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2006-11-15 16:50:25

LT.Victim: Member; +1,175|7017|British Columbia, Canada

I'm buying a new PC and need some suggestions on parts.

I'm not sure if i'm going to build this myself, or get someone else to build it for me.. ( I haven't built a PC before, but theres always a first time for everything)

My price range is about $1000.00 - $2000.00 Canadian Dollars. (Just for the tower) (About $900.00 - 1700 American)

Pretty much just a gaming computer that can run BF2 + BF2142 Max'd out settings, and run upcoming games well.

So far I've decided on the case. (I really like it)

I want a Intel Dual Core Processor (I'm told by 2142 that they are pretty good )

Not sure what motherboard I should get, just make sure it can support a intel Dual core Processor though.

I'm a little confused on the Video Card.. should I get a Semi-Cheap one now, and wait for dx 10 cards prices to drop, or just buy a pretty decent card now.. (like a GeForce 7900 or something)

2 gigs of ram if possible, I dont need a huge Harddrive, and at least a 500 watt power supply.

Also suggestion on a LCD screen would be nice too.. 19" +

If you could use the following websites for parts and prices, that would be a huge bonus to me..

www.atic.ca

www.tigerdirect.ca

www.a-power.com

www.newegg.com

Last edited by LT.Victim (2006-11-15 17:47:47)

2006-11-15 17:39:00

LT.Victim: Member; +1,175|7017|British Columbia, Canada

Still need help.. anyone?

Free Karma for anyone that helps

2006-11-15 17:41:56

Jbrar: rawr; +86|6996|Winterpeg, Canada

I'm in the same boat as you, just I got no money yet, so no plans. So to the more knowledgeable people,

HELP THIS GUY.

2006-11-15 17:44:28

Flaming_Maniac: prince of insufficient light; +2,490|7161|67.222.138.85

Last edited by Flaming_Maniac (2006-11-15 17:50:25)

2006-11-15 17:44:49

majorassult: I <3 ak101; +307|7117|under there hayousaidunderwear

I would help you but I am still learning with comps

You do wanna get a high psu if you plan on getting a DX10

2006-11-15 17:44:59

LT.Victim: Member; +1,175|7017|British Columbia, Canada

Flaming_Maniac wrote:
Doesn't newegg ship to Canada? I'd be more than happy to help you out, especially if I could use newegg...

go for it then, i wasn't to sure if they shipped to Canada or not.

2006-11-15 17:51:52

Flaming_Maniac: prince of insufficient light; +2,490|7161|67.222.138.85

Edited Post

I'm not sure if this is going over your budget, this is jsut something similiar to something I was building. Easy to toss out the sound card or something.

2006-11-15 17:54:34

Jbrar: rawr; +86|6996|Winterpeg, Canada

Flaming_Maniac wrote:
Monitor

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6824002122

That moniter is a beaut, my friends got two, f'n rich bastard.

2006-11-15 17:56:20

Flaming_Maniac: prince of insufficient light; +2,490|7161|67.222.138.85

Jbrar wrote:
Flaming_Maniac wrote:
Monitor

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6824002122
That moniter is a beaut, my friends got two, f'n rich bastard.

My parents each have one, while I have a crappy 17" CRT. *sigh*, the joys winning at life.

2006-11-15 18:00:27

majorassult: I <3 ak101; +307|7117|under there hayousaidunderwear

Well heres a few parts, sorry im kinda in a rush so I didn't add up the price or anything. I am not even good with computers, just a few suggestions

C2D E6400

500w< psu

sexy monitor

7950

2 gb

edit: WOAH me n flaming both picked the same psu

Last edited by majorassult (2006-11-15 18:03:51)

2006-11-15 18:01:29

LT.Victim: Member; +1,175|7017|British Columbia, Canada

Flaming_Maniac wrote:
I'm not sure if this is going over your budget, this is jsut something similiar to something I was building. Easy to toss out the sound card or something.

Total is $1409 American with the monitor.

Newegg is in American Dollars right?

Almost $1600 Canadian, not bad..

How good is that motherboard your picked?

And is 1GB of Ram Enough?

Or should I go for 2GBs (I can always upgrade later on)

How much different is the GeForce 7900 256mb compared to the GeForce 7950 512mb, is it worth the extra Cash?

2006-11-15 18:03:16

weamo8: Member; +50|6897|USA

Flaming_Maniac wrote:
Doesn't newegg ship to Canada? I'd be more than happy to help you out, especially if I could use newegg...

Edit:

Monitor

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6824002122

Mobo

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.a … 6813131045

Proc

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.a … 6819115004

RAM

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.a … 6820227116

Hard Drive

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.a … 6822152022

DVD drive

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.a … 6827106042

Kickass Soundcard

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.a … 6829102005

7900GT (Don't really know what you are going for here)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814150150

PSU

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.a … 6817148012

Flaming maniac has a good setup. These are the only changes I would suggest:

680i based motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6813188009

XFX 7950gt for about the same price as the 7900gt, and it has passive cooling (a + in my opinion).

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814150189

get the two gigs of RAM. OCZ is always well priced, but it can be a bit iffy. I would suggest Crucial or at least Corsair.

This would be a bit more expensive than his setup, but it would still be well within your budget, and worth every extra penny.

Last edited by weamo8 (2006-11-15 18:05:44)

2006-11-15 18:04:54

CaptainMike: It's just a flesh wound; +45|7099|Canada

You could also try www.ncix.com you can order parts seperately or they will put it together at no cost. Got mine from there last month and it's great! BTW, the website is canadian and located in BC, Vancouver I think.

2006-11-15 18:31:55

[zulu]steviep831: Member; +6|7087|Florida

Congrats on the decision to build your own computer. It is a decision you will never regret.

Firstly I would suggest if you are going to go with Intel's dual core CPUs AND are going to make this a gaming machine, I would not go with a power supply that puts out less than 600W.
Try this or this.

I know it seems like a lot, but minimum requirements for the Intel dual core and high end graphics card is going to be 550 to 600W. Trust me, I built one for someone already. And if you want to have room for future expansion... you'll need it. Plus these cables are modular, so you can remove the cables you don't need.

I would also recommend a nice sound card. For cheap you can get this. I bought one recently and absolutely love it! You won't regret it.

For video card, I'd go middle of the road for now. Something like this for fun. It'd do what you need and later you can get a dx10 card if you want. For now, this will get you by.

There are a thousand monitors out there. The two recommended already are very nice, and I would recommend. If you get a different one, just make sure it's fast (less than 8ms) and I'd like to see a contrast ratio of greater than 1000:1. But then I'm just being picky. The decision to go widescreen is purely personal, but it seems like games and software are supporting it more. Not my thing but it may be yours.

Hard drives: the Seagate Barracudas are nice. As are the Western Digitals. I wouldn't get anything less than a 250G. With the size of games these days, it's always nice to go bigger.

Ok, that's enough from me. Hope that helps a little. Good luck with building your rig. Remember to take your time and if you get stuck somewhere, don't be afraid to ask to someone. It's better to ask than f-up your investment. After that, happy gaming!

edit: fixed my links.

Last edited by [zulu]steviep831 (2006-11-16 12:20:56)

2006-11-15 18:35:54

Flaming_Maniac: prince of insufficient light; +2,490|7161|67.222.138.85

Definitely go for two gig now, and I would go with teh 7900GT and save money for a 8800 later.

Edit: That's the PSU I have right now, and I have been pleased with the performance and asthetics.

Last edited by Flaming_Maniac (2006-11-15 18:36:32)

2006-11-15 18:37:55

LT.Victim: Member; +1,175|7017|British Columbia, Canada

[zulu]steviep831, you screwed up you links..

If you cant get the links to work, prices and the name are fine.

Anyways, thanks for the help, and the psu Recommendation.

+1

2006-11-15 18:39:31

LT.Victim: Member; +1,175|7017|British Columbia, Canada

Flaming_Maniac wrote:
Definitely go for two gig now, and I would go with teh 7900GT and save money for a 8800 later.

Edit: That's the PSU I have right now, and I have been pleased with the performance and asthetics.

but the PSU you recommended is only 520 watts?

Don't you need more for a DX10 card?

2006-11-15 18:50:00

majorassult: I <3 ak101; +307|7117|under there hayousaidunderwear

LT.Victim wrote:
Flaming_Maniac wrote:
Definitely go for two gig now, and I would go with teh 7900GT and save money for a 8800 later.

Edit: That's the PSU I have right now, and I have been pleased with the performance and asthetics.
but the PSU you recommended is only 520 watts?

Don't you need more for a DX10 card?

Nope DX10's minimum watts required is 450

2006-11-15 18:52:35

LT.Victim: Member; +1,175|7017|British Columbia, Canada

majorassult wrote:
LT.Victim wrote:
Flaming_Maniac wrote:
Definitely go for two gig now, and I would go with teh 7900GT and save money for a 8800 later.

Edit: That's the PSU I have right now, and I have been pleased with the performance and asthetics.
but the PSU you recommended is only 520 watts?

Don't you need more for a DX10 card?
Nope DX10's minimum watts required is 450

The Video card isn't the only thing that needs power though...

The Processor and motherboard and all that other crap needs some juice too..

2006-11-15 20:10:48

Flaming_Maniac: prince of insufficient light; +2,490|7161|67.222.138.85

LT.Victim wrote:
majorassult wrote:
LT.Victim wrote:

but the PSU you recommended is only 520 watts?

Don't you need more for a DX10 card?
Nope DX10's minimum watts required is 450
The Video card isn't the only thing that needs power though...

The Processor and motherboard and all that other crap needs some juice too..

It's 550w, and it would be fine for a 7900GT, though you may want something better for a DX10, but I don't know if you're doing that. It would probably be ok, but maybe talk to someone that has one.

2006-11-15 20:16:01

LT.Victim: Member; +1,175|7017|British Columbia, Canada

Flaming_Maniac wrote:
LT.Victim wrote:
majorassult wrote:

Nope DX10's minimum watts required is 450
The Video card isn't the only thing that needs power though...

The Processor and motherboard and all that other crap needs some juice too..
It's 550w, and it would be fine for a 7900GT, though you may want something better for a DX10, but I don't know if you're doing that. It would probably be ok, but maybe talk to someone that has one.

I'll most likely be looking into a DX10 Card when Crysis comes out.

2006-11-16 12:33:18

[zulu]steviep831: Member; +6|7087|Florida

LT.Victim wrote:
Flaming_Maniac wrote:
LT.Victim wrote:
The Video card isn't the only thing that needs power though...

The Processor and motherboard and all that other crap needs some juice too..
It's 550w, and it would be fine for a 7900GT, though you may want something better for a DX10, but I don't know if you're doing that. It would probably be ok, but maybe talk to someone that has one.
I'll most likely be looking into a DX10 Card when Crysis comes out.

LT, I fixed my links. Sorry about that.
To shed some light on the PSU issue, I would definitely go not less than 600W if you plan on running the Intel dual cores. I'm sure you could get away with less, but it's not going to run how you want it. I built an Intel dual core with a 7950 GPU and this MB and I had to throw a 650W PSU at it for it to be stable.

Do a little reaserch on the Intel's website. It should tell you all you need to know.

Also, here's a link to tomshardware.com (one of my favorite sites) and their 2006 buyers guide. Talks a little about PSUs. They have lots of reviews of other computer components, including VIDEO CARDS!!! Check it out.

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