Finally getting a new computer...

SGT.CALDWELL · Last edited by SGT.CALDWELL on Mon Apr 23, 2007 5:01 pm; edited 1 time in total

Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 7:41 pm Post subject:

Get a 7900GT, better than GS and not to much more

Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 8:36 pm Post subject:

Try this for your mobo

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188016

I have the BFG model of this same mobo and so far have been satisfied. This mobo is designed specifically by Nvidia. BFG, EVGA, XFX, FOXCONN just build it and support it.

As for the video card, most (not all) of the reviews I've been reading have said the 8600GTS models are better than 7900GS and just below or at the level of the 7950's. They also suggest if you already have a 7900GS or an ATI 1950, that you probably shouldn't upgrade, but for NEW builds definitely something to consider. Mainly because it's good enough for the current top of the line DX9, is ready for DX10 games that will start to come out later this year.
So if you're planning on forking over some more money for a DX10 card sometime in the next year, I would just go ahead with the 8600GTS. I personally will be getting the XFX 8600GTS XXX model sometime in the next couple of weeks. I've been waiting many months for my current build and I'm getting to the point I can't wait any longer.
As of right now they are hanging around the $195 to $230 range. Yes, $60 to $80 more than what you chose, so it depends on your budget. Depending on when you are purchasing this stuff, they should go down in price. This of course depends on when ATI get's their cards out. When that happens it'll be really good for us consumers, with their little price war.

That's just my suggestion.
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 9:16 pm Post subject:

agreed... the 590 mobo with sli capability is the way to go, so if you get a little more cash you can drop in another vid card for a huge performance boost.
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:22 pm Post subject:

Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:27 am Post subject:

I was just reading over some of the reviews for some of the stuff, and it looks like one guy had a problem putting in a different power supply in that case. From what it sounds like it might be a non-standard short power supply. I noticed you were going to buy a better power supply. You might see if you can get the dimensions on the case and power supply. The new one might not fit because of the "blow hole" on top. You might want to go back and read some of the pros and cons of what people that bought it said. Don't take everything for truth but the power supply issue one guy mentioned might be a problem for ya. Good luck! Very Happy

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Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:25 pm Post subject:

Man, im about to just call it quits and not even get a computer. So many people telling me different stuff. I don't know! One of my friends says that the psu is crap and that it will crap out on me while I play because it is 12v or something and that 14amp and 15amp on rails is low or w/e... Im reading the dvd burners reviews.. its crap and I dont know how to look for a different one for the same price or lower...can anyone help me out?!?!?!?! im about to blow my brains out! someone please help me find a good dvd burner so that I can install my gamees when I get this computer and be able to burn music cds.. and a power supply that wont poop out on me!
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Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 8:09 pm Post subject: Computer parts

I have always used Asus mother boards, cd-roms, cd-burners, dvd-roms, and dvd-burners. I have never had one go bad or give me any issues.

Scroll thru my posts at:
http://www.uzaclan.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5474&highlight=

You will see some of my builds that have ASUS parts.

I like Corsair XMS and GeIL Ultra ram.

I'm also a big fan of the high powered Thermaltake Power Supplies.

Nvidia SLI is awsome.

There are lots of choices in all parts. Try to go with the reliable brands and mid to top of the line parts. The trick is to find parts that work well together.

For my current setup, I actually tried several of the top end rams. After several benchmarks with each ram I went with Corsair. The highest score I got was with OCZ. Corsair had the highest average and was always very consistent in it's score. Granted, I had the luxury of testing several brands for my setup. I would always suggest a highend brand and not worry about the absolute best running system. In six months it won't matter anyways.
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Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 9:06 pm Post subject:

Just remember this..."You get what you pay for." If it is cheap, quality is cheap (unless they have it on sale Laughing

). I am concerned about the case not taking a standard power supply. Sometimes those "modded" cases don't always take standard parts, so be careful.
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 1:10 am Post subject:

give me a budget kiddo. i need a dollar amount.
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Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 5:18 am Post subject:

oh man. Finally it is up and running, after all the crap i've been through. Just recently paid $60 for geek squad at best buy to tell me that My psu was fried and so was my motherboard. And this is after me finally replacing the other fried motherboard. Them my bro took the computer to a friends house and his friend works for the government with computer. I find out that the reason I cant get it running is becuase the power button was messed up or broken so they had to re-wire it and now it runs so smooth. Getting about 200-250 fps in game becuase I cap at 250. and its just so amazing.
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R.I.P. James Robert Lawson
9/8/1962 - 5/26/2006