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Dakota
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 Posted: Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:07:48 Post Subject: Proposed new computer |
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I am planning on building a new computer and would like to hear from you about what you think of it. If any other suggestions on parts, please keep in the same price bracket. I am concerned about the case being cool enough though.
Graphics Card:
XFX HD-545X-YNH2 Radeon HD 5450 (Cedar) 512MB 64-bit DDR2 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card
$44.99
CPU:
AMD Phenom II X4 925 Deneb 2.8GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Processor HDX925WFGIBOX $129.99
Mother Board: ASUS M4A79XTD EVO AM3 AMD 790X ATX AMD $108.99
Memory:
Mushkin Enhanced Blackline 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model 996782 $79.99
Case: Ultra Gladiator Clear Side Blk $99.99 |
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Jason
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What do you plan to do with it? Have links you could add so we don't have to search out each item? Mostly because I don't think I ever heard of that case... Other items sound familiar, and point to a mid-range desktop system.
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Dakota
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| Posted: Sat, 06 Nov 2010 14:16:37 Post Subject: Re: Proposed new computer |
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mrweasel
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what are you planning on doing? Gaming? Photoshop? Movies? Web/email/Office?
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Dakota
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| Posted: Sat, 06 Nov 2010 15:56:49 Post Subject: |
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| mrweasel wrote: | | what are you planning on doing? Gaming? Photoshop? Movies? Web/email/Office? |
Posted that in my last post. No big gaming, some photos, some small graphics programs, email, web, office, etc. |
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mrweasel
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Dakota
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Going with that cpu, would I still use the same memory? What do you like about the antec case over the ultra? I really have no idea how to pair them up. Maybe getting too old to begin. Used to be pretty good with these things, but haven't kept up with them. |
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BeerCheeze
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I would stay with the Quad core. Gives the computer more life.
If your going to be doing graphics, I'd suggest adding more memory. 8GB's if you can, 6GB other wise.
Don't forget about a good PSU, this is something many home builders forget about, and it is amazing all the issues a poor PSU will cause, as well as limiting your system upgrades.
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Dakota
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| Posted: Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:42:27 Post Subject: |
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| BeerCheeze wrote: | I would stay with the Quad core. Gives the computer more life.
If your going to be doing graphics, I'd suggest adding more memory. 8GB's if you can, 6GB other wise.
Don't forget about a good PSU, this is something many home builders forget about, and it is amazing all the issues a poor PSU will cause, as well as limiting your system upgrades. |
I am planning to go with the Quad, as the price difference is not that much. I have a Corsair TX650W PSU. That should be sufficient I would imagine. |
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Dakota
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| Posted: Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:18:35 Post Subject: |
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What do you like about that case that the Ultra can't deliver? I am looking for running cool and quiet. Wouldn't a tower run cooler than a mini tower? |
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