- Jun 12, 2009
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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: End of June or beginning of July
BUDGET RANGE: $700-800 (lower if possible)
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: MMO gaming (WoW, WAR, and future titles), Sims 3, Fallout 3, and other game titles (I don't play shooters except--very rarely--Left4Dead or Unreal Tourn. 3) that I haven't been able to play due to my old 2.2 GHz Athlon 64 & 7800 GTX PC. I browse the internet a lot while I'm gaming. I sometimes use Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Macromedia applications. I occasionally watch DVD/AVI movies. No video editing or burning.
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: I don't need a monitor, sound card, DVD writer/reader, keyboard, mouse, or speakers. As for the OS, I hope to install Windows 7 (can I install Windows 7 via my USB external hard drive?). As for Windows 7, are most games and office applications that are compatible for Windows XP 32-bit work for Windows 7 64-bit?
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg, Tiger Direct, Micro Center (in-store)
PARTS PREFERENCES:
1. I'm interested in the AMD x3 720 build with an AM3 mobo due to its overclock-ability and value.
2. I'm not sure if I 'need' DDR3 or DDR2 memory. I guess that depends if its AM2 or AM3 motherboard?
3. I do plan on OC'ing the CPU, but I have never done so before.
4. I may OC the GPU and memory, but again, never done it before.
5. My monitor resolution is 1440x900 (and I don't plan on upgrading anytime soon), but I'm looking into the nVIDIA GTX 260 w/ 216 cores, ATI 4850, or 1GB 4870 just because they are in my price range. I want to make sure the graphics card will last me for several years, fits in the case, and running cool.
OVERCLOCKING: Yes SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1440x900 (19" Samsung SyncMaster 932 BW Plus - 2 ms - 8000 :: 1 contrast). Will not upgrade until it actually breaks for some reason.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
- I want this new PC build to be stable so it can last me 3-5 years down the road since my current "old" PC has lasted me since January 2005. It still hasn't pooped on me yet, but I feel that it's getting old and slow when I have to have the lowest video settings in order to play my games.
- I want my PC to run cool and stable. I don't mind noise since I'm used to it anyway. No other blings, just stability and performance are plus. I have never overclocked anything before, so I need guidance or articles to show me how to do that!
- I don't want to spend more money on different versions or brands of parts that will only give me a small % of increased performance. I want value for my money over the long-run.
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PARTS THAT I'VE PICKED BUT OPEN TO SUGGESTIONS FOR PERFORMANCE/VALUE:
Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower
Antec EA650 650W Continuous Power
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.198951 Combo Price $104.94
ASUS M4A78T-E AM3 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD
AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.198615 Combo Price $258.09 (- $15.00 MIR)
Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319 $74.99
As mentioned above, I'm open for suggestions, and I'm willing to 'downgrade' for something cheaper that would give me minimal difference in terms of performance. I will not change the AMD x3 720 and WD 640 GB hard drive that I picked just because I know they are good value for my money and use.
Again, I want this build to last 3-5 years where I won't need to upgrade any part.
Thank you for your help, I appreciate your time for reading/helping!
BUDGET RANGE: $700-800 (lower if possible)
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: MMO gaming (WoW, WAR, and future titles), Sims 3, Fallout 3, and other game titles (I don't play shooters except--very rarely--Left4Dead or Unreal Tourn. 3) that I haven't been able to play due to my old 2.2 GHz Athlon 64 & 7800 GTX PC. I browse the internet a lot while I'm gaming. I sometimes use Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Macromedia applications. I occasionally watch DVD/AVI movies. No video editing or burning.
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: I don't need a monitor, sound card, DVD writer/reader, keyboard, mouse, or speakers. As for the OS, I hope to install Windows 7 (can I install Windows 7 via my USB external hard drive?). As for Windows 7, are most games and office applications that are compatible for Windows XP 32-bit work for Windows 7 64-bit?
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg, Tiger Direct, Micro Center (in-store)
PARTS PREFERENCES:
1. I'm interested in the AMD x3 720 build with an AM3 mobo due to its overclock-ability and value.
2. I'm not sure if I 'need' DDR3 or DDR2 memory. I guess that depends if its AM2 or AM3 motherboard?
3. I do plan on OC'ing the CPU, but I have never done so before.
4. I may OC the GPU and memory, but again, never done it before.
5. My monitor resolution is 1440x900 (and I don't plan on upgrading anytime soon), but I'm looking into the nVIDIA GTX 260 w/ 216 cores, ATI 4850, or 1GB 4870 just because they are in my price range. I want to make sure the graphics card will last me for several years, fits in the case, and running cool.
OVERCLOCKING: Yes SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1440x900 (19" Samsung SyncMaster 932 BW Plus - 2 ms - 8000 :: 1 contrast). Will not upgrade until it actually breaks for some reason.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
- I want this new PC build to be stable so it can last me 3-5 years down the road since my current "old" PC has lasted me since January 2005. It still hasn't pooped on me yet, but I feel that it's getting old and slow when I have to have the lowest video settings in order to play my games.
- I want my PC to run cool and stable. I don't mind noise since I'm used to it anyway. No other blings, just stability and performance are plus. I have never overclocked anything before, so I need guidance or articles to show me how to do that!
- I don't want to spend more money on different versions or brands of parts that will only give me a small % of increased performance. I want value for my money over the long-run.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PARTS THAT I'VE PICKED BUT OPEN TO SUGGESTIONS FOR PERFORMANCE/VALUE:
Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower
Antec EA650 650W Continuous Power
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.198951 Combo Price $104.94
ASUS M4A78T-E AM3 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD
AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.198615 Combo Price $258.09 (- $15.00 MIR)
Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319 $74.99
As mentioned above, I'm open for suggestions, and I'm willing to 'downgrade' for something cheaper that would give me minimal difference in terms of performance. I will not change the AMD x3 720 and WD 640 GB hard drive that I picked just because I know they are good value for my money and use.
Again, I want this build to last 3-5 years where I won't need to upgrade any part.
Thank you for your help, I appreciate your time for reading/helping!
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