19:10
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| ahh good you said something about the PSU. reviews for it were a bit disconcerting. had to look up what rails were ^_^. ill keep looking. the one you recommended wasn't reviewd that well either. i think i will stick with the graphics since i rarely go to high resolutions and i dont' know that its worth teh extra 40$ really appreciate all the help, carbon, thanks. |
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22nd Jan 2008, 22:34
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| hmmm im beginning to wonder if the current power supply i have is fine. its an Antec Phantom 500. heres a link to info about it, for some reason newegg doesn't have it for sale. :-/ http://www.silentpcreview.com/article241-page6.html hopefully i can just use that and save a bit *sheepish grin* |
