Getting new computer.

[Fiddlehead]

Getting new computer [Customize]

Well im getting a new computer what do you guys suggest i should get (im customizing)? Pretty much my graphic and card and stuff went out and i dont feel like fixing so im just going to start new since i had this computer for about 3 years. Also i dont want to re-format because i need to so... What do you suggest i should get?

 

[iOprah]

A mac......

(btw mine has 500gb not 320)

 

[Ph?bus]

it depends on your budget,
and custom built all the way

 

[crazyrockets]

I would also recommend you custom build a computer if you are going to use it for gaming or whatever. You could easily save 25% or more off the price of a major manufacturer for a mid to high end gaming computer. Even lower end computers can often save you a large amount of money to custom build.
Let us know what you will be using the computer for and we can has out some ideas on what to put in it and where from.

 

[Fiddlehead]

Yes i am talking about customizing lol. Also i dont want a mac i want a gaming computer i want a 9800 graphic card for example but i want to know whats compatable with it and stuff.

 

[metro]

All we need is a budget and you'll have multiple possible builds show up.

 

[Fiddlehead]

$800-1000

 

[PewPewBangBang]

yup budget is the only thing we need to know right now.........and yea, we wouldn't suggest a mac for gaming and the fact you said custom built.......wasn't really a smart answer whoever said "get a mac"

 

[Fiddlehead]

Also im just playing counter strike source maybe going to buy some other games like mw2.

 

[metro]

Done on Newegg.

COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
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ASUS M4A77TD Pro AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
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ASUS EAH5850/G/2DIS/1GD5 Radeon HD 5850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card w/ATI ... - Retail
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Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W Continuous Power ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V version 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified ... - Retail
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AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Black Processor Model HDZ720WFGIBOX - Retail
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Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model CT2KIT25664BA1067 - Retail
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Subtotal: $860.94

 

[reflex99]

Done on Newegg.


GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD4P AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
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I have that motherboard and i must say, it is full of winz

it OC's like a dream (i have 3.7GHz on my phenom II X2 BE on stock air)
and everything just works

 

[PewPewBangBang]

that 5850 will get you to places =)

 

[Fiddlehead]

Yes im most likely going to buy that build. Thanks metro.

 

[metro]

I forgot an optical disk drive!

A DVD burner will add another ~$30 onto that, unless you have one you can just swap.

 

[Ph?bus]

I think you should redo it but with an AM3 only motherboard with DDR3 memory. I see no point in investing in old tech, I regret doing so on my build.

 

[PewPewBangBang]

DDR3 is cheaper than DDR2 now is it not??? cuz DDR2 prices rose like a mother recently in the past couple of months

 

[metro]

DDR3 is cheaper than DDR2 now is it not??? cuz DDR2 prices rose like a mother recently in the past couple of months

Not that I'm aware of..... That's like saying "i7's are cheaper than i5's now."

As of now DDR2 is still more bang-for-your-buck than DDR3.

 

[iOprah]

DDR3 is cheaper than DDR2 now is it not??? cuz DDR2 prices rose like a mother recently in the past couple of months

That really makes no sense....that's like saying a 2004 model car is more than a 2009 model of the same car...

 

[PewPewBangBang]

Not that I'm aware of..... That's like saying "i7's are cheaper than i5's now."

As of now DDR2 is still more bang-for-your-buck than DDR3.

idk man.........4gb of ddr2 ram has risen to like around $100 now........it was like around $50-60 a couple months ago

I know it sounds stupid but it rose that much in price......

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...0227346&cm_re=4gb_ddr3-_-20-227-346-_-Product
-4gb DDR3 1066

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...0227199&cm_re=4gb_ddr2-_-20-227-199-_-Product
-4gb DDR2 800

uhhh?!?!? cheapest DDR2 ram on newegg 4gb is like $75 after rebate.........cheapest DDR3 ram on newegg 4gb is $75 with no rebate......can get much faster DDR3 ram for cheaper than slower DDR2 ram, theres like DDR3 1600 ram cheaper than DDR2 800 ram

still sound ridiculous??

 

[metro]

cheapest DDR3 ram on newegg 4gb is $75 with no rebate......

Original Price: $89.99
You Save: $15.00

So they're the same price. I haven't done my research on OCZ RAM but I would assume that the DDR3 has a crappy IC on it.

Also looking at the timings and CAS latencty:

The DDR2 800, 5-5-5-15
CAS time is 6.25 ns

The DDR3 1066, 7-7-7-16
CAS time is 6.57 ns

So the DDR2 is better for gaming (although not by much). And an AM3 only mobo with DDR3 will most likely cost more.