New computer

[Sliver]

I'm planning to set up a new computer, and I'm not sure on which parts to get. I'd like it to be.. adequate enough for gaming (Crysis, Stalker, F.E.A.R.) but still keeping it kind of cheap. I have about $750 right now, but with my next paycheck I'll be at about $1000. I already have a DVD drive, and my HD should last me awhile. So it'll be a Case, CPU, Mobo, GPU etc. etc. I'm thinking about a 4870 but I'd like your guyses opinions before I consider my setup.

 

[CyberPitz]

I got a computer for 700 bux *should be cheaper by now...* and it has C2D, 8800gt, 4 gigs ram and a new case with powersupply etcetc. I didn't replace the hdd or dvd drive either. If you wanna know, let me know and I can send you what Newegg sent me as an invoice.

 

[Sliver]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021- $119

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131113- $279

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122- $79

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813121319- $70

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037- $169

Total right now is $719.95.
Edit: Saw that the case doesn't come with a PSU so..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153023- $41

Final (hopefully): $760.94

 

[Top Secret]

I like the build, but I would switch the 4870 for a 4850, and change the e8400 to a e7200 to shave off ~$150 bucks.

I would also change the motherboard to a P35. You bought an OC chip and not an OC motherboard IMHO. And you don't need that much memory unless you're doing some form of editing. I've got $45 dollar G.Skill that goes great.

While the Antec 900 is awesome, get a Centurion for $70 bucks less.

Now take that 225~ you just saved, along with the 300 you have left from your build, and put that 500 in the bank. You won't notice the 10% performance loss. Two years from now, build another 500-600 dollar mid-high level gaming system that will kick the shit out of anything today. Two years from then, do it again. Rinse, wash, and repeat. It's how I stay on top of the game without breaking my bank. Took me a few times to learn that going for the top is just a waste of cash.

e8400 to e7200 +50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115052
4870 to 4850 +110
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102747
4 gb g skill to 2gb g skill +35
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231098
Intel to Abit IP35 = -10
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813127049
Antec 900 to Centurion
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119047

Saves you about 225.

Just IMHO....

 

[Asus]

I have that P35 board and it works really well. I probably would keep the e8400 for it's performance. For the past 2 or 3 generations, ATI cards tend to gain more of an improvement with higher clocked CPUs than Nvidia cards. 4850 performance is way up there with the 4870. I have a 4850 which I got for ~$140 with instant savings and a mail-in rebate. They have been running those mail-in rebates on those 4850's a lot which make the price a lot better than $300 for a 4870.

 

[Top Secret]

You'd keep the e8400 for it's performance? Like it matters at 4.0Ghz. :cheese:

Really though, I only oc'd my e7200 once for FUN because I don't even need to. I haven't found a game yet that this machine can't handle flawlessly.

Although I admit, choosing between the 8400 and the 7200 was the hardest part of my build, I am happy with my decision. 3 megs of cache ie 10% performance wasn't worth it for me, seeing how most gaming applications today are GPU bottlenecked, not CPU.

But don't get me wrong, either with the e8400 that Asus is recommending, or my e7200, you can't go wrong. Both offer amazing value/performance. I think I'm just a little bit cheaper than Asus is. Haha.

 

[Asus]

Yeah, the e7200 topped TR's value charts. Although I do like a little more performance over value I guess.
http://techreport.com/articles.x/14756/5

 

[(SGA) Doctorwho]

CPU Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 $195 http://************/3axqp4

Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L $85 http://************/5sz3wu

RAM 2GB Patriot Extreme Performance DDR2-800 $52 http://************/ypeeuu

Video Card Sapphire HD 4850 $170 http://************/5oy3tu

DVD Burner Sony Optiarc $26 http://************/6mjxda

Case Antec Three Hundred $60 http://************/5wpm7d

Hard Drive the one you currently have

PSU PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad $140 http://************/2jy2lc

Total: $728

With the Q6600 you will get better performance than you would with a dual core and while expensive the power supply will last you for a good long time.

 

[derrll]

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