New Computer.

[BreakfastSurreal]

So in the next 6-8 months I want to get a new computer. I think I want a PC because I already own a mac...and it's nice to have one of each for compatibility issues. We will probably build it but it's been a while so I am not sure what I want to put in it. I know I want a kick ass video card, and a SATA drive so I will need a mobo that can support that. And tonssss of RAM. I am looking to put about $1500 or so into it. I have a monitor already, so I just need the innards basically. So insert your product suggestions here

 

[FreeWorkVest]

I really like the Radeon HD3870 video card.

 

[ssl]

Necessary information needed before continuance:

1) Display - What kind of display? LCD/CRT? Size? Age? Manufactuer/Model?
2) More importantly, what do you plan on doing with the computer? If everything you do is capable of being done on your Mac, why dump $1500 on a system that will only provide slight benefits?

Of course, I am just asking questions; I intend no implications of intent, nor any other possibility.

I would put the money in a savings account, maybe for the little one's college expenditures later on, or maybe a rainy day fund. My opinion, but if you would like to proceed with building the computer, I will be more than happy to provide suggestions for your consideration.

 

[ssl]

What are you planning to do with it?

Dude, that question has been asked 2 hours and ten minutes ago.

 

[COOL_BREEZE2]

So in the next 6-8 months I want to get a new computer. I think I want a PC because I already own a mac...and it's nice to have one of each for compatibility issues. We will probably build it but it's been a while so I am not sure what I want to put in it. I know I want a kick ass video card, and a SATA drive so I will need a mobo that can support that. And tonssss of RAM. I am looking to put about $1500 or so into it. I have a monitor already, so I just need the innards basically. So insert your product suggestions here

Well I was just about to say buy a Mac if you can afford it. Otherwise I guess you'd have to settle for second best. It's good for games tho.

As for recommendations re PC, can't give you shit other than to say....invest in a good Anti-Virus software and other protection and maintenance software....and don't forget to update.

 

[COOL_BREEZE2]

What are you planning to do with it?

Something to play with.






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[BreakfastSurreal]

this will be my gaming system. And I just want a desktop, all I have right now is a laptop.

 

[COOL_BREEZE2]

Can I call it or what? :nod: he he

 

[Zorak]

Take a look at this:

CyberPower Gamer Infinity 8800 Pro SE

$1,500 retail

Here are the Specs:

CASE: NEW!!! CoolerMaster Cosmos S Gaming Full Tower 420W Case w/ Transparent Side Panel
CPU: (Sckt775)Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E8400 CPU @ 3.0GHz 1333FSB 6MB L2 Cache 64-bit
MOTHERBOARD: (QX9650 Support) Asus P5N-D nForce 750i SLI Chipset LGA775 FSB1333 DDR2 Mainboard
MEMORY: (Req.DDR2 MainBoard)2GB (2x1GB) PC6400 DDR2/800 Dual Channel Memory (Corsair or Major Brand)
VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT 512MB 16X PCI Express (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)
VIDEO CARD 2: NONE
VIDEO CARD 3: NONE
LCD Monitor: 22" TFT Active Matrix LCD Display (Generic 22inch WSXGA TFT LCD Display)
HARD DRIVE: Single Hard Drive (500GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD)
Data Hard Drive: NONE
Optical Drive: (Special Price) LG 20X DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW DRIVE DUAL LAYER (BLACK COLOR)
Optical Drive 2: 16X DVD ROM (BLACK COLOR)
SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO

I like Thermaltake cases myself. I have a Tsunami

I definitely agree with an Asus Motherboard, but probably go with an Athlon Processor. I have NVIDIA myself, although not that high end of a card as the above system because I don't do gaming.

As for the hard drives, consider a couple of WD 150 Gig Raptors running in RAID 0 for optimum speed. Just make sure you keep it backed up.

I installed a water cooling system in my computer because I bought the Pentium D Dual Core when it first came out and the thing ran too hot--they've since improved the heat issues, but water cooling is great because you can keep a much quieter computer. I installed a Swift Tech system in Mine. Below is a review of 7 systems at Tom's Hardware--I linke to the conclusion page.

Conclusion - Tom's Hardware : 7 Hot New Water Cooling Systems Tested

Good price for all that.

Maybe double the RAM if you want to use Vista.

 

[ssl]

I like a challenge:

Case: SILVERSTONE Kublai Series KL01B Black ATX Mid Tower
Power Supply: OCZ GameXStream 700W ATX12V
Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX All Solid Capacitors
Processor: Intel Q9300 Yorkfield 2.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
Memory: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit
Graphics: BFG Tech GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3
Storage: Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB SATA 3.0Gb/s
Optical: SAMSUNG Black 20X DVD Burner

Now, the price, not including shipping, handling or taxes, is $1363.89. Included: 2x the memory (total of 8GB - motherboard maximum), as well as two each of the hard drive and the dvd-burner.

If you were to get the essentials (cut out the doubling of some of the items), it would be..$1131.92 (without s/h/t).

The above list also assumes *you (or someone you know)* will be building it; it is not assembled before shipping. Newegg is quite a company, if you let them know the first instance of something wrong, they most likely will RMA (return materials authorization) the particular product, and get you another with little (s/h) or no cost extra. Newegg rocks! :thumbup

 

[GraceAbounds]

I want a new computer. Mine is so old. But I's still thankful for the one I have.

 

[FreeWorkVest]

Take a look at this:

CyberPower Gamer Infinity 8800 Pro SE

$1,500 retail

Here are the Specs:

CASE: NEW!!! CoolerMaster Cosmos S Gaming Full Tower 420W Case w/ Transparent Side Panel
CPU: (Sckt775)Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E8400 CPU @ 3.0GHz 1333FSB 6MB L2 Cache 64-bit
MOTHERBOARD: (QX9650 Support) Asus P5N-D nForce 750i SLI Chipset LGA775 FSB1333 DDR2 Mainboard
MEMORY: (Req.DDR2 MainBoard)2GB (2x1GB) PC6400 DDR2/800 Dual Channel Memory (Corsair or Major Brand)
VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT 512MB 16X PCI Express (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)
VIDEO CARD 2: NONE
VIDEO CARD 3: NONE
LCD Monitor: 22" TFT Active Matrix LCD Display (Generic 22inch WSXGA TFT LCD Display)
HARD DRIVE: Single Hard Drive (500GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD)
Data Hard Drive: NONE
Optical Drive: (Special Price) LG 20X DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW DRIVE DUAL LAYER (BLACK COLOR)
Optical Drive 2: 16X DVD ROM (BLACK COLOR)
SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO

I like Thermaltake cases myself. I have a Tsunami

I definitely agree with an Asus Motherboard, but probably go with an Athlon Processor. I have NVIDIA myself, although not that high end of a card as the above system because I don't do gaming.

As for the hard drives, consider a couple of WD 150 Gig Raptors running in RAID 0 for optimum speed. Just make sure you keep it backed up.

I installed a water cooling system in my computer because I bought the Pentium D Dual Core when it first came out and the thing ran too hot--they've since improved the heat issues, but water cooling is great because you can keep a much quieter computer. I installed a Swift Tech system in Mine. Below is a review of 7 systems at Tom's Hardware--I linke to the conclusion page.

Conclusion - Tom's Hardware : 7 Hot New Water Cooling Systems Tested

That power supply will have to be upgraded, there is no way a 420w will provide enough.

 

[BreakfastSurreal]

water cooling is NOT worth the trouble...it's only really useful if you are overclocking, and that is something I will never do...my husband had a WC system for a while and overclocking just doesn't work well with gaming...

 

[ssl]

water cooling pretty much evolved into geek mainstream by gamers

 

[BreakfastSurreal]

yeah but I've been there done that...we didn't like it much, it was too expensive for what you get and a bitch to set up. I'll wait until it evolves more before I try it again

 

[ssl]

I do not think I shall ever go to wc'ing. I plan on jumping to liquid nitro.