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2009-04-07 21:05:17

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nickb64: formerly from OC (it's EXACTLY like on tv)[truth]; +77|5872|Greatest Nation on Earth(USA)

Let's say I have $500-700 dollars to spend on computer. I have a case already that should work I guess, but would be willing to buy a cheap one new. What should I get for BF2 and maybe some other older games/good enough for some recent games? Will also use for MS Office schoolwork/internet.

2009-04-07 21:19:33

#2

bugz: Fission Mailed; +3,311|6573

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2009-04-07 21:21:47

#3

Poseidon: Fudgepack DeQueef; +3,253|6799|Long Island, New York

ebug9 wrote:
http://i40.tinypic.com/2vagrbt.png

I'd up the PSU to 550W just to future proof it a little bit, but other than that, that's about perfect.

It'll probably play you games like Empire: Total War and Mirror's Edge on high.

2009-04-07 22:40:44

#4

Little BaBy JESUS: m8; +394|6410|'straya

Poseidon wrote:
ebug9 wrote:
http://i40.tinypic.com/2vagrbt.png
I'd up the PSU to 550W just to future proof it a little bit, but other than that, that's about perfect.

It'll probably play you games like Empire: Total War and Mirror's Edge on high.

This

2009-04-07 22:55:40

#5

dill13: Member; +67|6454

https://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb21/dill132007/Untitled-23.jpg

Awesome card just got it myself and free shipping on the psu so it still sneaks under your budget at around 685.
Edit: Board has only 1 pcie slot so no crossfire.

Last edited by dill13 (2009-04-07 22:57:13)

2009-04-07 23:26:27

#6

DUnlimited: got any popo lolo intersting?; +1,160|6724|cuntshitlake

First up what you can get for that $700 (minus some $60 in MIR):

https://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u155/UnlimitedDeath/Maxed.png

_{http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6812119231
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6827129023
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811121001
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6822136150
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814161268
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6817139008
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6820145184
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 813131297R
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6819115037
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6835186134}

This build basically maxes any game you throw at it.

If, however, you don't need so much power and thus want to save, you can switch the video card to HD4850, CPU to E5x00/E7x00 series intel, and the motherboard for something less enthusiast level. If this is the case, I can fix the build for your needs.

Last edited by DeathUnlimited (2009-04-07 23:26:50)

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2009-04-08 02:28:55

#7

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6675|Finland

DeathUnlimited wrote:
First up what you can get for that $700 (minus some $60 in MIR):
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u155 … /Maxed.png

That.

He clearly isn't going CF so 550w would be waste of money.

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2009-04-08 09:09:20

#8

dill13: Member; +67|6454

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
DeathUnlimited wrote:
First up what you can get for that $700 (minus some $60 in MIR):
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u155 … /Maxed.png
That.

He clearly isn't going CF so 550w would be waste of money.

I dont like how that hd 4870 is single slot especially since that case has little cooling. What is your current case that you think you can salvage.

2009-04-08 09:32:14

#9

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6675|Finland

dill13 wrote:
I dont like how that hd 4870 is single slot especially since that case has little cooling. What is your current case that you think you can salvage.

And were did you get the idea its single slot?

Its dual slottie for 100% sure.

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2009-04-08 14:54:47

#10

dill13: Member; +67|6454

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
dill13 wrote:
I dont like how that hd 4870 is single slot especially since that case has little cooling. What is your current case that you think you can salvage.
And were did you get the idea its single slot?

Its dual slottie for 100% sure.

It takes up 2 slots but doesnt have a back plate for both so all the hot air will get dumped into the case.

Last edited by dill13 (2009-04-08 14:55:54)

2009-04-10 16:47:59

#11

nickb64: formerly from OC (it's EXACTLY like on tv)[truth]; +77|5872|Greatest Nation on Earth(USA)

dill13 wrote:
GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
DeathUnlimited wrote:
First up what you can get for that $700 (minus some $60 in MIR):
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u155 … /Maxed.png
That.

He clearly isn't going CF so 550w would be waste of money.
I dont like how that hd 4870 is single slot especially since that case has little cooling. What is your current case that you think you can salvage.

I don't know, but it is kind of old and not amazing, it's from just a basic computer, nothing special.

EDIT: Is this a good graphics card??
http://www.microcenter.com/single_produ … id=0292272

Last edited by nickb64 (2009-04-10 18:15:59)

2009-04-10 18:32:52

#12

TopHat01: Limitless; +117|6166|CA

The HD 4870 outperforms the GTX 260 AFAIK. How can you say it's old and not amazing?

Last edited by TopHat01 (2009-04-10 18:33:12)

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2009-04-10 19:16:40

#13

DUnlimited: got any popo lolo intersting?; +1,160|6724|cuntshitlake

GTX260 = HD 4870 512MB < HD4870 1GB < GTX260core216

Basically.

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2009-04-10 19:17:35

#14

ceslayer23: IN YOUR MIRROR; +142|6622|CLOSER THAN I APPEAR

TopHat01 wrote:
The HD 4870 outperforms the GTX 260 AFAIK. How can you say it's old and not amazing?

for one thing, the 4870 and the 260 perform more or less the same, and if anything, the 260 would come out on top.
secondly, he was saying his case is old and not amazing, not the card

2009-04-10 19:50:41

#15

nickb64: formerly from OC (it's EXACTLY like on tv)[truth]; +77|5872|Greatest Nation on Earth(USA)

ceslayer23 wrote:
TopHat01 wrote:
The HD 4870 outperforms the GTX 260 AFAIK. How can you say it's old and not amazing?
for one thing, the 4870 and the 260 perform more or less the same, and if anything, the 260 would come out on top.
secondly, he was saying his case is old and not amazing, not the card

Yeah, my case is old and is from a pretty basic crappy computer, I have a few available cases, all similar in crappiness. I will probably just get some cheap case or the one my friend got for like 20-30 bucks.

2009-04-11 15:57:02

#16

TopHat01: Limitless; +117|6166|CA

nickb64 wrote:
ceslayer23 wrote:
TopHat01 wrote:
The HD 4870 outperforms the GTX 260 AFAIK. How can you say it's old and not amazing?
for one thing, the 4870 and the 260 perform more or less the same, and if anything, the 260 would come out on top.
secondly, he was saying his case is old and not amazing, not the card
Yeah, my case is old and is from a pretty basic crappy computer, I have a few available cases, all similar in crappiness. I will probably just get some cheap case or the one my friend got for like 20-30 bucks.

Ah, my apologies, read your post wrong. For a case, I'd highly suggest a P182, while it's not the cheapest case, it's very solid, and a pleasure to build in. I've also heard good things about the Coolmaster HAF and the Antec 1200.

@DeathUnlimited: Thanks for that, I wasn't completely sure...

Last edited by TopHat01 (2009-04-11 15:57:37)

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2009-04-13 08:38:08

#17

nickb64: formerly from OC (it's EXACTLY like on tv)[truth]; +77|5872|Greatest Nation on Earth(USA)

Would these be decent for using on a computer for BF2 and maybe newer games.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811119118

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6819116072

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814125244(at this price I could probably get 2 of these, is that possible to do in a computer, 2 of that thing)

2009-04-13 08:43:37

#18

bugz: Fission Mailed; +3,311|6573

If you can afford getting two of those video cards, I'd recommend just getting a better one.

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2009-04-13 08:48:02

#19

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6675|Finland

Just get a HD 4870 or similar instead of CF HD4670.

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2009-04-13 09:01:45

#20

DUnlimited: got any popo lolo intersting?; +1,160|6724|cuntshitlake

nickb64 wrote:
GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
Just get a HD 4870 or similar instead of CF HD4670.
So, something like this?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814121288

Awesome deal there!

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2009-04-13 09:12:29

#21

nickb64: formerly from OC (it's EXACTLY like on tv)[truth]; +77|5872|Greatest Nation on Earth(USA)

How would this work???

Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814121288
Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6819116072
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811119118
What would be some good relatively cheap RAM from newegg/microcenter???

Tell me what else I need(links please) Newegg/MicroCenter preferred.

EDIT: Out of curiosity, how good would this be??? vvv

* Intel® Core 2 Duo Processor E8400
* Asus P5KPL-CM Mainboard
* 2 GB DDR2-800 Memory
* ATI Radeon HD 3450 256MB Video Memory
* 320 GB (160GB) Serial-ATA-II 7200rpm Hard Drive
* 20X Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive
* Built-in 5.1 Channel Sound
* 600W PMPO Subwoofer Stereo
* Nzxt Guardian 921 Gaming Tower Case

Or this??? vvv

http://www.ibuypower.com/ibp/store/conf … px?mid=311

Last edited by nickb64 (2009-04-13 09:16:54)

2009-04-13 09:25:21

#22

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6458|Winland

nickb64 wrote:
How would this work???

Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814121288
Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6819116072
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811119118
What would be some good relatively cheap RAM from newegg/microcenter???

Tell me what else I need(links please) Newegg/MicroCenter preferred.

EDIT: Out of curiosity, how good would this be??? vvv

* Intel® Core 2 Duo Processor E8400
* Asus P5KPL-CM Mainboard
* 2 GB DDR2-800 Memory
* ATI Radeon HD 3450 256MB Video Memory
* 320 GB (160GB) Serial-ATA-II 7200rpm Hard Drive
* 20X Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive
* Built-in 5.1 Channel Sound
* 600W PMPO Subwoofer Stereo
* Nzxt Guardian 921 Gaming Tower Case

Or this??? vvv

http://www.ibuypower.com/ibp/store/conf … px?mid=311

Prebuilts are a big no if you can build one yourself.

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2009-04-13 09:29:11

#23

nickb64: formerly from OC (it's EXACTLY like on tv)[truth]; +77|5872|Greatest Nation on Earth(USA)

Freezer7Pro wrote:
nickb64 wrote:
How would this work???

Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814121288
Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6819116072
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811119118
What would be some good relatively cheap RAM from newegg/microcenter???

Tell me what else I need(links please) Newegg/MicroCenter preferred.

EDIT: Out of curiosity, how good would this be??? vvv

* Intel® Core 2 Duo Processor E8400
* Asus P5KPL-CM Mainboard
* 2 GB DDR2-800 Memory
* ATI Radeon HD 3450 256MB Video Memory
* 320 GB (160GB) Serial-ATA-II 7200rpm Hard Drive
* 20X Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive
* Built-in 5.1 Channel Sound
* 600W PMPO Subwoofer Stereo
* Nzxt Guardian 921 Gaming Tower Case

Or this??? vvv

http://www.ibuypower.com/ibp/store/conf … px?mid=311
Prebuilts are a big no if you can build one yourself.

I don't really know what I'm doing, but it seemed like it might be good and seemed like a decent price to me.

2009-04-13 09:34:21

#24

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6458|Winland

nickb64 wrote:
Freezer7Pro wrote:
nickb64 wrote:
How would this work???

Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814121288
Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6819116072
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811119118
What would be some good relatively cheap RAM from newegg/microcenter???

Tell me what else I need(links please) Newegg/MicroCenter preferred.

EDIT: Out of curiosity, how good would this be??? vvv

* Intel® Core 2 Duo Processor E8400
* Asus P5KPL-CM Mainboard
* 2 GB DDR2-800 Memory
* ATI Radeon HD 3450 256MB Video Memory
* 320 GB (160GB) Serial-ATA-II 7200rpm Hard Drive
* 20X Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive
* Built-in 5.1 Channel Sound
* 600W PMPO Subwoofer Stereo
* Nzxt Guardian 921 Gaming Tower Case

Or this??? vvv

http://www.ibuypower.com/ibp/store/conf … px?mid=311
Prebuilts are a big no if you can build one yourself.
I don't really know what I'm doing, but it seemed like it might be good and seemed like a decent price to me.

There are many, many guides on the net for building your computer. It's no harder than LEGO.

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2009-04-13 09:42:15

#25

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6675|Finland

Just don't use force. (ram might be little tight fit first time tho)

If you think you need force to do something, ur doing it wrong.

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