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Bang for my buck?

JimmyLegsJimmyLegs Member Posts: 361
in Hardware

I was wondering if this PC is a pretty good set up for the dollar, let me know if anything can be changed for the better. I would like to keep the system under $800 but I'm willing to go over for great improvements in performance.

Intel Core 2 Duo E7200

ASUS EAH4850/HTDI/512M Radeon HD 4850 512MB

GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB)

CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W

500GB 7200 RPM HDD

I'm still debating between Vista and XP.

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  • CrazyfoolCrazyfool Member Posts: 151

    Everything looks good, however, the only thing I would recommend would be using the E8400 instead of the E7200. The E8400 is a very reliable processor, easily OC'd, for only about $40 more.

    Besides that, pretty much the same rig I have. Also, I would go with Vista 64bit. Really only because of the DX10 support and to get all the potential out of the 4 gig's of RAM.

    Make sure you have a case with decent air flow and you are good to go!

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  • MarLMarL Member UncommonPosts: 606

    I would recommend a different video card......4850's run hot

    msi does not come with crossfire bridge

    sapphire overclocked and a tad more expensive

     

    Own, Mine, Defend, Attack, 24/7

  • CrazyfoolCrazyfool Member Posts: 151
    Originally posted by MarL


    I would recommend a different video card......4850's run hot
    msi does not come with crossfire bridge
    sapphire overclocked and a tad more expensive
     

     

    Easily fixed, google search 4850 fan fix and it solves the problem. The 4850 is by far the best bang for the buck.

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  • MarLMarL Member UncommonPosts: 606

    If you already have a 4850 sure, but if you havent bought one yet why not get one with an upgraded cooler?

    Own, Mine, Defend, Attack, 24/7

  • SgtFrogSgtFrog Member Posts: 5,001
    Originally posted by MarL


    If you already have a 4850 sure, but if you havent bought one yet why not get one with an upgraded cooler?

     

    download riveatuner if you have trouble with cooling :)

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  • cukimungacukimunga Member UncommonPosts: 2,258
    Originally posted by Crazyfool

    Originally posted by MarL


    I would recommend a different video card......4850's run hot
    msi does not come with crossfire bridge
    sapphire overclocked and a tad more expensive
     

     

    Easily fixed, google search 4850 fan fix and it solves the problem. The 4850 is by far the best bang for the buck.

    Yeah its is easy. I just did mine..... LOL i did have it at 100% it sounds like my computer was about to take off. I think i have it at 60 or so right now and its not to loud. But I shouldnt hear it since I play games with a headset on cuz Im on vent..... But yeah Its easy and its free. 

     

    By far 4850 is best bang for the buck.  ATI is awesome cant wait to get another one for CF..

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