After alot of thought. . .

**codenamevip3r** · 02-20-08, 05:12 AM

Im not going to make that fish tank computer with mineral oil. Instead im going to make to make a somewhat cheap computer under $1000. Tell me what u think i hsould change/ upgrade/ downgrade whatever.

Case
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16811144076

Comes with a p/s but it doesn't have a 6 pin for pci-express so
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16817182076

Mobo
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16813131181

HD
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16822136011

CPU
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...=CP2-DUO-Q6600

Theres a few extras ive added like a cpu cooler (going to exchange my current water cooled system for a cheap one to replace my current computers) and OS.

Total cost $847.93

Going to reuse 3 gigs of my ram (compatible with mobo) and my new 3850 GPU that i was only able to use for 3 days before my old PS blew.

Well what do you think i still have about $100 after shipping cost and i have to wait till my tax check comes in so things might be cheaper or on sell then. I also know things might not be able to be purchased by waiting a few weeks either.

**HeavyG** · 02-20-08, 07:00 AM

Probably a wise choice.

**sfg-Groove** · 02-20-08, 07:08 AM

switch out that power supply and get this one... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817182010

Same company .. I have this exact psu running a maching in my house.. been working for almost 2 years now.

It has a beefier 12 volt rail than the first rosewill psu you picked out.

**CoCheez** · 02-20-08, 08:12 AM

OK I know I will get some flack for saying this but if you are looking for a value why not get something prebuilt?

Vostro 400 Mini Tower Qty 1
Intel® Core™2 Quad Proc Q6600 (2.40GHz,8MB L2Cache,1066FSB), Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition Unit Price $1,249.00
Save 35% off any Vostro Desktop priced over $1000
Expires Wednesday, February 20, 2008
- $437.15

TOTAL:$811.85

Catalog Number: 4 BRCW4WZ
Vostro 400 Intel® Core™2 Quad Proc Q6600 (2.40GHz,8MB L2Cache,1066FSB)
Operating System Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
Memory 2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM 800MHz - 2DIMMs
Keyboard Dell USB Keyboard
Video Card 512MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 GT
Primary Hard Drive 500GB Serial ATA 3Gb/s Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™
Mouse Dell Scroll Mouse
Network Interface Integrated 10/100 Ethernet
Optical Drives Dual Drives: 16X (DVD+/-RW) Burner and 48X CD Burner/DVD Combo
Sound Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Security Software No Pre-installed Anti-Virus/Security Software
Warranty & Service 1 Year Basic Limited Warranty and 1 Year NBD On-Site Service
Dell DataSafe Online Data Backup 10GB for 1 Year Online Data Backup by Dell DataSafe

Here is the link with the coupon code

http://forums.anandtech.com/messagev...&enterthread=y

**Mcstrange** · 02-20-08, 08:33 AM

Thats actually a pretty sweet deal for a pretty damn beefy system.

No one would go wrong with that pushing their pixels.

**jason_jinx** · 02-20-08, 08:43 AM

There might be a reason they are trying to get rid of it for cheap. That is more than likely going to come with a dell mobo which is shit so I would still go with buying your own.

Move some stuff around keep browsing but MAKE SURE you put your $$$ into the mobo that way upgrades can come later on.
Also you will have a solid foundation for OC and that kinda stuff.

Yes, DDR3 mobo's are sweet.

**jason_jinx** · 02-20-08, 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by Mcstrange

Thats actually a pretty sweet deal for a pretty damn beefy system.

No one would go wrong with that pushing their pixels.

really i am suprised you said that this computer was worth a hoot for TTP gaming :1
sad sad day.....

**Mcstrange** · 02-20-08, 08:52 AM

...and seriously over priced, I would stick with DDR2 seeing as it should remain plenty fast enough for several years..

And regardless of whatever mobo that dell has, for a prebuilt system thats tons of power for the money.

Originally Posted by jason_jinx

Originally Posted by Mcstrange

Thats actually a pretty sweet deal for a pretty damn beefy system.

No one would go wrong with that pushing their pixels.

really i am suprised you said that this computer was worth a hoot for TTP gaming :1
sad sad day.....

Um... I said it because its true. Regardless of your hatred for all things not ATI Jason, that system is quite a bit of power for quite a nice price after that coupon.

**jason_jinx** · 02-20-08, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by Mcstrange

...and seriously over priced, I would stick with DDR2 seeing as it should remain plenty fast enough for several years..

And regardless of whatever mobo that dell has, for a prebuilt system thats tons of power for the money.

Originally Posted by jason_jinx

Originally Posted by Mcstrange

Thats actually a pretty sweet deal for a pretty damn beefy system.

No one would go wrong with that pushing their pixels.

really i am suprised you said that this computer was worth a hoot for TTP gaming :1
sad sad day.....

Um... I said it because its true. Regardless of your hatred for all things not ATI Jason, that system is quite a bit of power for quite a nice price after that coupon.

LOL
Who said anything about ATI?
You did, whats the matter strange cant stand my guts?
lol

It comes down to a simple question you want a mobo made by Asus or some Dell side manufacturer.

Like I told arron best bet would be to go 750i or 780i.
That sound like ATI to you?

When it comes down to it you want either two of the following IF you want to stay ahead of the game.

ASUS MAXIMUS EXTREME LGA 775 Intel X38 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131235
For ATI setup

ASUS Striker II Formula LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 780i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131255
for nvidia setup.

**Hocus Pocus** · 02-20-08, 10:00 AM

i want to not pay 350$ for a mobo unless I Can take absolute advantage which would cost more than $800.

I'd stick with the coupon deal.'

you're absolutely right though jason that is current. no bash intended I just see them going for something along the lines of playable and not splurging.