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Well i haven't built a comp in 4 years and the technology has changed so much since then. I really want to get back into online gaming, FPS to be exact. I am going to be starting this build from scratch. I have a few ideas of parts that i want and i was wondering if you all can help me out.

Processor:AMD Phenom 9950 2.6GHz Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Black Edition

MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131339


Video card: Sapphire Radeon HD 4870 Video Card - 1GB GDDR5, PCI Express 2.0 x16
or should i go for the 4870x2

Memory: Patriot EP 4096MB PC8500 DDR2 1066MHz (2X2048MB)

PSU:COOLER MASTER Real Power Pro RS-750-ACAA-A1 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated


Message edited by ride365 on 10-25-2008 at 09:32:01 PM
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How high do you want your resolution? if you want the play the newest games at the highest resolutions, then yes, get the X2, otherwise don't bother yet.

Your link to the mobo is no good.

Most of the posts following mine will suggest you switch to an intel CPU, so i'll just ask you now: do you want to stick with AMD or was that just the first thing you saw?

Reply to spidy

Here's a good article for you to read- CPU scaling with the HD4870x2
http://www.legionhardware.com/document.php?id=770

If still going with the 9950 BE get a 790GX / SB750 or a 790FX/ SB750. The GX has 8x/8x crossfire, while the FX has 16x/16x . They also feature ACC with the 750SB for better overclocks.

790GX review
http://www.legionhardware.com/document.php?id=776

790FX review
http://www.legitreviews.com/article/795/1/



Reply to dirtmountain

Good case to hold it $75. Combo deal knocks $30 off your choice of PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811119137

RAM - 2x2GB Corsair DDR2 1066 2.0v $72 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820145215

HD - Western Digital 640GB SATA $75
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136218

OS - Vista Home Premium 64bit $100



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