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neonmonkey   11-09-2009 at 01:17:50 AM

Hey guys, I am building a computer for my friend who wants to play modern warfare 2 and starcraft 2ect.


APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: before christmas

BUDGET RANGE: $600

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming, school

PARTS NOT REQUIRED:monitor

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg or tigerdirect

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: US

PARTS PREFERENCES: AMD and DX 11 probably (if it wont work with this small budget its very understandable)

OVERCLOCKING: no

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: no

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1440 X 900 (720p'ish)

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Uh...basically he isnt a computer guru so he doesnt need the biggest baddest PC out there, and he would like windows 7


Thanks guys!

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Latest generation chips use the least power, thus the least cooling needs for a given level of performance. Go for a 5xxx (5770 is fine) level card.
I personally use a Targus USB corporate standard keyboard (about $20)
Unless you need either an elaborate gaming keyboard OR a typist's dream clicking-switch board this will be fine. HP, Dell, M$oft and others also make good quality mainstream keyboards for reasonable prices.
For a mouse I always recommend a logitech laser. My wife and I both use G5s.
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neonmonkey   11-09-2009 at 01:26:23 AM

Oh and maybe if you could recommend a good cheap keyboard and mouse

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Newf   11-09-2009 at 01:40:21 AM

Wait for Black Friday deals and your friend will be very happy...
A Radeon 5xxx gaming rig without OC requirements will not be a problem.

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Bronze Home Brew badge overshocks   11-09-2009 at 05:52:49 AM

Newf wrote :

Wait for Black Friday deals and your friend will be very happy...
A Radeon 5xxx gaming rig without OC requirements will not be a problem.

 

+1..a 5770 will do him fine, although it's an overkill for 1440x900, get 4870/4850/4890 depending on how the budget goes..all these cards are overkill for 1440x900


Message edited by overshocks on 11-09-2009 at 05:53:21 AM
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Newf   11-09-2009 at 11:08:58 PM
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Latest generation chips use the least power, thus the least cooling needs for a given level of performance. Go for a 5xxx (5770 is fine) level card.
I personally use a Targus USB corporate standard keyboard (about $20)
Unless you need either an elaborate gaming keyboard OR a typist's dream clicking-switch board this will be fine. HP, Dell, M$oft and others also make good quality mainstream keyboards for reasonable prices.
For a mouse I always recommend a logitech laser. My wife and I both use G5s.

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Bronze Home Brew badge overshocks   11-10-2009 at 01:22:03 AM

neonmonkey wrote :

Ok thanks guys.



no problem

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