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FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11552 Posts
February 19 2010 00:01 GMT
#41
4850/5770 are the graphics cards.
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
TT1
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Canada10004 Posts
February 19 2010 00:05 GMT
#42
whats the am3 build with the new motherboard?
ab = tl(i) + tl(pc), the grand answer to every tl.net debate
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11552 Posts
February 19 2010 00:08 GMT
#43
http://secure.newegg.ca/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=13259752

if you don't need windows 7, don't buy it ofc.
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
TT1
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Canada10004 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-02-19 00:19:09
February 19 2010 00:12 GMT
#44
600$ is perfect if it performs well for sc2, do u absolutely need windows 7 to run with it or is windows xp fine?

also what would be the major differences between this build and the hotbid build?
ab = tl(i) + tl(pc), the grand answer to every tl.net debate
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11552 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-02-19 00:20:59
February 19 2010 00:19 GMT
#45
HotBid's build sports a more powerful GPU, whereas my build has a quadcore proc. The 5770 (his graphics card) outperforms the 4850 and provides support for future games, but I don't see the point of the 5770 if you plan on playing at your current resolution. The 4850 can handle SC2 on max fine, and the extra money spent on the 5770 really wouldn't be worth it imho.

The AM3 socket supports PCIe 2.0 X16 which allows for more bandwidth for gpus whereas the hotbid build is stick with the older PCIe 1.0 X16 which provides half the bandwidth.

Hotbid's computer is also going to be smaller, and probably less upgradeable in the future because the LGA 775 socket which his motherboard uses is set to be discontinued this year.

My only gripe with the build I made is that I would rather use the Antec 520W power supply, but that would increase the amount you have to spend ;p. His Corsair 550W is superior to the current Cooler Master 460W. If you don't mind spending the extra $30, I would recommend getting the 520W Antec.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371030&cm_re=power_supply_antec-_-17-371-030-_-Product

by buying a new motherboard, you also need to buy a new OS since your old OS will not be able to associate itself with your new motherboard.
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
Boblion
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
France8043 Posts
February 19 2010 00:41 GMT
#46
FragK's build is better than HotBid's especially if you don't plan to change your screen
fuck all those elitists brb watching streams of elite players.
TT1
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Canada10004 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-02-19 00:44:01
February 19 2010 00:43 GMT
#47
i love u, thx for everything
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Conquest101
Profile Blog Joined February 2007
United States1395 Posts
February 19 2010 01:39 GMT
#48
On February 19 2010 08:58 iamtt1 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 19 2010 08:40 FragKrag wrote:
K you will need a new powersupply, but your case is perfectly salvageable.

In this case, I believe the lowest cost option would actually be to take advantage of your motherboard which supports intel Core 2 Duo, buy 4GB of DDR2 RAM, a new power supply, and a 4850.

core 2 duo will be around $120, 4GB DDR2 RAM would be around $90, new power supply around 60$, and a 4850 around $100.

The low cost build however, probably won't work nearly as well as a new AM3 build which would involve buying a new motherboard.


a 4850/5770 = the processor?


No that's the graphics card. The 5770 being newer and thus more expensive. People are saying that if you plan to use the same monitor (which most likely has a maximum resolution of 1280x1024), a 5770 may be overkill and unnecessary, so if you want to cut costs, get a 4850. However, if you plan to upgrade your monitor and want to play games coming out in the future at high settings, get a 5770 or what not.
dyren
Profile Joined December 2009
United States260 Posts
February 19 2010 02:17 GMT
#49
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150439&cm_re=xfx_250-_-14-150-439-_-Product

Grab this video card for only $150.
(╬ ಠ益ಠ)
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11552 Posts
February 19 2010 03:11 GMT
#50
On February 19 2010 11:17 dyren wrote:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150439&cm_re=xfx_250-_-14-150-439-_-Product

Grab this video card for only $150.


i know tt1 used to hack and all, but that doesn't excuse this kind of advice
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
Conquest101
Profile Blog Joined February 2007
United States1395 Posts
February 19 2010 03:39 GMT
#51
Yeah seriously. ATI all the way for GPUs right now.
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