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12-20-08
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January build
I'm building a new computer from scratch and giving my current rig to a family member. $600 budget got thrown out the window, I think.
Here's what I have so far. Suggestions are welcome for any component. CPU: Phenom X4 9850 BE -PURCHASED $145.09 GPU: GIGABYTE HD 4870 -PURCHASED $204.99 - 40.00 MIR Mobo: Foxconn A79A-S -PURCHASED $164.99 - 60.00 MIR PSU: Corsair HX620W -PURCHASED $149.99 - 30.00 MIR Case: Lian Li PC-K7 Memory: 4gb Corsair Dominator (2x 2gb) -PURCHASED $56.00 - 35.00 MIR Cooling: HR-03 GT - Free AC Freezer 64 Pro - Free Case: $25 for 4x 120mm fans through OCN Sales - Thanks Hoth17 and RedAlert! Other Rebates: $20.48 Thanks to sccr64472 TOTAL - 752.05 -$174 MIRs, Case pending
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12-21-08
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Are you open to go to Intel? If not wait until the Phenom II's turn out/ advance a little.
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12-21-08
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I'm sticking with AMD/ATI for now, and I fear that I might end up getting screwed for it. I'm giving my current rig to a family member in January, so I'm building for that. I wouldn't pitch for a Phenom II in any case, but I'd be glad to take advantage of generational savings on Phenom cores. a 9950/9850 BE for <150 would tickle me pink....
anyone selling?
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12-22-08
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To be honest, the setup you're thinking of doing is pretty good. Mine is very similar (see setup) and I've been happy as hell with it. Don't let Intel boys scare you, the Phenom 9850 is a solid processor and its performance
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12-22-08
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 I'm no fan of CPU's this is only my third Intel chip before that it was all AMD, from a K6 to a FX62. If anything I'd be more scared if someone tells you about how good a AMD chip and avoid Intel at the moment. Just a thought 
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12-22-08
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Haha, fair enough: but he said he wants to stick with AMD/ATI...
Good attempt at a recruit tho
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12-22-08
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Tell you the truth I'm glad some of you guys are sticking it out with AMD helps keep them afloat until they come out with a faster CPU than Intel so I can jump ship again 
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12-22-08
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Anyways I just nabbed a 9850 BE on ebay... $145.09 shipped. I could list a dozen reasons for sticking with AMD... but when it comes down to it I just want the chip from the least Orwellian-sounding company with the coolest color scheme.
Face it. Intel sounds like the company that's gonna put our brains into robots and start a frikkin' war. I can't support that.
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12-23-08
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First off i gotta ask ya, where did u find a 4870 for $180, that is a friggin sweet deal. Anyways, both the foxconn 790GX and Biostar 790GX boards r good and will provide u with decent overclocks. If ur gonna spend $135 on a power supply, go with a corsair. Awesome power supplies.
850TX $129.99 AFTER MIR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139009 750TX $99.99 AFTER MIR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006 650TX $79.99 AFTER MIR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005
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12-23-08
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ASUS HD 4870 $180 after MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121276 Folks are complaining that the fan craps out instantly, doesn't bother me since I plan on replacing the HS with my HR-03GT + fan before I ever power it on. Complaints about the PCB being non-ATI reference, though, catch my attention. A little more research in perhaps warranted. I have a Corsair HX520W right now, but I read that the TX lines were lower quality. The HIPER got a thumbs-up from Tomshardware, performing similarly to the awesome HX520, and also has that spiffy USB charger feature. I'm gonna stick with the HIPER unless I find a killer deal on an HX680.
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