[Build a Computer]

[NabilEsmail]

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an amd 3200 [i believe] with a 6800 gs 2 gb ram,and all the other stuff i said.

would i have every single thing i need, even small aprts like fans etc...?


and would it play everything maxed out?

[whofriggincares]

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Stop trying to get over. You can't have a nice computer and only spend a little bit of money. It just doesn't work that way.

Shin-Etsu G675 Thermal Grease (Installation Only) $14.99
Pre-Tested and Setup AMD Athlon 64/FX/X2/Opteron 100(939) Combo $0.00
Motherboard: 110299 - MSI K8N NEO4-F Audio/GB-LAB/PCI-E/USB/SATA $83.00
Processor: 120212 - AMD Athlon 64 3200+ 512K 90nm Rev. E Veni $167.65
Memory: 140210 - DDR (400) 3200 - 2 GB (2 pcs 1GB) Corsair $207.00
Warranty: 800056 - Motherboard-CPU Warranty - 90 Days $5.88
Half Life 2 Promotion: 27F854 - FREE Half Life 2 Full Version Coupon with
Lance Armstrong: 270447 - Lance Armstrong LIVE STRONG wristband
BONUS Maximum PC 1 Year Subscription: None
Subtotal with your selected options: $463.53
OCZ ModStream ATX 2.01 450W Power Supply $74.00
Thermaltake Swing VB6000BNS Midtower w/No PS (Black) $56.99
Sony CD-ROM 52X Internal EIDE/ATAPI 128KB 80ms Silver Front Bezel (Retail Box) $17.00
Seagate 120 GB Barracuda 7200RPM 8MB Cache SATA $89.00
TEAC Floppy 1.44MB FDD Black $18.00
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (2002 Version) w/CD and license w/Service Pack 2 $89.00
Order Total: $839.50

That is without a video card. If you only want 1GB of memory, knock off $100-$125 depending on what cheap brand you get. That's the base AMD 64 CPU, base mobo before you get into off brands, cheap everything else. Now add in another $400 for the GT. Now how much did you want to spend? Computers cost, ask my wife.

[whofriggincares]

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By the way, that was through MonarchComputer where I buy most of my stuff. They will put the mobo, cpu, and hsf and test it to make sure it works. So you don't need to install the cpu and hsf which is where most amateurs destroy something.

[andymil]

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go AMD the case shuld hold everything and u dont need 2 gigs of ram to play bf2 on high. that will really only help it load faster.

[NabilEsmail]

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Ok i figured it all out with getting the 7800 gt =]

http://cgi.ebay.com/AMD-ATHLON-64-32...QQcmdZViewItem

its a barebone with a amd 3200 venice
nice case with 400 watt, motherboard with pci-e and 4 ddr slots.

this will be 340 with shipping. now...

cdr-w/dvd drive 34$ (newegg)
hard drive 50 gb 7200 25 $(pricewatch )
Geforce 7800 GT 300$ (newegg)
about 70 $ left for 1 gig of ram.

so it will be

amd 3200 venice
case+400 power supply
geforce 7800 gt
1 gig ram
cd/dvd drive
50 gb hard drive


i will upgrade it to 2 gigs of ram, when i get 70 + more (in 1 mo)


also heres harddrive specs , will it fit with the case.
ST150176LC 50.0GB Ultra 2 SCSI SCA 80 PIN 8.2ms 7200rpm 1024K 1 YEAR WARRANTY

also do i need anything else AT all, i already have a windows xp cd.

like fans etc..


toal price 750 ish..

[same]

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I play bf2 high with a geforce 6800 and a gig of ram..... Never get stutter or anything...

[Eddy01741]

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Stop trying to get over. You can't have a nice computer and only spend a little bit of money. It just doesn't work that way.

Shin-Etsu G675 Thermal Grease (Installation Only) $14.99
Pre-Tested and Setup AMD Athlon 64/FX/X2/Opteron 100(939) Combo $0.00
Motherboard: 110299 - MSI K8N NEO4-F Audio/GB-LAB/PCI-E/USB/SATA $83.00
Processor: 120212 - AMD Athlon 64 3200+ 512K 90nm Rev. E Veni $167.65
Memory: 140210 - DDR (400) 3200 - 2 GB (2 pcs 1GB) Corsair $207.00
Warranty: 800056 - Motherboard-CPU Warranty - 90 Days $5.88
Half Life 2 Promotion: 27F854 - FREE Half Life 2 Full Version Coupon with
Lance Armstrong: 270447 - Lance Armstrong LIVE STRONG wristband
BONUS Maximum PC 1 Year Subscription: None
Subtotal with your selected options: $463.53
OCZ ModStream ATX 2.01 450W Power Supply $74.00
Thermaltake Swing VB6000BNS Midtower w/No PS (Black) $56.99
Sony CD-ROM 52X Internal EIDE/ATAPI 128KB 80ms Silver Front Bezel (Retail Box) $17.00
Seagate 120 GB Barracuda 7200RPM 8MB Cache SATA $89.00
TEAC Floppy 1.44MB FDD Black $18.00
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (2002 Version) w/CD and license w/Service Pack 2 $89.00
Order Total: $839.50

That is without a video card. If you only want 1GB of memory, knock off $100-$125 depending on what cheap brand you get. That's the base AMD 64 CPU, base mobo before you get into off brands, cheap everything else. Now add in another $400 for the GT. Now how much did you want to spend? Computers cost, ask my wife.

U don't need all that stuff (especially buying windows, just a waste of money), U can get a cheaper plastic case. You can get a 500w ANtec smartpower 2.0 (which is better) for cheaper than that modstream from OCZ. ANd also that mem is way to expensive, i could get 2 gigs for like 140 bucks. U don't need good memory unless u wanna oc, or if u want faster loading times. My setup below (minus the case, i had a older case at the time) all cost less than 950 bucks. U don't need to spend that much, especially since a 7800GT only costs 285 bucks on newegg.com, and the X800XL at the time was 300 bucks. U could definitely get a good comp without spending over 1000. U just need to know what is insignificant if ur only gonna be gaming (good memory, warranty, a OS which u prob already have, and of course soundcard, even though u didn't include that in ur list either).

[Jofaba]

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I don't recommend buying a barebones that comes with a processor (if that's what you mean) and I don't recommend the 3200+ venice. That's what I have and although it's only a couple of months old, I plan to replace it as soon as possible.

However if you're trying to build a computer that will play BF2 on maximum settings: Good luck; regardless of how much money you have to spend. Some lower end systems run all high with no problems, some SLI setups still stutter. It's just not one of those games where you can say "as long as you get a process this speed or better, ram at this capacity or higher" etc. Also, don't waste your money on value ram. The timings suck.

Best bet is to buy someones used rig. I'll sell you mine with a modded case for... I dunno, $1,600 =P I'll even throw in free shipping

(I'm not serious.)

[NabilEsmail]

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well with what i put, will everything work?

ps. this comp is for now. i will upgarde better stuff when my bday comes, and when i can work, im only 15 atm :{

[NabilEsmail]

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and if people with say a 6800 normal have max settings, whats the difference in gameplay between a 7800 gt and a 6800 normal?

[Eddy01741]

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and if people with say a 6800 normal have max settings, whats the difference in gameplay between a 7800 gt and a 6800 normal?

Um, i doubt a 6800normal could hit max settings (all high, 1280x1024 and 4xaa and 8xaf). It could be close, but anyways, the difference if the 6800 could hit it would be the frames per second, u should get at least 25 fps, then, you're good enough. I don't think u can see the difference between 30fps and like 100 fps.

[imported_RingMasTeR]

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also heres harddrive specs , will it fit with the case.
ST150176LC 50.0GB Ultra 2 SCSI SCA 80 PIN 8.2ms 7200rpm 1024K 1 YEAR WARRANTY

also do i need anything else AT all, i already have a windows xp cd.

like fans etc..


toal price 750 ish..

Just be sure that you want that HDD in SCSI flavor... I would think you should be looking for a PATA/SATA interface for your rig.

[Auman.]

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Hey man. I would be more than happy to build you a computer. I am more than trustworthy, and have already built my own PC that I am using right now. I'm not going to ripp you off, because even if I did you would have my address and PayPal. If you're interested please contact me and we can get it sorted if you'd like. I will not charge anything to build the PC, you just have to buy the parts and have them shipped to me, or send me the money via PayPal so I can buy them and send it to you.

Regards,
Chris Auman

Email: lilirishman7@yahoo.com
MSN: lilirishman7@yahoo.com

[NabilEsmail]

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Just be sure that you want that HDD in SCSI flavor... I would think you should be looking for a PATA/SATA interface for your rig.

i dont understand :{

[NabilEsmail]

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ok say i get a 6800 GS rather then the 7800 Gt

what would be the differences?