8 replies to this topic

[Zeeky]

Okay, so I've been working this summer and want to put some of the money towards a new computer. I don't need some beastly $5000 computer, but I want something decent. I've been looking into it and this is what I've been thinking about getting:

-Case
-Mobo
-Processor
-RAM
-Power Supply
-Hard Drive
-Disc Drive
-Graphics Card OR Graphics Card
Which one would be better, DX10 if I get Vista DX9 if XP?

I already have Monitor, Speakers, Keyboard, Mouse.

Anything else I need?

I'm either going to get Vista or XP. Not positive yet, is there one that you would recommend over the other? I heard Vista is a pig with your resources, but I also know they are phasing out XP. Any help would be appreciated as I am new with this whole building a computer thing and I've already needed help to even get me to this point.

Edited by Zeeky, 28 August 2007 - 06:06 AM.

[Hawk]

For the graphics card, I'd go with the GS. It has a 256bit bus compared to the GTS's 128.

[Brad]

I'd personally recommend this as a processor. $60 more, but it's much better, easy to overclock as well. The 8600 isn't a bad card, for the price. I'd probably take it.

And for Vista/XP, I'd keep XP for now, and upgrade down the road. I absolutely hated Vista, and downgraded to XP on my laptop.

[Hawk]

I'd personally recommend this as a processor. $60 more, but it's much better, easy to overclock as well. The 8600 isn't a bad card, for the price. I'd probably take it.

And for Vista/XP, I'd keep XP for now, and upgrade down the road. I absolutely hated Vista, and downgraded to XP on my laptop.

If he upgrades the processor I suggest getting a E6*50 model. It will overclock much better. Only downside is you need better RAM.

[Fatal]

yup, hawk is right about the E6550

I will fix up that list and make it better tomorrow, I have to go to bed, I have to wake up for school in an hour and a half, so

I see a few things that need work


possibly CPU, video card, dvd drive, possibly the motherboard since I recommend staying away from non-intel chipset boards, and possibly the ram



7900GS > 8600GTS but it doesnt have DX10 support, so I recommend getting a cheap 8800GTS for around 240-250. I just bought my eVGA 8800GTS 320mb Superclocked for 244$, 264$ shipped after tax from dell.com (heh yes, dell was cheaper than everywhere else

Edited by Fatal, 30 August 2007 - 03:32 AM.

[Dragon]

People say Vista has alot of security issues but my dad uses it and it doesn't seem like its a pig. I think Vista is bad for gaming though as people are expierencing problems with MapleStory and somewhat GunZ Online. On the other hand XP is decent.

[Dragon]

Ooh, I knew something was missing

[Fatal]

CPU: http://www.newegg.co...x...0&Tpk=E6550

Ram: http://www.newegg.co...N82E16820211174

Mobo: http://www.newegg.co.....pk=ASUS+P5K-E OR http://www.newegg.co...N82E16813128050

Video Card: http://www.newegg.co...N82E16814133193 OR http://www.newegg.co...N82E16814127284

Power Supply: http://www.newegg.co.....exstream+600w

Hard Drive: http://www.newegg.co.....Hitachi+320gb


I can make it a bit cheaper, but its not recommended because you'll lose too much quality, unless you're not gaming on it, then I can cheapen up the video card a bit

Edited by Fatal, 31 August 2007 - 07:09 PM.