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tim_ver   08-23-2007 at 06:53:48 AM


I would like to get a new pc. I have built all of mine for many years. The one I have now is over 5 years old so time for an update. I am looking for something Quite, Fast and great graphics. I play video games and do graphic design work and video work. I was looking at Intel for CPU, Cool master for case and for MOB an Abit board. Also looking at 4 gig of ram but not sure if it is over kill or not. I am open to any and all suggestions.

Thanks

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ryan7107   08-23-2007 at 07:09:17 AM
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You need to give a budget, and storage needs. But for starters, if you have a decent budget for this one and quietness is important I'd look at the Antec Solo case. 4GB is a lot, most people are sticking with 2GB for now, but I guess it depends on the nature of your design/video work.

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Dior   08-23-2007 at 07:19:51 AM
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LIAN LI PC-65B $120
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811112040
Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R $130
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128050
Q6600 $295 (G0 stepping)
http://clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=A1938452
2GB Super Talent DDR2 800 4-3-3-8 $94
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820609026
EVGA 8800 GTX $510
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Prod [...] ode=322843
Seagate 320GB $80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822148140
Corsair 620HX $130
http://tinyurl.com/yu6qrg
LG 18X $28
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827136119
Thermalrig ht 120 Ultra $47
http://www.xoxide.com/thermalright [...] ooler.html
Scythe S-flex 1600rpm fan $20
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835185006
Arctic Cooling MX-2 paste $7
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835186020

 

$1453 before rebates, $1433 after.

 

Lian-Li can hardly be beat when it comes to building quality, very quiet cases. Great, stable board with the latest P35 chipset, Intel core 2 quad Q6600 CPU which you can easily overclock to 3.2Ghz at the very least with the cooling included in this build, fast DDR2 800 ram, 320GB of space, one of the best PSU ever made (video review here:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=4TrEHFpP7Y4
,monstrous 8800 GTX, I recommend EVGA because they offer step-up program exclusively. 9800GTX is suppose to come out in November, card is expected to be 2.5x faster than 8800 GTX (which is insane), in order to get it you'll only end up paying about $150-180, more here:

 

http://www.evga.com/stepup/default.asp?switch=3

 

If you are not interested in overclocking at all, you can skip all the cooling components.
Best of luck.

 



Message edited by Dior on 08-23-2007 at 07:22:30 AM
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tim_ver   08-24-2007 at 06:49:53 AM
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Ok, thanks for the help. I also need a nice flat screen 24-30 inch screen.

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tim_ver   08-26-2007 at 07:21:03 AM
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Any ideas on models/brands?

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Maziar   08-26-2007 at 09:38:36 AM
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Dior's recommendation is good , but for RAM , there are better options like Crucial , OCZ , CORSAIR , GEIL...

------------------------------ Q6600@3.4+ TT V1 Cooler,SAPPHIRE HD 4870X2,ASUS MAXIMUS FORMULA,4GB OCZ DDR2 800,LG W2452V 1920x1200
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tim_ver   08-27-2007 at 06:42:33 AM
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I have also gone with Kingston.

But what about monitors?

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Maziar   08-27-2007 at 10:09:14 AM
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SAMSUNG , LG , ACER and also VIEW SONIC are good for monitor

------------------------------ Q6600@3.4+ TT V1 Cooler,SAPPHIRE HD 4870X2,ASUS MAXIMUS FORMULA,4GB OCZ DDR2 800,LG W2452V 1920x1200
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wwhull   08-27-2007 at 12:08:58 PM
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There are 2 24" Flat Panels that I have researched for quite some time now. The Samsung 244T and the BenQ FP241W. Both widescreen. Either one, according to all the reviews I have read would do well for your setup. The BenQ has slightly better performance than the Samsung and it also has more input options. Both are around the same price. $680 and up. If you don't mind a refurbished unit, you can get the BenQ direct from the manufacturer for $429.00 plus shipping. I plan on getting the BenQ as soon as I save the money for it.

I built the below system for Video Capture/Editing/Production and some gaming. Hope this info helps!

Reviews for the LCD's (Just one site - other sites that have reviewed these pretty much say the same thing as this site about the monitors)

http://www.trustedreviews.com/disp [...] er-244T/p1

http://www.trustedreviews.com/disp [...] Monitor/p1

My Setup:

Thermaltake Armor
Asus P5B Deluxe
Q6600
US Modular Cold Fusion 8GB (4 x 2GB)
eVGA 8800GTX
Creative X-FI Fatal1ty FPS (64MB xRAM) and front bay device
BlackMagic Design Intensity Pro Video Capture Device
2 x WD Raptor 74GB (Raid 0)
4 x WD Cavier 250GB (Storage non-raid)
Addonics ST5X1PM External Storage Tower (silver) with 1 5X1 Port Multiplier installed (eSATA)
2 x Samsung SH-S183 SATA LIghtscribe DVD Burner
2 x WD Cavier 500GB HD
2 x Hiper Type-R 580w PSU
Custom Water cooling system (Mostly Koolance parts)
Creative Inspire P7800 7.1 Surround Speakers
Window XP Pro x64bit OS
Miscellaneous odd other goodies

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tim_ver   09-13-2007 at 04:08:41 AM
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Ok here is what I was looking at getting. Does this look like a solid system? Please chime in. Thanks

NZXT Zero Black/Silver Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case

Creative 70SB046A00000 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Professional Series

SeaSonic S12 Energy Plus SS-550HT ATX12V/EPS12V, 80Plus, Active PFC, RoHS, 2PCI-E(6Pin), 550W Power

Patriot Extreme Performance 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model PDC24G6400ELK

ABIT IP35 Pro LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard

Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 Conroe 3.0GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6850



BFG Tech BFGR88640GTSOCE GeForce 8800GTS 640MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card

Or

EVGA 640-P2-N821-AR GeForce 8800GTS 640MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card

Hard drives I figure on getting 3 of these:

SAMSUNG SpinPoint T Series HD501LJ 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM


Let me know if there is something better than in the list I gave. I like NEW Egg and all above is from them so one order for all my stuff.

Thanks

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Solariscs   09-13-2007 at 04:21:00 AM
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Looks good man!. get the EVGA because of their step up program. Spinpoints are great, so good job with that.

Looks like you'll have a great system there. Good luck with everything!

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tim_ver   09-13-2007 at 03:16:43 PM
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ok, On the power supply is this the best? I wanted something that did not crack my electric bill up. Right now I did a teat with mine and did not use the pc for a month (hard to do) and then next month did but when not using turned off. My bil was about $80 higher, so I am after a great power supply/ system setup. :)

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Solariscs   09-13-2007 at 03:56:49 PM
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That PSU is really great. You shouldn't have to worry. Corsair makes really good PSUs as well.

 


Good luck with everything!

 

Oh and I sent you PM :)


Message edited by Solariscs on 09-13-2007 at 03:58:05 PM
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