Need help making new pc

[Busby, Paul (Bicci)]

Re: Need help making new pc

i thought ur budget was $650?

if it was me i wudnt use the elite case - its not a terrible case but its a bit rough on the inside. Personally i like to house expensive parts in a much more solid case.

Also point out that those hard drives (raptors/velociraptors) are extremely noisey so it might be worth getting an enclosure for it to quieten it down a bit such as http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835154004

Other than that i would agree with what alex said above baring in mind you put your initial budget at 700 max

[=98=]

Re: Need help making new pc

It's not even worth getting raptors. Look at the Samsung Spinpoint F1's as they are just as fast, if not faster. This is because they use a higher aerial density on each platter.

[VonBarter]

Re: Need help making new pc

I just bought this with rebates I get to $650.00
wHAT DO YOU THINK



1COOLER MASTER Elite 330 RC-330-KKN1-GP Black SECC ATX Mid Tower
Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811119115
Standard Return Policy $44.99
$39.99
1COOLER MASTER SAF-S12-E1 120mm Case Fan
Item #: N82E16811999072
Standard Return Policy $8.99
1ASUS P5QL-E LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813131322
Limited 30-Day Return Policy $109.99
1MSI RX3870X2-T2D1G OC Radeon HD 3870 X2 1GB 512-bit (256-bit x 2)
GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video
Card
Item #: N82E16814127326
Standard Return Policy $239.99
1Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core
Processor Model BX80562Q6600
Item #: N82E16819115017
Processors (CPUs) Return Policy $189.99
1G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500)
Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK
Item #: N82E16820231166
Memory (Modules, USB) Return Policy $144.99
$104.99
1Western Digital Caviar Black WD7501AALS 750GB 7200 RPM SATA
3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
Item #: N82E16822136283
Limited 30-Day Return Policy $139.99
Subtotal$833.93

[=98=]

Re: Need help making new pc

The Radeon 3870X2 is not good!!!

[Busby, Paul (Bicci)]

Re: Need help making new pc

You actually bought this?

Why on earth did you get the 3870 X2?

Other than that everything looks fine but u made a strange decision on the graphics card i must say. Ring them and change the order if you can.

[=98=]

Re: Need help making new pc

He hasn't bought it yet.

Replace the 3870X2 with either a HD4850 or HD4870

[VonBarter]

Re: Need help making new pc

wHY NOT 3870X2. IT GOT A GOOD REVIEW

http://game.amd.com/us-en/unlock_radeonhd4870x2.aspx?p=1

[=98=]

Re: Need help making new pc

The review is from AMD/ATI. They are not going to say their own products is rubbish are they?

The review you gave is for the very good 4870X2 not the 3870X2. They are very different cards.

[Busby, Paul (Bicci)]

Re: Need help making new pc





if it helps

[Wizrdwarts]

Re: Need help making new pc

3870x2? Yeah, not good as everyone just says.

Also for the same price you can get an E8500, wouldn't it be better for gaming since few games are multi-thread optimized right now?

[=98=]

Re: Need help making new pc

We are not talking about the 4870X2. He was going to get the 3870X2, but found the wrong product description.

[Busby, Paul (Bicci)]

Re: Need help making new pc

Where did my post with img links go? Are not allowed to link review images or something?

[Mr. Quin]

Re: Need help making new pc

4850 = best card for the price right now.

[=98=]

Re: Need help making new pc

Where did my post with img links go? Are not allowed to link review images or something?

Accidental delete. Sorry.

[VonBarter]

Re: Need help making new pc

Thanks guys I got this instead:
VisionTek 900244 Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814129113

and this:
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional 70SB088600002 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Express Interface Sound Card - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102019