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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
If you're not overclocking, just go with a core i5 2400 and a H61 board along with the 5850 for $133 that Myrmidon posted: Core i5 2400 @ $180 http://canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?&item_id=035529 Asrock H61M U3S3 @ $80 ($75 after mail in rebate) http://canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?&item_id=037677 GSkill 2x4GB 1333MHz @ $78 http://canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?&item_id=035766 | ||
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SoKHo
Korea (South)1081 Posts
Thank you so much! I'm going to order the parts tonight. So you seem like a quality poster and take your word =) For future reference, how do you know whether a part is compatible or not? Thank you! | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
The majority of cases you buy on Newegg will have room for graphic cards under 10 inches long. The 6850 is around 9 inches long so this shouldn't be a problem with a Coolermaster case. You match processor socket with motherboard socket (LGA 1155 processor = LGA 1155 motherboard only, etc). All modern motherboards accept only DDR3. DDR2 and DDR3 aren't interchangeable. Harddrives and DVD Drives all use SATA. All modern motherboards come with at least two SATA ports. Your motherboard will include the SATA cables used to connect these drives. Most quality power supplies (XFX, Antec, Corsair, Seasonic, etc) will all have the necessary connectors. And the XFX 450w provides more than enough power for your current configuration and provides you headroom to upgrade to a stronger graphics card in the future. | ||
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lawnie
United States16 Posts
that gives me a great start of stuff to look for, you guys are awesome | ||
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deconduo
Ireland4122 Posts
On May 09 2011 03:41 Myrmidon wrote: edit: hm, pretty much the same as deconduo, except I found a better price for the Crucial C300 and don't think Crossfire/SLI support is worth it even on this budget. Considering the ASRock Extreme4 is only $150, and the EA 650 is only $15 more than the XFX 450W it really doesn't cost anything to prepare for crossfire anymore. 6950s scale ridiculously well, 85%+ in most games and most of the problems with crossfire have been ironed out. | ||
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SoKHo
Korea (South)1081 Posts
So before I commit to buying I wanted to switch out the cases. This one appealed to me more: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119227 What's your thoughts? Will it fit? Thank you! | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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Durak
Canada3685 Posts
On May 09 2011 05:03 Myrmidon wrote: @Durak: and On May 09 2011 05:16 skyR wrote: @Durak Thanks guys! Much appreciated. Didn't have much time to do research. Very fast and useful responses. | ||
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JJGamer
United States76 Posts
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
On May 09 2011 08:04 JJGamer wrote: Is samsung's spinpoint f3 better than wd's caviar black? That depends on the exact models, particularly for the Caviar Black. In general the Spinpoint F3 is cheaper per GB and has higher sequential speeds, lower random access speeds, and a shorter warranty (3 years vs. 5 years). We're talking about fairly minor differences though. | ||
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JJGamer
United States76 Posts
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Az0r_au
Australia385 Posts
CPU: phenom II x4 965be @ 4.0ghz mobo: ASRock 890GX-Extreme3 890G (has usb3 sata/esata 3, supports xfire and sli @8x/8x) ram: 2x 4gb ripjaws @ 1600mhz gfx: msi gtx 560ti twinfrozr II psu: corsair tx 650w case: modded antec 300 with 3x 120mm front LED fans + 1x 120mm side LED fan. HDD: 2x 500gb WD green. 1x 250gb WD black cooling: CM hyper 212+ optical: LG Dvd burner | ||
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deconduo
Ireland4122 Posts
EDIT: Oh if you're in Australia then bump up the prices a bit, stuff is more expensive there. | ||
GTR
51518 Posts
On May 09 2011 09:06 deconduo wrote: I'd say $550 without windows, $600 with would be fair enough. EDIT: Oh if you're in Australia then bump up the prices a bit, stuff is more expensive there. Yeh, I'd say a 15-20% mark-up. | ||
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lawnie
United States16 Posts
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231417 hmm you guys suggested this RAM, but it seems to be out of stock. i found one that is the same except for the speed which is listed as 1600, instead of the 1333 of the out of stock one. Will this make me have to change anything else in my setup or will it work fine? Sorry if this is a silly question, but thanks for any help! G.Skill 2 x 4GB DDR3 RAM - $70 after promo code http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231417 | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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lawnie
United States16 Posts
cool thanks! | ||
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Pokedude1013
116 Posts
Here are my specs: Play at 1280x1024 AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 215 Processor 2.7 GHz 3.0 GB RAM Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition (build 7600), 64-bit I don't have much to spend sadly, but I would like to play on that much higher settings. Thanks a lot! | ||
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epikAnglory
United States1120 Posts
i5 2400 Sandy Bridge(no OC) 4 GB DDR3 Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit ATI 5850 Overclocked I play at 1680 x 1050 right now, idk how good and what I prefer later on, since I cannot test it out as my 5670 limits it to that only. Question: Why do some people suggest like a 450 watt PSU for a 5850 when it clearly says 500 watt requirement? | ||
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
For consistent good fps at those settings, you'll need a CPU upgrade (unfortunately requiring a new motherboard) and a GPU upgrade (which your current power supply probably won't be able to handle). So CPU + motherboard + GPU + power supply (probably). How much money do you have to spend? If you could provide more information about the power supply, like anything it says on the label about max wattages and currents, that would be good too. edit: Well, if you're just looking for higher graphics settings, and particularly just higher shaders settings, you just need a GPU upgrade. An Athlon II X2 is still going to be an issue in larger fights, particularly large multiplayer fights. @iTzAnglory: Over 40 fps shouldn't be a problem even on ultra, even while streaming (with reasonable stream settings), unless you have some screen resolution larger than 1920x1200. | ||
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