My new PC 2008 :: Configuration(s) :: Need advice(s)

MercyFlush · 14-01-2008, 08:05 PM

im not sure if anyone else has said this, but unless youre going to be using a 64-bit operating system, then i wouldnt get more than 2 or 3 gbs of ram, as 32 bit OS's will only register between 2 and 3 or so

Apollo1020 · 15-01-2008, 01:00 AM

Thanks man... I know that.

Acually... it's about 3.2GB.

MercyFlush · 15-01-2008, 01:43 AM

haha yeah i was throwing out a number that i figured was close. lol. but yeah just making sure you knew that before you wasted any money on stuff you cant use

Apollo1020 · 28-01-2008, 03:13 PM

Configuration 19:

Motherboard: ASUS, P5K-E (Intel P35) - $140
Processor: Intel, Core 2 Duo, E6600 (2.4GHz, 4MB L2 cache, 1066MHz FSB) - $245
Memory: GeIL, Black Dragon, 2x2GB (GB24GB6400C5DC, PC2-6400, DDR2-800MHz) - $100
Graphics Card: Zotac, GeForce 8800GT AMP! Edition (ZT-88TES3P-FCP, GDDR3-512MB) - $335
Hard Drive 1: Seagate, Barracuda, 500GB (ST3500320AS, 32MB cache, 7200RPM) - $155
Hard Drive 2: Seagate, Barracuda, 500GB (ST3500320AS, 32MB cache, 7200RPM) - $155
Optical Drive: LG, GSA-H55N, black (20x, DVD+/-RW DL, LightScribe) - $30
Chassis: Cooler Master, Centurion 534+, black (3x120mm - front, rear, side) - $90
Power Supply: be quiet!, Straight Power, BQT E5-550W (550W) - $125

Display: LG, Flatron L1954TQ (19-inch, TN) - $285
Speakers: Edifier, R1900TIII (2.0) - $80
Keyboard: Pleomax, PKB-4500 (USB) - $20
Mouse: Microsoft, Laser Mouse 6000 (USB) - $25

Total: $1785

Long time haven't seen... right? I still haven't buyed anything. Still making new configurations (not publishing all). In this one - I was trying to get everything essential, but the price is still high. If someone has any propositions on how to lower the price - I would appriciate it.

Thanks.

P.S. Maybe newer one will be what I bought... hope I'll finish it soon.

gazaway · 28-01-2008, 10:37 PM

I could remove about $200 from that configuration but it involves overclocking your proc and vid card.

Apollo1020 · 28-01-2008, 10:45 PM

Well, gazaway... I'm listening. Help me, if you can.

gazaway · 01-02-2008, 05:26 PM

Well, we've gone over this apollo lol. Get yourself a non-overclocked 8800GT for $100 less and overclock it yourself to the same speeds. Then get yourself an E21X0 or E2200 Proc and overclock it to the ~3.0GHz you could easily overclock it to. You'd have the EXACT same video card and a proc that will give you pretty much the exact same performance.

Apollo1020 · 03-02-2008, 03:16 AM

Configuration 20:

Motherboard: ASUS, P5K-E (Intel P35) - $140
Processor: Intel, Core 2 Duo, E4400 (2.0GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB) - $135
Memory: GeIL, Value, 2x2GB (GX24GB6400DC, PC2-6400, DDR2-800MHz) - $95
Graphics Card: EVGA, e-GeForce 8600 GTS (256-P2-N761-AR, GDDR3-256MB) - $180
Hard Drive: Seagate, Barracuda, 500GB (ST3500320AS, 32MB cache, 7200RPM) - $155
Optical Drive: LG, GSA-H55N (20x, DVD+/-RW, DL, LightScribe) - $30
Chassis: Cooler Master, Centurion 534+ (3x120mm - front, rear, side) - $90
Power Supply: be quiet!, Straight Power, BQT E5-400W (400W) - $85

Display: --
Speakers: --
Keyboard: --
Mouse: --

Total: $910

That's my final note on best price-performance configuration. Lower, than $1000 for PC without periferals is very good, I think. Waiting on your comments, guys.

MercyFlush · 03-02-2008, 04:22 PM

heres a power supply that costs less and is a 600 watt psu, which is helpful in the event that you ever need to upgrade any of the components.
Ultra X-Finity 600-Watt ATX Dual 80mm Fan SATA-Ready SLI Ready Titanium Power Supply ULT31847 at TigerDirect.com
it costs about $20 less, so you could spend that $20 on upgrading your cpu a little if possible

Apollo1020 · 04-02-2008, 07:03 AM

Configuration 21:

Motherboard: ASUS, P5K-E (Intel P35) - $140
Processor: Intel, Core 2 Duo E4400 (2.0GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB) - $135
Memory: GeIL, Value, 4x1GB (GX22GB8000DC, PC2-8000, DDR2-1000MHz) - $170
Graphics Card 1: Sapphire, Radeon HD 3850 (21121-00-20R, GDDR3-256MB) - $215
Graphics Card 2: Sapphire, Radeon HD 3850 (21121-00-20R, GDDR3-256MB) - $215
Hard Drive 1: Seagate, Barracuda, 750GB (ST3750330AS, 32MB cache, 7200RPM) - $220
Hard Drive 2: Seagate, Barracuda, 500GB (ST3500320AS, 32MB cache, 7200RPM) - $155
Optical Drive: LG, GSA-H55N (20x, DVD+/-RW, DL, LightScribe) - $30
Chassis: Cooler Master, Centurion 534+ (3x120mm - front, rear, side) - $100
Power Supply: be quiet!, Straight Power, 500W (BQT E5-500W) - $115

Display: --
Speakers: --
Keyboard: --
Mouse: --

Total: $1495

This configuration is without periferals again... it's easier for me like that. Finally got it balanced somehow, lol... nice one, isn't it?

gazaway · 04-02-2008, 04:47 PM

Ya, it's nice. Good choice on proc. Do you REALLY need 1.25 TB of storage?

MercyFlush · 04-02-2008, 08:37 PM

oops it didnt post the link last time.
Power Supply, Computer Power Supply, DC Power Supply, Laptop Power Supply at TigerDirect.com

Apollo1020 · 05-02-2008, 01:11 AM

Configuration 22:

Motherboard: ASUS, P5K-E (Intel P35) - $140
Processor: Intel, Core 2 Duo E4400 (2.0GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB) - $135
Memory: GeIL, Value, 4x1GB (GX22GB8000DC, PC2-8000, DDR2-1000MHz) - $170
Graphics Card 1: Sapphire, Radeon HD 3850 (21121-00-20R, GDDR3-256MB) - $215
Graphics Card 2: Sapphire, Radeon HD 3850 (21121-00-20R, GDDR3-256MB) - $215
Hard Drive 1: Seagate, Barracuda, 500GB (ST3500320AS, 32MB cache, 7200RPM) - $155
Hard Drive 2: Seagate, Barracuda, 500GB (ST3500320AS, 32MB cache, 7200RPM) - $155
Optical Drive: LG, GSA-H55N (20x, DVD+/-RW, DL, LightScribe) - $30
Chassis: Cooler Master, Centurion 534+ (3x120mm - front, rear, side) - $100
Power Supply: be quiet!, Straight Power, 500W (BQT E5-500W) - $115

Display: --
Speakers: --
Keyboard: --
Mouse: --

Total: $1430

This time it's 2x500GB of HDDs. Soon, I will add periferals.

MercyFlush · 05-02-2008, 01:44 AM

just wondering, im not sure if this was already answered, how much do you want this computer to cost? whats your max price, not including peripherals

max12590 · 05-02-2008, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gazaway

Well, we've gone over this apollo lol. Get yourself a non-overclocked 8800GT for $100 less and overclock it yourself to the same speeds. Then get yourself an E21X0 or E2200 Proc and overclock it to the ~3.0GHz you could easily overclock it to. You'd have the EXACT same video card and a proc that will give you pretty much the exact same performance.

This is only part of the story.While the statement about the video card is true, the one about the CPU is only half right. While overall clock speed plays a big part in a system's speed it is not the only thing. FSB speed and cache size will also pay big dividends. Also, you never know how much you will be able to overclock your processor. While 400 Mhz on a Core 2 Duo is a pretty safe bet, it is not guaranteed. And, now matter how much you overclock your processor it will never have 4MB of L2 cache. Not to mention that an E6600 will overclock, too, giving you an even better machine. I personally would recommend an E6750. It overclocks well, has all the cache perks, and comes stock with a 1333 Mhz FSB.

28-01-2008, 03:13 PM	#49 (permalink) Top
Apollo1020 Big Geek Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 158 Status: Offline	Configuration 19: Motherboard: ASUS, P5K-E (Intel P35) - $140 Processor: Intel, Core 2 Duo, E6600 (2.4GHz, 4MB L2 cache, 1066MHz FSB) - $245 Memory: GeIL, Black Dragon, 2x2GB (GB24GB6400C5DC, PC2-6400, DDR2-800MHz) - $100 Graphics Card: Zotac, GeForce 8800GT AMP! Edition (ZT-88TES3P-FCP, GDDR3-512MB) - $335 Hard Drive 1: Seagate, Barracuda, 500GB (ST3500320AS, 32MB cache, 7200RPM) - $155 Hard Drive 2: Seagate, Barracuda, 500GB (ST3500320AS, 32MB cache, 7200RPM) - $155 Optical Drive: LG, GSA-H55N, black (20x, DVD+/-RW DL, LightScribe) - $30 Chassis: Cooler Master, Centurion 534+, black (3x120mm - front, rear, side) - $90 Power Supply: be quiet!, Straight Power, BQT E5-550W (550W) - $125 Display: LG, Flatron L1954TQ (19-inch, TN) - $285 Speakers: Edifier, R1900TIII (2.0) - $80 Keyboard: Pleomax, PKB-4500 (USB) - $20 Mouse: Microsoft, Laser Mouse 6000 (USB) - $25 Total: $1785 Long time haven't seen... right? I still haven't buyed anything. Still making new configurations (not publishing all). In this one - I was trying to get everything essential, but the price is still high. If someone has any propositions on how to lower the price - I would appriciate it. Thanks. P.S. Maybe newer one will be what I bought... hope I'll finish it soon. Last edited by Apollo1020; 28-01-2008 at 03:27 PM.

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14-01-2008, 08:05 PM	#46 (permalink) Top
MercyFlush Big Geek Join Date: Jan 2008 Gender: Male Posts: 102 Times Helpful: 10 My Mood: Tired Status: Offline My Computer	im not sure if anyone else has said this, but unless youre going to be using a 64-bit operating system, then i wouldnt get more than 2 or 3 gbs of ram, as 32 bit OS's will only register between 2 and 3 or so

15-01-2008, 01:00 AM	#47 (permalink) Top
Apollo1020 Big Geek Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 158 Status: Offline	Thanks man... I know that. Acually... it's about 3.2GB.

15-01-2008, 01:43 AM	#48 (permalink) Top
MercyFlush Big Geek Join Date: Jan 2008 Gender: Male Posts: 102 Times Helpful: 10 My Mood: Tired Status: Offline My Computer	haha yeah i was throwing out a number that i figured was close. lol. but yeah just making sure you knew that before you wasted any money on stuff you cant use

28-01-2008, 10:37 PM	#50 (permalink) Top
gazaway Mega Geek Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 432 Times Helpful: 36 My Mood: Meh Status: Offline My Computer	I could remove about $200 from that configuration but it involves overclocking your proc and vid card.

28-01-2008, 10:45 PM	#51 (permalink) Top
Apollo1020 Big Geek Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 158 Status: Offline	Well, gazaway... I'm listening. Help me, if you can.

01-02-2008, 05:26 PM	#52 (permalink) Top
gazaway Mega Geek Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 432 Times Helpful: 36 My Mood: Meh Status: Offline My Computer	Well, we've gone over this apollo lol. Get yourself a non-overclocked 8800GT for $100 less and overclock it yourself to the same speeds. Then get yourself an E21X0 or E2200 Proc and overclock it to the ~3.0GHz you could easily overclock it to. You'd have the EXACT same video card and a proc that will give you pretty much the exact same performance.

03-02-2008, 03:16 AM	#53 (permalink) Top
Apollo1020 Big Geek Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 158 Status: Offline	Configuration 20: Motherboard: ASUS, P5K-E (Intel P35) - $140 Processor: Intel, Core 2 Duo, E4400 (2.0GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB) - $135 Memory: GeIL, Value, 2x2GB (GX24GB6400DC, PC2-6400, DDR2-800MHz) - $95 Graphics Card: EVGA, e-GeForce 8600 GTS (256-P2-N761-AR, GDDR3-256MB) - $180 Hard Drive: Seagate, Barracuda, 500GB (ST3500320AS, 32MB cache, 7200RPM) - $155 Optical Drive: LG, GSA-H55N (20x, DVD+/-RW, DL, LightScribe) - $30 Chassis: Cooler Master, Centurion 534+ (3x120mm - front, rear, side) - $90 Power Supply: be quiet!, Straight Power, BQT E5-400W (400W) - $85 Display: -- Speakers: -- Keyboard: -- Mouse: -- Total: $910 That's my final note on best price-performance configuration. Lower, than $1000 for PC without periferals is very good, I think. Waiting on your comments, guys.

03-02-2008, 04:22 PM	#54 (permalink) Top
MercyFlush Big Geek Join Date: Jan 2008 Gender: Male Posts: 102 Times Helpful: 10 My Mood: Tired Status: Offline My Computer	heres a power supply that costs less and is a 600 watt psu, which is helpful in the event that you ever need to upgrade any of the components. Ultra X-Finity 600-Watt ATX Dual 80mm Fan SATA-Ready SLI Ready Titanium Power Supply ULT31847 at TigerDirect.com it costs about $20 less, so you could spend that $20 on upgrading your cpu a little if possible

04-02-2008, 07:03 AM	#55 (permalink) Top
Apollo1020 Big Geek Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 158 Status: Offline	Configuration 21: Motherboard: ASUS, P5K-E (Intel P35) - $140 Processor: Intel, Core 2 Duo E4400 (2.0GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB) - $135 Memory: GeIL, Value, 4x1GB (GX22GB8000DC, PC2-8000, DDR2-1000MHz) - $170 Graphics Card 1: Sapphire, Radeon HD 3850 (21121-00-20R, GDDR3-256MB) - $215 Graphics Card 2: Sapphire, Radeon HD 3850 (21121-00-20R, GDDR3-256MB) - $215 Hard Drive 1: Seagate, Barracuda, 750GB (ST3750330AS, 32MB cache, 7200RPM) - $220 Hard Drive 2: Seagate, Barracuda, 500GB (ST3500320AS, 32MB cache, 7200RPM) - $155 Optical Drive: LG, GSA-H55N (20x, DVD+/-RW, DL, LightScribe) - $30 Chassis: Cooler Master, Centurion 534+ (3x120mm - front, rear, side) - $100 Power Supply: be quiet!, Straight Power, 500W (BQT E5-500W) - $115 Display: -- Speakers: -- Keyboard: -- Mouse: -- Total: $1495 This configuration is without periferals again... it's easier for me like that. Finally got it balanced somehow, lol... nice one, isn't it?

04-02-2008, 04:47 PM	#56 (permalink) Top
gazaway Mega Geek Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 432 Times Helpful: 36 My Mood: Meh Status: Offline My Computer	Ya, it's nice. Good choice on proc. Do you REALLY need 1.25 TB of storage?

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04-02-2008, 08:37 PM	#57 (permalink) Top
MercyFlush Big Geek Join Date: Jan 2008 Gender: Male Posts: 102 Times Helpful: 10 My Mood: Tired Status: Offline My Computer	oops it didnt post the link last time. Power Supply, Computer Power Supply, DC Power Supply, Laptop Power Supply at TigerDirect.com

05-02-2008, 01:11 AM	#58 (permalink) Top
Apollo1020 Big Geek Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 158 Status: Offline	Configuration 22: Motherboard: ASUS, P5K-E (Intel P35) - $140 Processor: Intel, Core 2 Duo E4400 (2.0GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB) - $135 Memory: GeIL, Value, 4x1GB (GX22GB8000DC, PC2-8000, DDR2-1000MHz) - $170 Graphics Card 1: Sapphire, Radeon HD 3850 (21121-00-20R, GDDR3-256MB) - $215 Graphics Card 2: Sapphire, Radeon HD 3850 (21121-00-20R, GDDR3-256MB) - $215 Hard Drive 1: Seagate, Barracuda, 500GB (ST3500320AS, 32MB cache, 7200RPM) - $155 Hard Drive 2: Seagate, Barracuda, 500GB (ST3500320AS, 32MB cache, 7200RPM) - $155 Optical Drive: LG, GSA-H55N (20x, DVD+/-RW, DL, LightScribe) - $30 Chassis: Cooler Master, Centurion 534+ (3x120mm - front, rear, side) - $100 Power Supply: be quiet!, Straight Power, 500W (BQT E5-500W) - $115 Display: -- Speakers: -- Keyboard: -- Mouse: -- Total: $1430 This time it's 2x500GB of HDDs. Soon, I will add periferals.

05-02-2008, 01:44 AM	#59 (permalink) Top
MercyFlush Big Geek Join Date: Jan 2008 Gender: Male Posts: 102 Times Helpful: 10 My Mood: Tired Status: Offline My Computer	just wondering, im not sure if this was already answered, how much do you want this computer to cost? whats your max price, not including peripherals