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Default Want to buy a new system ? I know just what to recommend... - 05-13-2004, 04:22 AM

I built and tested my new Athlon 64 system today and all I can say is WOW.

Specs are:

Athlon 64 3000+
Abit KV8-MAX3
1024MB Corsair XMS
Maxtor 80GB SATA
SB Audigy2 ZS
ATI Radeon 9800 Pro

... and the standard stuff.


Windows boots in less than 10 seconds, everything flies ... really impressive.
I highly recommend a system like this if you intend on doing a lot of gaming.
  
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Default 05-13-2004, 04:30 AM

Price?
  
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Default 05-13-2004, 04:53 AM

meh i sacrificed top specs for mobility. i wanttt a deskkktoppppp


  
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Default 05-13-2004, 06:42 PM

Price was 1600$CA which comes to 1160.00$US.

I fucking OWN. FarCry runs smooth as silk on Very High at 1024x768: I'll
benchmark a little more and let you know how it goes. but so far it's crazy!
  
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Default 05-13-2004, 06:43 PM

I'd like to buy a new system...help me build one....a cheap one... happy:
  
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Default 05-13-2004, 06:44 PM

I would have gotten a hercules Sound card and upgraded my HD to a SATA HD like one of the 120 gigs from WD liek the Cavier etc, Sound Blasters are a waste. Would have meant a faster HD and more space. While sound quality would be impossible to notice.
  
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Default 05-13-2004, 06:44 PM

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Price was 1600$CA which comes to 1160.00$US.

I fucking OWN. FarCry runs smooth as silk on Very High at 1024x768: I'll
benchmark a little more and let you know how it goes. but so far it's crazy!
where the feck did u get ur parts from


  
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Default 05-13-2004, 06:51 PM

I'll stick with my Athlon 64 3200+, 120 gig Seagate, and 5950 ultra. But thats just me.
  
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Default 05-13-2004, 06:52 PM

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Default 05-13-2004, 06:57 PM

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I'd like to buy a new system...help me build one....a cheap one... happy:
haha yea thats what i hate about computers they become obsolete so quickly...

that computer owns solidus, good job finding parts for only $1160...
  
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Default 05-13-2004, 06:57 PM

Can someone help me build a really good system? All I need is the computer, no monitor or anything...but a really good system, for cheap...if thats possible oOo:

Ive got about 500+ to tool with...and right now im running a.....

P4 2.0 Ghz
40 Gig HD
256 Megs of ram...

I wanna upgrade...someone give a brother a hand happy:


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i dont need a monitor, hd, keyboard, mouse or cd drives
  
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Default 05-13-2004, 07:06 PM

What i have dreamed of is

Intel Pentium 4 at 3 gigs minimum on the Intel D875pbz motherboard with 1024 pc3200 DDR with a Wester Digital Raptor hard drive and an audigy 2 zx and a nvidia 6800 powered by a 600 Watt power supply that glows blue. All in a "top of the line" Cooler Master case. Lets not forget the Gigaworks speakers biggrin: yea.............thats my dream..........probably will have it in 4 months or so mwah:
  
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Default 05-13-2004, 07:08 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by guarnere
Can someone help me build a really good system? All I need is the computer, no monitor or anything...but a really good system, for cheap...if thats possible oOo:

Ive got about 500+ to tool with...and right now im running a.....

P4 2.0 Ghz
40 Gig HD
256 Megs of ram...

I wanna upgrade...someone give a brother a hand happy:


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i dont need a monitor, hd, keyboard, mouse or cd drives
AMD Athlon XP 2500+ - $90
Abit NF7-S - $85
512MB Buffalo Tech PC3200 - $92
Radeon 9800 Pro 128MB - $200

Leaves you with just enough for a new case/psu if you need it.


  
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Default 05-13-2004, 07:10 PM

i hate those fancy cases...and i think im gonna keep my old card too....GeForce fx5200...so, yeah...the cheaper the better rock:
  
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Default 05-13-2004, 07:12 PM

If you going to keep your video card then you can spring for more RAM and/or a faster CPU.


  
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