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On September 13 2011 11:47 Myrmidon wrote: Uh, part of the savings was from getting Windows for cheaper than $100 (like $30 or less), through your *.edu account or through school.
The other part of the savings was, say, getting the HCG520 or similar instead of overpaying on stuff like the HCG620.
ah yeah I can buy windows 7 ultimate for like 20 bucks thank you.
and I'll switch around the power supply, thank you for all the help.
i can't find my mouse to buy tho!! can't find a steelseries kinzu anywhere
one of the more notable newegg shell shocker deals i've seen recently: 60GB OCZ Solid III for $60 after rebate, $85 without the mir (normally runs for $130-150). It's a SATA 6GB/s SSD, and for $1/GB I don't really see how you can go wrong...
On September 13 2011 13:32 kunstderfugue wrote: You can try the Razer Abyssus, It is very similar and without mouse acceleration.
i could but i've been using steelseries keyboard mousepad etc for a while now and i don't like clashing brands haha, steelseries this razer that
edit: also the reason i switched to steelseries is because I wasn't a fan of having to install drivers for my razer mice previously every single time I went to a new computer. I go to different machines often (tournaments LANs etc), and I don't wanna have to install driver, restart the comp, etc every time. Steelseries kinzu it was just download it once then it's perma saved on the mouse
I currently have $600 USD cash that needs to be spent on a computer. Thus I plan on purchasing all my parts at Microcenter unless I can save $100 buying parts online.
Ideally I would Like to stay closer to $500
I can get windows from a .edu account and does not need to be included. I will use my current monitor.
Total cost adds up to around 474$ without a case which I guess is all right, with case it's around 518.40. The power supply is 80+ Bronze and the case is very good. Should run SC2 on ultra effortlessly, for instance. You'll need to add 20$ if you want a DVD RW drive, though.
what's the verdict? and thank you all for the help! <3
RAM is too expensive, you could get 1333mhz for about $40, which will make almost no difference
I personally don't like the idea of spending more than 40-50$ on a case for a computer of that performance, but whatever floats your boat I guess
That's awfully expensive for an H61 mobo, unless you're really planning on using the extra connectivity (which it doesn't appear you are), you can find one for about $20 dollars cheaper that will do just fine
Personally I'd prefer a larger monitor, probably 1080p too, but if that size works for you it's fine.
edit: agreed above about the motherboard. Missed that. AsRock H61 U3S3 has mostly the same features except has two SATA3 ports too, and it's $20 cheaper. Okay, the Gigabyte has a higher-end onboard Realtek audio chip, but you're not going to be using that I think... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157236
what's the verdict? and thank you all for the help! <3
I don't think your CPU makes much sense, I'd either get a i2400 for almost the same price, or just 2500k. That being said, I don't think the i5 2300 - 2400 etc. are as cost-effective as AMD CPUs and I'd just get a cheaper AMD CPU and mobo and save myself 50$. My would be is that you either get 2500k or just buy a 40$ cheaper mobo and maybe 20$ cheaper CPU as well for AMD. With the money saved you can then get a 6950 if you want to.
Uhm, so go AMD, get a massively worse CPU, spend more on the motherboard, end up saving $10-15, and getting ~25-30% worse performance in tasks the AMD does well at. Good idea.
I agree, 2400 is better than 2300, but AMD sucks right now, and isn't looking to get any better, sadly.
If you want a mobo that's safe for running the recent Ph2 CPUs, you aren't paying less than you would for a reasonable H61 or H67 board.
This is the current build are their any recommendations where I could get some added bang for my buck by purchasing through newegg or upgrading any part?
On September 14 2011 00:48 JingleHell wrote: Uhm, so go AMD, get a massively worse CPU, spend more on the motherboard, end up saving $10-15, and getting ~25-30% worse performance in tasks the AMD does well at. Good idea.
I agree, 2400 is better than 2300, but AMD sucks right now, and isn't looking to get any better, sadly.
If you want a mobo that's safe for running the recent Ph2 CPUs, you aren't paying less than you would for a reasonable H61 or H67 board.
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