PingoPongo Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 (edited) I had the option of buying the 720 but after seeing results in gaming, and the price difference my mind was set. The 550 and 720 are almost equal in performance when it comes to gaming. http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/ph...athlon2x2/8.htm EDIT: OP wants to save money and the 550 seems perfect for his needs. Value and performance. Well yea as for gaming there is almost no difference... Btw why was X3 720 running on a different mobo (from X4 955 and X2 550?) I mean they are all AM3 socket cpus... Edited July 15, 2009 by PingoPongo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimeMetroid Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 To help keep the cost down go for the 550 BE as there isn't much different in performances with the 720 BE like damian sad. On the board Gigabyte GA-MA770-UD3 supports the new AM3 chips and I found it to be reliable for my sons gaming set up, though it is recommended to do a bios update if you happen to a get Rev 1.0, here is the CPU support list for the board. I don't recommend Corsair but here is there DDR2 800 ram it's 46.99 for 4GB 2X2GB which are a good price. I say go with XFX 4850 I use XFX and I fined them to very good and the 4850 is a faster card than the 4830 all so XFX has a double life time warranty. The case well I only see it on Gigabyte's site and no where it's for sale so I'm thinking it's new and not out yet but I could be wrong. Here's a case by NZXT called Apollo, I have one for my sons PC and it's easy to work with and the price is 69.99. Almost there Corsair RAM is good. MA770-UD3 I can buy now. For case I don't know again because of NZXT doesn't support technical services. (Turkey). I think it too much but for services I'm doubt. Gigabyte Poseidon is good case but there is no reset button on this case (maybe they forgot it ) why I don't know. So I need clearly a case which is good and cheap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PingoPongo Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 how about cooler master CM 690? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimeMetroid Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 how about cooler master CM 690? Yeah it is good case but the shops sells it with 460W Power Supply. I want to buy my case without Power Supply. But maybe it's a good choice. But surely I need a little cheaper thinks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
feetfats Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 DDR2 is good for me. And for CPU I think I can't buy 940 at all. Phenom II X3 720 or Phenom II X2 550, I can buy. What about chassis? Do someone use Gigabyte cases in there?? I must be missing something.. Why cant you buy the 940 ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fight Game Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 What about a moniter? keyboard, mouse..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
feetfats Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 Antec 300 Case $ 54.95 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16811129042 Combo Gibabyte GA-M770 + Phenom II 940 $ 219.98 - $10.00 Rebate http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16819103471 OCZ 4GB 1066 DDR2 Ram $ 50.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16820227362 OCZ 700W power supply $ 72.99 - $20 Rebate http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817341019 WD 500GB HD!!!with 32 mb cache!! $ 69.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16822136320 LG DVD Burner $25.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16827136167 So far this equals $493.90 and there will be $30.00 coming in rebates So onto the video Card GTX 280 1GB $249.99 (comes with COD 5) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814130492 System Total $ 743.89 plus tax and minus $30.00 MIR Or go XFX 4870 1GB $146.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814150394 System total $640.89 plus tax and minus $30.00 MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimeMetroid Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 I must be missing something.. Why cant you buy the 940 ? Because of I can't buy fron Newegg. They didn't ship to there (Turkey.) and If they can, I have to pay extra tax for this. And 940 is too expensive for my bugdet in my country, why? I don't know... What about a moniter? keyboard, mouse..... They are easy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
feetfats Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 Because of I can't buy fron Newegg. They didn't ship to there (Turkey.) and If they can, I have to pay extra tax for this. And 940 is too expensive for my bugdet in my country, why? I don't know... They are easy Oh crap... my whole system i designed there is from new egg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PingoPongo Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 but still it has a point... how about a Antec 300 case in Turkey? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
feetfats Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 but still it has a point... how about a Antec 300 case in Turkey? ya I really dont see the point in blowing a bunch of money on a case when that money can be used for better parts.... That is unless your going for an extreme system and you just want to toss some $ around. You may be able to get a smaller power supply than the one that I suggested but I just am not sure enough so I stayed on the safe side. just get a good one regardless of what wattage it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcl Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 Almost there Corsair RAM is good. MA770-UD3 I can buy now. For case I don't know again because of NZXT doesn't support technical services. (Turkey). I think it too much but for services I'm doubt. Gigabyte Poseidon is good case but there is no reset button on this case (maybe they forgot it ) why I don't know. So I need clearly a case which is good and cheap. What about the Antic 300, it's good and cheap hear in the U.S.. Do you have it in Turkey? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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