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08-06-2007, 09:05 AM
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Newb Techie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13
|  Gaming build, need some comments
You can check out the build I'm looking at here.
Basically, I don't want to go over $1200, (US) but I'm worried about the graphics card. I know the 8800 is vastly superior, but its difficult for me to fork out that extra cash. If it is really worth it, I might be able to come up with something.
Anyhow, if it helps, I plan on dual booting XP and Linux. I'll probably play games like Oblivion, NWN2, WoW, etc. I don't really have any interest in playing Crysis as of now, so if the x1950PRO can get me decent settings on some of the latest games out now, I'd be happy.
What kind of performance can I expect from this build? | 
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08-06-2007, 10:44 AM
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Monster Techie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: United States, Arkansas Posts: 1,832
| Re: Gaming build, need some comments
Good fps with all current games.. expect this build to last a while.
Id say the only thing holding you back from future games is your gpu..
personally i would save up enough to at least get the 8800gts.
Its really worth it.
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08-06-2007, 11:23 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 19,821
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u mgiht wanna consider an x1950xt thats way better....
get the af7 from svc.com
also u don't need AS5 because MX-1 pad is already on the AF7 and u don't need thermal paste
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08-06-2007, 11:27 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 19,821
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but i would highly recommend 8 series and upgrade to 9 series, but i can't squeeze it into ur budget....
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08-06-2007, 12:51 PM
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Super Techie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 392
| Re: Gaming build, need some comments
If your gonna buy that round IDE cable get the 24 inch version, since your optical drive will prob be at the very top, and the IDE input on the motherboards are usually at the bottom, and you'll want some extra lenghth for good routing.
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08-06-2007, 01:03 PM
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Ultra Techie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 994
| Re: Gaming build, need some comments
yeah that would probably be a better idea
but you could always put the CD/DVD drive in the bottom most 5.25" bay thats what i did because i got some short cable's from my mobo and i didn't really feel like running all the way back to Raleigh to get one or order it and wait 5 days for a stupid cable ya know?
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08-06-2007, 02:13 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 19,821
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Originally Posted by DawnOfDoom | cheapest 8 series is 80$ but i can tell u its the 8500gt and it just.... um... stinks works 
but 8800gts 320mb is the best bang for the buck card available now, thats 260$, as for the 9 series.. not sure on the pricing... that Rosewill RP-550 will be good, but not if u get a 9 series later.... but u might wanna look into an antec true power-trio theres one going for 90$ after MIR, and its got 650 watts (not like that matters much) but its got nice amperage on the 12v rails ... for the price anyways (i'm not one to recommend antec PSU's but here i am doing it!) | |
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08-06-2007, 02:14 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 19,821
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EDIt on my first post (the crucial rebate is still going on?) ya get those instead... Crucial Ballsitix RAM is amazing....
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08-06-2007, 02:33 PM
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Newb Techie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13
| Re: Gaming build, need some comments
Ok I did some modifications based off of your suggestions. I changed the Mobo, and went with one recommended to me by someone who is building a similar PC. If you got input on it, let me know.
I threw the CD drive on there with the 24'' cable. I also changed the GPU to the 8800GTS. (WOOT) Changed ram to vernong's suggestion.
I added the Rosewill RP-550 on there, but I'm wondering if I will have to replace it eventually?
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