Build Your Own AMD/Intel Computer Thread III (Updated 1.15.10) - Page 4

**sn_85** · 09-13-2009, 09:46 PM

Quote from Jayroi

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these cards don't run for 120 on newegg...where does it run for that price?

just spend the extra 20 dollars and do something right he first time. you've been given good advice on this board.

Just get this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Pro...6814121291

or wait til this is instock. it's much closer to your price range.
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Pro...e=10009877

if you get the GTS250 you'll end up upgrading it in a matter of months once you run into something it can't handle.

dealuxautomatic · 09-13-2009, 09:58 PM

Quote from Jayroi

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these cards don't run for 120 on newegg...where does it run for that price?

Search GTX 260 on SD and FW $120 everywhere. New cards coming very soon ..

ivesceneenough · 09-13-2009, 10:04 PM

Quote from dealuxautomatic

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9800GTX+ is old name for GTS 250 they are the same.

Those are both $80 cards.

For $120 .. a GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 or HD 4870 1GB DDR5

The 9800GTX+ and the GTS250 are SLIGHTLY different.

I havent seen any benches to confirm it, but I've heard the GTX+ is a TAD bit faster... but the GTS250 only uses 1 6pin PCIE power lead.

ymmv

**azianai** · 09-13-2009, 10:41 PM

Quote from volatilepenguin

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Darn. Got an email back from Asus support asking about whether a 1156 bracket adapter for older heatsinks was in the works.

I specifically mentioned the Asus arctic square, but Asus heatsinks only use 2 different mounting systems. So unless they plan to alienate the better half of their selection, Asus heatsinks not designed for LGA 1156 will never be able to sit on an i5. Guess its time to ebay my heatsink :[

they'll just make new sinks with the socket adaptation.

Quote from ivesceneenough

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The 9800GTX+ and the GTS250 are SLIGHTLY different.

I havent seen any benches to confirm it, but I've heard the GTX+ is a TAD bit faster... but the GTS250 only uses 1 6pin PCIE power lead.

ymmv

um no the GTS250 is a better clocked/efficient 9800GTX+
Its a PCB-shrink and runs cooler/clocks higher.
http://www.anandtech.com/video/sh...spx?i=3523

vApor21 · 09-13-2009, 10:51 PM

Thinking about building a computer.. already have a mouse,keyboard,speaker,monitor, etc.. only looking to build the tower.

Budget is basically $1,000.
How should i fine tune this build:
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList...er=7771829

badass4000 · 09-13-2009, 11:01 PM

Quote from vApor21

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Thinking about building a computer.. already have a mouse,keyboard,speaker,monitor, etc.. only looking to build the tower.

Budget is basically $1,000.
How should i fine tune this build:
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList...er=7771829

Switch memory save $5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Pro...6820231277

Dont need such a huge PSU. Drop down to the 650.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Pro...6817139005

Maybe save some money on the case go with an Antec 300.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Pro...-_-Product

Then take the money saved and opt for the i7 860 chip.

vApor21 · 09-13-2009, 11:11 PM

Quote from badass4000

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Switch memory save $5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Pro...6820231277

Dont need such a huge PSU. Drop down to the 650.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Pro...6817139005

Maybe save some money on the case go with an Antec 300.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Pro...-_-Product

Then take the money saved and opt for the i7 860 chip.

Will the 650W be able to handle everything smoothly and future add-ons? if i decide to go dual graphic card, light crazy, etc..

Also, if i go i7, do i need to change anything up?

More comments appreciated on the build.

badass4000 · 09-13-2009, 11:32 PM

Quote from vApor21

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Will the 650W be able to handle everything smoothly and future add-ons? if i decide to go dual graphic card, light crazy, etc..

Also, if i go i7, do i need to change anything up?

More comments appreciated on the build.

Well if you do go SLI video cards in the future then yea go for the 750. However if you are considering this you might just be better off waiting for the new dx11 cards to come out and pick up one of the new ATI cards. I would wait until benchmarks start coming out. As for your other question, no you dont need to change anything else if you go for the i7 860. It is the older i7's that need tri-channel memory. The i5 750, i7 860, and i7 870 run on dual channel.

**kfuzion** · 09-13-2009, 11:34 PM

Quote from coast1ja

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Yes, now may be a bad time to build a desktop... but what do you guys think of this Newegg Combo Deal [newegg.com]for a HTPC Build??? I doubt you'll get better value than this, particularly if you get lucky and can unlock the extra two cores!

After MIR and BCB it's around $232

Athlon II X2's are native dual cores, nothing to unlock, except perhaps it'll unlock to an unlocked multiplier(not 100% sure on it but i've read that its been done). Solid combo deal, but the ram is more expensive than neccesary, imo. i'd rather go with ddr3 ram(4gb for 80 shipped at newegg, its possibly cheaper elsewhere) for a completely new build as well- just a bit extra bandwidth and so on. No big deal, go for it if you want

**lightfoot3b** · 09-14-2009, 07:03 AM

Updated memory note to reduce confusion among non enthusiasts.

**Side note, Intel CPUs(pre i7 core) list FSB as quad pumped, meaning, the rated FSB of 800MHz is only running the memory at 200MHz. DDR2-800MHz will run a 1600FSB(quad pumped) CPU.

**dunvarna** · 09-14-2009, 03:21 PM

stupid question, but what happened to all the $20-$25 sata dvd burners at new egg..? One used to be able to buy on $20 shipped....

**mcdavey** · 09-14-2009, 07:05 PM

Quote from dunvarna

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stupid question, but what happened to all the $20-$25 sata dvd burners at new egg..? One used to be able to buy on $20 shipped....

it's been quite awhile since those days. for a little bit you could get em from ZZF for around 15AR. also, WOW recycle number three. hopefully someone can do an overhaul on our wiki to add some I5 in there.... i did the last two big change overs, now i don't have time lol.

**azianai** · 09-15-2009, 12:35 AM

holy thread archived @_@

**MisterRunon** · 09-15-2009, 02:08 AM

Quote from therenee

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I haven't been paying attention to recent video card news - is the new generation still going to be PCI-E?

yep, they are the new dx11 cards. i have no idea what to do now. bad time to build a desktop, and i don't have a computer right now.

**proro1974** · 09-15-2009, 02:15 AM

Quote from dunvarna

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stupid question, but what happened to all the $20-$25 sata dvd burners at new egg..? One used to be able to buy on $20 shipped....

dunno. dvd burners were $20-25 for a couple years. all of a sudden they are $30 or more.

09-13-2009, 10:51 PM	#50
vApor21 L2: Beginner Date Joined:Nov 2006 Posts:45 Reputation: 13	Thinking about building a computer.. already have a mouse,keyboard,speaker,monitor, etc.. only looking to build the tower. Budget is basically $1,000. How should i fine tune this build: http://secure.newegg.com/WishList...er=7771829
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09-14-2009, 07:03 AM	#55
lightfoot3b SD -Competitive Advantage Date Joined:Aug 2007 Posts:1,296 Reputation: 157	Updated memory note to reduce confusion among non enthusiasts. **Side note, Intel CPUs(pre i7 core) list FSB as quad pumped, meaning, the rated FSB of 800MHz is only running the memory at 200MHz. DDR2-800MHz will run a 1600FSB(quad pumped) CPU.
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09-14-2009, 03:21 PM	#56
dunvarna L5: Journeyman Date Joined:Aug 2007 Location:Keller.TX Posts:700 Reputation: 122	stupid question, but what happened to all the $20-$25 sata dvd burners at new egg..? One used to be able to buy on $20 shipped.... __________________ What? You are going to cut me off? Well I have been banned from better places than this!!.
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09-15-2009, 12:35 AM	#58
azianai 巨根 Date Joined:Sep 2007 Location:NY Posts:10,097 Reputation: 1222	holy thread archived @_@
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