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Tell me if this is good or bad please

BranXBranX Member UncommonPosts: 79
in Hardware

Soon going to buy a gaming computer, my budgit is about $950 id say

is this good?

 

gfx card: 9800gtx+ 1gb w/DVI + TV Out Video

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E8400 (2x 3.0GHz/6MB L2 Cache/1333FSB)

Ram: 4 GB [2 GB X2] DDR2-800 PC6400 Memory Module Corsair-Value or Major Brand More Options

Processor cooling: Thermaltake V1 CPU Cooling Fan System Kit Silent & Overclocking Proof = Maximum cooling efficiency for quietness and performance.

hard drive: 320 GB HARD DRIVE [Serial-ATA-II, 3Gb, 7200 RPM, 16M Cache]  ( I don't need much space at all tbh, i always delete stuff i dont use)

 

is this good?

Edit: Motherboard is: Asus P5KPL-CM Intel G31 Chipset w/6-channels, Gb LAN, S-ATA 3Gb/s, USB 2.0, Single PCI-E MB

 

 

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  • MobidikMobidik Member Posts: 101



    Ram: 4 GB [2 GB X2] DDR2-800 PC6400 Memory Module Corsair-Value or Major Brand More Options
    Processor cooling: Thermaltake V1 CPU Cooling Fan System Kit Silent & Overclocking Proof =
     

     

    Why are you buying Valur ram when you're buying a NSF ready for overlock. The Stock nsf is doing the job very well if you have god airflow in your box.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227298

    For your videocard, i'd go with this

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121278

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  • DreamionDreamion Member UncommonPosts: 287

    I would upgrade the RAM a bit taking it to 1066Mhz and/or maybe getting a HDD with more capacity maybe 500GB. Its pretty solid, the graphic card would probably need an upgrade after 1, 2 years tops.

  • MobidikMobidik Member Posts: 101

    You don't even know the motherboard but your saying to buy 1066mhz ram?

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  • BranXBranX Member UncommonPosts: 79
    Originally posted by Mobidik




    Ram: 4 GB [2 GB X2] DDR2-800 PC6400 Memory Module Corsair-Value or Major Brand More Options
    Processor cooling: Thermaltake V1 CPU Cooling Fan System Kit Silent & Overclocking Proof =
     

     

    Why are you buying Valur ram when you're buying a NSF ready for overlock. The Stock nsf is doing the job very well if you have god airflow in your box.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227298

    For your videocard, i'd go with this

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121278

     

    I don't get what you mean NSF ready for overclock?

    sorry im not very good with computers  I just want to buy a very nice gaming computer.

  • QuizzicalQuizzical Member LegendaryPosts: 25,531
    Originally posted by Dreamion


    I would upgrade the RAM a bit taking it to 1066Mhz and/or maybe getting a HDD with more capacity maybe 500GB. Its pretty solid, the graphic card would probably need an upgrade after 1, 2 years tops.

     

    What does a bigger hard drive have to do with gaming?  With 320 GB, he could have a couple dozen games installed on his computer at once if so inclined.

  • DreamionDreamion Member UncommonPosts: 287
    Originally posted by Mobidik


    You don't even know the motherboard but your saying to buy 1066mhz ram?

     

    It supports

  • BranXBranX Member UncommonPosts: 79

    dont worry bout the space guys, lol 320gb is way enough for me as I always del games i dont play.

  • DreamionDreamion Member UncommonPosts: 287
    Originally posted by BranX


    dont worry bout the space guys, lol 320gb is way enough for me as I always del games i dont play.

     

    I would run out of space just installing my shit ^^

  • MobidikMobidik Member Posts: 101

    Sorry about my bad spelling. HSF ! heatsink fan. Nah was just wondering wy buying value ram and when your buying a good heatsink

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  • BranXBranX Member UncommonPosts: 79

    Then what should I change the ram to ?

  • DreamionDreamion Member UncommonPosts: 287

    This or That, that's what i would go with.

  • BranXBranX Member UncommonPosts: 79

    Hmm ok but should I get 8gb ram?

    and for gfx card, is the  9800gtx+ 1gb good? if no, then what shud i get?

    edit: i want a gfx card that will own any game for along time.

  • Cypher50Cypher50 Member Posts: 26

    Keep in mind that 32bit systems can only support a maximum of 4GB of memory (that's RAM and video memory)

    Realistically, anything more than a few gig of RAM wont really improve your gameplay that much.

     

    I wouldnt bother even considering 8GB unless you do alot of heavy duty 3D or video editing type work etc

  • BranXBranX Member UncommonPosts: 79

    Yeah it'll be 64 bit vista ult, thanks ill stay with 4gb ram.

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