 So I've been out the game for awhile, Want to build myself a new computer |
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| So I've been out the game for awhile, Want to build myself a new computer |
 Oct 16 2008, 10:41 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 40 Joined: 17-October 06 Member No.: 344  |
So I want to build myself a new computer but it has been a long time since I built my current one. Basically I just want some info on up-to-date hardware. What is good? What CPUs and video cards are bueno? I am mostly looking to use this computer for gaming--but I'm not a hard core gamer, just a social to moderately social gamer. I'll keep my current one for storing pictures, music, etc.
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Oct 16 2008, 12:05 PM
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the resident poster obsessed with computer stats and electronic eqiupment got his panties in a wad and quit, lol
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Oct 16 2008, 02:32 PM
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 Oh baby bring me down  Group: Agents Posts: 4,115 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Way out yonder Member No.: 68 |
Only thing I know is PCI express is a must have.
-------------------- Southern Rock, beer and bears!
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Oct 18 2008, 11:05 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 40 Joined: 17-October 06 Member No.: 344 |
Well that blows. Can we lure him back with L337 pr0n?
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Oct 18 2008, 04:23 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 46 Joined: 22-February 06 From: lubbock Member No.: 3 |
Core 2 Duo/Quad are the cream of the crop processor wise. As far as video card the AMD 48XX and the nVidia 260 280 are the current best, and there isnt too much of a difference between the two. The AMD cards offer the best bang for the buck, but you can get more speed for big increase in price from the nVidia cards.
If you want a budget gaming system (read good performance/low price) an AMD Phenom processor system isnt horrible. There is a noticable difference in performance, but there is also a noticable difference in price. If you want to go with Intel, I would recommend waiting till the new processors come out, and hope for the current offerings to drop in price (which they should). Minimum to look for: Intel Core 2 duo, or AMD Phenom x4, AMD/ATI 48XX or nVidia 260/280 (98XX but less future proofing). These are obviously general thoughts on the matter, with a price range, and knowing if you want to build it yourself or buy it built I can point you to some very specific systems/components. |
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Oct 19 2008, 12:41 AM
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All depends on budget, and if you need every part (new case, power supply, hard-drives) or just the basics (board, processor, vid card, ram)
I have a intel core 2 duo wolfdale processor, 8800gt, mid-level board that gets the job done, and 2 gig of ram thats overclockable (reaper or some such i think its called) Just get on newegg honestly and go by price. Just stay away from old technology. -------------------- |
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Oct 20 2008, 06:06 PM
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 Retired Funk-bringer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,656 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Dallas Member No.: 14 |
steal whatever impala's running.
-------------------- WAIT. I'm not finished.
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Oct 20 2008, 07:26 PM
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Group: Admin Posts: 6,906 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Austin Member No.: 9 |
QUOTE (zetec @ Oct 20 2008, 07:06 PM)  steal whatever impala's running. Impala left like two weeks ago. -------------------- |
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Oct 21 2008, 08:03 AM
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 New son Donovan Charles Mummert born July 17, 2008 Group: Members Posts: 8,635 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Port Wentworth, GA Member No.: 15 |
QUOTE (Spectatrix @ Oct 20 2008, 08:26 PM) Impala left like two weeks ago. yeah why did he leave? I never caught that.
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Oct 21 2008, 09:30 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 5,275 Joined: 22-February 06 Member No.: 2 |
he was proved wrong on something and his head exploded because his ego couldn't handle it
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Oct 21 2008, 09:45 AM
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Retired Funk-bringer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,656 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Dallas Member No.: 14 |
all the more reason to break into his parents house and steal his rig.
-------------------- WAIT. I'm not finished.
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Oct 23 2008, 09:39 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 40 Joined: 17-October 06 Member No.: 344 |
Jawesome. Thanks for the info.
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