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However, I think they might have less PCI slots.
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Jaso
United States2147 Posts
MSI z68 However, I think they might have less PCI slots. | ||
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Nate.F
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Xigmatek Gaia @ $30 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233082&Tpk=Xigmatek gaia What type of games are you going to play, and at what resolution? If your budget is 800-900, you wouldn't want an SSD, a WD Black HDD would be enough. If you are playing SC2, and not streaming, the i3-2100 would be enough for your needs since it is a budget build. If you are going for the i3-2100, you'll want a H61/67 motherboard. If you are going for the GTX 460, your configuration wouldn't draw more than 350w. And you could go for - Corsair CX430 V2 @$45 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026&cm_re=corsair_cx_v2-_-17-139-026-_-Product Again, we'll need your resolution and the types of games you wish to play, as the graphics card/processor/motherboard choice would differ greatly. | ||
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SSJJaedong
United States20 Posts
I don't plan to overclock, so would then a i5 - 2300 be better? i also changed around some of the part i decided to get. With most of the changes i'm under $600 now which includes the mail-in rebates and doesn't include tax+shipping. - Motherboard o $124.99 – instant discount $10($114.99) MSI P67A-C43 (B3) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130571&cm_re=P67-_-13-130-571-_-Product This over the mother board i had originally. I'm not completely sure if its a good match for the cpu. I'll change my power supply to what you suggested too. I don't plan on streaming and the most graphic intense game i'll be playing anytime soon is SC2. If i do decide to get a 2nd GTX 460, would the configuration i have now be a problem to support it/ would it be worth it? The monitor i have right now is Resolution: 2048x1152@60Hz | ||
Womwomwom
5930 Posts
Get a i5-2400, when I last checked its like $5 more than the i5 2300 with a few FPS difference which is a case where an upgrade is actually worth it. No, the suggested PSU won't work with dual GTX460 and no you shouldn't care that it won't work because don't do SLI especially since the card is already outdated. | ||
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
The 460's have the potential, in some games, to do a bit better. http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/314?vs=306 The hassle of SLI for the performance gains and the situations where it doesn't provide them isn't going to be worth it to most users. | ||
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SSJJaedong
United States20 Posts
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
HTPC GPU Shootout. | ||
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deadRa
Sweden37 Posts
Right now my setup is; Intel Q9550 XFX 6850 1GB 4 gigs of ram So I'm buying a new rig now, for streaming I would suppose the 2600K is the best, but is it really worth the money over a 2500K? (I'm not going to overclock btw, so maybe the i5 2400 is a better choice?) | ||
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powerdawg96
United States129 Posts
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Nate.F
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Hyperthreading has marginal performance impact/gain in gaming and hence it is not worth it to spend a premium on. If you are not overclocking, there is no point getting an unlocked "K" processor. Your graphics card meet your demands. If you are streaming, you'd want at least a quad core as SC2 takes up two cores already. If you are going for the i5-2400(locked multiplier, no overclocking), get either a H61/67 motherboard. | ||
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AngryNarwhal_111
United States51 Posts
Just wanted to say thanks for the help first off, my computer should be arriving today and I'm having a couple friends help me assemble it. Here's hoping it goes well! On an operating system note, is the $30 Windows 7 Professional deal only for an upgrade from a previous windows operating system to Windows 7 pro? I don't have a previous version of a windows operating system to upgrade from. Thanks! Narwhal | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html | ||
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AngryNarwhal_111
United States51 Posts
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gottypro
Russian Federation115 Posts
I'm debating if i should go for an 2410m i5 or 2310m i3. Both of them can handle sc2 just fine in low settings (which i use on my main PC anyway, like it that way), but the i5 has turbo boost and HT afaik. On paper, that is good, but im not sure how necessary it is, is it worth it? The price difference is almost 100$ for me. Would i5 handle streaming? Its only dual-core. But i don't want to stream HD either, my upload is pretty low. If so, that would make a difference on my decision, tho i don't really plan to stream anyway. | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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United States636 Posts
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Uhh Negative
United States1090 Posts
On June 14 2011 05:53 Stoids wrote: Case came today from my order, components should be here tomorrow. Waiting isn't fun .My case came today too but my components come on Wednesday. I have already watched so many videos on my case on youtube that I knew the case inside and out when I got it so it was no fun. It didn't come with an I/O shield I don't think...... or maybe it just came with a temporary one installed and my motherboard will come with one to replace it? | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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AngryNarwhal_111
United States51 Posts
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Onioncookie
Germany624 Posts
 , didnt want to make a new thread ... I need a new laptop for my mother since the old one broke ... Me and my little brother use it aswell so we also want to game with it :D Could anyone suggest a good laptop ( Buying in germany , i prefer amazon) that has the following : -Webcam -15"+ ( bigger better XD) -Can play Starcraft 2 with low (or better) settings more then smooth , maybe also teamgames :D (-scnd gen sandy bridge?!) The better gaming power the better .... maybe even use it for Diablo 3 ... since it doesnt have to run at highest settings... Iam actualy not sure what to spend here ... thought about like ~500-600€ if u think more is better then i can go up alot Thanks in advance! | ||
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