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Title: This a good build?
Post by: Jason on October 27, 2008, 02:41:28 AM

Here's the parts I'm about to order:

ANTEC Nine Hundred Case
700w power
Intel P35 Motherboard
Core 2 Quad Q9400 2.66Mhz
Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro
4gb 1066Mhz DDR2
500gb SATA
NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX+

Does this sound okay?

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Vicarious on October 27, 2008, 03:01:58 AM

Ill reinforce what i said on msn so your thread doesnt get lonely.

I think so

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Barney on October 27, 2008, 03:28:21 AM

what will you be doing on it?

gaming/editing/3dmodelling..etc?

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Jason on October 27, 2008, 03:45:58 AM

Absolutely everything.

Title: This a good build?
Post by: HeX on October 27, 2008, 03:53:20 AM

I would say yes.

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Joe on October 27, 2008, 05:23:00 AM

Change graphics card to 4870 1gb. Then you got a nice build

Title: This a good build?
Post by: BoBsaget on October 27, 2008, 05:41:02 AM

Indeed Joe, from what I have heard the 4870 is really good! Might be some more cash, but when you go for a set-up like that, you better get it all right.

Title: This a good build?
Post by: BumsNudl on October 27, 2008, 05:58:38 AM

I prefer Nvidia. So I think it's a good build but if you have some more money you could buy a 9800GX2. It has much more performence. btw. how manny costs you're new comp?

Title: This a good build?
Post by: DeathCobra on October 27, 2008, 07:33:52 AM

4870 X2 is where it's at  Even a single 4870 would be better than a 9800GTX.

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Genyus on October 27, 2008, 07:37:50 AM

Get this (http://www.alienware.com/products/area-51-alx-desktop.aspx?SysCode=PC-AREA51-ALX-R8&SubCode=SKU-DEFAULT)

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Bixel on October 27, 2008, 07:50:46 AM

how much cost?

Title: This a good build?
Post by: boxXx on October 27, 2008, 08:24:41 AM

Quote from: DeathCobra

4870 X2 is where it's at  Even a single 4870 would be better than a 9800GTX.

correction the hd4850 is allready better.

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Lyserg on October 27, 2008, 09:28:07 AM

That's a nice build, but the NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX+ is a bit crappy, so get a GTX 280 (if you prefer nvidia) or a hd4850 (if you prefer ati).

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Joe on October 27, 2008, 10:36:19 AM

It's not about what you prefer, its about performance and quality. ATI out performs nVidia.

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Labiloute on October 27, 2008, 10:42:19 AM

4870 512mb rule

Title: This a good build?
Post by: XTO -- on October 27, 2008, 02:40:07 PM

Quote from: Joe

Change graphics card to 4870 1gb. Then you got a nice build

GDDR5 gfx cards, arent good yet, if u check Guru3D tests, ull see even GTX260 and 9800GTX are pwning it

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Jason on October 27, 2008, 02:45:34 PM

With the ATI the system costs $1608, and with the Nvidia it costs $1518. $90 difference.

Title: This a good build?
Post by: XTO -- on October 27, 2008, 02:50:29 PM

Quote from: Haywire

With the ATI the system costs $1608, and with the Nvidia it costs $1518. $90 difference.

Go for nVidia, ull see that ATI VGA's arent good improoved yes (at least GDDR5 speed system)

If u need some tests, check Guru3D website

Title: This a good build?
Post by: WaDaFuG on October 27, 2008, 03:44:06 PM

Get the HD 4830 or Hd4850 or HD 4870 or HD 4870X2

Depends on what's your budget....

^and bullshit xtremeomega, the HD 4850 owns the 9800GTX+ and HD 4870 pwns the GTX 260

HD 4870 :
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon...870,1964-7.html (http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-4870,1964-7.html)

HD 4850 :
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon...50,1957-12.html (http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-4850,1957-12.html)

and the HD 4830(EASILY OC'D), OC it and it BEATS the HD 4850

http://www.guru3d.com/article/radeon-hd-48...s-technology/14 (http://www.guru3d.com/article/radeon-hd-4830-review-his-technology/14)

I can't find the chinese site with the Oc'd HD 4830 benchies...

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Jason on October 27, 2008, 04:23:55 PM

http://nirv.com.au/customise.php?system=3 (http://nirv.com.au/customise.php?system=3)

Choose the best options, but don't exceed $1800.

Title: This a good build?
Post by: WaDaFuG on October 27, 2008, 04:26:38 PM

Do you need an OS with it?

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Jason on October 27, 2008, 04:30:13 PM

I don't think so, I think we'll be transferring the hard drive from my current PC to the new one.

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Barney on October 27, 2008, 05:07:40 PM

are you on Vista currently? because if you're on XP, there's no need to get 4gb RAM

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Torque on October 27, 2008, 05:12:51 PM

Get a radeon x300.

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Jason on October 27, 2008, 08:13:30 PM

LULZ TORQUE MADE JOKZ

Nah I'm on XP, and I know it only takes 2gb, but dad seems to be going for the 'bigger is better' approach.

Title: This a good build?
Post by: KillaMarci on October 27, 2008, 11:12:19 PM

lol I build something decent for 1200..


ATI 4850
Q6600
1TB HDD
2GB 1066mhz ram


itll be enough

Title: This a good build?
Post by: torekk on October 28, 2008, 07:36:58 AM

Uhm, you said you want to use the system for "everything", well then to get all the "power" out of that system, I'd recommend to use a 64bit OS, Vista Ultimate x64 for an example. The difference between 32bit and 64bit is for an example the RAM usage. You can use 4GB RAM with 32bit, and you can use like 128GB RAM with 64bit. I know that nobody these days has that much RAM, but who knows what's coming in the future.

Title: This a good build?
Post by: DeathCobra on October 28, 2008, 08:08:30 AM

E8400
HD4850
2GB DDR2 800
700W PSU

Sorted.

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Labiloute on October 28, 2008, 10:26:34 AM

Quote from: DeathCobra

E8400
HD4850
2GB DDR2 800
700W PSU

Sorted.

Same, really good config for you Haywire

Title: This a good build?
Post by: boxXx on October 28, 2008, 12:07:14 PM

Q6700
HD4870
3 gb DDR2 10000MHZ ( for vista get 4 )
650watt psu

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Jason on October 28, 2008, 02:08:36 PM

ANTEC Nine Hundred Case
700w Power Supply
Intel P35 Motherboard
Quad Core Q6600 2.4GHz 8mb Cache
Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro
2Gb DDR2 1066MHz
500Gb SATA
ATI Radeon HD4870 512MB GDDR5


Aight, how's that list? New cost is $1413.

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Labiloute on October 28, 2008, 02:30:00 PM

Perfect.

Title: This a good build?
Post by: godson on October 28, 2008, 02:56:48 PM

Damn..you got that dough Haywire..

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Jason on October 28, 2008, 03:02:38 PM

Quote from: godson

Damn..you got that dough Haywire..

My dad has, he's buying it for my yearly 'big present'.

Title: This a good build?
Post by: DeathCobra on October 28, 2008, 03:06:47 PM

I haven't had a present that size in my entire life <_<

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Jason on October 28, 2008, 05:09:10 PM

I never ask anything of my parents, not even pocket money.

Title: This a good build?
Post by: WaDaFuG on October 28, 2008, 05:21:05 PM

erhm, Is CF enabled on that mobo? If it isnt... then you dont need that big of a PSU IMO  

But then again, for future upgrades I think its a great idea

LoL, forgot to ask this, whats your res? if its 22 under then a HD 4850 could handle games pretty well

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Krow+ on October 28, 2008, 08:26:29 PM

Can I have your dad? My dad doesn't even pay Child Support...

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Jason on October 28, 2008, 08:55:25 PM

My dad doesn't let me go out at night.

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Krow+ on October 28, 2008, 09:11:31 PM

I have nowhere to go.

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Jason on October 29, 2008, 12:02:37 AM

YEAH WELL I DO SO FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF

Title: This a good build?
Post by: boxXx on October 29, 2008, 01:02:27 AM

Quote from: WaDaFuG

erhm, Is CF enabled on that mobo? If it isnt... then you dont need that big of a PSU IMO  

But then again, for future upgrades I think its a great idea

LoL, forgot to ask this, whats your res? if its 22 under then a HD 4850 could handle games pretty well

P35 does NOT support crossfire, if you want it to support CF you should either get a P45 ( which will support crossfire running both slots at 8x instead of 16x ) or a x48 which supports crossfire fully ( 16x on both slots when Cf is unabled ).

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Jason on October 29, 2008, 02:41:53 AM

Aghhhh computer language fucks with my head... just say whether or not my choice is good.

Title: This a good build?
Post by: boxXx on October 29, 2008, 02:54:26 AM

it is, but you will NOT be able to run crossfire.

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Jason on October 29, 2008, 02:57:12 AM

DO I NEED CROSSFIRE, IF NOT THEN STOP TALKING ABOUT IT.

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Krow+ on October 29, 2008, 07:05:42 AM

What the hell is Crossfire?

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Laketown on October 29, 2008, 08:05:29 AM

oh hey

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATI_CrossFire (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATI_CrossFire)

google comes through again!

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Krow+ on October 29, 2008, 08:13:10 AM

So... he wouldn't be able to use multiple graphics cards?

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Laketown on October 29, 2008, 09:04:56 AM

yes.

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Mythic on October 29, 2008, 11:48:44 AM

No, you don't need a CrossFire supported motherboard, so quit about it as he asked so. I'd take TB's HDD, 500GB filled out kinda quick in my use at least, getting a new one within a month though.

Title: This a good build?
Post by: bluedagger on October 29, 2008, 12:01:04 PM

Err, what happened with the evolution of ATI? Not too long ago, the 8800 GTX Ultimate pwned the 3870

Im just shit with computer stuff,  mainly go for Apple computers, they just work, no need to bitch on forums about specificatons and such.

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Jason on October 29, 2008, 01:41:55 PM

^ You better be joking.

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Turtle Boy on October 29, 2008, 04:21:48 PM

lol ya blue. your crazy. I liked Boxxx's build

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Stevex on October 29, 2008, 08:37:08 PM

I would also go with boxXx's build seems like a nice one

Title: This a good build?
Post by: boxXx on October 30, 2008, 08:28:04 AM

danke

i am getting some new parts tommorow or this saturday i am talking about :

Asus p5q pro
4gb Gskill 1Ghz ram
Ati HD4850 ( second one gonnarun crossfire ill post a topic when i get my shit )

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Stevex on October 30, 2008, 09:23:16 AM

I don't know if I should get a 4850 as I only play VC and WoW, got a 9800 GTX atm  

Title: This a good build?
Post by: WaDaFuG on October 30, 2008, 04:32:18 PM

^No point in upgrading if your just playing those games.

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Jason on October 30, 2008, 05:12:54 PM

I think I'm gonna go with the list I made at the start of page 3. Thanks for the help guys.

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Stevex on October 31, 2008, 09:34:16 AM

How much better is it to go with a quad core instead of a dual core?

Title: This a good build?
Post by: Daksad on October 31, 2008, 03:39:35 PM

Well for example, a 2.4ghz quad core is pretty similar to a 3ghz dual core, and it's much better for rendering. It's also good for multi tasking and games which are optimised for multi core. I've got a Q6600 and it's great, can't find anything bad to say about it