New computer as a X-mas gift for my self

2008-11-11 19:39:13

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GR34: Member; +215|6811|ALBERTA> CANADA

https://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k288/josheyG34/possiblenewcomputer.jpg

So that is what I have so far I am going to keep my Blu ray drive my DVD drive and my HDD from my current computer and place it in this one.

The thing I am a bit confused about is which Graphics card to get along with this I was thinking ither a 9800 GT 1gb or an HD 4850 512mb but I have no Idea, the HD 4850 has 800 STREAM PROCESSORS while the 9800 has only 112 but I am not sure if the 512 mb would be enough t. run (DX 10) Games and a second monitor(HDTV) at 1680x1050 & 1366x768 so any Ideas? and also is the Mother board satisfactory or is there a better one for about the same price(with PCI-E 2.0)? one last thing 4 GB of DDR2 as I have in the picture or should I get 2GB of DDR 3?

Last edited by GR34 (2008-11-11 19:45:03)

2008-11-11 19:42:10

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alexb: <3; +590|6206|Kentucky, USA

I suggest the 4850, its got 800 STREAM PROCESSORS, not Pixel Pipes.
Also, the 512mb Ram is fine with the 1680x1050 I believe. Just don't expect crazy high AA and FSAA.
A P5Q perhaps, but it's a bit more expensive.

2008-11-11 20:01:56

#3

Wallpaper: ☺; +303|6260|The pool

4850 is better than the 9800. You dont need a 1gb card unless you have a monitor the size of your wall. And go with some fast DDR2

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2008-11-11 20:05:11

#4

ceslayer23: IN YOUR MIRROR; +142|6627|CLOSER THAN I APPEAR

wait till i7

2008-11-11 20:09:16

#5

GR34: Member; +215|6811|ALBERTA> CANADA

ceslayer23 wrote:
wait till i7

?

2008-11-11 20:10:09

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Mutantbear: Semi Constructive Criticism; +1,431|6231|London, England

Christmas gift for yourself

lonelyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

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2008-11-11 20:14:23

#7

GR34: Member; +215|6811|ALBERTA> CANADA

Mutantsteak wrote:
Christmas gift for yourself

lonelyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

well my grandma always gives me $250 for xmas so what better to blow it all on then this or beer

2008-11-11 22:27:46

#8

TopHat01: Limitless; +117|6171|CA

Depends on what you want to spend on for a GFX card. I picked up a 9800GT off NewEgg for $130...4850 is bit more pricey, but outperforms. I think the 4830 compares more to the 9800GT...

(USD, BTW)

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2008-11-12 03:42:56

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Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6463|Winland

4850, some P5Q mobo that fits your budget (And throw that ASSRock somewhere dark). And go with DDR2, 3 is vastly overpriced for the moment.

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

2008-11-12 04:41:31

#10

TimmmmaaaaH: Damn, I... had something for this; +725|6706|Brisbane, Australia

GR34 wrote:
ceslayer23 wrote:
wait till i7
?

New line of Intel processors due out in a week or so.

They are going to be much more expensive though, due mainly to the requirement of a new socket motherboard and DDR3 RAM (3 DIMM's optimally).

And also the fact they are the "enthusiast" ones, ie. $500+

Cheaper ones are due Q3 2009 I think.

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2008-11-12 04:43:30

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FFLink: There is.; +1,380|6957|Devon, England

TimmmmaaaaH wrote:
GR34 wrote:
ceslayer23 wrote:
wait till i7
?
New line of Intel processors due out in a week or so.

They are going to be much more expensive though, due mainly to the requirement of a new socket motherboard and DDR3 RAM (3 DIMM's optimally).

And also the fact they are the "enthusiast" ones, ie. $500+

Cheaper ones are due Q3 2009 I think.

Q3?!

2008-11-12 04:54:00

#12

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6463|Winland

FFLink13 wrote:
TimmmmaaaaH wrote:
GR34 wrote:

?
New line of Intel processors due out in a week or so.

They are going to be much more expensive though, due mainly to the requirement of a new socket motherboard and DDR3 RAM (3 DIMM's optimally).

And also the fact they are the "enthusiast" ones, ie. $500+

Cheaper ones are due Q3 2009 I think.
Q3?!

Q1 2010 for you english people.

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

2008-11-12 06:18:49

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Psycho: Member since 2005; +44|7042|Kansas, USA

Hmmm, I just read an aritcle by MaximumPC that detailed three versions of the i7 that were going to be available at launch. The cheapest one was about $300 US. But even if that is too much for your budget, the introduction of the i7 processor should drive down prices for the Core Duos. So even if you won't get an i7 you will save money by waiting just a bit longer

2008-11-12 06:25:51

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Scratch[USA]: Member; +105|6813

Yes hold out on i7 for a while. I believe they are due to hit the market this week. I think. So Core 2 may drop in price. . .

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