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Posted by: Igetshockedalot
Hola Cyber-pimps!!!
A friend has comissioned me to build hime a new rig with a $3k budget. This is my rough draft of the parts list (-a case). Should I add another GB or RAM? Thanks for the inputs!
ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD
Motherboard - Retail
Model #: A8N-SLI Deluxe
BFG Tech BFGR78256GTXOC Geforce 7800GTX 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
Model #: BFGR78256GTXOC
AMD Athlon 64 FX55 San Diego 1GHz FSB Socket 939 Processor Model ADAFX55BNBOX - Retail
Model #: ADAFX55BNBOX
CORSAIR XMS 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model TWINX1024-3200XLPT - Retail
Model #: TWINX1024-3200XLPT
Western Digital Raptor WD740GDRTL 74GB 10,000 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - Retail
Model #: WD740GDRTL
LITE-ON Black IDE DVD Burner Model SOHW-1693S Black - Retail
Model #: SOHW-1693S Black
LITE-ON Black IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model SOHD-16P9SBLK - Retail
Model #: SOHD-16P9SBLK
CREATIVE Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS GAMER Limited Edition 70SB035000013 8 (7.1) Channels PCI Interface Sound Card - Retail
Model #: 70SB035000013
Microsoft Windows XP Professional X64 Edition 1 package - OEM
Model #: ZAT-00007
Posted by: Sprooty
i dont know if that the best ram.
And are you %100 sure u will only need 74GB?
Posted by: dhw200
ID switch the CPU to an X2, maybe a 4800 if there is enough cash. It wont perform any worse in games, and it'll do better in the long run.
And yea, id definitly get a bigger HD.
What are u getting for a PSU
Posted by: Igetshockedalot
Fellas,
I appreciate the replies...
Sprooty, what RAM would you recommend? As for the HD space, I figured I'd go with the fastest one out there. That is still a point of discussion. I'm thinking of adding a 160GB Seagate for storage also.
Dhw200, PSU is up in the air but I am leaning towards a PC power and Cooling or Thermaltake 500W PSU. Also, what do you mean by the "X2" CPU comment?
Thanks again!!!
Posted by: hercules_upw
1. I think most people here would reccomend the DFI Ultra D mobo because of quality capacitors and overclockability features
2. If you got the cash, i would go ahead and get another gig of RAM. There are a lot of negative attitudes here about Corsair brand RAM. If i remember correctly, there are a lot of recommendations for OCZ brand.
3. I dont think you'll need a DVD rom AND a DVD burner. The burner will be able to read disks.
4. Consider setting up two WD Raptors in RAID and one additional drive for storage.
5. If i'm not mistaken, the Sound blaster Gamer edition is only a dolby 5.1 version. If you're spending 3K ona computer, go for the 7.1 card. Remember that you'll need some good quality speakers to really use the 7.1 card..
Anyhow, thats my 2 cents worth... Good luck on the build. :)
Posted by: hercules_upw
the X2 is a dual core processor.
Posted by: vaderpro
Ya, i was going to suggest getting a seagate 200-250 for your storage and a small raptor for your os and software. Heres a couple PSU's:
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103932[/url]
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104155[/url]
Posted by: dhw200
The AMD Athlon X2 is a dual core processor.
Posted by: Sh0r_ty
dam i wish i had that much cash i would get
AMD X2 4800+
DFI-NF4 Ultra-d (u really don;t want that motherboard its bluddy annoying im passing my problems with it on to somone else as soon as i can)
2gig Corsair XMS XL (only if he won;t oc and the pro stuff does notin in terms on performance only adds dorky looking heat spreaders)
2XWD 74gig Raptor in raid 0
2XWD 200gig SATA 8mb cach in raid 0
eVGA 256mb 7800GTX
OCZ Powerstream 600watt
thermaltake armor case
Dell 20.1inch LCD 16ms response time
i wish i could get all that :)
Posted by: FghtinIrshNvrDi
are you trying to make money on this build from your friend? If so, what's your REAL budget?
Ryan
Posted by: TipsySmile
And drop windows XP 64 bit, nothing is out there taht takes advantage of it, besides the farcry update. From some reviews ive seen if you play 32bit game in the 64 bit OS it actually plays slower. So just get windows XP pro.
@Sh0r_ty: what problems have you been having with the DFI mobo, ive built 4 different rigs with the same mobo including mine and never had a hiccup.
Posted by: Igetshockedalot
All,
Again I appreciate the responses. To Fighting Irish... I'm not charging him anything. All this money is goint straight to the build (although a case of beer or 2 may be involved!). As for the RAM, I chose the Corsair because of the low latency (lowest I saw). I checked Tom's hardware and really didn't see any great advantage to going to the Athlon X2. As for the Hard drives, I'm looking to cut some $$$ elsewhere in order to put at least one more in there. Thanks again and keep the comments coming!!!
Posted by: vaderpro
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by TipsySmile [/i]
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@Sh0r_ty: what problems have you been having with the DFI mobo, ive built 4 different rigs with the same mobo including mine and never had a hiccup. [/B][/QUOTE]
I think he was talking about the asus board listed. Yes he should definatly go with a DFI, MSI, or Gigabyte board with an amd system.
Posted by: Igetshockedalot
Cyber pimps,
I took so,e of your advice.... Added a 2nd GB of RAM, Added a 2nd Raptor (intend to set up in RAID 0), added a SEAGATE HD for data storage. Still haven't hammered out a case, power supply, or sound card yet... Cost: Just under $3Gs! So what do you think???
Update ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
Model #: A8N-SLI Deluxe
Update AMD Athlon 64 FX55 San Diego 1GHz FSB Socket 939 Processor Model ADAFX55BNBOX - Retail
Model #: ADAFX55BNBOX
BFG Tech BFGR78256GTOC Geforce 7800GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
Model #: BFGR78256GTOC
Update CORSAIR XMS 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model Twinx2048-3200c2pt - Retail
Model #: Twinx2048-3200c2pt
Update Western Digital Raptor WD740GDRTL 74GB 10,000 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - Retail
Model #: WD740GDRTL
Update Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 ST3120026A-RK 120GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive - Retail
Model #: ST3120026A-RK
Update LITE-ON Black IDE DVD Burner Model SOHW-1693S Black - Retail
Model #: SOHW-1693S Black
Update LITE-ON Black IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model SOHD-16P9SBLK - Retail
Model #: SOHD-16P9SBLK
Update Microsoft Windows XP Professional X64 Edition 1
Subtotal: $2,897.93
Posted by: timmer
NOOO! dont get X64 yet!!!!!! WHISPER(just pirate a windows xp pro disc)end WHISPER
u cant do much with the x64 os. everything is still 32!
Posted by: vaderpro
How much more is a 7800gtx?
Posted by: Pepsiboy700
7800gtx tends to be $100 bucks more than a 7800gt and is near a 6800 ultra. Get a 7800gt and if your friend knows what hes doing you can supposivly "unlock" the piplines and oc to gtx specs. Maybe!