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riingo   09-07-2009 at 08:53:09 AM

Hello. I am looking to build a desktop from scratch..my budget is within 800-1000$ closer to the 800 area. I will be using this computer for medium gaming plus photoshop. Looking for a good build that is efficient and powerful enough to fit my needs. my budget is not including monitor keyboard mouse etc.. just the hardware. If you guys can suggest some good builds for me i would greatly appreciate it.

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impaledmango   09-07-2009 at 09:08:34 AM

What currency and does this include tax?

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godless   09-07-2009 at 03:49:01 PM

amd or intel platform? any preferences. for the low amount of money you suggested, i'd go with amd. if you have 1500 i'd definetly go with intel.

------------------------------ Phenom II 955 @3.8 ghz|MSI K9A2 Platinum|500Gb Seagate 7200.11|2Gb OCZ Ram|Diamond HD3870 @800Mhz|CM 690|OCZ 700Watt |Scythe Mugen 2|
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godless   09-07-2009 at 04:05:24 PM

amd phenom 955
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819103674

mobo with crossfire support
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128398

ram
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231189

psu with crossfire support
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139005

case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811129042

heatsink in case you oc, which you should
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835185093

hard drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822148433

total right now $665

as far as graphics card, wait till 5850 comes out soon. if not get this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814131148

total cost with graphics-$790
now you can upgrade for more ram/hard drive/better graphics if yo choose to do so

do you need operating system? or do you have one laying around.

------------------------------ Phenom II 955 @3.8 ghz|MSI K9A2 Platinum|500Gb Seagate 7200.11|2Gb OCZ Ram|Diamond HD3870 @800Mhz|CM 690|OCZ 700Watt |Scythe Mugen 2|
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godless   09-07-2009 at 04:46:15 PM

windows 7 have a free rc out. give that a try


Message edited by godless on 09-07-2009 at 04:46:49 PM
------------------------------ Phenom II 955 @3.8 ghz|MSI K9A2 Platinum|500Gb Seagate 7200.11|2Gb OCZ Ram|Diamond HD3870 @800Mhz|CM 690|OCZ 700Watt |Scythe Mugen 2|
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DeeTee_uk   09-07-2009 at 04:58:38 PM

The rig godless has chosen is almost exactly what I would have picked, and very similar to a rig I specced out recently. They're excellent choices, and to be recommended.


Message edited by DeeTee_uk on 09-07-2009 at 05:09:05 PM
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