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2009-10-07 10:04:46
Poseidon
Fudgepack DeQueef
+3,253|6798|Long Island, New York
I'll probably have around $1500 saved up by December. I need a new case, mobo, RAM, CPU and GFX card.

I'm not looking to plan this just yet but I've been out of the tech loop for a while, so..

1) What are the best components available right now? I also might get an extra HD (the 300 gb raptor looks nice)
2) Are there any components coming out soon that I should know about? Nvidia/AMD cards or a new Intel CPU?
2009-10-07 10:17:37
(T)eflon(S)hadow
R.I.P. Neda
+456|7089|Grapevine, TX
Start with a Zalman GS-1000 + case
will not regret

Ill leave the platform tips for the "pr0s"
Windows 7 Ultimate is a must
2009-10-07 10:20:00
Pochsy
Artifice of Eternity
+702|5803|Toronto
Save the money for your trip. You won't need a desktop in Europe. Not to mention by the time you get back it will be past its prime.

Last edited by Pochsy (2009-10-07 10:20:14)

The shape of an eye in front of the ocean, digging for stones and throwing them against its window pane. Take it down dreamer, take it down deep. - Other Families
2009-10-07 10:20:06
King_County_Downy
shitfaced
+2,791|6857|Seattle

I usually start by checking out the high-end gaming systems like Falcon NW or Alienware... see what mobos they're using. Should get you started at least.
Sober enough to know what I'm doing, drunk enough to really enjoy doing it
2009-10-07 10:21:03
bugz
Fission Mailed
+3,311|6572

i7 920
Asus P6T Deluxe mobo
G.Skill/Mushkin DDR3 1600MHz RAM

Panzer and max are probably the people to talk to about cases and newer video cards.
Steam: http://steamcommunity.com/id/ebug122
2009-10-07 11:09:58
Bell
Frosties > Cornflakes
+362|6809|UK

I believe Nvidia where aiming for black friday for Fermi (though I think it would be a paper launch).  R800 is due this month, and the new Intel CPU's arent going to be out till 2010.

R800 (5870X2) is what am thinking of at the right price

 

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