I need help with builds.Post Date: 2009-01-01 |
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Dudedood 
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 Topic: I need help with builds.Posted: 01 Jan 2009 at 3:23am |
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Hello, I'm looking for a new desktop that can run all (or most) of the new high-expectation games. my budget is sitting at about 1500 (maybe more with some convincing) and i need something to last me. I'll be burning DVDs, playing some hardcore games, and using quite a few programs. OS doesn't matter to me, as long as i have one that works.
i think that was about enough info... i suck at builds, so i was hoping someone could show me better. |
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JamesAstro
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Posted: 01 Jan 2009 at 4:07am |
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What resolution will you be gaming at?
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Velox, Intel Core i9 11900K, ASUS ROG Maximus XIII Hero
32GB RAM, 1TB Samsung 980 Pro NVME RTX 4090, 38" Ultrawide LG-38GL950G Noctua NH-D15S cooler and NF-A14 fans, Corsair AX1600i PSU |
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Dudedood
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Posted: 01 Jan 2009 at 5:26am |
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my current resolution for most of my computers is 1440x900. the comps just all suck for gaming
Edited by Dudedood - 01 Jan 2009 at 6:02am |
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DST4ME
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Posted: 01 Jan 2009 at 1:29pm |
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Dudedood
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Posted: 01 Jan 2009 at 3:13pm |
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A default special vs. one that i made
the custom one there gets the extra 100 or some dollars off once i hit buy, but the special one has some great features. I suck at choosing >_< |
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DST4ME
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Posted: 01 Jan 2009 at 3:48pm |
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the special has a 260+ your config has a 9800 gtx+, big difference.
you need to go with vista 64bit I wondoer why the special is with a 32bit 
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Dudedood
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Posted: 01 Jan 2009 at 4:50pm |
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speaking of video cards, a friend of mine is saying that the 9800 GX2 is better than the GTX 280, true?
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DST4ME
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Posted: 01 Jan 2009 at 5:02pm |
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on paper they have the some of the same numbers, but the 9800 does not have the bandwidth of the 280 and in tests, the 280's Nvidia competetion has been only the 260.
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Dudedood
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Posted: 01 Jan 2009 at 5:23pm |
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the texture fill rate is higher on the 9800, but the memory bandwidth is noticeably higher on the 280...
P.S. my budget is now raised to 2300, cuz i just sold my old desktop... all i have is my laptop now, and will i need a new monitor for my desktop? or just an adapter for my old one? |
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DST4ME
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Posted: 01 Jan 2009 at 5:59pm |
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an adapter will do.
here is a killer system: here you go Ticket# 222977 --- Price: $2293 (To see this build click here) Copy of Specifications: Chassis Model: Cooler Master HAF 932 Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Interior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz (Quad Core) Motherboard: ASUS P6T Deluxe (Intel X58 Chipset) (Supports Dual SLI or CrossFire) System Memory: 6GB DDR3 1333MHz Corsair XMS3 Power Supply: 750W Corsair TX (Dual SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition) Card Reader: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA) Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: - No Thanks Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) (LightScribe Edition) Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Video Card: 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260+ 896MB (216 Streams) (Includes PhysX Technology) Add-on Card: - No Thanks Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Cooler Master V8 (Compatible With i7 Processors) Liquid Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a H20: Stage 3 Cooling System Selected Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Red) Enhancements: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Boost Processor: Yes, Overclock the processor as much as possible with complete stability Boost Video Card: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s) Boost Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory Tweak Windows: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-Bit Edition) (For Enthusiasts) Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based) Virus Protection: - No Thanks Office: - No Thanks Benchmarking: - No Thanks Install/Test Game: - No Thanks LCD Display: - No Thanks Surge Shield: - No Thanks Speakers: - No Thanks Keyboard: - No Thanks Mouse: - No Thanks External Storage: - No Thanks Exclusive T-Shirt: - No Thanks Priority Build: - No Thanks Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty Edited by DST4ME - 01 Jan 2009 at 5:59pm |
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