Help w/ building a good PC...(gamer, video editing, more)

jeller · 12-13-2007, 05:42 PM

Hi. Two to three years ago, I built my first PC. It's been good to me, but I think it's time for an upgrade. Heck, maybe I'll even get a PCI-e slot. XD

Anyway, I want a good, long-lasting PC. I want great performance but not over-the-top anything.

I play games--most aren't very new, but that's mainly because my PC has been a restraint-- I edit video a lot, and I surf the web a lot.

What are the best components for something less than $1500? Preferably, a few hundred dollars less.

Keep in mind, however, I'd like to think of this as a quality PC rather than a budget one. How about this--give me something ideal and I'll ask what's best to maybe cut down the cost of.

Thanks!

vernong1992 · 12-13-2007, 05:47 PM

q6600
P35-DS3r or Abit IP35 or Abit IP35 Pro
Choose an HD Size for your Needs
Choose a Case
Choose a Monitor (unless you don't need one)
Arctic Cooling MX-2
Crucial Ballistix 2gb Kit x2 (since you Video Edit)
Tuniq Tower 120
Auzentech X-Fi card (maybe you want this? its super cheap at TD)
Corsair 520hx
__________________________________________________ ________________
thats about $1300 w/o a monitor..

hope that helps!

jeller · 12-13-2007, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vernong1992

q6600
P35-DS3r or Abit IP35 or Abit IP35 Pro
Choose an HD Size for your Needs
Choose a Case
Choose a Monitor (unless you don't need one)
Arctic Cooling MX-2
Crucial Ballistix 2gb Kit x2 (since you Video Edit)
Tuniq Tower 120
Auzentech X-Fi card (maybe you want this? its super cheap at TD)
Corsair 520hx
__________________________________________________ ________________
thats about $1300 w/o a monitor..

hope that helps!

Nice! Thanks!

peterhuang913 · 12-13-2007, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vernong1992

q6600
P35-DS3r or Abit IP35 or Abit IP35 Pro
Choose an HD Size for your Needs
Choose a Case
Choose a Monitor (unless you don't need one)
Arctic Cooling MX-2
Crucial Ballistix 2gb Kit x2 (since you Video Edit)
Tuniq Tower 120
Auzentech X-Fi card (maybe you want this? its super cheap at TD)
Corsair 520hx
__________________________________________________ ________________
thats about $1300 w/o a monitor..

hope that helps!

Ah, the usually T.F. build. Maybe we should change it alittle like we did to the Corsair ram back in the summer.

vernong1992 · 12-13-2007, 06:45 PM

I guess... ^ Maybe make him get G-Skill HZ's!!

jeller · 12-13-2007, 08:31 PM

So will this last a while? Longer than three years?

vernong1992 · 12-13-2007, 08:39 PM

psshh.. no.. by then.. Octo Cores will be out..

peterhuang913 · 12-13-2007, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vernong1992

psshh.. no.. by then.. Octo Cores will be out..

^^^ /sarcasm.

Yes it will last you for a long while.

vernong1992 · 12-13-2007, 09:08 PM

I think in 3 years we should see them... i guess.. Its Vernon's Theory..

Invisible · 12-13-2007, 09:33 PM

since your video editing i presume you need a fairly large hard drive
i suggest the 7200.11 500gb or 1tb
and make sure you get a 64-bit operating system for your 4gb of RAM

12-13-2007, 05:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
jeller True Techie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 142	Help w/ building a good PC...(gamer, video editing, more) Hi. Two to three years ago, I built my first PC. It's been good to me, but I think it's time for an upgrade. Heck, maybe I'll even get a PCI-e slot. XD Anyway, I want a good, long-lasting PC. I want great performance but not over-the-top anything. I play games--most aren't very new, but that's mainly because my PC has been a restraint-- I edit video a lot, and I surf the web a lot. What are the best components for something less than $1500? Preferably, a few hundred dollars less. Keep in mind, however, I'd like to think of this as a quality PC rather than a budget one. How about this--give me something ideal and I'll ask what's best to maybe cut down the cost of. Thanks!

12-13-2007, 05:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
vernong1992 Kudos/Post Count Padder Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 16,724	Re: Help w/ building a good PC...(gamer, video editing, more) q6600 P35-DS3r or Abit IP35 or Abit IP35 Pro Choose an HD Size for your Needs Choose a Case Choose a Monitor (unless you don't need one) Arctic Cooling MX-2 Crucial Ballistix 2gb Kit x2 (since you Video Edit) Tuniq Tower 120 Auzentech X-Fi card (maybe you want this? its super cheap at TD) Corsair 520hx __________________________________________________ ________________ thats about $1300 w/o a monitor.. hope that helps! __________________ I do not accept support requests or deleted threads/complains about Infractions you've recieved by PM, Profile or IM/Email.

12-13-2007, 06:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
vernong1992 Kudos/Post Count Padder Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 16,724	Re: Help w/ building a good PC...(gamer, video editing, more) I guess... ^ Maybe make him get G-Skill HZ's!! __________________ I do not accept support requests or deleted threads/complains about Infractions you've recieved by PM, Profile or IM/Email.

12-13-2007, 08:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
jeller True Techie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 142	Re: Help w/ building a good PC...(gamer, video editing, more) So will this last a while? Longer than three years?

12-13-2007, 08:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
vernong1992 Kudos/Post Count Padder Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 16,724	Re: Help w/ building a good PC...(gamer, video editing, more) psshh.. no.. by then.. Octo Cores will be out.. __________________ I do not accept support requests or deleted threads/complains about Infractions you've recieved by PM, Profile or IM/Email.

12-13-2007, 09:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
vernong1992 Kudos/Post Count Padder Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 16,724	Re: Help w/ building a good PC...(gamer, video editing, more) I think in 3 years we should see them... i guess.. Its Vernon's Theory.. __________________ I do not accept support requests or deleted threads/complains about Infractions you've recieved by PM, Profile or IM/Email.

12-13-2007, 09:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Invisible MetalHead Techie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,891	Re: Help w/ building a good PC...(gamer, video editing, more) since your video editing i presume you need a fairly large hard drive i suggest the 7200.11 500gb or 1tb and make sure you get a 64-bit operating system for your 4gb of RAM __________________ Proc e2180 m0 @ stock Video 8800gt 512mb Display 22'' Monitor Chemei 5ms RT, 800:1 CR Mobo Abit ip35-e Mem Crucial Ballistix 2 x 1 gb DDR2 800 @ 960 Case NZXT Zero ATX Aluminum Full Tower + 8 silent fans- 7 x 120mm 1 x 80mm Sound Logitech z-5300e 5.1 + Icemat siberia full black headset + Creative Soundblaster Audigy SE PSU Corsair 520hx OS Vista 64-Bit Home Premium Cooling Stock fan, mx-2 (left backplate from tuniq when RMA'd board) HDD Seagate 500gb 32mb Cache -92% of teens have moved on to rap. If you are part of the 8% who still listen to real music, copy this.

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