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lobster99lobster99 Member Posts: 49
in Hardware

I am looking to build myself a new computer to replace my pent D i have been very happy with my computer sofar but want something to last me a while

 

any opnions are welcome

Sony NEC Optiarc 20X DVD±R Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model AD-7201S-0B - OEM

KINGWIN 15.74" SATA Data & Power combo cable Model SAC-04  ( X2)

Sunbeam SP-SI 20-in-1 Super Panel, Silver - Retail

HITACHI Deskstar P7K500 HDP725050GLA360 (0A35415) 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

BIOSTAR TForce TF8200 A2+ AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 8200 HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail

.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory



AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz Socket AM2 125W Dual-Core Processor Model ADX6000CZBOX - Retail

ASUS EN9800GT HB/HTDI/512M GeForce 9800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

this will run me about 500 bucks and i figure another 100 to 150 for a case/ power supply

thanks in advance

 

 

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  • AbrahmmAbrahmm Member Posts: 2,448

    I would personally go Intel over AMD, but otherwise looks good. That ram is good and cheap, same thing I'm running right now.

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  • lobster99lobster99 Member Posts: 49

    what intel prossessor would you reccomend and what is bad about the amd 6000 i was going pretty much on price and "reviews" i am not sure what intel chip can be gotten for rge same price or even a tad more

     

    again thanks in advance

  • Bert337Bert337 Member Posts: 4

    I wouldn't agree. Generally AMD performs better with games than Intel.

    To the OP - you might want to check the tomshardware.com CPU comparisson before buying. The graphics card is excellent choice by the way :)

  • Judasgoat98Judasgoat98 Member UncommonPosts: 158

    I'd have to second getting an Intel over AMD. Intel is currently outperforming AMD in many ways and currently has less problems.

  • n25phillyn25philly Member Posts: 1,317
    Originally posted by Bert337


    I wouldn't agree. Generally AMD performs better with games than Intel.
    To the OP - you might want to check the tomshardware.com CPU comparisson before buying. The graphics card is excellent choice by the way :)

     

    2-3 years ago perhaps.  It's no longer the p4 days though.

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  • cukimungacukimunga Member UncommonPosts: 2,258
    Originally posted by Bert337


    I wouldn't agree. Generally AMD performs better with games than Intel.
    To the OP - you might want to check the tomshardware.com CPU comparisson before buying. The graphics card is excellent choice by the way :)

     

    Yeah C2D are better than AMD dual cores.   But if your going for cheapness then Id stick with AMD.  Im sure the AMD's really arn't that much slower than Intels.

    I just built this computer a month ago for just under 600 bones.

     

    Rosewill RP550V2-D-SL 550W ATX12V v2.01 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Power Supply

     

    ECS P35T-A LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard

     

    Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80570E8400 -

    SAPPHIRE 100242L Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready

    G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory

     

    I just used my existing case hard drive and dvd drive so that saved me quite a bit.  I would do the same, cuz I thought about getting a new case and a dvd burner. But my case is not that old and I really have no reason to burn a dvd.

  • ThunderballsThunderballs Member Posts: 365

     Dont spend $150 on a case and PS for that !   Jees - you build it in in a cardboard box get an ok PS and poke the savings at the stuff that matters.

    If your case looks pants (and it need not on a budget) when ythose burglars break in the ywont give your rig a second look.

    Caveat Emptor

  • neorandomneorandom Member Posts: 1,681

    just remember not to buy a 50 dollar neat looking case and use the psu it comes with, those free in case psus are nasty junk, spend 50 for an ok looking case and invest up to 100 in a well reviewed power source that has enough amp rails for your gear and a enough watts to stand up to maybe needing a few more in a year or 2 for some item that came out you didnt know yould need, card/more fans/ maybe some cool new drive

     

    and for the love of god dont game on 7200 rpm on a desktop hehe 150 gig raptors(10000 rpm, yes 25% faster hard drive makes a very noticable difference) are well worth getting one for your os and main games, use those 500g cheapos for storage only =D

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