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udxjambaki   03-13-2009 at 06:52:55 PM

So my previews post i did not really put i any info on what i needed and what i didnt need so this one i'm going to try really hard on the infos.
I have a budget of $1250
Uses:
Multi-tasking- having lots of applications and windows open usually running all at full speed.
Video Editing- Video conversion, ripping, maker
Lots of Gaming- i havent really played with games like crysis or anything i like that but will probably will in the future when i have time.
Watching movies and videos- I'm going to connect my computer to my 42" 1080p tv and probably be my main screen. i watch lots of movies on my computer so the better resolution i get the happier i am.
Overclock- yes i will overclock my pc just to get a use of my money. I have no idea whether to go with core 2 quad or i7 or what so ever so i need a suggestion on that.
Hard drive- Also I need a suggestion on whether i should get both ssd and an hdd i would like to know the benefit i go for both. i would like fast boot up speed and fast file access.
Crossfire and sli. i'm planning on doing it in the future but not right not so the best gpu i can get would be best for now
Cpu- i dont know what to get for my needs but like i said i would be overclocking.
ddr2 and ddr3 whats the difference and benifits.

thats all i can think of for now


Message edited by udxjambaki on 03-13-2009 at 07:07:36 PM
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Bronze Home Brew badge Why_Me   03-13-2009 at 07:52:05 PM
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I'm working on one for ya now. :)


Message edited by Why_Me on 03-13-2009 at 07:53:14 PM
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udxjambaki   03-13-2009 at 07:53:12 PM
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ill be using my 42" tv

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udxjambaki   03-13-2009 at 07:53:30 PM
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preferebly through hdmi

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Bronze Home Brew badge Why_Me   03-13-2009 at 08:35:11 PM
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udxjambaki   03-13-2009 at 09:07:49 PM
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any other plz note why one is better

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Bronze Home Brew badge Why_Me   03-13-2009 at 10:09:12 PM
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This is the i7 version of that build. Switch out the mobo, cpu, and memory of that bulid with this down below and your somewhat future proofed. :)

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OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

Total: $1,230.85 (not including shipping and rebates)


Message edited by Why_Me on 03-13-2009 at 10:10:16 PM
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Bronze Home Brew badge Shadow703793   03-13-2009 at 10:31:26 PM
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+1 for the i7 build, much more future proof, and would fit the OP's need.

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udxjambaki   03-13-2009 at 10:47:00 PM
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whats the difference between Core® i7 Processor 920 from microcenter.com priced at (229.99) and Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz from newegg price at (288.99) whats nahalem? sorry im new to this

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Bronze Home Brew badge Shadow703793   03-14-2009 at 02:13:10 AM
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"Nehalem" is the architecture name. I wasn't able to find the i7 920 at microcenter. There is no difference between the retail packages (doesn't matter where you buy it from).

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