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Title: Tax Refund=New Comp
Post by: V.I.P. on April 30, 2009, 08:35:55 PM
So I'm gonna be building a new system.  My check was for 460...but I can go a little over.

Here's what I'm thinkin:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103649
( I'm goin with this processor...it's the best bang for the buck right now )
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128378
(mobo)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119152
(case)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227381
(ram)
now I need you guy's help for some liquid cooling...
the rest of the system will be carried over from my current one
Title: Re: Tax Refund=New Comp
Post by: Video_Master on April 30, 2009, 10:23:50 PM
That memory will not work in that mobo.  Also that brand of mobo is a piece of shit.  Finally friends don't let friends buy AMD or ATI.
Title: Re: Tax Refund=New Comp
Post by: Hitman Smurf on May 01, 2009, 07:01:31 AM
AMD+ATI= The Devils work  :evil:

Also, you don't need liquid cooling unless your looking for complications or overclocking...and if you buy AMD your gonna need it  :-D
Title: Re: Tax Refund=New Comp
Post by: V.I.P. on May 01, 2009, 11:48:27 AM
I'm going AMD because that Tri-Core is the best money for performance right now...and you can't argue that.  I'm getting an AM3 board so when they come out with amazing quad cores with 22nm structure I can do that.  I'm not completely against getting the cheapest i7... I just wanted to try out the triple core.

Every review I've read on those Giga-byte boards have been amazing...with good OC results.  I plan on overclocking, which is another reason I want the tri core.  It OC's like a beast and it's only 140 bucks if i mess it up. 

You guys may say ASUS...but I've only had problems with the Asus boards I've had.  I've RMA'd one of them 3 times and the backup computer's LAN has never worked.
Title: Re: Tax Refund=New Comp
Post by: Hitman Smurf on May 01, 2009, 12:16:02 PM
I'm not a big fan of Asus boards either, they're generally crap. I still prefer Intel over AMD, because they have much better performance and you can get great deals on 3.0Ghz Duo cores right now, but if your going for something thats coming out in the future I can see where your going. There really isn't a need to have a quad core in your system (they're not supported in most games).
Title: Re: Tax Refund=New Comp
Post by: MR|337 on May 01, 2009, 12:24:41 PM
Go Intel cpu, Evga mobo and vid card. Your budget should be able to do that +/- $100 clams or so..Dont believe all the AMD hype. Most of the stuff you may read is hype because the reviewer usually gets the stuff for free. I've had pretty much zero problems from my set up. Avoid water cooling. If you are going to game, it's useless. Not to mention worring about leaving your rig unattended + leak = big $ problems.
Title: Re: Tax Refund=New Comp
Post by: V.I.P. on May 01, 2009, 01:55:38 PM
Maybe I shouldn't have started this thread because I'm getting the Phenom II X3.  If anything I'd get the cheapest i7...I'm not spending 150+ on an intel C2D.

Video, why won't that ram work in the motherboard?  They're both DDR3
Title: Re: Tax Refund=New Comp
Post by: Hitman Smurf on May 01, 2009, 02:11:25 PM
Quote from: V.I.P. on May 01, 2009, 01:55:38 PM
Maybe I shouldn't have started this thread because I'm getting the Phenom II

LOL  :-D To many opinions eh?
Title: Re: Tax Refund=New Comp
Post by: V.I.P. on May 01, 2009, 02:12:24 PM
Well, I just can't justify something that won't give me a better, if any performance increase and pay more money for it.  On top of that, the intel mobos are  generally higher in price as well.
Title: Re: Tax Refund=New Comp
Post by: Hitman Smurf on May 01, 2009, 02:32:44 PM
Yeah, Intel MB's tend to be a bit more pricey...whats the most important is what video card your running for gaming anyway...speaking of which, what will that be? I wanna see you play some more W@W with us, so I have ulterier motives LOL
Title: Re: Tax Refund=New Comp
Post by: Video_Master on May 01, 2009, 03:48:28 PM
Quote from: V.I.P. on May 01, 2009, 01:55:38 PM
Maybe I shouldn't have started this thread because I'm getting the Phenom II X3.  If anything I'd get the cheapest i7...I'm not spending 150+ on an intel C2D.

Video, why won't that ram work in the motherboard?  They're both DDR3

That memory is triple channel which means made for the i7.  You need dual channel.  Triple channel will have 3, 6, or 9 slots on the mobo.
Title: Re: Tax Refund=New Comp
Post by: V.I.P. on May 01, 2009, 04:57:54 PM
k thanx video

Smurf, I'm gonna use my 8800gt until the prices of the higher cards come down OR until I find it worthwhile to upgrade.  I think the 8800gt will play everything I want to at this point.
Title: Re: Tax Refund=New Comp
Post by: Hitman Smurf on May 02, 2009, 03:58:03 PM
Quote from: V.I.P. on May 01, 2009, 04:57:54 PM
k thanx video

Smurf, I'm gonna use my 8800gt until the prices of the higher cards come down OR until I find it worthwhile to upgrade.  I think the 8800gt will play everything I want to at this point.

The 8800 is more than sufficent for any game out right now.  :notworthy: