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[Mupepe]

Okay guys, I'm looking to build a computer for about 1700-1800 shipped. It'll be a gaming rig. The only thing that I require is a DVD burner, SLI compatible MB(not necessarily the second video card) and about 60 gigs for a hdd. I'd prefer the video card to be a 6800 ultra, and i'd prefer everything sata. Thanks guys.

 

[demi]

How about you build that game list instead?

 

[ToxicAdam]

If you have 1800, you don't need to worry about having a kickass computer. It will just happen, don't overthink this.

 

[Error Macro]

With money comes power.

Don't think.

Just buy.

 

[Johnas]

Okay guys, I'm looking to build a computer for about 1700-1800 shipped. It'll be a gaming rig. The only thing that I require is a DVD burner, SLI compatible MB(not necessarily the second video card) and about 60 gigs for a hdd. I'd prefer the video card to be a 6800 ultra, and i'd prefer everything sata. Thanks guys.

But you're getting rid of your consoles? Do explain.

EDIT: Just got your PM. Thanks.

 

[ToxicAdam]

Someone getting rid of thier consoles to get a gaming PC is a guy I want to drink with.

(Especially if he is buying the drinks)

 

[Mupepe]

How about you build that game list instead?

hahaha, i just reposted in the thread ya bastard.

And btw, this rig isn't for me. I haven't bought a PC game since City of Heroes and I've hated myself ever since. This is for a friend of mine.

 

[Comfort_Eagle]

If you have 1800, you don't need to worry about having a kickass computer. It will just happen, don't overthink this.

Seriously, thats a nice set of cash to build a new comp with.

 

[Mupepe]

is a refresh of 16ms decent for gaming?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824138028

 

[Mupepe]

DVD Burner
Case
HDD
Monitor
Motherboard
Beautiful Video Card
Sound Card
memory
Processor
Speakers
Can anyone recommend anything for better performance or to save money? Thanks!

Rate on a scale of 1-10, 10 being jizztastic awesome.

 

[element]

none of your links work

 

[Mupepe]

none of your links work

I just fixed them. :X sorry hehe

 

[element]

ewwwwww, bad case and monitor. I'm fixing it. parts in a minute here

 

[Mupepe]

ewwwwww, bad case and monitor. I'm fixing it. parts in a minute here

haha thanks! it can't be that bad! it only took me like 15 minutes btw, i just got some of the basic stuff i know he wants

 

[element]

Antec Solution SLK3000-B Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
COOLMAX CR-500B ATX 500W "140mm Fan" Power Supply
ASUS A8N-SLI Premium Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard
AMD Athlon 64 4000+ San Diego 1GHz FSB Socket 939 Processor
OCZ 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200)
XFX PVT70GUDF7 Geforce 7800GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card
Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 80GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA150
LITE-ON Black IDE DVD Burner Model SOHW-1693S Black
acer AL1714CB-8 Black 17" 8ms LCD Monitor
Logitech THX Z-5300e 280 Watts RMS 5.1 Speaker

Total Before Rebates: $1,797.67
Final Total: $1720.67

Upped the processor. AMD 3200 is great, but AMD 4000 is better
Might as well get a 7800GT. It is less money, might be a 'little' bit slower. But supports newer stuff.
Bad monitor, had 16ms responce time and was only 15".
And all that power with some weak ass speakers. Get some nice ones. These logitech ones have a nice sound and are only $70 aft rebates. Which is a great price.

If that price is too high, I'd go down to a AMD 3500. That will be $1,645.56 before shipping and rebates.

 

[Mupepe]

Antec Solution SLK3000-B Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
COOLMAX CR-500B ATX 500W "140mm Fan" Power Supply
ASUS A8N-SLI Premium Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard
AMD Athlon 64 4000+ San Diego 1GHz FSB Socket 939 Processor
OCZ 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200)
XFX PVT70GUDF7 Geforce 7800GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card
Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 80GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA150
LITE-ON Black IDE DVD Burner Model SOHW-1693S Black
acer AL1714CB-8 Black 17" 8ms LCD Monitor
Logitech THX Z-5300e 280 Watts RMS 5.1 Speaker

Total Before Rebates: $1,797.67
Final Total: $1720.67

Upped the processor. AMD 3200 is great, but AMD 4000 is better
Might as well get a 7800GT. It is less money, might be a 'little' bit slower. But supports newer stuff.
Bad monitor, had 16ms responce time and was only 15".
And all that power with some weak ass speakers. Get some nice ones. These logitech ones have a nice sound and are only $70 aft rebates. Which is a great price.

If that price is too high, I'd go down to a AMD 3500. That will be $1,645.56 before shipping and rebates.

Sweet! thanks! do much do you think I could OC the 3500 to? BTW, did you do that with retail or oem prices?

 

[element]

Sweet! thanks! do much do you think I could OC the 3500 to?

oh yeah. If you get the Venice core. I've heard people pushing it to 3.0 GHz (2.2 GHz stock). A 10% to 15% with stock cooling is more then possible. If you wanted to push it anymore, I'd get the ZALMAN CNPS7700-CU 120mm 2 Ball Cooling Fan if you were planning on going any higher then that.

BTW, did you do that with retail or oem prices?

to my surprize only the HDD was OEM. Everything else is retail.

PM me with your email and I can send you the cart.

 

[Particle Physicist]

element is the god of gaf computer building help.

 

[element]

element is the god of gaf computer building help.

how is your rig working out?

 

[Mupepe]

Thanks Element. It's going to be sweet! Too bad it's not mine

 

[element]

Thanks Element. It's going to be sweet! Too bad it's not mine

Did you go for the 3500 or 4000?