Building a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

**Cojafoji** · January 12th, 2009 02:46 PM

what kind of processor should i buy for my new compy. budget = 250 dollars.

LOL.

**Cortexian** · January 13th, 2009 10:25 PM

I'm just going to upgrade what I'm running right now (see PC specs). I've already upgraded my RAM (I only get 5.7 WEI score with that RAM on Windows Vista 32-bit, is it because of the memory limitations?) and I'm going to be getting a GeForce GTX 295 once they hit their first price drop.

**Xetsuei** · January 13th, 2009 11:13 PM

Thanks for sharing?

**paladin** · January 13th, 2009 11:18 PM

Originally Posted by Cojafoji

what kind of processor should i buy for my new compy. budget = 250 dollars.

LOL.

For what GPU?

Any Phenom would be good for AMD/ATi configs. If you go with intel, the Q9400 for quad, or the E8600 for dual. IF you want to spend some money on other parts like motherbord, ect... the i920 is a little more than $250 but is fucking sweet.

edit, wait... 250 for CPU or WHOLE computer?

**Xetsuei** · January 14th, 2009 12:14 AM

Need much more info Coja.

**Rook** · January 14th, 2009 05:52 PM

I don't know if this has been pointed out yet or not but if you're building a new system and don't want to buy an OS... The windows 7 beta lasts until Aug and is stable.

**paladin** · January 14th, 2009 11:14 PM

Vista is 25$ Id pick up a copy

**Cortexian** · January 15th, 2009 12:01 AM

Originally Posted by paladin

Vista is 25$ Id pick up a copy

What? I want to see this $25 Vista, and only if it's Ultimate because OS restrictions are ubergay.

E: I'm looking to buy a modular PSU to power what I've got now but have the ability to add up to two GTX 295 graphics cards in the future... I've looked at the ABS Tagan BZ series PSU's and really like what they have to offer... I'm just wondering it the 900 Watt version would be suffiecent, or would I need to grab the 1100 Watt one?