new computer, opinions?

[AngelicXx]

Buying New Computer:
Building a new comp.


Processor: Q9550 Quad core Intel running @ 2.83Ghz, 1333Mhz
Video: GeForce 9800 GTX 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP
Motherboard: MSI X48 Platinum LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard (SUPPORTS 1600Mhz Quad-core, and 1600 DDR3 RAM, Overclock ready)
Ram: OCZ Platinum 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) (Timing @ 7-7-7-24)


Will just re-use my old harddrive, decided against expensive raptors, so keeping it at 7400RPM.

Can link to heatsink, DVD drive, LCD monitor (need a new one, old one is not working right, too lazy to RMA it), Computer Case, Keyboard (RAZOR tarantula).

[Kind]

The way i read it sounds way better then any other gaming computer i ever seen or read about. ^_^

[-Fire-f0x]

Quadcore sucks get dual core. its faster believe it or not
The rest is good

[AngelicXx]

Originally Posted by -Fire-f0x

Quadcore sucks get dual core. its faster believe it or not
The rest is good

... are you serious?

[Kind]

Angelicxx i heard from some people your a computer repair guy meaning you should know all about this why ask people opinions for?

[AngelicXx]

in a small chance that some of you guys know how to build computers too and back me up when I state that this is a real solid build.

also its countless specifications that you need to compare and make sure connect and flow properly getting people to double check my work and selections never hurts.

[-Fire-f0x]

Everyone I know that has gotten quad core got rid of it and got a dual core cuz they ran faster

[Kustomize]

I will drop in my few cents, gimme your budget, also if you plan on using SLI motherboards (2 video cards).

And also if your going to Overclock.



DDR3 Ram is worthless, sorry, it's definitely not worth the price, unless you can get it for 100 dollars or under, thats for 4 GB btw.



Core 2 Duo's are indeed faster then Quad Cores for GAMING, but, the newer upcoming games, use all FOUR cores of a Quad Core, so in the future, Quad's will be a lot better for gaming/application wise.



Yes, get a Quad, it's more future proof.

Give me your budget, your CPU is good, but you could go with the Q6600 and it wouldn't hurt much man, I personally don't think that processor is worth all that difference of price, that CPU doesn't heat as much, but REMEMBER, if you overclock, you CAN'T push it as much. My Q6700 stays on 4GHZ from 2.66 on AIR, no water cooling, just an air xigmatek fan. Tems aren't that bad either, they fiddle around 50-55 when gaming, which is damn good.

Your video card is good, consider the 9800GTX+, since it's made for a competition against the 4850 and the 4850 rapes the 9800GTX, so yeah, get the 9800GTX+, also, get an EVGA video card, life time warranty, step up program (you give them your current card within 3 months and they give you a new card of your choice!), you can fuc up your video card overclocking, they send you a new one! I fried my 8800GT and they sent me a replacement within 14 Days!



PM me if you need more info, I will check this thread time to time.

[-Fire-f0x]

I was *kinda* right

[Kustomize]

What was *kinda* wrong?

XD

[-Fire-f0x]

I only said kinda cuz I'm thinking about games that are out now, not COMING OUT. Soooo, I was right and wrong when I said that dual cores were faster. xD

[Ryoutaru]

Originally Posted by AngelicXx

Buying New Computer:
Building a new comp.


Processor: Q9550 Quad core Intel running @ 2.83Ghz, 1333Mhz
Video: GeForce 9800 GTX 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP
Motherboard: MSI X48 Platinum LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard (SUPPORTS 1600Mhz Quad-core, and 1600 DDR3 RAM, Overclock ready)
Ram: OCZ Platinum 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) (Timing @ 7-7-7-24)


Will just re-use my old harddrive, decided against expensive raptors, so keeping it at 7400RPM.

Can link to heatsink, DVD drive, LCD monitor (need a new one, old one is not working right, too lazy to RMA it), Computer Case, Keyboard (RAZOR tarantula).

Jesus lol how much would that cost?

[jappeX]

Originally Posted by AngelicXx

Buying New Computer:
Building a new comp.


Processor: Q9550 Quad core Intel running @ 2.83Ghz, 1333Mhz
Video: GeForce 9800 GTX 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP
Motherboard: MSI X48 Platinum LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard (SUPPORTS 1600Mhz Quad-core, and 1600 DDR3 RAM, Overclock ready)
Ram: OCZ Platinum 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) (Timing @ 7-7-7-24)


Will just re-use my old harddrive, decided against expensive raptors, so keeping it at 7400RPM.

Can link to heatsink, DVD drive, LCD monitor (need a new one, old one is not working right, too lazy to RMA it), Computer Case, Keyboard (RAZOR tarantula).

Woow..

Q9550 is alright, just get a proper cooler like Xigmatek HDT-S1283.

Geforce, jajajaja........ go with ATI HD4870. Or HD4870 x2 if you have money to spend.

Go with a cheaper motherboard, like P45 or P5Q Pro. Change the RAM to 4GB of 800mzh DDR2, DDR3 is not worth it.

If you need a new hdd go with the WD640 , if you don't, alright..

Any DVD/CD drive is fine. Go with a random samsung.

As for the monitor, pretty much any 2ms should do.. Try to avoid the Samsung Pebble ones.

Vista 64bit would be good for OS.

Case+PSU.. well.. Antec P182 and Corsair TX520W (Corsair TX650 if HD4870 x2) should do.

[Kustomize]

Here is a computer I built for a friend;

CPU = $169.99 - Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail - Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
Motherboard = $84.99 - IGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail - Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
Video Card = $154.99 - Sapphire 4850 Video Card 512 MB - Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100242L Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
CPU Fan = $26.99 - Xigmatek HDT - S1283 - Newegg.com - XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks
Memory = $43.99 - OCZ Reaper HPC 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) - Newegg.com - OCZ Reaper HPC 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory
Hard Drive = $69.99 - Seagate Barracuda 320 GB Hard Drive (WON AWARDS) - Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS (Perpendicular Recording Technology) 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives
Case = $79.99 - Antec Nine Hundred Gaming Case - Newegg.com - Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases
Powersupply = $79.99 - OC GameXStream 700Watt Power Supply - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341002



TOTAL = $ 710.92



You could change the CPU to a Quad of your choice, this motherboard, is a VERY good overclocker, he didn't want a SLI motherboard, because he was planning to stick with one Video Card. You can change the motherboard if you'd like, I got the EVGA 680i SLI, no complaints at all, LOVE IT.

[Kustomize]

Here is a computer I built for a friend;

CPU = $169.99 - Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail - Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
Motherboard = $84.99 - IGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail - Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
Video Card = $154.99 - Sapphire 4850 Video Card 512 MB - Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100242L Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
CPU Fan = $26.99 - Xigmatek HDT - S1283 - Newegg.com - XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks
Memory = $43.99 - OCZ Reaper HPC 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) - Newegg.com - OCZ Reaper HPC 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory
Hard Drive = $69.99 - Seagate Barracuda 320 GB Hard Drive (WON AWARDS) - Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS (Perpendicular Recording Technology) 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives
Case = $79.99 - Antec Nine Hundred Gaming Case - Newegg.com - Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases
Powersupply = $79.99 - OC GameXStream 700Watt Power Supply - Newegg.com - OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI 700W ATX12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies



TOTAL = $ 710.92



You could change the CPU to a Quad of your choice, this motherboard, is a VERY good overclocker, he didn't want a SLI motherboard, because he was planning to stick with one Video Card. You can change the motherboard if you'd like, I got the EVGA 680i SLI, no complaints at all, LOVE IT.