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metalmancer asked:


this is already built, so no suggestions please. if its a good one, it will only break my heart because im broke now LOL. and actually i do have more plans for it but im just looking to see how it rates in its CURRENT condition. oh and not overclocking currently either. thanks!

MoBo:GIGABYTE GA-890FXA-UD5 w/SATA 3.0 and USB 3.0
CPU:AMD Phenom II X4 965 BE 3.4GHz
PSU:Corsair 950TX
Storage:OCZ Onyx 32GB MLC Internal SSD (OS)
WD VelociRaptor 150GB Internal HDD (pagefile, software)
WD Caviar Black 1TB Internal HDD (storage)
RAM:G.SKILL ECO 2 x 2GB DDR3 1600 CL7 1.35V
GPU (XFire):XFX Radeon HD 5770 1GB (single slot form w/dvi)
SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 5770 1GB
Optical:LG Blu-ray Drive UH10LS20
LG Blu-ray Burner WH10LS30
WLAN:Linksys WMP600N PCI Wireless Adapter w/Dual-Band

Case:CM HAF 912 Basic
Added Fans:CM Megaflow 200mm Red LED
CM 120mm Case Fan (2)
Monitor:Samsung BX2235 22″ LED
Keyboard:Microsoft SideWinder X4
Mouse:Microsoft SideWinder X5

OS:Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
actually only paid 55 for ssd. it is oczs smallest, cheapest, poorest model. just wanted windows to boot quick and it allows that, and thats about all lol.
btw i know its not the cheapest, but most would consider a sub 1000 USD budget and mine was not MUCH more than that. and ive seen 4-5k builds before. so i thought “budget” (in quotes) was appropriate lol. also, i have nothing to brag about. i worked 80 hr weeks for two months to build this. and for the first two months of operation at least, all it did was BSOD. im just as poor and dumb as the next guy haha. and if im being totally honest, yes, i could use the self esteem boosts. thank you lol

Efren Kretsinger

COSMO asked:


$750 is without monitor or software. I have put together this setup on newegg and its runs just about $750 after mail in rebates tax and shipping. Do you have any suggestions on the build? Do you think i could find a better setup? Are there any parts I am spending too much or too little money on? I need come advice for my first build.

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MSI NF980-G65 AM3 NVIDIA nForce 980a SLI HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813130236
$30.00 Mail-in Rebate
$159.99

GIGABYTE GV-N450OC-1GI GeForce GTS 450 (Fermi) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Item #: N82E16814125341
-$15.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$129.99

Sunbeam PSU-COM780-BK-US 780W ATX 12V 2.3 Modular Active PFC Power Supply – OEM
Item #: N82E16817709024
-$10.00 Instant
$30.00 Mail-in Rebate
$74.99

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ
Item #: N82E16820231193
$84.99

LOGISYS Computer CLK12BL2 12″ DUAL COLD CATHODE KIT – OEM
Item #: N82E16811994001
$5.99

COOLMAX CMF-1225-BL 120mm Case Fan
Item #: N82E16835130018
$11.98
($5.99 each)

ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro 92mm Ceramic CPU Cooler
Item #: N82E16835185125
$29.99

Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST31500341AS 1.5TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5″ Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822148337

Combo With

NZXT M59 – 001BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811146058
-$20.00 Instant
-$30.00 Combo
$104.98 for both

AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor HDZ955FBGMBOX
Item #: N82E16819103808

Combo With

LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model GH22NP20 – OEM
Item #: N82E16827136144
-$10.00 Combo
$149.98 for both

Subtotal: $752.88
Zip Code: ********
Shipping: $16.48
Promo Code: $0.00
Tax: $71.52
Mail In Rebates: $80.00

Total: $760.88
thanks masked musteteer, but i would go overbudget if i idd as you say. what baout this PSU? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817159089
MIKE, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016
how about that?
Ohkay how about this,
these replacement parts

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371026

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134

Shanon Richer

Levi W asked:


link wont work so ill put the hardware here:
g9
g15
antec 1200
i7 extreme
seagate barracuda 1tb
asus rampage extreme 2
12 gb corsair 1333mhz ram (intel recommends no more than 1066 so dont bark at me for that)
antec true power 1kwatt power supply
thermaltake cpu cooler (i7 compatible)
lg bluray/dvd/cd sata
vista ultimate 64bit
logitech-x-540 5.1 speaker
sapphire 4870×2 2gb
acer p244wb lcd monitor 20000:1 contrast ratio
i think thats it didnt include office software
this total is 3747$

Fonda Magpusao

Crazy Noobster asked:


I’m 15 and starting a part time job soon, I love to play fps games, and I’m trying to look for a cheap and awesome gaming computer. I’m tired of playing on my very weak laptop that can barely hold 60 fps in my favorite game Combat Arms on the lowest settings. I know a lot about computer parts, but I’m still need a lot of help making my own computer. Here is a site I’m trying to customize my own computer in. Is there any way I can make it cheaper, but still have good performance? or at least a different site that has the same things for cheaper price?

Site: http://www.ibuypower.com/Store/Configurators.aspx?mid=194

Here are the stats:

Netbook / Notebook Bundle: None

Case: iBUYPOWER CX-5B59 Gaming Tower Case Black/Silver

iBUYPOWER Labs – Noise Reduction Advanced – iBUYPOWER Harmony SRS Sound Reduction System

iBUYPOWER Labs – Internal Expansion: None

Case Lighting: None

Processor: [=== Quad Core ===] Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q8200 (4x 2.33GHz/4MB L2 Cache/1333FSB)

Processor Cooling: Thermaltake MaxOrb CPU Cooling Fan System Silent & Overclocking Proof = Maximum cooling efficiency for quietness and performance

Memory: 4 GB [2 GB X2] DDR2-800 PC6400 Memory Module – Corsair XMS2 Xtreme w/Heat Spreader

Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 – 1GB – SLI Mode (Dual Cards)

Video Card Brand: Major Brand Powered by ATI or NVIDIA

Motherboard: [SLI] ASUS P5N-D — NVIDIA nForce 750i Chipset w/ Raid, 2 PCI-E 2.0 x16 MB

Motherboard Add-on: None

Power Supply: 800 Watt — Power Supply SLI Ready

Primary Hard Drive: 1 TB HARD DRIVE — 16M Cache, 7200 RPM, 3.0Gb/s – Single Drive

Data Hard Drive: None

Optical Drive: 24X Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive – Black

2nd Optical Drive: None

Flash Media Reader/Writer: 12-In-1 Internal Flash Media Card Reader/Writer – Black

Meter Display: None

Floppy Drive: None

Sound Card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio

Network Card: **$99 – $20 Instant Rebate!** Killer Xeno Pro Gaming Network Card

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium + [Free 60-Day !!!] Microsoft Office 2007(Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access ….) – 64-Bit

Monitor: None

2nd Monitor: None

Speaker System: iBUYPOWER 2.1 Channel Stereo Super Bass Subwoofer Speaker System
External Hard Drives [USB 2.0/eSATA]: None

USB Flash Drive: None

Power Protection: None

Headset: None

MP3/MP4 Player: None

Video Camera: None

Warranty: Standard Warranty Service – Standard 3-Year Limited Warranty + Lifetime Technical Support

Rush Service: Rush Service Fee (not shipping fee) – No Rush Service, Estimate Ship Out in 5~10 Business Days

Additional Software: Microsoft Works 9.0 (make the most of your home PC)

Total: $1215

Is it possible to change a few things so that I can play the latest games on full settings without lagging? I’m tired of lagging and next thing I know I die and shooting in slow motion all the time. I’m serious when I’m playing my fps games. This is my first real gaming computer, because I’m using a cheap laptop that can barely hold together on the lowest settings I can set. I’m so tired of lagging 24/7.
Thanks everyone for the info. I’ll upgrade a few things you recommend, but the site doesn’t have some of those options so maybe after I get the computer I’ll upgrade. For the moment I think I’ll get a cheaper computer for now.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229133R&cm_re=NVIDIA_GeForce_GTS_250-_-83-229-133R-_-Product

Let me know if this computer is any good.

I’m going to get the $1215 computer after I get a decent computer. For now I’m looking for a more possible goal that’s under $600.

Pablo Mezo

Trek M asked:


So I’m wanting to get into learning Maya, and need to start from the bottom which begins with building a pc that can run it. I’ve only ever owned low-end systems and haven’t a clue about trespassing into the high-end world of computer hardware. I’d like to build a system that can be geared more for doing 3D work while still being able to use it to game on, and for one reason or another I’m inspired to be able to run multiple monitors.

I’d have a budget of around $2500 that I’d like to start with for this project, and need to know where I should go high, and where I could go low as I piece together this system.

When it comes to running software like Maya, what do you really need? A lot of RAM, a high-end graphics card, but what else? I understand that the stronger the card, the stronger the power supply you are going to need to run it…
I guess what I’m asking is if you were to build a computer from scratch for such an endeavor how would you like to do it? Not just upgrading from what you have, but if you started completely fresh.

Does a computer that is geared and promoted toward “extreme gaming” mean it would also run well with 3D animation software? I was looking at this system and wondering if is a good direction of where I need to be going? The Acer AG7750-u3222 i7-930 2.8ghz/12gb/1.5gb/w7hp64

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati…537&CatId=5138

This is all new to me, and quite the pricey mistake to just jump into it without any real advice as to what I should be looking for.
Thanks for the advice, and I was looking at the Nvidia Quadro series of cards. I’d like to go big in order to get the most from running Maya, but it’s going to be pricey. >_< So you think this system would do just fine with upgrading the video card? I'll have to look into how much it would be to build it in comparison to how much this is selling for with and without the Quadro. Perhaps it would be better to build a system around this video card though. Either way it's going to mean I'll have to increase my budget which takes more time, but I'd rather not short myself in a way that's going to be detrimental.

Warren Lucarell

jerm1027 asked:


I’m building a budget build for a friend (who knows nothing about computers), and I don’t want her to run into any problems from a hardware standpoint when doing modern web-browsing and media playback. My primary concern is the fact that I’m using a single core CPU along with an IGP. She will likely do a lot of myspace, youtube (amongst other streaming video), music, DVD playback, word processing, etc. I highly doubt she will do any gaming. I also want this computer to play live TV as well. If I go with Ubuntu, I’ve heard of MythTV which I might consider using. However I have no experience (at all) with PC TV-tuners or DVR software (especially on Ubuntu). I’ve given links to hardware I’m unfamiliar with, or need extra opinions on.

Here is the build so far:
Mobo: ASRock 880GM-LE AM3 AMD 880G
CPU: AMD Sempron 140 2.7GHz.
RAM: 1 x 2GB DDR3 1333
GPU: Radeon HD 4250 IGP.
OS: Win7 Home Premium or Ubuntu. (Haven’t decided yet, might go with dual boot)

Other:
HDD: 320GB WD Caviar Blue. (considering upgrading/adding storage for saved TV programs)
ODD: Asus DVD Burner (SATA)
TV: Hauppauge WinTV HVR-1250 Hybrid TV Tuner (PCI-e 1x)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815116028

PSU: Rosewill 350w

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182023

Disp: Acer 18.5″ (too small?)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009262

Basically I want to know your thoughts on this build. Is there anything you would improve or add? Is it capable of a smooth multimedia experience (TV included)? Keep in mind I want to keep the entire build as cheap as possible, preferably under $500 for the entire build. I’m at $414 so far before tax and shipping.
I’m not sure. I do know she lives in a trailer in some dude’s back yard (I laughed too). She has a dog, and room-shares and stuff of that nature had too many restrictions for her. I have yet to see it, but I can’t really imagine her living room being that big. I will actually see her place later this week. I’m just having trouble picturing the screen size. I have an 19″ Dell monitor, but it’s a 4:3 ratio. It’s about 12.25″ tall and mine isn’t too small, however I’ve never owned a widescreen.
The form-factor is an issue, and I have no experience with NVIDIA ION Graphic chipsets, but I hear they are pretty good. Also I would prefer the whole package (monitor included) to be under $500.
I will most likely go the Ubuntu route.
I’m thinking about getting a super small SSD (10-20GB) since I’m probably going the Ubuntu route and then getting a much larger storage drive later down the road. Thoughts on that?

Devon Clayton

wehazskillz asked:


Hi guys I am planning to purchase a gaming desktop that will last me years. Budget max is 2500-2700.BEST GAMING DESKTOP ?
Hi guys I am thinking of buying a gaming desktop. I want the best one there is for my $2200 budget. I plan to keep this pc for 5-6 years. I do not know how to build my self so only prebuilt buying is an option. I like the aurora, by alienware which will have the following specs
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PROCESSOROverclocked Intel® Core™ i7 930 Quad Core Processor (3.36GHz, 8MB Cache)edit
OPERATING SYSTEMGenuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, Englishedit
VIDEO CARDSingle 2GB GDDR5 ATI Radeon™ HD 5970edit
MEMORY12GB Triple Channel 1333MHz DDR3 edit
HARD DRIVE1TB – SATA-II, 3Gb/s, 7,200RPM, 32MB Cache HDDedit
OPTICAL DRIVESingle Drive: 24X CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write capability edit
MONITORNo Monitoredit
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SOUND CARDCreative Sound Blaster® X-Fi™ Titaniumedit
KEYBOARDNo Keyboardedit
MOUSENo Mouseedit
WIRELESS1525 PCIe WLAN card with 11n mini-Card & external antennaedit

That for $2300 ,,, have any other pre built
Recommendations ? Plz don’t tell me to build my own. Edit: budget is 2600*****

Emelda Blumstein

Theo Guy asked:


Where I live, I don’t get a lot of games for Mac. I have a Canon Rebel T2i and use a lot of editing and playback software. I also plug my pod for music. And a LOT of web browsing. So, which do you think I should acquire( request, really ) ????

Gia Wescom

Robert asked:


I am planning on buying a new gaming pc, and my budget is between $1000-$2000. I don’t know too much about hardware, but I am rather knowledgeable when it comes to software, memory etc…
So any recommendations on what kind if gear i should set myself up with?

Alex Galletti

will e asked:


Im planning to build my new computer. So far Ive decided on:
-ASUS M2N32 WS PRO Motherboard
-AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+
-Arctic cooling freezer 64

Its a budget high performance machine for gaming and graphic software/3D renderings. I want suggestions on the rest of what I need for the set up please.
Does it really matter? Okay looking to BUY the parts for a desktop PC!

Kenny Rudoy