Build for less than 2000

Why does it have to have TRI-SLI?

Oh and word of warning: DON'T BUY FROM CYBERPOWER!!!

Seriously, Cyberpower is one of the worst OEMs out there. There's a reason why their prices are so low: They skimp on quality and assembly.

Are you adverse to building the PC yourself?
 
In addition to Velocity Micro, look at Puget Systems and AVADirect.
 
So I guess we're assuming you're not going to try to build it yourself..

What did you plan on using the rig for?
If you game (almost a no brainer, but sometimes people like dropping big bucks on things to feel better), what resolution do you run?
 
Velocity Micro/Overdrive PC, Puget, AVADirect, are the main ones that I would recommend.

It really depends what you are looking for. The all-rounders are probably VM and Puget. AVA offer the most customization, and OPC offer the most performance.
 
i dont know.i just want a good gaming computer.
gwai lo said:
So I guess we're assuming you're not going to try to build it yourself..

What did you plan on using the rig for?
If you game (almost a no brainer, but sometimes people like dropping big bucks on things to feel better), what resolution do you run?
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I just realized...you're looking for a full setup, aren't you? Monitor, box, peripherals, etc.
 
Well, do you have a monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc? That would make a pretty big difference in the overall budget and build.
 
yeah mouse and keyboard,old monitor i have an nvidia 7900 gtx,e4300 dfi inf 965s
320 hard drive power suppy 575w heatsink kingston.
gwai lo said:
Well, do you have a monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc? That would make a pretty big difference in the overall budget and build.
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It's better -- and in most cases, cheaper -- to build it yourself.

But which specific model monitor do you have? And which resolution do you use? Are you planning on buying a new monitor soon?
 
ok.yeah i am going to buy a new one.its an old one.
tiraides said:
It's better -- and in most cases, cheaper -- to build it yourself.

But which specific model monitor do you have? And which resolution do you use? Are you planning on buying a new monitor soon?
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So are you planning on building a system? Or still having someone else assemble?

A follow up: What size monitor are you thinking about? Is this monitor's price going to be separate from the 2k you have for the system? Or is it going to be integrated into the total cost?
 
yeah well now i am.no i can do it my self.its going to be all integrated into the total cost.
what should i get?
gwai lo said:
So are you planning on building a system? Or still having someone else assemble?

A follow up: What size monitor are you thinking about? Is this monitor's price going to be separate from the 2k you have for the system? Or is it going to be integrated into the total cost?
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machu1 said:
yeah well now i am.no i can do it my self.its going to be all integrated into the total cost.
what should i get?
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What do you want? Do you have a particular monitor (size, resolution, whatever) in mind? Which games are you planning on playing with this machine?
 
well everything to be fast.resolution whatever.all games.
tiraides said:
What do you want? Do you have a particular monitor (size, resolution, whatever) in mind? Which games are you planning on playing with this machine?
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Resolution can also mean what size monitor you're thinking about. That will affect the total amount in the budget you have left over as well as the GPU and possibly PSU choices.
 
well 20in.whats gpu. and what type of psu should get?
gwai lo said:
Resolution can also mean what size monitor you're thinking about. That will affect the total amount in the budget you have left over as well as the GPU and possibly PSU choices.
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It depends... why don't you list out the parts for your proposed build?

That way we know which components you're willing to spend your money on.
 
Okay, if we budget off 300 or so for the monitor, this is what I would go with for the core of the system:

Q6600
2×2GB DDR2-800
Gigabyte's or Asus' P45 motherboard line (pick the model as I don't know what features you want)
TX 750
Western Digital 640GB AAKS
4850
Xigmatek S1283 + Retention Bracket (if you're overclocking)

This should actually take you to just around 900 before taxes and shipping.

I don't typically do too much linking and prices change too quickly for my links to stay current.

edit: Or you can disregard this and try to spec out your own list. Which I'd highly encourage.
 
machu1 said:
well 20in.whats gpu. and what type of psu should get?
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Ok so you want a new 20" monitor, correct?

For a 20" monitor, I recommend getting a Visiontek HD4850 GPU for $190. PSU wise I recommend the Corsair 750TX 750W PSU from provantage.com for $100
 
 
hold on i put some motherboards and processor?
which ones are good.
gwai lo said:
Okay, if we budget off 300 or so for the monitor, this is what I would go with for the core of the system:

Q6600
2×2GB DDR2-800
Gigabyte's or Asus' P45 motherboard line (pick the model as I don't know what features you want)
TX 750
Western Digital 640GB AAKS
4850
Xigmatek S1283 + Retention Bracket (if you're overclocking)

This should actually take you to just around 900 before taxes and shipping.

I don't typically do too much linking and prices change too quickly for my links to stay current.

edit: Or you can disregard this and try to spec out your own list. Which I'd highly encourage.
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Forget those motherboards. You don't need to use SLI. Also, go with the E8400. The E8500 is overpriced and useless and the E6850 is an old CPU.

Some motherboard recommendations:
Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L Intel P43 Motherboard - $95
MSI P45 Neo3-FR Intel P45 Motherboard - $120
Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3R Intel P45 Motherboard - $145
Asus P5Q Pro Intel P45 Motherboard - $150
DFI Lanparty DK X38-T2R Intel X38 Motherboard - $185
Gigabyte GA-X48-DS4 Intel X48 Motherboard - $225

Just to help you out: All of these motherboards have PCI-E 2.0 which may be useful for future GPU upgrades. If you don't need RAID, more than 6 SATA ports and only need semi-decent overclocking, check out the DS3L. If you need 8 SATA ports, RAID, 4 PCI slots, and legacy ports, then get the Neo3-Fr. If you don't need more than 6 SATA ports but want RAID, firewire, a second PCI-E x16 port, a second gigabit port, support for 16GB of RAM, optional eSATA, and high overclocks, then get the DS3R. If you like the DS3R but need 8 SATA ports, want an onboard pre-installed fast booting Linux setup or don't need a second gigabit port, get the Asus P5Q Pro. If you want Crossfire with full x16/x16 bandwidth, get the Lanparty DK X38.
 
but my video card is sli and i want to connect it to another one.and the mother has to be sli
Danny Bui said:
Forget those motherboards. You don't need to use SLI. Also, go with the E8400. The E8500 is overpriced and useless and the E6850 is an old CPU.

Some motherboard recommendations:
Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L Intel P43 Motherboard - $95
MSI P45 Neo3-FR Intel P45 Motherboard - $120
Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3R Intel P45 Motherboard - $145
Asus P5Q Pro Intel P45 Motherboard - $150
DFI Lanparty DK X38-T2R Intel X38 Motherboard - $185
Gigabyte GA-X48-DS4 Intel X48 Motherboard - $225

Just to help you out: All of these motherboards have PCI-E 2.0 which may be useful for future GPU upgrades. If you don't need RAID, more than 6 SATA ports and only need semi-decent overclocking, check out the DS3L. If you need 8 SATA ports, RAID, 4 PCI slots, and legacy ports, then get the Neo3-Fr. If you don't need more than 6 SATA ports but want RAID, firewire, a second PCI-E x16 port, a second gigabit port, support for 16GB of RAM, optional eSATA, and high overclocks, then get the DS3R. If you like the DS3R but need 8 SATA ports, want an onboard pre-installed fast booting Linux setup or don't need a second gigabit port, get the Asus P5Q Pro. If you want Crossfire with full x16/x16 bandwidth, get the Lanparty DK X38.
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machu1 said:
but my video card is sli and i want to connect it to another one.and the mother has to be sli
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So unless you spend $400+ on a 24" monitor, SLI will be a waste. If you get a 22" or 20" Monitor instead, then the ATI HD4850 would be a much better choice.

Decide on your monitor first, then base your GPU/Mobo off of your decision.
 
dude i dont know what to pick.im lost.
processor e8400 thats all i know.

enginurd said:
So unless you spend $400+ on a 24" monitor, SLI will be a waste. If you get a 22" or 20" Monitor instead, then the ATI HD4850 would be a much better choice.

Decide on your monitor first, then base your GPU/Mobo off of your decision.
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machu1 said:
but my video card is sli and i want to connect it to another one.and the mother has to be sli
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Are you talking about that old 7900GTX card you have now? Don't bother with a SLI setup with that. It'll be more cost effective with getting a new card. In fact the HD4850 I recommended will beat the living shit out of 7900GTX SLI.

In addition, SLI is only useful at 1920x1200 or basically a 24" monitor.
 
yeah its still good.with what manufactor.which one is better.then i should get a motherboard with crossfire. and which one
Danny Bui said:
Are you talking about that old 7900GTX card you have now? Don't bother with a SLI setup with that. It'll be more cost effective with getting a new card. In fact the HD4850 I recommended will beat the living shit out of 7900GTX SLI.

In addition, SLI is only useful at 1920x1200 or basically a 24" monitor.
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Screw it, here's a build list for you:
Sceptre X24WG-1080P Black 24" DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor - $340
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 CPU - $160
Xigmatek HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle HSF - $37 & Retention Bracket - $7
Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3R Intel P45 Motherboard - $145
G.SKILL F2-8000CL5D-4GBPQ 2 x 2GB DDR2 1000 RAM - $85
VisionTek 900244 Radeon HD 4870 512MB PCI-E Video Card - $285
Western Digital WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - $90
Samsung SH-203N 20X DVD±R SATA DVD Burner - $27
Corsair 750TX 750W PSU - $99
Antec 300 ATX Case - $60
Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit SP1 OEM - $100
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Total: $1337 Plus tax and shipping (Yes I know the price :))

If you want to spend more money, get this motherboard and another Visiontek HD4870 card for a Crosfire setup:
Gigabyte GA-X48-DS4 Intel X48 Motherboard - $225
 
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well sorry for making you do it for me but i did one of my own
mycomputer.jpg
 
Don't bother going X48, just stick with the P45 board. You're not really losing anything beyond dual 16x bandwidth for Crossfire...if you even decide to go Crossfire. Plus it's not confirmed whether or not the cards will take a hit.

Don't go with water unless you plan on spending the money and time on it. Stick with high end air, the only kits I'd bother looking at would be Swiftech's and Petrastechshop's kits..and those are pricey. High end air will be sufficient for what you want to do.

I'd strong suggest going with the TX 750 Danny linked to, it's a good unit and it's cheap. If you have a Toughpower in your build list, those aren't bad units either...but they're not priced quite as well as the TX 750.

Also, save money and go with the DDR2-1000 kit Danny linked to, 500×9 would be quite a feat if you reach it...you don't need sticks rated for 600 MHz.

Man...I don't think squinting in that image was quite worth it...

edit: Yeah just go with what Danny listed.
 
gwai lo said:
Man...I don't think squinting in that image was quite worth it...

edit: Yeah just go with what Danny listed.
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LOL!

He does choose some of the same parts I did. But damn, that image really is small.

Swap out the Antec 300 for the NZXT case if you really like the NZXT case.
 
 
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