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  • .Gunfire
    OT Vet.
    • Jan 2007
    • 974

    #16
    Re: Rig Apprasial

    Well atm i have about $600 saved up and am thinkin of just getting a budget rig now seeing how things are so cheap and just start to overclock

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    • Eagle101

      #17
      Re: Rig Apprasial

      ^ better choice than a laptop imo.

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      • =)BiT(= Evant3k
        Member
        • Aug 2007
        • 1426

        #18
        Re: Rig Apprasial

        Gunfire I told you over Xfire I hate the idea of laptop as gaming computers, I would only consider having a gaming laptop if I was traveling a lot, but I'm not. You don't need to spend $1500 like I did to have a good computer I thin $800 will make a great computer.

        ASUS P5E Deluxe LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail 219.99
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        Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 Wolfdale 2.66GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor 163.99

        CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 126.00
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        SAPPHIRE 100244L Radeon HD 4850 512MB 179.99
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        Antec TPQ-850 850W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 209.99


        Total 899.96

        Sorry i never go cheap on motherboards and PSU, just my rule.

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        • Wizrdwarts
          Member
          • Dec 2006
          • 3754

          #19
          Re: Rig Apprasial

          You don't need 850w for a E8200 and a 4850, besides, you can get a TX750 from Corsair for $110 after MIR, which is still a overkill for that rig.

          X48 isn't necessary, P35 or P35 would be fine for him.

          A E8400 is only 6 dollars more on Newegg, no idea why you picked the E8200.

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          • =)BiT(= Evant3k
            Member
            • Aug 2007
            • 1426

            #20
            Re: Rig Apprasial

            I don't know I always buy a PSU which gives me the ability to upgrade in the future Like I'm running a q9300 and a HD4870 on a 1000wat PSU, and I'm planing on Crosfireing it with another HD4870x2 in the future.

            i made that list in like 5 minutes, so maybe I didn't put in much thought into it. When i was building my PC I sat for a week reading reviews, tech forums, and looked prices.

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            • .Gunfire
              OT Vet.
              • Jan 2007
              • 974

              #21
              Re: Rig Apprasial

              Alright so this is what i've come up with so far



              And I've got my eye on either a 3870 or 4850

              And this is a list I whipped up in about 5 minutes so criticism is welcome

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              • Wizrdwarts
                Member
                • Dec 2006
                • 3754

                #22
                Re: Rig Apprasial

                4850 definitely.

                Double your HD capacity for $10 more: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...amsung%20500gb

                Don't know about the mobo, but you might want to get a stronger PSU, I have the VX450, and while it's not a bad PSU by any means, you'll be able to keep your longer if you get a VX550 or something.

                And the E5200 is a sexy CPU. Probably my next upgrade unless if the E7200 is still cheap at Microcenter. :)

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                • .Gunfire
                  OT Vet.
                  • Jan 2007
                  • 974

                  #23
                  Re: Rig Apprasial

                  Originally posted by Wizrdwarts
                  4850 definitely.
                  Yea thats what im thinkin of

                  Double your HD capacity for $10 more: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...amsung%20500gb
                  I dont need much at all just for the OS and a game or two, I have a 320GB External

                  Don't know about the mobo, but you might want to get a stronger PSU, I have the VX450, and while it's not a bad PSU by any means, you'll be able to keep your longer if you get a VX550 or something.
                  This is rough and Im getting more money as time goes by at the job and I want to keep it modular.

                  And the E5200 is a sexy CPU. Probably my next upgrade unless if the E7200 is still cheap at Microcenter. :)
                  Some of these parts are only temp. so I'll be able to upgrade in the future.

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                  • Wizrdwarts
                    Member
                    • Dec 2006
                    • 3754

                    #24
                    Re: Rig Apprasial

                    The VX450 isn't modular. You'd have to buy the HX series if you want a modular PSU from Corsair. (or did I misunderstand you and you just want to switch out parts one by one?)

                    As for the HD, it's only $10, don't regret it in the future.

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                    • .Gunfire
                      OT Vet.
                      • Jan 2007
                      • 974

                      #25
                      Re: Rig Apprasial

                      So this is the updated: http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/Pu...umber=10636748

                      My plans are to save a little more and get a Aftermarket cooler for OC'ing and get another 2GB ram as I have the OS, and Maybe mod the case to have a nice plexiglass window.

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                      • =98=
                        Member
                        • Oct 2006
                        • 10299

                        #26
                        Re: Rig Apprasial

                        Biostar motherboard :dead:

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                        • .Gunfire
                          OT Vet.
                          • Jan 2007
                          • 974

                          #27
                          Re: Rig Apprasial

                          Originally posted by Alex98uk
                          Biostar motherboard :dead:
                          I know, I know.

                          Is there a better alternative thats the same price?

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                          • Wizrdwarts
                            Member
                            • Dec 2006
                            • 3754

                            #28
                            Re: Rig Apprasial

                            Gigabyte EP35: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...28337&Tpk=ep35

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