M!KE <V>

Well it is about that time to get another gaming rig in my house. This is for my little bro though so i want to get him started since i plan to order everything in January or so. You may post an AMD build in here if you would like because i am not sure if i want to get him an intel build or an AMD build. I know that new parts are coming out but i think now is a pretty good time to start to formulate a build. My brother's MAXIMUM budget is $1200. He says that he would like to play crysis when it comes out so it has to be a dx10 build. You don't have to go crazy with this build. Just list things that would be necessary for his needs. I am thinking xp pro but it is way expensive and vista is more futureproof. However, vista has its weaknesses too. Vista is like a security funland and my brother would not know what to do in a situation when it requires him to do something because he needs to authorize it or something. I have vista and i love it but my brother would get pretty confused on a lot of things. Also, vista is a pain in the butt to install. I guess i would like for xp pro to be in the build. Thank you soooo much for all the times you helped me and thank you for posting in this thread.

__________________
M!KE <V>

**3dMark06 Score**

DuckieHo

Is twice necessary? Vista is definitely easier to install and you need it for DX10.

http://www.overclock.net/intel-build...ld-my-bro.html

__________________
WANTED: Socket M Core/Core 2 CPU, SUGO-02 Black, quality 802.11b/g PCI Card
To answer most of your questions: (1) a fridge cannot cool a PC (2) 64-bit OS for over 3.4GB (3) If a PCIe card fits, it will work (4) Resolution, not screen size (5) If you have a question, it is not news (6) Report, not respond to Spam (7) Single/Non-Modular Rail PSUs are NOT better than Multi-Rail/Modular

ra2shadow

Ah duckie you got there 1st....ah well...

__________________
A must read for
understanding ram timings

M!KE <V>

ok thanks ducky. Sry that i posted the thread twice. I didn't know that i did that.

anyway, i didn't know you needed vista for dx10 gaming. Huh, i guess i am stuck with vista then.

__________________
M!KE <V>

**3dMark06 Score**

M!KE <V>

Also, my bro needs an internet source from our router so i guess a wireless card/adapter will work. I know you might say that you can ignore what internet adapters are compatible with but you need to listen to what they say. I will try to find a wireless card/adapter that is compatible with vista. Anyone who can help me would be great.

__________________
M!KE <V>

**3dMark06 Score**

Nevaziah

Dont even think about XP anymore, preety soon it will be unsuported.

Get vista X64.

E2180 79$ (i was gonna select an E6550 or an E6750, but it will go over budget.
Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L 99$
2 GB DDR2-800 Crucial ballistix. 60$ after MIR GET TWO KITS.
WD5000AAKS 500GB. 104$
HIS HD2900PRO 279$ (dont even think about the GTS) 279$
OCZ stealthXstream 600W 74$ after mIR
Collermaster Centurion CASE 49$
Vista Home premium 114$ 64BIT
Sceptre 20" LCD, 179$ after a 10$ MIR.

Nuff said.

Edit: look in my signature for compatible network cards for windows vista x64

__________________
Proud to be canadian!
Age of Empires III : Unreal Tournament III : Need For Speed Prostreet : Fear: Combat : Gears of War

M!KE <V>

Looks like a pretty good build but i was thinking more on the lines of a 8600 or something. I will be perfectly honest with you....THAT CPU IS HORRIBLE!! I don't think i will get that for my brother and there will be a lot of bottlenecking as well. He also doesn't need a 500gb hdd. He probably could use a 19 inch monitor but 20 is ok i guess. let me see if i can formulate a build real quick and see if i can get it a little better. Let me know what you think as well.

+1 rep though for the wireless adapter. Just what i was looking for.

__________________
M!KE <V>

**3dMark06 Score**

chaos40

I would avoid 64bit atm - driver issues are a nightmare on XP 64bit, never mind Vista.

__________________

sccr64472

Actually, you should've said more and told him that he is only eligible for 1 rebate per household

__________________
Comp #2: Corsair 520HX,8800GTS 512,XFX 650I, E6750, 2 gb OCZ, Creative X-Fi XtremeMusic,Logitech 560 4.1, 24" Gateway LCD, Antec P180,3 striped 36gb Raptors + 1 500gb, Big Typhoon.

Comp #3: Aspire 600W, ASUS P5K, E6850, 2 gb OCZ, Creative Labs 5.1 speakers, 22" Gateway LCD, Chenming Mid Tower, Liteon DVDRW,8800GTS 640, 500 gb Maxtor,Zalman 9700, Creative X-Fi XtremeGamer.

Comp #4: 22" Acer LCD,Raptor 150, Big Typhoon, Biostar TF560, 2gb OCZ,AMD 5400+, Antec P180, Antec TruePower 550w,Creative X-Fi XtremeMusic, (rest in progress)

Kris88

Why a 8600? The 2900 Pro is better....