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Sloop   07-23-2008 at 08:57:01 AM

I'm putting together a very cheap gaming system. My main goal is to be able to play new games for a couple of years to come smoothly. High graphic and resolution settings are not very important to me. Please tell me if this setup is adequate for what I am looking for. Thanks.

Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128078

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115052

Graphics card: (8800 gt)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130318

Ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231098

My HD is just a 7200 rpm with 500GB

I was also wondering if upgrading to this motherboard would be worth the extra cash?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128337

Thanks a lot, I appreciate any help you throw my way. Yes I am aware I'm broke =]

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teh_boxzor   07-23-2008 at 09:09:17 AM
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get the p35 mobo...g31 is super outdated. No PSU? Case?

------------------------------ | Athlon x2 5000+ @ 3.2 | Biostar Tforce 570 sli | Sli 9800GT | 2x 512mb Corsair xms ddr2-800 | 2x 512mb Crucial Tracers ddr-800 | Antec 900 | 22" HannSpree | Creative Itrigue 3000 | PS triple
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SuicideSilence   07-23-2008 at 09:22:43 AM
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Looking good man. And dont be ashamed that your "broke" haha

Look at my comp, its even cheaper looking than yours. :)

And I agree with teh_boxzor, get a p35 mobo, you will be able to OC that e7200 even farther. That ga-ep35-ds3l you linked is PERFECT.

Case/PSU/Memory/everything else?

------------------------------ Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L*Intel E2180 OC 3.00Ghz Lapped*PowerColor ATI 3850 256MB*Patriot 2x1GB DDR2 800*Cooler Master CM690*Western Digital 250 GB*Silverstone Strider 600 Watt Modular PSU*Samsung Lightscribe Drive*CoolerMaster Geminni II Lapped Mirror Finish
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Sloop   07-23-2008 at 09:29:40 AM
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I didn't post PSU and the case because I did not know if it was relevant.

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811119047

Power supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817153060

Thanks for the quick responses and advice, I think I will go with the 2nd mobo I linked then. Also, my cousin told me today that Intel is going to drop their CPU prices. Will this be reflected on Newegg?

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SuicideSilence   07-23-2008 at 09:37:48 AM
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That is a great case for 50$. I have that exact case except with the side panel (newegg doesn't sell it anymore) and love it. I dont know about that PSU though.

400Watts of Quality power is enough, but im not too sure about the quality of that psu. Its not 80Plus certified, but it does carry a 5 year warranty. If possible maybe spend a little bit more and go with this :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371006

Its a little bit more, but is 80 Plus certified, and has that great MIR which makes it a steel!!!

------------------------------ Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L*Intel E2180 OC 3.00Ghz Lapped*PowerColor ATI 3850 256MB*Patriot 2x1GB DDR2 800*Cooler Master CM690*Western Digital 250 GB*Silverstone Strider 600 Watt Modular PSU*Samsung Lightscribe Drive*CoolerMaster Geminni II Lapped Mirror Finish
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effel   07-23-2008 at 09:43:10 AM
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This case is on sale right now, free shipping too. The Antec 300 is pretty nice , I'd take it over the centurion any day. http://www.buy.com/prod/antec-thre [...] 06549.html


Message edited by effel on 07-23-2008 at 09:43:28 AM
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SuicideSilence   07-23-2008 at 09:47:19 AM
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^Good find :)

------------------------------ Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L*Intel E2180 OC 3.00Ghz Lapped*PowerColor ATI 3850 256MB*Patriot 2x1GB DDR2 800*Cooler Master CM690*Western Digital 250 GB*Silverstone Strider 600 Watt Modular PSU*Samsung Lightscribe Drive*CoolerMaster Geminni II Lapped Mirror Finish
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teh_boxzor   07-23-2008 at 04:01:57 PM
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get the Antec PSU that suicide suggested. thermaltake is not really known for its PSU's (except the higher priced ones)

------------------------------ | Athlon x2 5000+ @ 3.2 | Biostar Tforce 570 sli | Sli 9800GT | 2x 512mb Corsair xms ddr2-800 | 2x 512mb Crucial Tracers ddr-800 | Antec 900 | 22" HannSpree | Creative Itrigue 3000 | PS triple
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Sloop   07-23-2008 at 05:48:37 PM
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I'm going to have to stick with my case because I have already purchased it, but I will definitely look into the power supply.

I appreciate all of your help. Hopefully my system turns out well.

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will14   07-23-2008 at 11:22:19 PM
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I'm not sure if there is a point in upgrading the motherboard I'll double check, unless you need something such as esata or a particular option as you said you didn't plan on upgrading in a few years.

In addition I'd spend those few dollars on an 4870 which should outperform the 8800GT as it's current GPU chipset vrs last models.

I forget the efficiency between the two I personally have an 8800GT 512 and it works great but we are talking the future and GPU=75% in most games.

I didn't see mention of overclocking but if you choose to OC I would definitely suggest the other motherboard if not it will probably be irrelevant and you'll see much better use in a higher end Video card.

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Sloop   07-23-2008 at 11:49:58 PM
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I already have the graphics card so I do not have the option of upgrading. Although I know nothing other than basic concepts of over clocking at the moment, it is something that interests me and I may delve into it eventually. So if the upgraded mobo is a better option if I choose to OC in the future, than I will probably get that one. Thanks

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