Buying Online, build suggestion |
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Buying Online, build suggestion |
 Nov 2 2009, 12:02 PM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 31-October 09 Member No.: 69,293  |
I am putting together a new build and based on my last thread it seems like I need to do some more research to make sure I am getting the most for my money. I am looking to buy a complete build (not piecing a machine together) and wanted to get some advice on a good online seller.
I found Cyberpower Inc which seemed good http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/ Does anyone have any experience with them? I want to build a gaming PC and would like to stay around $1500. I want the machine to be able to handle all of the latest titles with ease and be able to do so for at least a couple years. Here is a machine that caught my eye and seemed to have many of the features I am looking for. Any opinions? Is there some excess on here that I don't really need? Maybe something that could be removed to save a few bucks? http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/CyberPo...ty_8800_Pro_SE/ Thanks for any suggestions!! Just want a good build that will last me a few years. |
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Nov 2 2009, 12:21 PM
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 Chronic Haggler...  Posts: 14,172 Joined: 20-May 05 From: The fields... Member No.: 32,143 |
cyberdruid on OCN is tied into that somehow...maybe owner not sure but they are a legit place if thats what you mean...
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Nov 2 2009, 12:24 PM
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 Posting Nut  Posts: 7,222 Joined: 15-March 07 From: Pennsauken, NJ Member No.: 20,152 |
I'll build one for you
-------------------- Mobo: Gigabyte EP45 EXTREME | Processor: Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 4ghz 24/hr stable!
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Ultra Extreme 120 Black w/ 2x Scythe Ultra Kazes Memory: 2x2gb DDR2 OCZ Reaper OC'd: 1000mhz 5-5-5-15 (2.3v, nice and cool) Videocard: (Heavy lifter)Diamond 4870x2 2GB (Physx)BFG OC 8800GT 512MB OS Harddrive:Western Digital Veloci Raptor 300gb 10,000 Rpm SATA | PSU: PC Power and Cooling Silencer 750W Monitor: *Debranded* HP 24" 2408H | CD/DVD: Samsung SH-S223F | Keyboard:Razer Tarantula | Mouse: Razer Lachesis |8800GT|<3<3|5750|<3<3<3|5770|<3<3<3<3<3|4870x2|<3<3<3<3<3|5870|<3<3<3<3<3 (VideoCards I'd buy, excluding special deals. Bold means have owned/own) _____________________________________________|\/|YT|-|0$ HAS SPOKEN!________________________________________________ |
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Nov 2 2009, 12:35 PM
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 Philosophy begins in wonder. Posts: 2,903 Joined: 18-February 06 From: Yorktown, VA Member No.: 32,176 |
QUOTE (dr_bowtie @ Nov 2 2009, 03:21 PM)  cyberdruid on OCN is tied into that somehow...maybe owner not sure but they are a legit place if thats what you mean... I thought cyberdruid was associated with cyberdruidpc or something like that? Maybe I'm wrong, I haven't been over to OCN in a while. QUOTE (IVIYTH0S @ Nov 2 2009, 03:24 PM) I'll build one for you Will it be "open air", like yours?  Ah, I like building 'em too. The money saved is always nice 
-------------------- Mine:DFI SLI-DR EXPERT -- Opty 180 + Lapped TRUE -- Patriot 2x1 GB -- XFX 8800GTS 512 @ 700 -- Xplosion WD 80GB (XP MCE SP3) / SG 250GB (Vista Business X64 SP1) -- PCP&C Silencer 610 -- TT Armor -- Sharp Aquos LC-32GP1U 1080p GF's: DFI SLI-D (04/06/2006) -- AMD 3800+ opty heatsink -- Patriot 2x1 GB -- 9600GSO384 -- OCZ GXS 600W Recommended Power Supplies 1 - Recommended Power Supplies 2 - DFI NF4 "proper" CMOS clear - Tmod/Logan's DFI Bios Flash & Utilities DVD |
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Nov 2 2009, 12:44 PM
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Posting Nut Posts: 7,222 Joined: 15-March 07 From: Pennsauken, NJ Member No.: 20,152 |
QUOTE (Crazy_Nate @ Nov 2 2009, 04:35 PM) Will it be "open air", like yours? Ah, I like building 'em too. The money saved is always nice whatever the buyer wants 
-------------------- Mobo: Gigabyte EP45 EXTREME | Processor: Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 4ghz 24/hr stable!
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Ultra Extreme 120 Black w/ 2x Scythe Ultra Kazes Memory: 2x2gb DDR2 OCZ Reaper OC'd: 1000mhz 5-5-5-15 (2.3v, nice and cool) Videocard: (Heavy lifter)Diamond 4870x2 2GB (Physx)BFG OC 8800GT 512MB OS Harddrive:Western Digital Veloci Raptor 300gb 10,000 Rpm SATA | PSU: PC Power and Cooling Silencer 750W Monitor: *Debranded* HP 24" 2408H | CD/DVD: Samsung SH-S223F | Keyboard:Razer Tarantula | Mouse: Razer Lachesis |8800GT|<3<3|5750|<3<3<3|5770|<3<3<3<3<3|4870x2|<3<3<3<3<3|5870|<3<3<3<3<3 (VideoCards I'd buy, excluding special deals. Bold means have owned/own) _____________________________________________|\/|YT|-|0$ HAS SPOKEN!________________________________________________ |
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Nov 2 2009, 12:51 PM
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 Posting Machine Posts: 10,352 Joined: 9-October 05 From: NW Arkansas Member No.: 32,164 |
Our IT manager bought one of Cyberpower's high dollar "gaming" laptops last year and he has been really happy with it.
That being said, I'd never pay anyone to build me a high performance gaming rig. You could do a lot more for a lot less by DIY
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Nov 2 2009, 01:01 PM
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Chronic Haggler... Posts: 14,172 Joined: 20-May 05 From: The fields... Member No.: 32,143 |
QUOTE (Crazy_Nate @ Nov 2 2009, 04:35 PM) I thought cyberdruid was associated with cyberdruidpc or something like that? Maybe I'm wrong, I haven't been over to OCN in a while. Will it be "open air", like yours? Ah, I like building 'em too. The money saved is always nice you maybe right Nate...hard to keep up with the Jone's... -------------------- Wii-Kart code 2707-2013-4642
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Nov 2 2009, 03:55 PM
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 Member Posts: 420 Joined: 5-May 09 From: Remer Minnesota Member No.: 67,275 |
If you are looking to save a few bucks of that PC definitely down grade to the i7 920 from the 950 and overclock it a little with a different heat sink than that cheapo liquid cooling set up they have. I would also put in $10 into a mobo like the gigabyte board. Spend a bit extra on the corsair 650 watt PSU as to have a really high quality efficient PSU that is from a more reputable company.
As the others have said, why not build your own and save a few bucks that way? -------------------- QUOTE If for any reason you're not completely satisfied, I hate you. |
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Nov 2 2009, 05:45 PM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 31-October 09 Member No.: 69,293 |
QUOTE (gabrieltessin @ Nov 2 2009, 05:55 PM) If you are looking to save a few bucks of that PC definitely down grade to the i7 920 from the 950 and overclock it a little with a different heat sink than that cheapo liquid cooling set up they have. I would also put in $10 into a mobo like the gigabyte board. Spend a bit extra on the corsair 650 watt PSU as to have a really high quality efficient PSU that is from a more reputable company. As the others have said, why not build your own and save a few bucks that way? I have never built a computer before and think the risk of me messing it up and having a broken device is much greater than the few dollars I might save! |
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Nov 2 2009, 06:20 PM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 31-October 09 Member No.: 69,293 |
Configuration
* CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-920 2.66 GHz 8M L3 Cache LGA1366 * HDD: Single Hard Drive (1TB (1TBx1) SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD [+26]) * MOTHERBOARD: (3-Way SLI Support) EVGA X58 3X SLI LE Intel X58 Chipset SLI/CrossFireX Mainboard Triple-Channel DDR3/1600 SATA RAID w/ GbLAN [+57] * MEMORY: 6GB (2GBx3) PC1333 DDR3 PC3 10666 Triple Channel Memory (Corsair Dominator (All Venom OC Levels Certified) [+55]) * SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO * VIDEO: ATI Radeon HD 5750 1GB DDR5 16X PCIe Video Card [DirectX 11 Support] (Major Brand Powered by ATI) * *BASE_PRICE: [+985] * BUNDLE: None * BLUETOOTH: None * CD: LG 22X DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Dual Layer Drive (BLACK COLOR) * CD2: NONE * CAS: AZZA Solano 1000 Full-Tower Advance Cooling Case w/ Dual 230mm Fan + Extra 3 Fans [+48] * CASUPGRADE: NONE * CS_FAN: Default case fans * CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-920 2.66 GHz 8M L3 Cache LGA1366 * FAN: CoolerMaster V8 Gaming CPU Cooling Fan (Extreme Silent Operation at only 22dBA + Overclock Proof) [+58] * FREEBIE_RM: None * FA_HDD: None * FLASHMEDIA: INTERNAL 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer (BLACK COLOR) * FLOPPY: NONE * FREEBIE_OS: FREE! (Halo 2) Game * HDD: Single Hard Drive (1TB (1TBx1) SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD [+26]) * HDD2: NONE * IEEE_CARD: NONE * KEYBOARD: Xtreme Gear (Black Color) Multimedia/Internet USB Keyboard * MOUSE: XtremeGear Optical USB 3 Buttons Gaming Mouse * MODEM: NONE * MULTIVIEW: Xtreme Performance in SLI/CrossFireX Gaming Mode Supports Single Monitor * MONITOR: NONE * MONITOR2: NONE * MOTHERBOARD: (3-Way SLI Support) EVGA X58 3X SLI LE Intel X58 Chipset SLI/CrossFireX Mainboard Triple-Channel DDR3/1600 SATA RAID w/ GbLAN [+57] * MEMORY: 6GB (2GBx3) PC1333 DDR3 PC3 10666 Triple Channel Memory (Corsair Dominator (All Venom OC Levels Certified) [+55]) * NOISEREDUCE1: Sound Absorbing Foam on Side, Top And Bottom panels [+29] * NOISEREDUCE2: Anti-Vibration Fan Mounts [+9] * NETWORK: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network * OVERCLOCK: Extreme OC (Extreme Overclock 20% or more) [+90] * OS: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium [+104] (64-bit Edition) * OS_UPGRADE: None * POWERSUPPLY: Corsair Power Supplies [+13] (750 Watts CMPSU-750TX - Quad SLI Ready [+8]) * PRINTER: None * PRINTER_CABLE: None * RUSH: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 5~10 BUSINESS DAYS * SERVICE: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT * SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO * SPEAKERS: None * TEMP: Thermal Temperature Color LCD Display [+15] (Black Color) * TVRC: None * USB: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports * USBHD: NONE * VIDEOCAMERA: NONE * VIDEO: ATI Radeon HD 5750 1GB DDR5 16X PCIe Video Card [DirectX 11 Support] (Major Brand Powered by ATI) * VIDEO2: ATI Radeon HD 5750 1GB DDR5 16X PCIe Video Card [DirectX 11 Support] [+157] (Major Brand Powered by ATI) * VIDEO3: None * VC_PHYSX: NONE * VC_GAMES: None * WNC: NONE * _PRICE: (+1654) Anything I can cut out that won't make much of a difference? Will this thing stay cool if I overclock? Two video cards more than I need with this right now? Anything minor I could add to noticeably boost performance? |
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Nov 2 2009, 06:26 PM
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Posting Nut Posts: 7,222 Joined: 15-March 07 From: Pennsauken, NJ Member No.: 20,152 |
QUOTE OVERCLOCK: Extreme OC (Extreme Overclock 20% or more) [+90] LOL I'll charge you only $89 dollars to overclock you 30%  (anyone could do that with the auto overclock function on 9/10 motherboards that have OC'n capabilityseriously if you're too nervous to build the machine yourself I'll do it. Another LOL at a 5750 magically becoming as expensive as a 4870 This post has been edited by IVIYTH0S: Nov 2 2009, 06:26 PM -------------------- Mobo: Gigabyte EP45 EXTREME | Processor: Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 4ghz 24/hr stable!
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Ultra Extreme 120 Black w/ 2x Scythe Ultra Kazes Memory: 2x2gb DDR2 OCZ Reaper OC'd: 1000mhz 5-5-5-15 (2.3v, nice and cool) Videocard: (Heavy lifter)Diamond 4870x2 2GB (Physx)BFG OC 8800GT 512MB OS Harddrive:Western Digital Veloci Raptor 300gb 10,000 Rpm SATA | PSU: PC Power and Cooling Silencer 750W Monitor: *Debranded* HP 24" 2408H | CD/DVD: Samsung SH-S223F | Keyboard:Razer Tarantula | Mouse: Razer Lachesis |8800GT|<3<3|5750|<3<3<3|5770|<3<3<3<3<3|4870x2|<3<3<3<3<3|5870|<3<3<3<3<3 (VideoCards I'd buy, excluding special deals. Bold means have owned/own) _____________________________________________|\/|YT|-|0$ HAS SPOKEN!________________________________________________ |
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Nov 2 2009, 06:39 PM
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 Member Posts: 473 Joined: 13-August 09 From: Texas Member No.: 68,382 |
QUOTE (IVIYTH0S @ Nov 2 2009, 09:26 PM) LOL I'll charge you only $89 dollars to overclock you 30% (anyone could do that with the auto overclock function on 9/10 motherboards that have OC'n capabilityseriously if you're too nervous to build the machine yourself I'll do it. Another LOL at a 5750 magically becoming as expensive as a 4870 Screw that I'll pay him $50 to let me build his rig at that price -------------------- I7 920, Rampage II Gene, Mushkin Redline 1600Mhz 6-7-6-18, GTX 275, Corsair HX850
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