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salxom   08-25-2008 at 08:48:12 AM

Motherboard: Intel
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128345
100.00

CPU: E8400 3.0 duo core
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115037
price: 170.00

Graphic Card: evga geforce 8800gt
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130318
price: 135 + 9

memory: ddr2 4gb
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820220227
84.00

Hard drive: WD 250gb
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136161
price: 60.00

psu
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817703005
109.99

computer case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811129021
100 + 19



I really just want a great computer with mid range price.
Will my PSU be fine? What if I get a cheaper 450 corsair, will that be ok too?

As for the case, I really wanted a cheaper one but unable to find one that's for ~40-50, but that 100 dollars case looks good.
I think that motherboard is good for what i'm putting on it. Really don't know too much about computers.

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auscanzukus   08-25-2008 at 02:25:47 PM
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Are you crazy? The psu make is one of the best. It's more fine than fine.

400W minimum for a pc with that gpu, but next time you upgrade gpu, you'll probably have to upgrade the corsair 450w. So get one a bit bigger than required.

The 610W is enough for even crossfiring HD 4870.

The rest looks great.

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evongugg   08-25-2008 at 02:41:58 PM
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Welcome to the forums!

Here is another good case.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] %20tempest

You probably want a good cooler too:

XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835233003

http://www.tomshardware.com/review [...] 67-12.html

http://www.frostytech.com/top5heatsinks.cfm

XIGMATEK ACK-I7751 Retention Bracket - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835233019

don't forget to order the retention bracket because push pin mounting sucks.


Message edited by evongugg on 08-25-2008 at 02:44:35 PM
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evongugg   08-25-2008 at 02:45:50 PM
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You need a DVD-RW drive too:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827135156

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iluvgillgill   08-25-2008 at 02:46:12 PM
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all those parts seems fine. just get a extra fan for the side if you plan for Crossfire as the cards will be running hot.

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jitpublisher   08-25-2008 at 02:48:04 PM
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Spend another $50 if at all possible and get a 4850.
If you are going to be playing games, the 8800GT was a fine card, but starting to show it's age and I would consider it a low-end card these days.

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salxom   08-26-2008 at 12:16:31 AM
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Thanks for all the replies, I have the old dvd rom/rw i'll be using. I heard the 8800 gt is really good right now, but the 4850 is quite expensive. How much of an upgrade is it really and I'll be playing blizzard's game so it's not that graphic intensive. That's why i went with the 8800 in the first place.

What I was asking about the PSU was just wondering if there's an affordable, cheaper PSU that will still do the job, and do it well. I don't think my system will need more than 550watts, but the 610 is on sale.

I'll be sticking with the antec 900 for the case. I like the design and the already made cooling fans.

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evongugg   08-26-2008 at 02:01:29 PM
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This will work for $54.99:

CORSAIR CMPSU-450VX 450W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139003

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auscanzukus   08-26-2008 at 02:04:13 PM
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Corsair or Earthwatts are affordable. The thing is when you upgrade gpu, you may have to upgrade psu. Get the 610W and it'll last a while. My 1000W has been around for years. Still alive & kicking.

8800GT is fine for WoW, but Starcraft 3 may be taxing on gpu as we have seen the screenshots. HD4850 will last longer than 8800GT.

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