New PC. What do you think?

[Zero001]

Ok.. so I'm in the market to replace my abused system (currently has 5 distended capacitors: but somehow keeps running)

 

I already have a dual layer DVD burner and 500 GB sata hd as well as a friend hooked me up with some free DDR 2 RAM..

 

OCZ Gold 4GB(2 x 2GB) DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit

 

If I have about $700 - $900 to spend and want to get the most bang for the buck..

 

What would you recommend for the following.

 

Case-

Power Supply-

Motherboard-

Proc-

Video Card-

Sound Card-

 

Your input is appreciated.

 

Considering you already have some important and expensive pieces to a build $700-$900 will go a long way. What are you looking for in your build? What do you normally use your PC for?

[Itch]

I normally use my laptop for work.. so this is strictly for gaming.

[Phobos]

Ok i am wanting to build a new PC. There are a few gaming coming out that I want to play, and i can't do that on my laptop. Would love feedback. I also need to keep the price down.

 

 

CPU link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115029 $189.99

 

Motherboard link:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131196 $149.99

 

Video Card link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130082 $144

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150252 $179

 

Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134218 $64

 

Case:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129024 $119

 

HD:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136161 $64

 

I'd get a 9600GT if I were you. The 320mb one is slower by a little bit, and hogs a lot more space.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130334 eVGA might also offer a 3-month stepup program, which means you can exchange that product with a newer one in that price range like they did with my 8800gts 512mb g92

[Zero001]

There's a lot wrong with IanH's build. The CPU is slightly outdated, the Wolfdale or a Quad for an extra $20 would be a much better investment. He already mentioned he has RAM and a HDD. I wouldn't power my rig with what comes with the case. He has $700-$900 to spend might as well go all out on a higher end video cards.

 

CPU

Case

Video Card

Motherboard

Power Supply

 

I'll post my reasons later on.

[Phobos]

There's a lot wrong with IanH's build. The CPU is slightly outdated, the Wolfdale or a Quad for an extra $20 would be a much better investment. He already mentioned he has RAM and a HDD. I wouldn't power my rig with what comes with the case. He has $700-$900 to spend might as well go all out on a higher end video cards.

 

CPU

Case

Video Card

Motherboard

Power Supply

 

I'll post my reasons later on.

Zero, I have a 45nm cpu with my DFI mobo.

This is my setup: http://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/WishList/PublicWishDetail.asp?Source=MSWD&WishListNumber=7408851 (already had the gfx card/hdd so it turned out to be under $700)

 

There's nothing wrong with DFIs and my wolfdale core. My DFI was just DOA. :\

[Zero001]

Zero, I have a 45nm cpu with my DFI mobo.

This is my setup: http://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/WishList/PublicWishDetail.asp?Source=MSWD&WishListNumber=7408851 (already had the gfx card/hdd so it turned out to be under $700)

 

There's nothing wrong with DFIs and my wolfdale core. My DFI was just DOA. :\

 

I wasn't saying there was something wrong with your computer, I was talking about your suggestion. Why would you suggest the E6750 over the over the E8400? The price difference is minimal, and with the kind of money he wants to spend not a big deal. An E8400 or a Q6600 will make a great chip for his PC.

 

The reason I don't want to suggest dumping extra money on a motherboard is because, there is going to be a socket change at the end of the year. Any motherboard available right now will be obsolete. The one I suggested is more than enough to run any CPU out currently out on the market, and it's a good overclocker.

 

Case is personal preference so he can pick what he wants, and my video card suggestion is enough to run Crysis on high. If he wants to spend $100 more a 9800GTX would be 1337. I didn't suggest a sound card because the AC-1 is currently overpriced, it's been as low as $60 and Creative is currently being boycotted by the mod community.

[NIKO]

I demand that Zero001 changes hit tag from VP to CPU GURU.

[NIKO]

I just realized that Red, suri and I are going to have the same mobo ram, and HD, only difference is CPU and case. Its just kinda funny to me, but atleast we all know we will have reliable rigs

[Phobos]

I wasn't saying there was something wrong with your computer, I was talking about your suggestion. Why would you suggest the E6750 over the over the E8400? The price difference is minimal, and with the kind of money he wants to spend not a big deal. An E8400 or a Q6600 will make a great chip for his PC.

 

The reason I don't want to suggest dumping extra money on a motherboard is because, there is going to be a socket change at the end of the year. Any motherboard available right now will be obsolete. The one I suggested is more than enough to run any CPU out currently out on the market, and it's a good overclocker.

 

Case is personal preference so he can pick what he wants, and my video card suggestion is enough to run Crysis on high. If he wants to spend $100 more a 9800GTX would be 1337. I didn't suggest a sound card because the AC-1 is currently overpriced, it's been as low as $60 and Creative is currently being boycotted by the mod community.

 

I never said to get anything over an e8400/q6600, I think those are the best for your money.

[Zero001]

I never said to get anything over an e8400/q6600, I think those are the best for your money.

 

:confused1:

You suggested an E6750, not a Q6600 or an E8400. I was the one stating they were better deals.