New Build Suggestions

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hondata895

Discussion Starter · Mar 13, 2009

I'm gonna try to build a new computer.. my dell crashed on me.

This will be my first build ever. I been watching videos on yt. and helped a lot.

i had a dual core last time, but it wasn't fast enough,
do you guys recommend quad core for faster gaming and light video editing.

i believe amd runs much cooler than intel. would amd be a good choice if my budget is around 5-600$.

Thanks in advance. I have to get to work. Ill come back on lunch

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Maddog7771

· #2 · Mar 13, 2009

ok so i recommend a Intel Q9550 quad corsair ram and power supply 750w evga 7801 mobo and a 260gtx 55nm core 216. O nad what is your budget

Penicilyn

· #3 · Mar 13, 2009

Well without having a clue what your budget, this is just a basic midrange gaming rig.

AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9&Tpk=X3%20720

ASUS M4A78T-E AM3 DDR3 AMD 790GX ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131366

mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146740

SAPPHIRE 100259-1GL Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102801

Seagate Barracuda ES.2 ST3750330NS 750GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148295

Antec Three Hundred
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...pk=Antec%20300

CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX 550W ATX12V V2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139004

XIGMATEK Dark Knight-S1283V 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835233029

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iFresh

· #4 · Mar 13, 2009

with no budget just go i7 6gb ram maybe 12 if ou get into heavy editing

hondata895

Discussion Starter · #5 · Mar 13, 2009

my budget is 5-600$

low strife

· #6 · Mar 13, 2009

You can't get a quad core on a $600 gaming build. Just about anything will be stressed on a $600 budget.

hondata895

Discussion Starter · #7 · Mar 13, 2009

well i have a little room to spend.. just seeing if i can get something decent, doesn't have to be top notch.

trogalicious

· #8 · Mar 13, 2009

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well i have a little room to spend.. just seeing if i can get something decent, doesn't have to be top notch.

this should come out to under 600. There's no OS/Monitor/Keyboard/Mouse, but everything else is there.

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hondata895

Discussion Starter · #9 · Mar 13, 2009

i have the vista 64 os i purchased a while back from my company.. i can use that and also i have 4 gb of ocz ram laying somewhere in my office

trogalicious

· #10 · Mar 14, 2009

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i have the vista 64 os i purchased a while back from my company.. i can use that and also i have 4 gb of ocz ram laying somewhere in my office

cool, there ya go. that'll knock more of the overall price down. You'll be good to go with just an LCD/keyboard/mouse.

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hondata895

Discussion Starter · #11 · Mar 14, 2009

yea i have my old dell lcd kb and mouse

trogalicious

· #12 · Mar 14, 2009

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yea i have my old dell lcd kb and mouse

looks like you might have yourself a new computer to put together. enjoy it.

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hondata895

Discussion Starter · #13 · Mar 14, 2009

thanks ill let you guys confirm before i buy the item

hawaiian_geek

· #14 · Mar 14, 2009

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i don't game but here's my suggestion for you.

Intel E8500 cpu combo w/Xigmatek 1283 heatsink fan, $216.98:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.163984
(mail in rebate $10.00)

GSkill 4gb (2x2gb) ddr2-800 ram, $43.99: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231122

Gigabyte G31M-ES2L motherboard, $52.99: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128357

Cooler Master 335 case, $44.99: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119161

Corsair 550 watt power supply, $89.99: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139004
(mail in rebate $20.00)

Evga 9500 GT Video card, $69.99: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130395
(mail in rebate $10.00)

Western Digital 320gb Sata hard drive, $54.99: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136074

Liteon DVD Burner 22x IDE, $20.99: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106281

subtotal = $590.91
3 day UPS shipping = $33.13
newegg total = $624.04
after $40.00 in rebates total = $584.04

Just my

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sgdude

· #15 · Mar 14, 2009

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You can't get a quad core on a $600 gaming build. Just about anything will be stressed on a $600 budget.

WRONG! i just did a build with everything but case and dvd burner for 260 shipped, no MIRs. this had a E6600 and 9800gt. so hes got $240 more, that could easily go in to a quad core, a dvd burner, and a better video card.
@hawaiian geek the 9500GT is a PEACE OF CRAP!
This is a good budget card i just got one for that $360 build.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814187030

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kaivorth

· #16 · Mar 14, 2009

http://www.overclock.net/sale/472969...rice-drop.html

I can sell you my motherboard. Very nice for overclocking quads. The quad is on hold for someone though

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