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  • jake_
    Fitter, Happier.
    • Mar 2007
    • 4959

    #1

    Need some 'puter building advice.

    In a couple weeks my brother will be giving me some extra computer parts that he has and I'm about due for a new pc.
    Here's what he's got:

    Asus P5K-Deluxe
    E6320
    2x1GB Corsair
    320GB HDD.

    So what I need for the most part right now is a case, PSU, and video card. What would you guys advise? My choice for the video card will probably be an 8800GT, but that completely dries up my coffers and then some. :p

    edit: Not including the card, probably around $200-350. (cheaper is always better!)
  • =98=
    Member
    • Oct 2006
    • 10299

    #2
    Budget please.

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    • peeth
      Member
      • Jun 2007
      • 319

      #3
      corsair 550W $80(after MIR) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139004
      AntecP182 $90 (after MIR)
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      and any 3850 for $180 or less and it is within your budget.

      You could get away with a cheaper psu and posibly a cheaper case (although that is a great deal on the p182) then go for a cheap 3870 for $215.

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      • Hellsent 2.0
        Member
        • Jul 2007
        • 2137

        #4
        Yo impl i see you have a p182..i was thinking aboiut getting one..but really wanted a side window...although the antec p series looks teh *****

        fss stupid censoring...the p series looks awesome

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        • peeth
          Member
          • Jun 2007
          • 319

          #5
          Nice and quiet (although not silent but you can replace the fans and it will be) the only fans i can hear are the top one(its below me) and the 35mm on my motherboard.
          it keeps things pretty cool too, and it doesnt get very dusty becasue of the filters.
          If needs be you could cut out a whole and put some acrylic in, or maybe even buy a windowed side panel for it if there are any.

          EDIT: i can't seem to find anywhere that you can just buy a panel window, but there is a version with a window available, although the window is too big IMHO.

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          • jake_
            Fitter, Happier.
            • Mar 2007
            • 4959

            #6
            Is that all the advice there is (I like that case though)? I was hoping you'd guys be of a little more help. :p

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            • TheEn|gma
              Member
              • Jun 2005
              • 5247

              #7
              I can't (mostly can't be bothered) to work in American, but I'd push for a better proc. E6600 are pretty good prices these days.

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              • =98=
                Member
                • Oct 2006
                • 10299

                #8
                The E6750 are absolutely amazing speed:price.

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                • jake_
                  Fitter, Happier.
                  • Mar 2007
                  • 4959

                  #9
                  Originally posted by TheEn|gma View Post
                  I can't (mostly can't be bothered) to work in American, but I'd push for a better proc. E6600 are pretty good prices these days.
                  Originally posted by [MyIS]Alex View Post
                  The E6750 are absolutely amazing speed:price.
                  Did you get the part where I only have a couple hundred dollars and I'm getting the proc for free?

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