TheGeek April 8, 2008 Share TheGeek Member April 8, 2008 (edited) This is what I'm thinking of getting either by the end of April or the middle of May. Please feel free to critique and offer suggestions. PLEASE OFFER SUGGESTIONS. Case Motherboard Graphics Card Power Supply CPU Ram I'm hoping with this buy I can hold off upgrading for the next 5-7 years. Thats what I did with my last computer. updated mobo Edited April 8, 2008 by TheGeek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfly April 8, 2008 Share dragonfly Member April 8, 2008 The 1333fsb Q9300 is out now, is it not? It's ~ $50 more I think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruten April 8, 2008 Share Kruten Member April 8, 2008 Only 600W? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroDamage April 8, 2008 Share ZeroDamage Member April 8, 2008 I will let Cujo handle the Motherboard decision. As for RAM, this is a better way to go. You want to avoid getting four 1gb sticks if you can do the same thing with two 2gb sticks for cheaper which also results in less heat and better stability all the way around: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16820227267 You are not being too realistic with the 5-7 year upgrade cycle but it can be done if you do not mind crappy performance or very low graphical settings a few years from now for the new games. You have to keep a regular upgrade schedule at least every 1-2 years to keep your system up to spec. It is easier when you get better performing stuff from the get go. For a video card, I would get something like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814130072 That is a GTX and since you do not plan on upgrading in a few years, you want to get the best you can now at a reasonable price. If you get an SLI capable motherboard, you could always add another one in a couple of years to give your system a graphical boost which it will need. While I do not know much about this board, I would consider this open box special at New Egg which is an Asus and also has built in Creative X-Fi which makes it doubly as useful. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...82E16813130158R I would probably consider a better performing CPU now and maybe in a few years when you really need a quadcore, you can always upgrade that piece and sell off your current one. This seems to be the CPU of choice considering how easily it can be overclocked. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16819115037 As for a power supply, I would recommend this but even now it doesn't seem to be available for purchase. http://www.hardocp.com/article.html?art=MT...W50aHVzaWFzdA== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discom April 8, 2008 Share discom Member April 8, 2008 There is no need to spend $200 on a case unless it's gunna have loads of stuff in it. This is all you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohawk April 8, 2008 Share mohawk Member April 8, 2008 if you're sold on that processor http://shop4.outpost.com/product/5101696 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo April 8, 2008 Share Cujo Member April 8, 2008 lol discom. zd, i thought you were gonna let me handle the mobo?? that said, i love that msi one with the built in x-fi. i agree with everything else you're saying. geek, if you get the 8800gtx then DEFINITELY get the msi mobo. i wish i had a 780i right now cause there is almost nothing better than two 8800gtxs right now for high res gaming. 600w is too small for the psu. bump to at least a 700w if not higher. good job on the brand though. remember, if you buy the right psu it can last for at least one major upgrade. my 1000w should be safe for at least a 3rd year. same with my case. i'd get the e8400 cpu if you can find one. unless you do more than gaming (ie. vid/photo editing) with your pc then you don't need quad core. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preacher April 8, 2008 Share Preacher Member April 8, 2008 (edited) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16813128331 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16819115043 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16811112068 2x http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814130318 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817171024 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16820220299 A little more money $1,253.51(after MIR) compared to 1,111.53 (After MIR) but you won't be upgrading anytime soon. For $140 you get a much better motherboard, a much better PSU, a huge increase in graphics and CPU power, 2 extra slots for RAM and still get a case that looks good Edited April 8, 2008 by Preacher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroDamage April 8, 2008 Share ZeroDamage Member April 8, 2008 Do not delay on that board if you plan to get it. As it is open box and on a special price, it will not be around long. The CPU has been selling out fast lately but I think the supply is now there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo April 8, 2008 Share Cujo Member April 8, 2008 hey preach, afaik the x48 does not support sli so i'm not sure what he'd do with the second vid card... as for the cpu, if anything get the 9450 for double the cache, higher clock speed, and marginal increase in price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroDamage April 8, 2008 Share ZeroDamage Member April 8, 2008 The Intel chipsets do not support SLI but instead support Cross Fire for ATI cards. Right now ATI hardware isn't too hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot April 8, 2008 Share shoot Member April 8, 2008 There is no need to spend $200 on a case unless it's gunna have loads of stuff in it.This is all you need. That's just wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwack April 8, 2008 Share bushwack Member April 8, 2008 The 1333fsb Q9300 is out now, is it not? It's ~ $50 more I think... Yeah if it's going to be another 5-7 years before you upgrade again then I would definitely get one of the new Intel Yorkfield quads. Although after a few years I don't really think it will matter all that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGeek April 8, 2008 Author Share TheGeek Member April 8, 2008 (edited) Q6600 for $200 I'm planning to use this for games, video editing, and photo editing. I chose the Q6600 because it has the 4 core's and I thought it would run better than a dual core. After looking at tomshardware i realized that thats not the case 100% of the time. I am going to buy the Intel Core 2 Duo E8400. I cant believe I overlooked that! That MSI board is AMAZING! I want it so bad. I hope its there by Saturday, gotta wait for my paycheck. I don't know if I want to pay that much for a graphics card. I am use to having games run on the lowest graphics. I have been ever since MOHAA. If you can imagine back that far. Edited April 8, 2008 by TheGeek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfly April 9, 2008 Share dragonfly Member April 9, 2008 $200 for the 8800GT seems like a lot, but you'll run everything maxed smoothly (almost everything) for any game out there right now. It'll help you make your pc last the next 5 years you're going for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGeek April 9, 2008 Author Share TheGeek Member April 9, 2008 $200 for the 8800GT seems like a lot, but you'll run everything maxed smoothly (almost everything) for any game out there right now. It'll help you make your pc last the next 5 years you're going for What do you think about the 8800GTX for $339.99? I'm trying to think, is it worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfly April 9, 2008 Share dragonfly Member April 9, 2008 If you're not a hardcore gamer with a minimum 24" screen, for me it wouldnt be. I have something similar to an 8800GT and it runs everything perfect for me. Anything more and I'd feel like overkill... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroDamage April 9, 2008 Share ZeroDamage Member April 9, 2008 If you're not a hardcore gamer with a minimum 24" screen, for me it wouldnt be. I have something similar to an 8800GT and it runs everything perfect for me. Anything more and I'd feel like overkill... In two years time, maybe less, that 8800gtx will be the equivalent to what the 7900 cards are now. The extra horse power will make a signifigant difference down the road when your hardware starts showing its age. You can also wait a few months to see what Nvidia has coming since the rumor is that their next gen hardware will be hitting the shelves in July along with ATI's latest stuff. I really home ATI/AMD pick up thair game and start making some sellable hardware or they are finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo April 9, 2008 Share Cujo Member April 9, 2008 geek, if you're planning a computer for 5-7 years you want the best of the best now. by the end you'll be playing everything at the lowest settings. btw, cards that came out just 3 years ago are already not supported in newer games. high end cards 5 years ago are no longer supported and haven't been for some time. 5-7 years playing the games out now? no problem. continuing to get new games? not possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGeek April 9, 2008 Author Share TheGeek Member April 9, 2008 geek, if you're planning a computer for 5-7 years you want the best of the best now. by the end you'll be playing everything at the lowest settings. btw, cards that came out just 3 years ago are already not supported in newer games. high end cards 5 years ago are no longer supported and haven't been for some time. 5-7 years playing the games out now? no problem. continuing to get new games? not possible. 32 bit processors had a good run though. I used my AMD Athlon XP 2800 for 6 years. Decided to upgrade when COD4 did not support the CPU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfly April 9, 2008 Share dragonfly Member April 9, 2008 (edited) If you think you'll be playing cod4 for the next 5 years, then go with the 8800GT OR get a 7800 and play UT with me! Edited April 9, 2008 by DarkArchon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo April 9, 2008 Share Cujo Member April 9, 2008 geek, if you're planning a computer for 5-7 years you want the best of the best now. by the end you'll be playing everything at the lowest settings. btw, cards that came out just 3 years ago are already not supported in newer games. high end cards 5 years ago are no longer supported and haven't been for some time. 5-7 years playing the games out now? no problem. continuing to get new games? not possible. 32 bit processors had a good run though. I used my AMD Athlon XP 2800 for 6 years. Decided to upgrade when COD4 did not support the CPU. surely you changed vid cards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymo April 9, 2008 Share anonymo Member April 9, 2008 geek, if you're planning a computer for 5-7 years you want the best of the best now. by the end you'll be playing everything at the lowest settings. btw, cards that came out just 3 years ago are already not supported in newer games. high end cards 5 years ago are no longer supported and haven't been for some time. 5-7 years playing the games out now? no problem. continuing to get new games? not possible. 32 bit processors had a good run though. I used my AMD Athlon XP 2800 for 6 years. Decided to upgrade when COD4 did not support the CPU. surely you changed vid cards? Monochrome monitors really don't need that much power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGeek April 10, 2008 Author Share TheGeek Member April 10, 2008 surely you changed vid cards? Nope. I bought the 6600 GT right when it came out. It held its own. I always played source at 20-40 fps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo April 10, 2008 Share Cujo Member April 10, 2008 surely you changed vid cards? Nope. I bought the 6600 GT right when it came out. It held its own. I always played source at 20-40 fps. your numbers don't add up. the 6600gt came out about 3 and a half years ago. you said you've had your current xp2800 for 6 years. it was being previewed in oct 2002 which is about 5 and a half years so that is believable. though if you have the barton core that came out only 5 years ago. not doing this to pick on you but just to show you that you might be a bit unreasonable in your expectations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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