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So Recently i've been saving up some money 1-2k to build a decent-semi high end gaming rig. What for? For StarCraft 2 duh, and i guess any other games that come out soon. O and I guess that my current computer is dieing.
So to start off i'll i'm listing the basic components.
The case i am currently looking at is Here
Seems like a decent mid size case and has the power supply on the bottom.
$90
Mother board
Rampage II extreame X58 1366 ATX motherboard
I thought this was pricey, so looking for alternatives, since it seems the be very high end and I don't think i need this high end since i won't be overclocking to much.
400+
current $490
Graphics
NVIDIA Geforce GTX 280 OC 1024 mb GDDR3 PCIe 2.0 Graphic Card
I was thinking of getting 2x 512 (other brand idk though) but the guy was trying to convince me this was a better deal at $300
Current $790
Power Supply
HX 1000w 1000w Modular ATX eps 12v Power supply
The guys suggest a 1000w power supply. Not to familiar with how much power I will need. I'm sure its at least 750w+ though.
Price at $270
current 1060
Ram
3x 2gig DDR 3 CL9 DIMM memory (Corsair Memory
$100 total. This seemed like a good deal.
Current $1160
Processor
Intel Boxed Core i7 Processor 920
True quad at $230
Current $1390
Hard Drive
Caviar Black 1tb 7200 RPM serial ATA 300 Hard Drive
130 thought this was a good deal as well, But I don't need all that storage space. Is it possible to raid a single hard drive? if not I'd try to get a few 250 gb hard drives and raid that.
So basic total right now is looking at $1570* which is in my price range.
I think i'll need a new fan/heat sink to replace the stock. And i have not factored in the OS costs.
So I'll be updating as I buy parts and read comments on what im failing at. Any input/critisisum is greatly appreciated.
*edit forgot to put in the dvd/cd/blue ray drive what ever i get. I could use an old one of mine or pick up a cheap one at the store. So i'll just add 50 to the cost for now
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GTX 280 is OD. How big your monitor?
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On April 09 2009 01:47 Disregard wrote:
GTX 280 is OD. How big your monitor?
Doing monitor looking latter O_o was thinking duel 22 inch monitors. As for the graphics and such I'm still in the researching stage of what i want to get. So explain to me how its odd? O_o?
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You should get a voice changer so you don't sound like a little girl. 
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On April 09 2009 01:53 Harem wrote:You should get a voice changer so you don't sound like a little girl.
And whats this have to do with computer parts? 
On April 09 2009 01:52 Diomedes wrote:
Buy cheaper stuff.
Care to point out some cheaper stuff? I guess i could just mash all my old computers together to make some super computer. But i don't see how that would work
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The motherboard is way overpriced, you definitely don't need a "gamer mobo." I suggest picking up a ~$100 mobo, just make sure it's compatible with your ram and cpu.
I would suggest a 750W PSU instead as they only run for ~$120 CDN. That's not to say a generic brand PSU but Corsair is that price.
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what he means is that nowadays hardware value / price is vastly different than even a few years ago.
buying mid / entry items is now a very good thing, as these items are very good quality and were top notch only 6 - 9 months ago.
Best advice : Buy a computer the day you buy SC2. Preferably, wait a week or two after the game release, so you actually have the perfect feedback if there are any hardware issues (thing which blizzard is accustomed to at every new release / early patches)
Basically, if when SC2 is released you build up a 600 - 700 $ comp, you'll have a very good machine ready to run it.
Only thing you should look after is a good screen.
ANything smaller than 24 is a huge waste of money.
Edit : Actually, if you plan on spending 1500 to 2000, spend 600-700 on computer and with 600 - 800 buy two nice sceens.
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On April 09 2009 02:05 Boonbag wrote:ANything smaller than 24 is a huge waste of money.
Why do you say that?
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On April 09 2009 02:06 Durak wrote:Show nested quote +On April 09 2009 02:05 Boonbag wrote:ANything smaller than 24 is a huge waste of money. Why do you say that?
Just like 19 and 20 and 21 are now almost discontinued, 22 will fade next year to absurd low prices and 24 will/is pretty much the standard now.
Edit : you can basically get 19 inches for like 50 euros now, while a mere 18 months ago they were about 150 minimum. The smaller it is, the shittier it looks and screens DO LAST LONG. It's the last peripheral you will change.
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I don't understand your argument of how 22" monitors will fade due to low prices. If something has been reduced to a good price, that means more people are likely to purchase them. As far as I know 24" isn't standard now and there are many more people running at 1680x1050 or lower resolutions. Even if a higher resolution was standard, it wouldn't make a difference because every program is backwards compatible down to low resolutions.
Buying a lower resolution but higher quality and cheaper monitor makes sense. A higher resolution will more demanding on your video card while gaming. It depends what he's going to be using his computer for but it sounds like he's going to be gaming.
Edit: Wording
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24" is getting popular, however 19" IMO is still the standard monitor size.
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On April 09 2009 03:32 blabber wrote:
massive overkill for SC2
well yeah. but i do plan to play other games. + i have the money needed to invest in a more expensive machine
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On April 09 2009 02:03 Durak wrote:
The motherboard is way overpriced, you definitely don't need a "gamer mobo." I suggest picking up a ~$100 mobo, just make sure it's compatible with your ram and cpu.
I would suggest a 750W PSU instead as they only run for ~$120 CDN. That's not to say a generic brand PSU but Corsair is that price.
PSU So based on my specs you believe a 750w PSU would adequately satisfy my systems needs?
Also Could you point me in the right direction for the mobo? brand ect?
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On April 09 2009 03:44 StorZerg wrote:Show nested quote +On April 09 2009 02:03 Durak wrote:
The motherboard is way overpriced, you definitely don't need a "gamer mobo." I suggest picking up a ~$100 mobo, just make sure it's compatible with your ram and cpu.
I would suggest a 750W PSU instead as they only run for ~$120 CDN. That's not to say a generic brand PSU but Corsair is that price. PSU So based on my specs you believe a 750w PSU would adequately satisfy my systems needs? Also Could you point me in the right direction for the mobo? brand ect?
"A GeForce GTX 280 requires you to have a 550 Watt power supply unit at minimum if you use it in a high-end system. That power supply needs to have (in total accumulated) at least 40 Amps available on the 12 volts rails."
It's a pretty safe bet to have 700 or 750W PSU unless you're going to do SLI with the newest video cards. SLI is a waste of money anyway. I picked 750 arbitrarily because I just looked at ncix for current prices and that was the first one I saw. Make sure you get a good brand of PSU (Corsair, Zalman, OCZ) because it is really important to have stable power. Shitty PSUs can even damage your parts.
I'm not an expert on mobo brands but Asus is generally cheap and reliable. XFX, evga, or intel are all fine as well.
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[QUOTE]On April 09 2009 01:55 StorZerg wrote:
[QUOTE]On April 09 2009 01:53 Harem wrote:
You should get a voice changer so you don't sound like a little girl. [/QUOTE]
lol hi stor and harem  , stor's voice dont sound THAT BAD lol
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EVGA nForce 790i Ultra SLI. Built a comp last summer and this mobo has been epic win.
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I'm hijacking this thread.
What do you think of this computer I'm gonna build?
Processor: Intel E8500 dual core 3.19 ghz
ram: 4 gb
graphic card: geforce GTS 250
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EPT![[image loading]](http://www.supertightstuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/lego-computer.jpg)
