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Old 06-30-2008, 12:37 PM   #1 (permalink)
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hey all,
just starting to look @ pc components 4 myself, and was wondering...wat parts would you recommend....i have looked @ the graphics card rankings, but a little confused on some other stuff....price is not a concern, unless its ASTRONOMICALLY HIGH!!!!! TYVM!!!!!
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Old 06-30-2008, 01:35 PM   #2 (permalink)
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they ll be able to help ya better if you post what is gona be used for and how much u willing to spend they help me pick out the parts for my new build here
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Ok first things to start is by knowing your budget?

Heres what I recommend for $1200 and thats a common budget here

HD 4850's Crossfire Mode
DFI x48 DK
Q6600
Corsair 650tx (get this from Buy.com)
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Tuniq TX-2
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id get a hd 4870 instead or the 4850 and a gigabyte p45 mobo.
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well, im gonna be using it 4 gaming only, and im willing to spend bout $1000-$1500
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Then what I have is good

And I guess you could step up to HD 4870's instead of HD 4850's
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i was looking @ those HD 4870's, and a lot of ppl said that they got really hot, even @ idle, is there ne other video cards that u would recommend?

o, and ne specific cases u would recommend?

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also, ne sound cards u would recommend?
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xfi pro gamer by creative, ive had no issues with mine sounds awesome too
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