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Shayetet13




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PostPosted: Sat, 15th Nov 2008 13:34    Post subject: need your opinion on my new rig
gidday everyone,
my dad is buying me a new computer and i dont know how good it is, i dont understand very much in computer parts
heres the rig:

Intel Core 2 Quad QX9770 Extreme 3.2GHz 12Mb BOX 45nm
Gigabyte GA-EX38T-DQ6 Intel® X38 Express Chipset LGA 775
2x ASUS ENGTX280 GeForce GTX 280 1Gb PCI-E (2 in SLi not sure what that means)
2x Kingston DDR3-10600 (1333Mhz) 2GB (2x1GB) CL8 KVR1333D3N8K2/2G
Thermaltake ToughPower 1500W - W0171RI
Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Elite Pro
2x Western Digital 300Gb 10K RPM SATA II VelociRaptor 16MB
LG GGW-H20L DVD+-RW, Blu-Ray BD-R BD-RE Burner, HD DVD player SATA
Thermaltake XASER VI - BLACK & RED TT-VG4000BNS

thats the list he gave me is this any good will it run new games like crysis ??
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LeoNatan
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PostPosted: Sat, 15th Nov 2008 13:42    Post subject:
It looks great, but in this day and age, especially with such CPU and GPUs, you really want to put 4GB in there.
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Silvayn




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PostPosted: Sat, 15th Nov 2008 13:43    Post subject:
Does x38 board support SLI? I think I read only x48 and upwards will support it.
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SpykeZ




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PostPosted: Sat, 15th Nov 2008 13:51    Post subject:
iNatan wrote:
It looks great, but in this day and age, especially with such CPU and GPUs, you really want to put 4GB in there.


my only complaint is the PSU. I wouldn't buy a thermaltake PSU or any other than PC Power & Cooling.

Only company I know that rates their wattage how their supposed to. That 1200 watts they advertise you'll NEVER see unless your system was turned off.

PC Power rates their at like 60C heated up.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703003&Tpk=pc%20power%20%26%20cooling

this one @ 50C, that 1000K will be mroe than enough for years.

I'm still on my 510 watt from then using 4HD's (one external) 8800GT, 2x1024, amd x2 4400, sound audigy zs 2 platnium, LG's dvd, HD-DVD, Blu-Ray dvd reader combo.

That much wattage is over rated as it is. These PSU's also come with a 5 year warranty if not more now days.
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inz




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PostPosted: Sat, 15th Nov 2008 14:34    Post subject:
Aren't those QX processors mainly for hardcore overclockers, though (and fucking expensive at that, even if money isn't an issue for your dad)? I mean no offense or anything, but since you're asking about the parts here, I doubt you need it. I'd get a Q9550 or alternatively one of the i7 processors & compatible mobo, since you have DDR3 memory there, too.
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SpykeZ




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PostPosted: Sat, 15th Nov 2008 14:37    Post subject:
Just get the highest end Core 2 Duo if your going to do gaming, having a quad isn't going to benefit much.
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inz




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PostPosted: Sat, 15th Nov 2008 14:47    Post subject:
Hehe here we go again Very Happy

Might as well get a quadcore since he's not the one paying, no? They can do anything the dualcores can.
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SpykeZ




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PostPosted: Sat, 15th Nov 2008 14:48    Post subject:
inz wrote:
Hehe here we go again Very Happy

Might as well get a quadcore since he's not the one paying, no? They can do anything the dualcores can.


I'm just saying, why spend the money on the extra cores you'll barely use. If he's into encoding/decoding etc then be all for it. But if it's just gaming, the extra money is worthless.
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LeoNatan
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PostPosted: Sat, 15th Nov 2008 14:52    Post subject:
BTW, about the PSU, I recommend OCZ and Antec PSUs, they are better than PCP&C IMO.
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inz




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PostPosted: Sat, 15th Nov 2008 15:01    Post subject:
Well if you look at the original list his dad had given him, he doesn't seem very price-conscious. And granted, even though the current support for quadcores is pretty pathetic in games, quadcore is still more future-proof. Yeah you can make the argument how by the time they become relevant/needed for gaming, i7 has matured enough to be the best choice - but that's what it's always about. Choices, choices.
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swingman




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PostPosted: Sat, 15th Nov 2008 17:44    Post subject:
SpykeZ wrote:
inz wrote:
Hehe here we go again Very Happy

Might as well get a quadcore since he's not the one paying, no? They can do anything the dualcores can.


I'm just saying, why spend the money on the extra cores you'll barely use. If he's into encoding/decoding etc then be all for it. But if it's just gaming, the extra money is worthless.


That would hold true if he was paying for it himself but since it's his dad who is paying why spoil a good thing. Very Happy He may not need it now but might get into stuff that needs it like graphics and stuff.

Btw, don't let your dad read this thread or he might get ideas. Very Happy

And about that case, your dad sure has a strange taste in cases. In case you haven't seen it here's what it looks like. Quite hideous. Sad

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PostPosted: Sat, 15th Nov 2008 18:56    Post subject:
SpykeZ wrote:
Just get the highest end Core 2 Duo if your going to do gaming, having a quad isn't going to benefit much.
Agree 100%. And a 1500W PSU WTF! talk about over kill!
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KrAzY-KaMeL




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PostPosted: Sat, 15th Nov 2008 19:17    Post subject:
Enough of the Brand loyalty please.
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CaptainCox
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PostPosted: Sat, 15th Nov 2008 19:25    Post subject:
Me+Brands= Sweet sweet love Smile.
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Avenger007




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PostPosted: Sun, 16th Nov 2008 02:29    Post subject: Re: need your opinion on my new rig
Shayetet13 wrote:
2x ASUS ENGTX280 GeForce GTX 280 1Gb PCI-E (2 in SLi not sure what that means)
2x Western Digital 300Gb 10K RPM SATA II VelociRaptor 16MB

Another rich kid with more money than sense. Rolling Eyes

iNatan wrote:
It looks great, but in this day and age, especially with such CPU and GPUs, you really want to put 4GB in there.

Shayetet13 wrote:
2x Kingston DDR3-10600 (1333Mhz) 2GB (2x1GB) CL8 KVR1333D3N8K2/2G


Shayetet13 wrote:
Intel Core 2 Quad QX9770 Extreme 3.2GHz 12Mb BOX 45nm

Since you have so much money to burn, why not go with the more modern Core i7 platform (with Core i7 965)?
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2008/11/11/intel-core-i7-cpu-value/
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KrAzY-KaMeL




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PostPosted: Sun, 16th Nov 2008 02:59    Post subject:
How is he rich? Do you realize the amount he's spending on graphics cards/HDD alone is an insignificant amount? So does that make you just a poor kid who's butt hurt because of his lack of funds. Or are you some how more intelligent because of your buying decision? It's wonderful to assume isn't it. Laughing

His money (Fathers Laughing ) his choice. Simple.

He's getting a kick ass PC. More power to him. And just because your post pisses me off so much why don't you put things into perspective. People buy $50k cars in which they spend minor portions of their lives driving. So is it not fair to spend money on a high quality PC taken into consideration how much you use it and how long you sit there staring at your monitor?
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Avenger007




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PostPosted: Sun, 16th Nov 2008 03:05    Post subject:
Your're right, I'm just jealous (and poor to).
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KrAzY-KaMeL




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PostPosted: Sun, 16th Nov 2008 03:42    Post subject:
Yeah and he's rich and stupid. Wink

Now you understand! Applause. Laughing
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Newty182




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PostPosted: Tue, 18th Nov 2008 17:24    Post subject: Re: need your opinion on my new rig
Shayetet13 wrote:
gidday everyone,
my dad is buying me a new computer and i dont know how good it is, i dont understand very much in computer parts
heres the rig:

Intel Core 2 Quad QX9770 Extreme 3.2GHz 12Mb BOX 45nm
Gigabyte GA-EX38T-DQ6 Intel® X38 Express Chipset LGA 775
2x ASUS ENGTX280 GeForce GTX 280 1Gb PCI-E (2 in SLi not sure what that means)
2x Kingston DDR3-10600 (1333Mhz) 2GB (2x1GB) CL8 KVR1333D3N8K2/2G
Thermaltake ToughPower 1500W - W0171RI
Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Elite Pro
2x Western Digital 300Gb 10K RPM SATA II VelociRaptor 16MB
LG GGW-H20L DVD+-RW, Blu-Ray BD-R BD-RE Burner, HD DVD player SATA
Thermaltake XASER VI - BLACK & RED TT-VG4000BNS

thats the list he gave me is this any good will it run new games like crysis ??


what a waste of money... NO WAY would i buy a QX and an X38 when u can get an X58 and a I7 chip.

EDIT: in fact i need to say, WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY again and add a roll eyes Rolling Eyes

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nouseforaname
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PostPosted: Tue, 18th Nov 2008 17:45    Post subject:
If you ask me I wouldn't be surprised if the OP was a troll.

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