Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast
Results 1 to 25 of 61

Thread: Computer Build

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Ontario, Canada
    Posts
    7,805
    Mentioned
    5 Post(s)
    Quoted
    3 Post(s)

    Default Computer Build

    Hello!

    So, I have some extra money right now, and I'm looking to build a computer.

    Currently I have this in a laptop:
    Progress Report:
    #lshw -short
    H/W path           Device      Class       Description
    ======================================================
                                   system      U50Vg
    /0                             bus         U50Vg
    /0/0                           memory      64KiB BIOS
    /0/4                           processor   Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU     T6500 
    /0/4/5                         memory      64KiB L1 cache
    /0/4/7                         memory      2MiB L2 cache
    /0/6                           memory      64KiB L1 cache
    /0/18                          memory      4GiB System Memory
    /0/18/0                        memory      2GiB SODIMM DDR2 Synchronous 800 MHz 
    /0/18/1                        memory      2GiB SODIMM DDR2 Synchronous 800 MHz 
    /0/100                         bridge      Mobile 4 Series Chipset Memory Contro
    /0/100/1                       bridge      Mobile 4 Series Chipset PCI Express G
    /0/100/1/0                     display     G98 [GeForce G105M]
    /0/100/1a                      bus         82801I (ICH9 Family) USB UHCI Control
    /0/100/1a.1                    bus         82801I (ICH9 Family) USB UHCI Control
    /0/100/1a.2                    bus         82801I (ICH9 Family) USB UHCI Control
    /0/100/1a.7                    bus         82801I (ICH9 Family) USB2 EHCI Contro
    /0/100/1b                      multimedia  82801I (ICH9 Family) HD Audio Control
    /0/100/1c                      bridge      82801I (ICH9 Family) PCI Express Port
    /0/100/1c.1                    bridge      82801I (ICH9 Family) PCI Express Port
    /0/100/1c.1/0      wlan0       network     WiFi Link 5100
    /0/100/1c.2                    bridge      82801I (ICH9 Family) PCI Express Port
    /0/100/1c.5                    bridge      82801I (ICH9 Family) PCI Express Port
    /0/100/1c.5/0      eth0        network     AR8131 Gigabit Ethernet
    /0/100/1d                      bus         82801I (ICH9 Family) USB UHCI Control
    /0/100/1d.1                    bus         82801I (ICH9 Family) USB UHCI Control
    /0/100/1d.2                    bus         82801I (ICH9 Family) USB UHCI Control
    /0/100/1d.7                    bus         82801I (ICH9 Family) USB2 EHCI Contro
    /0/100/1e                      bridge      82801 Mobile PCI Bridge
    /0/100/1f                      bridge      ICH9M LPC Interface Controller
    /0/100/1f.2        scsi0       storage     ICH9M/M-E 2 port SATA IDE Controller
    /0/100/1f.2/0      /dev/sda    disk        320GB ST9320320AS
    /0/100/1f.2/0/1    /dev/sda1   volume      146GiB Windows NTFS volume
    /0/100/1f.2/0/2    /dev/sda2   volume      140GiB EXT4 volume
    /0/100/1f.2/0/3    /dev/sda3   volume      9538MiB Extended partition
    /0/100/1f.2/0/3/5  /dev/sda5   volume      9538MiB Linux filesystem partition
    /0/100/1f.2/0/4    /dev/sda4   volume      1427MiB Linux swap volume
    /0/100/1f.2/1      /dev/cdrom  disk        DVD-RAM UJ862AS
    /0/100/1f.5                    storage     ICH9M/M-E 2 port SATA IDE Controller
    /0/1               scsi4       storage     
    /0/1/0.0.0/1       /dev/sdb1   volume      465GiB Windows NTFS volume
    /1                             power       U80--28

    Its a 15.7" screen, by the way.

    I'm looking to upgrade to a desktop + a netbook. I don't use my laptop as a laptop because its too big. I have some money, so I am willing to spend some. I want to keep my budget around $1K CAD if possible, including the selling of my laptop.

    I am wondering what this laptop would be worth. It has both Debian Squeeze (KDE) on it and (Genuine) Windows 7.

    Firstly, I would like to stick with either www.canadacomputers.com, www.newegg.ca, www.tigerdirect.ca for purchasing of parts. I trust these the most and others kinda scare me.

    Moving on, I would need a netbook. I like Asus and I would like to stick with them, but I am far from against looking else where (I trust Asus ). As for use of the netbook, it would be for taking to class and doing work on the go. Battery life is key here. Keeping the netbook under $400 CAD would be nice. Smaller is better in this respect. I like the following netbooks, suggestions are welcome!
    http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16834220816
    http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16834220651
    http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16834220768

    I will be running Linux on the netbook, so if anyone knows where to get a white-box netbook I would love it.

    Moving on to the desktop. I use my desktop mainly for casual uses, with the exception of playing some Quake 3 and RuneScape from time to time, I really do not need gaming performance. Having the option later on is not a bad thing though. I will run Linux (Debian KDE as it would currently seem) with a Windows partition as well. Depending where I go hardware wise, I may move into using a Windows VM instead since I use Windows only once a month to update my iPod Touch g2. Here is the build I've come up with, with help from lots of others of course:


    Spent: $498.72 + $480.47 = $979.19
    To go: $169.48 (SSD.. LATER)

    This is my first build, so all opinions are welcome!

    Please help me out, I really appreciate it.

    Thus far: I'm at ~$800 - (Laptop selling price). This is OK, but I really need to know how much I should even attempt to sell my laptop for.
    E: updated to reflect later changes.
    E2: Dropped the SSD, I will get one later
    E3: Changed some things around.. Ordered some parts that have limited time frames for good deals.
    E4: Done now.. all is bought, except the SSD.. Waiting on that one until I get some more cash flow.
    Last edited by Nava2; 11-28-2010 at 07:30 PM.
    Writing an SRL Member Application | [Updated] Pascal Scripting Statements
    My GitHub

    Progress Report:
    13:46 <@BenLand100> <SourceCode> @BenLand100: what you have just said shows you 
                        have serious physchological problems
    13:46 <@BenLand100> HE GETS IT!
    13:46 <@BenLand100> HE FINALLY GETS IT!!!!1

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    in a random little world
    Posts
    5,778
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Quoted
    7 Post(s)

    Default

    if its not for gaming, then you wont need a powerful GPU
    something like a nVidia GeForce 9600GT will do perfectly
    i have it and can play rs, highest settings, fullscreen and 60 fps

    so only get a better one than that if your going to do some serious gaming

    ~shut

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Ontario, Canada
    Posts
    7,805
    Mentioned
    5 Post(s)
    Quoted
    3 Post(s)

    Default

    Last edited by Nava2; 11-14-2010 at 02:24 AM.
    Writing an SRL Member Application | [Updated] Pascal Scripting Statements
    My GitHub

    Progress Report:
    13:46 <@BenLand100> <SourceCode> @BenLand100: what you have just said shows you 
                        have serious physchological problems
    13:46 <@BenLand100> HE GETS IT!
    13:46 <@BenLand100> HE FINALLY GETS IT!!!!1

  4. #4
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    Sydney, Australia (Faggot Region)
    Posts
    1,465
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Quoted
    11 Post(s)

    Default

    Don't you use NCIX?


  5. #5
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Canada
    Posts
    1,124
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Quoted
    5 Post(s)

    Default

    I didn't see a PSU mentioned anywhere.

    http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16817341016

    Question, does Linux support TRIM?

    And a 5670 is a better buy than the 9800. You can get a 1gb for 90$ and that will be great for 1080p playback and will put out for gaming too. (if/when you decide to play a game a little more demanding - lets face it, you never know if that will happen)

    Lastly can you consider waiting to buy a netbook? You don't have to if you don't want to, it is just I have never been a fan of Atom. I am personally waiting for Ontario/Zacate.

    (Also the i3-530 is better too)

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    Williston, ND
    Posts
    3,106
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Quoted
    3 Post(s)

    Default

    selling your laptop? pm me....I've been looking for a cheap one.
    Proud owner of "Efferator" my totally boted main account!
    "You see, sometimes, science is not a guess" -Xiaobing Zhou (my past physics professor, with heavy Chinese accent)

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Ontario, Canada
    Posts
    7,805
    Mentioned
    5 Post(s)
    Quoted
    3 Post(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Simtoon View Post
    Don't you use NCIX?
    I don't know what you mean.

    Quote Originally Posted by Capricorn View Post
    I didn't see a PSU mentioned anywhere.

    http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16817341016

    Question, does Linux support TRIM?

    And a 5670 is a better buy than the 9800. You can get a 1gb for 90$ and that will be great for 1080p playback and will put out for gaming too. (if/when you decide to play a game a little more demanding - lets face it, you never know if that will happen)

    Lastly can you consider waiting to buy a netbook? You don't have to if you don't want to, it is just I have never been a fan of Atom. I am personally waiting for Ontario/Zacate.

    (Also the i3-530 is better too)
    The PSU is included in the case. Its a 450W.

    Why would you put a 5670 over the 9800, especially when its cheaper.

    The netbook would have to be around the same time as the desktop as I need something which is mobile.

    Also, why the i3 rather than i5?

    E: I was also considering upping the 500gb HDD to this: http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...u=TSD-2000EARS. Same brand etc, so probably a good call for $40.

    TRIM is supported on Linux apparently: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TRIM#Op...nd_SSD_support.
    If I do get the SSD, I would place / on the drive, and then keep /tmp on the other drive. That way it minimizes the usage on the drive if it gets remotely full.
    Last edited by Nava2; 11-14-2010 at 07:24 AM.
    Writing an SRL Member Application | [Updated] Pascal Scripting Statements
    My GitHub

    Progress Report:
    13:46 <@BenLand100> <SourceCode> @BenLand100: what you have just said shows you 
                        have serious physchological problems
    13:46 <@BenLand100> HE GETS IT!
    13:46 <@BenLand100> HE FINALLY GETS IT!!!!1

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    New Jersey, USA
    Posts
    5,347
    Mentioned
    1 Post(s)
    Quoted
    3 Post(s)

    Default

    Either buy one 4gb stick of ram or buy 2x4gb; down the road, it makes upgrading a lot easier if you don't have to start throwing 2gb sticks out.
    Interested in C# and Electrical Engineering? This might interest you.

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Canada
    Posts
    1,124
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Quoted
    5 Post(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Nava2 View Post
    The PSU is included in the case. Its a 450W.
    Please don't. That PSU probably can't even output 150W. This is why you do not buy crappy PSU's.

    Why would you put a 5670 over the 9800, especially when its cheaper.
    Because they preform about the same AFAIK, except the 5670 is miles better as far as features go and is still getting driver updates.

    The netbook would have to be around the same time as the desktop as I need something which is mobile.

    Also, why the i3 rather than i5?
    Well like I said Zacate/Ontario come out in January, if you can't wait that long how well. Life is though .

    Well it really depends what you use the desktop for. You won't really benefit from a i5 over a i3 unless your running heavier tasks. Video editing/encoding, rendering anything, other stuff that are not coming to mind.

    You certainly won't need the extra performance if you are just going to do some coding*, browse the web, play some light games, watch 1080p video.

    TRIM is supported on Linux apparently: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TRIM#Op...nd_SSD_support.
    If I do get the SSD, I would place / on the drive, and then keep /tmp on the other drive. That way it minimizes the usage on the drive if it gets remotely full.
    Thats good, means you should probably get a sandforce based drive. Or maybe a C300 drive, if you can add in the extra cash.


    Quote Originally Posted by Smartzkid View Post
    Either buy one 4gb stick of ram or buy 2x4gb; down the road, it makes upgrading a lot easier if you don't have to start throwing 2gb sticks out.
    I don't know man. I think it really depends on your usage. I have friends who can fill up 4 gb of RAM with multitasking with a bunch of tabs in a browser. Then there are people who will only have facebook open, and maybe a music player. Nava2 should check how much RAM he uses and go from that.

    * by coding I assume you don't plan on compiling open office or something like that.

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Ontario, Canada
    Posts
    7,805
    Mentioned
    5 Post(s)
    Quoted
    3 Post(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Capricorn View Post
    Please don't. That PSU probably can't even output 150W. This is why you do not buy crappy PSU's.
    Hmm, I will look for another case. That article was an interesting read. I understand your reasoning though, and I'm willing to spend a bit more if it means that I do not have to deal with parts frying etc..

    XION AXP 120 Gaming Series AXP120-001BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
    39.99
    Antec NEO ECO 400C 400W Continuous Power ATX12V 2.3 / EPS12V 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply 51.49

    Probably a safer option, allowing for upgrading later on too.
    New Price: 738.54

    Quote Originally Posted by Capricorn View Post
    Because they preform about the same AFAIK, except the 5670 is miles better as far as features go and is still getting driver updates.
    Thats enough to convince me. But, I can't find the card on newegg!


    Quote Originally Posted by Capricorn View Post
    Well like I said Zacate/Ontario come out in January, if you can't wait that long how well. Life is though .
    I would need it sooner than later haha. Unfortunately.

    Quote Originally Posted by Capricorn View Post
    Well it really depends what you use the desktop for. You won't really benefit from a i5 over a i3 unless your running heavier tasks. Video editing/encoding, rendering anything, other stuff that are not coming to mind.

    You certainly won't need the extra performance if you are just going to do some coding*, browse the web, play some light games, watch 1080p video.
    I often compile heavy applications etc, but nothing abnormal. I would be willing to move down to an i3 if it is in fact the better option.
    E: I was already at the i3 o.O


    Quote Originally Posted by Capricorn View Post
    Thats good, means you should probably get a sandforce based drive. Or maybe a C300 drive, if you can add in the extra cash.
    I think I might just stick with the typical on that one

    Quote Originally Posted by Capricorn View Post
    I don't know man. I think it really depends on your usage. I have friends who can fill up 4 gb of RAM with multitasking with a bunch of tabs in a browser. Then there are people who will only have facebook open, and maybe a music player. Nava2 should check how much RAM he uses and go from that.

    * by coding I assume you don't plan on compiling open office or something like that.
    I think I'm with him on this one. RAM is cheap and upgrading is pretty straight forward so going for one stick of 4gb is probably a good plan.

    E: I still need a price for this laptop.. It kinda makes or breaks this deal haha. I bought it for $1100 last September.
    Last edited by Nava2; 11-14-2010 at 06:18 PM.
    Writing an SRL Member Application | [Updated] Pascal Scripting Statements
    My GitHub

    Progress Report:
    13:46 <@BenLand100> <SourceCode> @BenLand100: what you have just said shows you 
                        have serious physchological problems
    13:46 <@BenLand100> HE GETS IT!
    13:46 <@BenLand100> HE FINALLY GETS IT!!!!1

  11. #11
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Posts
    2,766
    Mentioned
    2 Post(s)
    Quoted
    37 Post(s)

    Default

    Once more : http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/...uide/Guide.png

    (PC building guide)

    Not for a laptop though. Laptops are hard to build.
    Last edited by Dervish; 11-14-2010 at 09:23 PM.

  12. #12
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Ontario, Canada
    Posts
    7,805
    Mentioned
    5 Post(s)
    Quoted
    3 Post(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Dervish View Post
    Once more : ...snip...

    Not for a laptop though. Laptops are hard to build.
    I'm not building a laptop, I'm trying to sell mine..

    Also, I used that as a reference point when I was making this build.

    Would you mind just making it a link rather than a picture, the picture is huge.
    Writing an SRL Member Application | [Updated] Pascal Scripting Statements
    My GitHub

    Progress Report:
    13:46 <@BenLand100> <SourceCode> @BenLand100: what you have just said shows you 
                        have serious physchological problems
    13:46 <@BenLand100> HE GETS IT!
    13:46 <@BenLand100> HE FINALLY GETS IT!!!!1

  13. #13
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Posts
    2,766
    Mentioned
    2 Post(s)
    Quoted
    37 Post(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Nava2 View Post
    I'm not building a laptop, I'm trying to sell mine..

    Also, I used that as a reference point when I was making this build.

    Would you mind just making it a link rather than a picture, the picture is huge.
    Done.

  14. #14
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Canada
    Posts
    1,124
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Quoted
    5 Post(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Nava2 View Post
    Thats enough to convince me. But, I can't find the card on newegg!
    http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...0Video%20Cards

    I'm not so sure on that PSU you included or the case, but atleast Antec is more reputable then that other junk you had.

  15. #15
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Ontario, Canada
    Posts
    7,805
    Mentioned
    5 Post(s)
    Quoted
    3 Post(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Capricorn View Post
    http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...0Video%20Cards

    I'm not so sure on that PSU you included or the case, but atleast Antec is more reputable then that other junk you had.
    I switched up the PSU with the one you suggested, its a $5 difference after rebate. The case is big (lots of slots etc), and has two fans. What would be the issue otherwise?

    The GPU you suggested is ATI. The only thing I have against ATI is that, in general, their drivers are not as well prepared as nVidia for either Linux or Windows. Just a small note, but the price is nicer for that card, heh.
    Writing an SRL Member Application | [Updated] Pascal Scripting Statements
    My GitHub

    Progress Report:
    13:46 <@BenLand100> <SourceCode> @BenLand100: what you have just said shows you 
                        have serious physchological problems
    13:46 <@BenLand100> HE GETS IT!
    13:46 <@BenLand100> HE FINALLY GETS IT!!!!1

  16. #16
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Ontario, Canada
    Posts
    7,805
    Mentioned
    5 Post(s)
    Quoted
    3 Post(s)

    Default

    So small update.. my Dad has decided that a netbook makes a good christmas present!

    So, I need to get some specifications etc to him.

    Also, I really need a price point to look at for selling this laptop! Any advice would be great.

    Side note: I might up the processor to i5 as well, just to remove the need to upgrade later.
    Writing an SRL Member Application | [Updated] Pascal Scripting Statements
    My GitHub

    Progress Report:
    13:46 <@BenLand100> <SourceCode> @BenLand100: what you have just said shows you 
                        have serious physchological problems
    13:46 <@BenLand100> HE GETS IT!
    13:46 <@BenLand100> HE FINALLY GETS IT!!!!1

  17. #17
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Canada
    Posts
    1,124
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Quoted
    5 Post(s)

    Default

    So my internet cut out as I was posting my reply. Yeah you probably want to end up buying a nvidia card the whole linux thing slipped my mind.

    Maybe a 460 GTX then, the 768mb version. Not sure how competitive nvidia's other cards are though.

    Man I feel pretty bad for you though, now is such a ugly time to be buying a netbook and a new desktop. In two months there will be sandy bridge and Brazos (Ontario and Zacate).

    Oh well, good luck on the computer :P

  18. #18
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    NC, USA.
    Posts
    4,429
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Quoted
    4 Post(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Capricorn View Post
    So my internet cut out as I was posting my reply. Yeah you probably want to end up buying a nvidia card the whole linux thing slipped my mind.

    Maybe a 460 GTX then, the 768mb version. Not sure how competitive nvidia's other cards are though.

    Man I feel pretty bad for you though, now is such a ugly time to be buying a netbook and a new desktop. In two months there will be sandy bridge and Brazos (Ontario and Zacate).

    Oh well, good luck on the computer :P
    And AMD's Bull dozer is coming, and its going to be a monster. Nava, why not hold out until 2011. srsly, Zacate is supposed to be awesome, ask your dad to hold off or to give you the monies and you make the decision? HOld out on the Desktop till Sandy bridge and Bull dozer arrive?

    just a heads up, AMD's hexacores are on sale atm. The 1090T (Black edition, clocked at 3.2GHz), which was 300 is now 230 (usd), the 1075T is 3.0GHz and 200, and the 1055T is 2.8GHz and 180. If you're super desperate why not go 1055t and a great cpu cooler to OC it?
    Quote Originally Posted by irc
    [00:55:29] < Guest3097> I lol at how BenLand100 has become noidea
    [01:07:40] <@BenLand100> i'm not noidea i'm
    [01:07:44] -!- BenLand100 is now known as BenLand42-
    [01:07:46] <@BenLand42-> shit
    [01:07:49] -!- BenLand42- is now known as BenLand420
    [01:07:50] <@BenLand420> YEA

  19. #19
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    New Jersey, USA
    Posts
    5,347
    Mentioned
    1 Post(s)
    Quoted
    3 Post(s)

    Default

    While what the others say is true, when all of these new chips come out, the prices aren't exactly going to be rock bottom. My best advice is to go for a LGA1366 motherboard - they are expected to receive one more major processor update before they go EOL. This new processor is expected towards the end of 2011, so your computer will stay relevant for an additional year - perhaps two - down the line. Of course, the other option is to go with an AMD hexacore, because their current prices are rock bottom, and you can put together a kick ass machine on almost any budget.

    I would, however, advise against anything running on a LGA1156. New silicon that will EOL these products will be out within a couple of months. They will receive no more processor upgrades.


    Quote Originally Posted by Capricorn View Post
    Maybe a 460 GTX then, the 768mb version. Not sure how competitive nvidia's other cards are though.
    I bought one and was very disappointed. RMA'd for return and adding $50 and buying an ATI card.
    Interested in C# and Electrical Engineering? This might interest you.

  20. #20
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Ontario, Canada
    Posts
    7,805
    Mentioned
    5 Post(s)
    Quoted
    3 Post(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by noidea View Post
    And AMD's Bull dozer is coming, and its going to be a monster. Nava, why not hold out until 2011. srsly, Zacate is supposed to be awesome, ask your dad to hold off or to give you the monies and you make the decision? HOld out on the Desktop till Sandy bridge and Bull dozer arrive?

    just a heads up, AMD's hexacores are on sale atm. The 1090T (Black edition, clocked at 3.2GHz), which was 300 is now 230 (usd), the 1075T is 3.0GHz and 200, and the 1055T is 2.8GHz and 180. If you're super desperate why not go 1055t and a great cpu cooler to OC it?
    The AMD Bulldozer looks awesome, but I can only imagine how much it will cost. I won't be able to afford it, I'm sure.

    I'm seriously considering the AMD Phenom II X6 1055T Thuban 2.8GHz 6 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Six-Core Desktop Processor HDT55TFBGRBOX. The price is awesome for what it is.. I would have to change my MOBO though which is not a big deal.

    Quote Originally Posted by Smartzkid View Post
    While what the others say is true, when all of these new chips come out, the prices aren't exactly going to be rock bottom. My best advice is to go for a LGA1366 motherboard - they are expected to receive one more major processor update before they go EOL. This new processor is expected towards the end of 2011, so your computer will stay relevant for an additional year - perhaps two - down the line. Of course, the other option is to go with an AMD hexacore, because their current prices are rock bottom, and you can put together a kick ass machine on almost any budget.

    I would, however, advise against anything running on a LGA1156. New silicon that will EOL these products will be out within a couple of months. They will receive no more processor upgrades.
    The Hex-core's are really nice..
    Writing an SRL Member Application | [Updated] Pascal Scripting Statements
    My GitHub

    Progress Report:
    13:46 <@BenLand100> <SourceCode> @BenLand100: what you have just said shows you 
                        have serious physchological problems
    13:46 <@BenLand100> HE GETS IT!
    13:46 <@BenLand100> HE FINALLY GETS IT!!!!1

  21. #21
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    New Jersey, USA
    Posts
    5,347
    Mentioned
    1 Post(s)
    Quoted
    3 Post(s)

    Default

    I agree. If you don't care too much about your upgrade path, AMD all the way.

    AMD 1090T is $230 on newegg; $215 if you buy it by tomorrow ($15 promo gift card)
    Interested in C# and Electrical Engineering? This might interest you.

  22. #22
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Posts
    5,227
    Mentioned
    6 Post(s)
    Quoted
    60 Post(s)

    Default

    I know virtually nothing about computer hardware, but I have heard that ATI/AMD doesn't play too nicely with Linux, so make sure the hexacore whatever will work. :3

  23. #23
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Ontario, Canada
    Posts
    7,805
    Mentioned
    5 Post(s)
    Quoted
    3 Post(s)

    Default

    Update: Bought things with a strike through them due to rebates coming up soon etc.

    I feel like shit lmao.

    Only 400 more to go.. Shame is.. I get paid on the 30th which is when I can finish buying.
    Writing an SRL Member Application | [Updated] Pascal Scripting Statements
    My GitHub

    Progress Report:
    13:46 <@BenLand100> <SourceCode> @BenLand100: what you have just said shows you 
                        have serious physchological problems
    13:46 <@BenLand100> HE GETS IT!
    13:46 <@BenLand100> HE FINALLY GETS IT!!!!1

  24. #24
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Posts
    151
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Quoted
    0 Post(s)

    Default

    So I presume you already have a screen for the desktop? (you don't mention it.)
    My suggestions:

    - either get a cheaper or more powerful GPU, the 9800 is "in the middle" where it neither offers lasting performance nor is the cheapest. If you don't plan on doing anything gpu-demanding, just go cheaper as it both saves money now and saves money in the future if you do need to upgrade. Otherwise you are better off with a later-gen GPU that is more future-proof.

    - I would highly recommend taking some time to look at speakers/keyboard/mouse as they are what you actually have to deal with when using the damn thing and you don't want to be stuck with something annoying. I don't have any specific recommendations (and probably those will be fine if you don't mind too much) but it's something to think about.

    - get a 7200RPM hard drive, there's no reason to have a 5400RPM one in a desktop. (or is that the norm for large drives? Not really sure, if you really need the space/it is too expensive then this isn't too major).

    - personally I would have gone with a 6-core CPU as, at least where I am, there are hexacores for cheaper than the CPU you got Ghz rating doesn't mean much, my laptop's (i7) cpu is 1.6ghz and it destroys my older (amd) dual-core at ~3ghz. Plus overclocking is fairly easy on desktops, even on air cooling you should be able to get just about any cpu up to 3ghz or more with a decent motherboard.
    Last edited by any_one; 11-25-2010 at 08:05 AM.

  25. #25
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Hawaii
    Posts
    3,880
    Mentioned
    7 Post(s)
    Quoted
    152 Post(s)

    Default

    Do not do the same mistake as I did. I used the stock psu that came with my case, and my rig got fucked within 2 weeks.

    I recommend this

    Edit: You can low-ball prices for any hardware you want for your rig. But NEVER cheap around with a PSU. Make sure it also puts out enough power to your motherboard, GPU, and anything else your powering with it. Just because you did the math, and the items you bought need 300-400 Watts, does not mean ALL PSU's out there that are 500W+ will keep your system running.

    Also read this, its a very good read.
    Last edited by kingarabian; 11-25-2010 at 09:07 AM.
    Faith is an oasis in the heart which will never be reached by the caravan of thinking.

Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •