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I built a $1,193.94 Computer on Newegg would you please take a look
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APEVIA X-Dreamer II ATXB4KLW-BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 420W Power Supply - Retail |
-$20.00 Instant $10.00 Mail-in Rebate |
$79.99 $59.99 |
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Western Digital Caviar RE2 WD5000YS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM |
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BIOSTAR TForce TF7025-M2 Socket AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 7025 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail |
$69.99 | ||
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EVGA 640-P2-N821-AR GeForce 8800GTS 640MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail |
$30.00 Mail-in Rebate |
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Razer Barracuda AC-1 7.1Gaming Soundcard - Full Retail Multi Language - Retail |
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CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X2048-6400C4 - Retail |
$40.00 Mail-in Rebate |
$131.00 | |
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AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz Socket AM2 Processor Model ADX6000CZBOX - Retail |
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Im trying to make a new computer because im going to need a major upgrade for the new generation of mmorpgs. Im pretty sure this game can play anything and pretty well but any suggestion? I may add another 2 gigs of ram im not sure yet. Thx
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I would agree with the above poster. Get a x-fi gamer card instead, it will help your frame rate.
I would opt for a better mobo too and a more powerfull power supply. 400W is minimum for a 8800 gts card you should really be looking at 600W upwards. 420W with your case might not cut it.
I would go for an Intel Dual Core and a P35 mobo rather than that AMD chip and cheap Mobo, but thats my opinion.
Also you might want to buy something that will let you install things on the pc !
It may just be me liking Realtek but... how could you not? ;D
And about the 8800 GTS needing around 600W that is Bullshit. If you get a low-power Dual core-ish cpu you can be fine with a 550 or even a 500 even when using 8800 GTX... A 400 is a tad on the low side tho...
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First of all, NEVER use a power supply that came with a case. They're always crappy, and your PSU is very important. The Xclio StablePower 500W is a good PSU at a low price. The CoolerMaster Centurion would be a good case to go with it. It may run a little hot with that monstor 8800GTS, but it should be fine.
The X-Fi XtremeGamer is pretty much the best gaming sound card available right now. There is a more expensive version with onboard RAM, but I don't think it's supported by many games. Best thing about this card, is that it's only $89.99.
Intel's Core 2 Duo processors will generally give you better performance and overclockability (if you plan on overclocking) than AMD's current line up. However, I'm not really up to date on the price drops that AMD has made. You may want to check out a hardware site (Tom's Hardware is a good one) and see which processor will give you the best performance in your price range.
Lastly, you may want to consider a better motherboard. For a PC such as this, I would suggest the Asus M2N-SLI. Asus is a solid name, and that board has the nForce 570 SLI chipset at a good price.
The RAM, GPU, and Harddrive are both great. Corsair is great, and I recently got one of those Western Digital SATA drives and it's fantastic.
Some hardware links:
ExtremeTech
Tom's Hardware
Firing Squard
Good luck.
Ohh I know I know I know.
1st get the 65nm processors from AMD if your going AMD. They perform pretty well from what I hear, and don't cost alot like IntelCore2Duo. The main thing that made the Duo perform better then Athlon is that AMD was using a larger 90 nm die size that created more heat and used more energy.
Here is a link:
AMD 65nm Processors Brisbane Core
Also your case looks wimpy. I love the thermaltake cases, but its a minor thing. Also I think the 8800 requires a bit larger of a powersupply. I know an x1650 requires a 400 watt supply, and its a much less intensive card.
You don't even need to buy a soundcard because the built in soundchip on your motherboard works fine.
I only use the built in soundchip for the games that I play and I have 2.1 sound (two 4W speakers and a 12W subwoofer)
And I have nothing to complain about.
Heh, thats my case, bought it over 2 years ago. Yeah, change the power supply, mine screwed up my whole system and the one they replaced it with caught on fire, so ya, change it to a 550+ quality one.
Also, no reason to get a sound card, the built in one is fine, whether you have a 5.1+ surround system or a headset.
Research a good Motherboard, whether you go Intel or AMD the Mobo is crucial.
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never underestimate a power supply.
Deadly serious. I have a 650w one to be "safe." I have had my power supply fry my systems.
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http://anandtech.com/guides/showdoc.aspx?i=2998&p=2
Gives you a better explanation of the choices/recommendations than you'll find in most forums. The guide is for systems a bit more expensive, but they have SLI systems, so just buy one card instead and that'll put you in the right price range.
You can use the standard power supply but i sure as heck don't . A good brand few people know about is ttgi i have run them for a long time never had one go bad and they are cheap. (also know as super flower). I got a TTGI tt-520w [still using it becuase... why not?] (ps tell me why this matters really if you know then i will admit you know computers)
Sound cards id never leave creative until there was a reason too so far there has not been. If your not using cerative speakers you have to SET THEM UP RIGHT and that can be hard. But i like mine (x-fi pro w/ a logitech z5500s [modded to tighten subwoofer]). Still you can use on board sound it work much better these days then it used to.
people are right about p4 dual over the amd atm but honestly pick what you like.
Look for parts that look about as good as those you have pick but maybe cost 1/3 or more less, to cut costs.
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Swap the AMD for an Intel Core 2 Duo,
get a better motherboard,
get a better power supply,
get a Creative soundcard (onboard sound is the lol).
MMO games played or tested: EQ, DAoC, Archlord, Auto Assault, CoH, CoV, EQ2, EVE, Guild Wars, Hellgate: London, Linneage II, LOTRO, MxO, Planetside, SWG, Sword of the New World, Tabula Rasa, Vanguard, WWIIOL, WOW, Age of Conan
Comes with two but you can add four more. It's a good case for it's price but it is pretty old so I to would recommend a newer more well made one.
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This computer is good, but as the other said, you need perhaps a better mobo and PSU and then ditch that soundcard. Otherwise it's pretty nice rig.
About the CPUs:
The intel CPU equivalent in price to the AMD X2 6000+ Windsor is the Core 2 Due E6600 Conroe. The E6600 scores about 200 LESS on a 3dmark06 CPU Test.
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That is a solid system.
I would agree with everyone here to get a better powersupply. Also I am not a BIOSTAR fan so I would suggest to look into a different MOBO, but that is only opinion. Another opinion would be to switch to a creative card and save some money. Especially if you plan to use your computer mainly for gaming. You cant beat the sound it gives for gaming for the price. IF you used your computer for anything else mixing/music, tv/dvd, etc.. I would suggest otherwise, but again for gaming the price is great.
The Intel 2 and AMD thing is all preference. However, in my experience of overclocking, and I have overclocked all my machines and all my friends.... AMD has provided me better performance, and ran cooler, which is key. IF you do plan on overclocking you will also have to budget in money for a good CPU cooler, and good Case fans.
You may also want to check out these guys as you can get the same parts for the same price but built for you and with a warranty. www.ibuypower.com
OP.. frankly.. that build's a mess.
sorry.
ask gpett (i think his name is) to make a build for you. he does great build outs.
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The creative dont sound half as good as that one!
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