Alright, guys, I need to get a new machine to replace my two aging boxen. I'm posting this from my iPod, so not much detail right now. Just going to say my budget is low, I need nvidia graphics and the card must have two DVI outs (isn't that standard these days?). I'm already set on peripherals. I'll post more specifics tomorrow.
Dual dual-link DVI is standard right now but we're seeing more and more cards come out with HDMI and displayport.
Please say your budget is over 200 dollars or you're not getting fuck all...
I'm still tired, just got a major shock, and it's pouring rain, so give me an hour or two to get my details down on what I'm looking for. I was never a hardware guy, and I've been working on 5+ year-old hardware (or the equivalent in 3-year-old budget), so I've got a ways to go.Originally Posted by Haruhi
Dual dual-link DVI is standard right now but we're seeing more and more cards come out with HDMI and displayport.
Well, then I guess it's good that I'm specifying, I have two DVI LCDs, and I want to use both of them.
Please say your budget is over 200 dollars or you're not getting fuck all...
Heavens, that's no budget, that's spare change!
Basically, I'm looking for something to bring with me to college, so it can't be too noisy. I want to be able to use both of my LCDs, as I'll try to bring both (and they should fit on my little desk).
e: Alright, here's the deal: I have ~$300 of my own expendable cash and at least $200 in other sources.
I'm looking for:
- Something that isn't too loud
- Dual DVI outputs
- nVidia graphics for optimal Linux compatibility
- No preference either way on CPU manuf.
- Needs HD space for Ubuntu and Windows 7.
- I don't need a burner, but I guess those are standard now...
- No specific needs on the case.
I already have two 22" LCDs and an acceptable keyboard and mouse combo.
e: I realize there's a $400-500 setup in the OP, but it hasn't been updated in four months...
Last edited by klange; July 11th, 2009 at 12:37 PM.
psu $70
RAM $47, if you want 8GB get two sets.
motherboard + cpu combo deal $205
DVD burner $25buy a burner later lol
Case $40
HDD $48
nVidia 9800GT $90
~ $500 ~
It's funny, that thing probably costs a lot less than all of my hardware, but it's ~20x more powerful than all of it. Don't you just love how technology evolves over time?
I think I can manage the burner, my upper end is a little loose.
Last edited by klange; July 11th, 2009 at 03:24 PM.
I agree with his choices of hardware too. I would say just get a 9600GT since it's just about par with a 9800GT, but that 9800GT is the price of a 9600GT anyways, so just run with it.
Why a 9800 gt without external power connector, especially if he is going to buy a new PSU? It can't overclock for shit, not even a little.
When was the last time overclocking a GPU attained a noticeable performance boost? One or three frames isn't anything. Also, he wants it for Linux, which is not generally used for gaming first.
=|
It's still nice the option is there, considering the card is probably downclocked compared the reference 9800 GT specs.
Likewise, it's not terribly downclocked, so the same rule applies. Bringing it up to speed isn't going to net you much of a performance boost over what it already provides.
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