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Originally Posted by
InnerGoat
you can make a new thread if you're willing to update it
I would just look up the newer tech and send a list out to Xet and a couple people to check it over. Why make a new thread? I only said I thought it should be updated.
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Originally Posted by
bravo22
Just received my Radeon HD 5770 and quad core Phenom II in the mail today, only 34 days before I can go home to install them!
God damn.
Re: Building a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!
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Originally Posted by
bravo22
Just received my Radeon HD 5770 and quad core Phenom II in the mail today, only 34 days before I can go home to install them!
I hate you. I'd love to have those components. Then I pawn off my GTS 250 to a friend so he can actually run half the games him and I try to play online.
Re: Building a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!
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Originally Posted by
Varmint260
I hate you. I'd love to have those components. Then I pawn off my GTS 250 to a friend so he can actually run half the games him and I try to play online.
What's wrong with a GTS 250? Doesn't it have like the same performance as the 5770?
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I've looked up a few benchmarks; what I gathered from them suggested the 5770 has performance more along the lines of a GTX 260 than the GTS 250. In any case, I'd still be getting DirectX11 and as I've noted I'd love to upgrade to that plus a Phenom II quad core. You do make a good point, though... the GTS 250 is still a pretty good GPU and I don't really need to spend the money at this point. Doesn't stop me from wanting newer stuff though, eh? ;)
Re: Building a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!
GTS250 has similar performance to an HD4850. The HD5770 is closer to an HD4870. The HD5830 performs like an HD4890, and the HD5870 performs almost as well as an HD4870 X2...
Re: Building a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!
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Originally Posted by Amit
I would just look up the newer tech and send a list out to Xet and a couple people to check it over. Why make a new thread? I only said I thought it should be updated.
Here I will save you some trouble by copy/pasting the SH/SC System Building megathread hth!
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Quick Picks
Updated 3/16/2010
Here are a list of parts that are generally agreed-upon to be good, solid choices for anyone assembling a new machine.
THIS IS NOT A COMPLETE LIST, NOR IS IT MEANT TO BE.
Everyone's needs in a computer are different. This part should be a starting point in your research, not a definitive guide to what you should get. Changes, corrections, additions, and comments are always welcome.
Intel CPU
- Intel i5 750 The current best price/performance ratio chip available.
AMD CPU
Intel Motherboard
NOTE: Gigabyte P55 boards are picky about memory, check the RAM section below. There have also been some infrequent reports that the ATI 5XXX series do not work/play well with the Gigabyte boards. If you're concerned we recommend the MSI board.
AMD Motherboard
Memory
Graphics
- 1680x1050 and below:
- Radeon 4770 - A slightly less hot and less powerful 4850 that can easily overclock to 4850 levels.
- Radeon 4850- Our typical recommendation at this resolution.
- Radeon 5750 - Slightly faster than the 4850 and less power-hungry/heat producing. Worthwhile at $150 if other choices aren't available.
1900x1200 and below - Radeon 5770 - Our minimum recommendation for this resolution.
- Radeon 5830 - Decent but overpriced compromise between the 5770/5850
- Radeon 5850 - The most powerful card worth buying without going into serious overkill territory.
Hard Drive
Solid State Drives
Optical
Case
Power Supplies
Aftermarket Cooling
LGA775/AM2/3 (Core 2 and AMD chips):
LGA1156 (i5/i7):
TV Tuners
Operating Sytem
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OEM Edition
HTPC Prebuilt
- Dell Zino
- Acer Revo Note: Comes with XP Home, needs Win Vista/7 installed to support HD decoding
LCDs
In general, most LCDs will be fine for the average user, and price is the biggest driver. However, you can also
check the 2nd post of the Anandtech LCD thread, which lists nearly every "picky bastard" choice in the 20-24+ range.
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Originally Posted by
PlasbianX
Looking at my mobo again, ive decided I dont like the reviews on it. Can anyone recommend something better?
Re: Building a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!
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Originally Posted by
PlasbianX
Looking at my mobo again, ive decided I dont like the reviews on it. Can anyone recommend something better?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131365
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Originally Posted by
Ganon
Wouldnt I have to overclock it to get it to support my RAM though?
EDIT: Dont like the reviews on Asus Boards either.
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Originally Posted by
PlasbianX
Wouldnt I have to overclock it to get it to support my RAM though?
No, but to make them run at full potential yes. If you aren't capable of overclocking, don't bother building a computer.
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EDIT: Dont like the reviews on Asus Boards either.
May satan rain hot acid down your throat and make you swallow a match.
edit: Dylan Mclovin: hey plasbian thanks for makin ohioans look dumber than 10 boxes of hair and freelancer ok
HAHAHAHAHA
