Is this setup worth it for $500? HD4890 |
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Is this setup worth it for $500? HD4890 |
 Nov 3 2009, 01:22 PM
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You'll save $133.04 in comparison to the AMD build BizaroStormy built for you above. This was the best i could do for an i5 system.
 
This post has been edited by TropicalPreist: Nov 3 2009, 01:23 PM -------------------- Processor- INTEL CORE i7 920 @ 4.0GHZ
Memory- Mushkin 996601 2x2GB XP3-12800 DDR3-1600 Cas 7 7-7-6-18 Timings Motherboard- ASUS P6T6 WS REVOLUTION Graphics- BFG GTX 285 OCFU EDITION (TRI SLI SOON) Power Supply- CORSAIR HX1000w MODULAR PSU Monitor- ASUS VK266H Tower- ANTEC TWELVE HUNDRED Drives- 1TB WD CAVIAR BLACK, 2 WD 320g CAVIAR BLUE  |
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Nov 3 2009, 01:34 PM
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 Certified Geek  Posts: 1,964 Joined: 17-April 08 From: Quebec, Canada Member No.: 31,940 |
QUOTE (TropicalPreist @ Nov 3 2009, 05:22 PM)  You'll save $133.04 in comparison to the AMD build BizaroStormy built for you above. This was the best i could do for an i5 system. Not bad, but it's obvious you have to cut corners to build an i5 for that price This post has been edited by Zertz: Nov 3 2009, 01:34 PM -------------------- Some people are like slinkies - not really good for anything but they bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs. QUOTE (IVIYTH0S @ Nov 20 2009, 12:47 AM) I will complain no more about our prices |
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Nov 3 2009, 01:40 PM
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QUOTE (Zertz @ Nov 3 2009, 05:34 PM) Not bad, but it's obvious you have to cut corners to build an i5 for that price Yeah it definitely took awhile. But i don't think it any of it will effect performance, which would be a concern if it did. -------------------- Processor- INTEL CORE i7 920 @ 4.0GHZ
Memory- Mushkin 996601 2x2GB XP3-12800 DDR3-1600 Cas 7 7-7-6-18 Timings Motherboard- ASUS P6T6 WS REVOLUTION Graphics- BFG GTX 285 OCFU EDITION (TRI SLI SOON) Power Supply- CORSAIR HX1000w MODULAR PSU Monitor- ASUS VK266H Tower- ANTEC TWELVE HUNDRED Drives- 1TB WD CAVIAR BLACK, 2 WD 320g CAVIAR BLUE |
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Nov 3 2009, 01:43 PM
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 Total Nerd  Posts: 2,267 Joined: 4-July 08 From: New York Member No.: 63,263 |
QUOTE (Shad0w99 @ Nov 3 2009, 03:02 PM) Thanks for all the replies. I'm really excited to see some guidance! I really like Bizarooos build! It seems like it will handle everything I want it to do. An unexpected sale of some of my stuff at craigslist has given me some extra money. I can increase the price up to $750 if there is any need for it. Maybe a few improvements on the build, phenom 550 & scorpio black? 5770 seems like a very capable card. I don't really need to play all the games at the highest resolution possible but I would like this build to perform good for atleast a year. Thank you The budget being $750 changes a whole lot and you should really build your own at this point. 
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Nov 3 2009, 10:26 PM
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QUOTE (TropicalPreist @ Nov 3 2009, 04:22 PM) You'll save $133.04 in comparison to the AMD build BizaroStormy built for you above. This was the best i could do for an i5 system. I would never get a open box hard drive, just throwing your money away. With your extra money I would take my build and upgrade the Hard drive as other have said to the WD black. I have used the Green, Its very quiet and cost effective but doesn't offer killer performance. Also maybe pick up a copy of Windows 7 its definitely worth it The Athlon II X3 435 is one of the best band for you buck chips right now and I have seen it overclocked in reviews (with an appropriate aftermarket cooler) to over 3.5Ghz so there is the possibility for some overclocking fun if you like to do that. 
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Nov 3 2009, 11:14 PM
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QUOTE (BizaroStormy @ Nov 4 2009, 01:26 AM) I would never get a open box hard drive, just throwing your money away. With your extra money I would take my build and upgrade the Hard drive as other have said to the WD black. I have used the Green, Its very quiet and cost effective but doesn't offer killer performance. Also maybe pick up a copy of Windows 7 its definitely worth it The Athlon II X3 435 is one of the best band for you buck chips right now and I have seen it overclocked in reviews (with an appropriate aftermarket cooler) to over 3.5Ghz so there is the possibility for some overclocking fun if you like to do that. yes, but substitute in a 7200.12 seagate
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Nov 4 2009, 03:41 AM
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Member Posts: 232 Joined: 29-June 09 Member No.: 67,884 |
Every hard drive i've ever owned was bought without a "box" from newegg and they've all worked great. "Box" holds no relevance. But AMD is cheaper no doubt. I pointed that out.
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Memory- Mushkin 996601 2x2GB XP3-12800 DDR3-1600 Cas 7 7-7-6-18 Timings Motherboard- ASUS P6T6 WS REVOLUTION Graphics- BFG GTX 285 OCFU EDITION (TRI SLI SOON) Power Supply- CORSAIR HX1000w MODULAR PSU Monitor- ASUS VK266H Tower- ANTEC TWELVE HUNDRED Drives- 1TB WD CAVIAR BLACK, 2 WD 320g CAVIAR BLUE |
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Nov 4 2009, 05:44 AM
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 The End is Nigh Posts: 615 Joined: 27-January 09 From: Moberly, MO Member No.: 65,995 |
QUOTE (TropicalPreist @ Nov 4 2009, 06:41 AM) Every hard drive i've ever owned was bought without a "box" from newegg and they've all worked great. "Box" holds no relevance. But AMD is cheaper no doubt. I pointed that out. Theres a difference between "open box" and "OEM" which is what your talking about.. "open box" has been shippid, tested and returned to newegg. Then newegg sells it at a reduced cost. -------------------- IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, CALL IT VERSION 1.0 Xfire - shallowbay10 Steam - ShallowBay10 PlayStationNetwork - ShallowBay10 Rig: -Antec Three Hundred w/ 3 blue LED fans -Biostar 790GX -AMD Phenom II 940 @ 3.8ghz 1.48v -Corsair Hydro h50 Water Cooling -2gb OCZ Platinum 800mhz -evga 9800gtx+ -WD 500gb hdd -WD 1 tb hdd |
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Nov 5 2009, 12:22 AM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 25-October 09 Member No.: 69,200 |
I'd recommend the dual-core (two extra unlockable cores) AMD Phenom II X2 Black Edition. Once you unlock the extra cores it automatically goes up to 3.8GHz - that's good value
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Nov 5 2009, 05:02 AM
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QUOTE (Deman Risu @ Nov 5 2009, 06:22 PM) I'd recommend the dual-core (two extra unlockable cores) AMD Phenom II X2 Black Edition. Once you unlock the extra cores it automatically goes up to 3.8GHz - that's good value There's no guarantee that the other two cores will unlock without incurring problems. ....& I don't know where you got the "automatically goes up to 3.8GHz" from. 
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Nov 7 2009, 03:56 AM
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I'd say go Phenom II 720 + Tropical Preist's RAM
PSU: Corsair CX400 -------------------- Processor: AMD Phenom II x3 720 (Stock Cooler) | Motherboard: ASUS M4A78T-E | Graphics: XFX GTS 250 1 GB Core Edition RAM: Transcend DDR3 1333Mhz CL9 2x2GB | HDD: WD Green 500GB (16 MB Cache) Cabinet: Coolermaster NV 690 | PSU: Coolermaster VX550 | Monitor: Samsung 940BW (19") |
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