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Post Date: 2011-08-25
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    Posted: 25 Aug 2011 at 5:21pm
Hello all! i am looking to purchase a new computer and would greatly appreciate any help.


Budget: is 2500 dollars
i already have a mouse, keyboard, and monitor so this is all for the computer.

Expectations: i would like to be able to play games at max settings. 

Usage: i will be using this computer mostly for games but also 3d modeling using maya as well as zbrush. I play all types of games, mmo's, fps , rpg's etc. i will be playing games at 1920x 1080.


Thank you again for any help!
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I think ode 3 would be great for you, but wait for DST4ME to reply, then go with what he says.
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How much ram do you need for your 3d modeling? is 8GB enough? from what I understand sometimes its not.

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8gb would work 
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For that res checkout ode 3.

otherwise a custom config with better psu/mobo/cpu cooler will cost around $2800.

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i could prob do 2800, what config would you suggest at that price?
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if you think in the future you will need to add more ram then go with win7 pro 64bit, home has a limit that will cause you problems if you go and upgrade ram.

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ok, thank you very much for the help!
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keep in mind ode 3 will give you the same game performance but the custom config has bigger psu allowing for all kinds of future upgrades and that psu has a 7 year warranty.

the ode 3's psu has a 5 year warranty from DS but its gpu upgrade ability are limited, for best game results we recommend upgrading gpus once every 2 to 3 years, that way in games the pc will feel like its brand new.

but if you don't plan on upgrading gpus at all, the ode 3 is the way to go IMHO.

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