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Ok, I want a little help from all of you tech buffs out there. I need to create a computer that is both relatively cheap (under 600 $) but can run all games (excluding maybe supcom) at a good clip and a decent setting.
i.e. I want a really nice gaming computer for cheap. I want to see what you guys recommend so that I can look into it.
on that note, what is the fastest internet connection you guys know of? so far I heard comcast is pretty good.
and if you want to have fun with this, on the off chance I can raise the money, what about a computer for 800$.
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Reply #76 from Sins Forums Top
This looks like an ok combo drive, pretty cheap.
WWW Link
Reply #77 from Sins Forums Top
This looks like an ok combo drive, pretty cheap.
WWW Link


I've got one of those, works just fine.
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Reply #78 from Sins Forums Top
in it goes   
Reply #79 from Sins Forums Top
Cool, so its all ordered?
Reply #80 from Sins Forums Top
no, I still need a box and a hardrive.
maybe I'll use the one you recommended last time...
Reply #81 from Sins Forums Top
Was just reading about SATA 150 vs SATA 3GB/s, and the 3gb/s is only a marketing hype.

So the drive i posted, is the fastest SATA drive ATM
Reply #82 from Sins Forums Top
He needs fans. Or are you taking the fan out of your old one?
Reply #83 from Sins Forums Top
i just looking thru your list. and wheres the case?
Reply #84 from Sins Forums Top
I said I needed a case...
but heres the updated, full set:


LITE-ON Combo Black IDE Model LH-52C1P-185 - OEM
Item #: N82E16827106059
$21.99


COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel, SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Item #: N82E16811119068
$49.99


Western Digital Raptor WD740ADFD 74GB 10,000 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM
Item #: N82E16822136033
$159.99


EVGA 320-P2-N811-AR GeForce 8800GTS 320MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail
Item #: N82E16814130082
$279.99


Thermaltake W0093RU ATX 12V 2.0 Version 500W Power Supply - Retail
Item #: N82E16817153028
$79.99


pqi TURBO 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model PQI25400-2GDB - Retail
Item #: N82E16820141211
$163.99


Intel BOXD945GBOLKR LGA 775 Intel 945G MicroBTX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813121021
$102.99


Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe 1.86GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6300 - Retail
Item #: N82E16819115005
$183.00
Reply #85 from Sins Forums Top
the big question right now is wether or not these pieces will fit and is anything really worth spending to upgrade?
Reply #86 from Sins Forums Top
LOL look at that size of that fan


so the subtotal is about $880 ?
Reply #87 from Sins Forums Top
120mm is nothing--there are some cases with fans more than double that diameter! The larger the better too, as larger ones can move the same amount of air as smaller ones while spinning at lower speed, and thus with far less noise.
Reply #88 from Sins Forums Top
something like this?


cant seem to find some cases with fans bigger then 120mm on newegg.com
found this one with 7 120mm fans
Reply #89 from Sins Forums Top
Two cases with big fans:

http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/11-129-021-09.JPG

http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/11-103-010-15.jpg

While they may move air more quietly though, I personally find those cases to be pretty tacky looking. Here's what I plan to use for my next build:

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811112124

Reply #90 from Sins Forums Top
thats all really nice and all. but right now I need to know if buying those parts is a waste of money or not.
after that you guys can hijack this thread all you want.

and the subtotal is ~$1000
Reply #91 from Sins Forums Top
thats all really nice and all. but right now I need to know if buying those parts is a waste of money or not.


You've got a BTX motherboard and an ATX case picked out, and that's not going to work. BTX boards are laid out pretty much the opposite way, and won't fit in ATX cases.

BTX cases are not terribly common--newegg only has four of them. Best bet would be to just find an ATX motherboard.
Reply #92 from Sins Forums Top
Make sure you can fit the PSU, and mobo in side of your case. Also, make sure that your motherboard supports your cpu.
Reply #93 from Sins Forums Top
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you think that they would try to be a bit more cross-compatable.
so theres no way that the motherboard will install inside that case?

and how can I find out if the motherboard and the CPU are compatible?

currently I think I'm going to get this case:
WWW Link
Reply #94 from Sins Forums Top
and how can I find out if the motherboard and the CPU are compatible?


The ones you have picked are not, as the mobo has no Core 2 Duo support. The only other BTX mobo on newegg does support Core, though. Personally I'd just advise again going with ATX. BTX is very poorly supported and is just going to be a pain if you later want to upgrade or replace parts that happen to fail.

Here's a comparably priced intel ATX board. It should fit fine in any non-micro ATX case you happen to pick.
Reply #95 from Sins Forums Top
What im saying make sure your case is big enough for the motherboard, and PSU. Just check the dimensions.
Reply #96 from Sins Forums Top
sonofabitch
I nearly bought 1000 dollars in incompatible SHIT today.
nice thing that I didnt eh? if there are any more problems i need to know now

but thanks for the advice.
Reply #97 from Sins Forums Top
heres a site i use to buy stuff not much good if your in the us but its got a good layout images of the kit full specifications and it will bring up a list of compatitble kit when you select an item it also has the manufacturer links external review links and the customers often give reviews too www.komplett.ie

have a look here build a basket up then buy the stuff even cheaper from one of your us sites,

while we are on the subject does anyone know any american sites that ship to ireland? im trying to pick up one of these 37" lcds to use as a monitor its got great specs
http://www.westinghousedigital.com/details.aspx?itemnum=56#VALUE


thanks

j
Reply #98 from Sins Forums Top

sonofabitch
I nearly bought 1000 dollars in incompatible SHIT today.
nice thing that I didnt eh? if there are any more problems i need to know now

but thanks for the advice.


hurray

hope you dont get into any problems.
But if i can ill still help with anything
Reply #99 from Sins Forums Top

not to nag, but the review says that it has very limited upgrade potential.


Hmph, maybe but it performs and is cheap. I'll keep an eye out for other interesting things for you.
Reply #100 from Sins Forums Top
Schem, I dont recommend buying all your parts at once, newegg often has sales or other special offers to reduce the price.