help with avadirect custom build

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Gabriel

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Hello, can somoene help customize this computer for somone who is willing to spend around $1500-1700 on a gaming computer that will last several years? Should have 1 great video card, 1big hard drive, around 4GB of RAM, a quad core intel cpu, a 2.0 pci-e mobo, decent power supply, a sound card, dvdrw, etc. and windows vista. I just don't know specifically what parts are best.

http://www.avadirect.com/product_details_configurator.asp?PRID=10412

Thanks!
 
If you are only going to get one videocard, you might wait for the ATI 4870x2 cards to come out. Two 4870 cores on a single card. You could always go crossfire later with the same kind of video card in crossfire. A lot of people on this forum will spend a month researching hardware before they make their final build. Everybody has their preferences for hardware though. I'll check out the site to see what they offer.
Might go for the Diamond Radeon 4870
Also, I wouldn't skimp on the power supply. First mistake. Get the good stuff
The Hec powersupply didn't get very good ratings.

Some of their stuff is way overpriced. Should build you own from Newegg or Tigerdirect. You can save a lot of money with discounts and rebates.
 
Ok first of all, switch to a different barebones. The one you chose uses DDR3 RAM which is overpriced and overkill. Go with this barebones:
http://www.avadirect.com/product_details_configurator.asp?PRID=11244

Also, why don't you just look around the forums here for recommended PC parts? More than likely you'll find at least two threads with similar question.

And finally, what size monitor do you have?
 
This isn't actually for me. He asked me to find a site that will build it for him and ship it because he doesn't feel comfortable building it himself. I said one card because I think he will be getting an LCD no bigger than 19 or 20"...so a maximum res of 1680X1050? I took your recommendation and switched to the other barebone, and I will continue to look around for parts to configure it with. Thank you.
 
Gabriel said:
Hello, can somoene help customize this computer for somone who is willing to spend around $1500-1700 on a gaming computer that will last several years?
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I would suggest this configuration. I wasn't sure if you needed keyboard and mouse, but included them. AVA Direct is offering some specials for July, including free CPU overclocking. You can read about their offers in the forum on their web site. I'm not sure you really need a sound card, though, as current motherboard sound is very good.

GAMING PC, Core 2 DDR2 Gaming System: $1691.12
  • INTEL, Core™ 2 Quad Q9450 Quad-Core 2.66GHz, 1333MHz FSB, 12MB (2 x 6MB) L2 Cache, 45nm, 95W, EM64T EIST VT XD, Retail
  • ASUS, P5Q Pro, LGA775, Intel® P45, 1600MHz FSB, DDR2-1200 16GB /4, PCIe x16 CF /2, SATA 3.0 Gbit/s RAID 5 /8, HDA, GbLAN, FW /2, ATX, Retail
  • G.SKILL, 4GB (2 x 2GB) PC2-6400 DDR2 800MHz CL5 (5-5-5-15) SDRAM DIMM, Non-ECC
  • VISIONTEK, Radeon® HD 4850 625MHz, 512MB GDDR3 993MHz, PCIe x16 CrossFire, DVI /2, Retail
  • AUZENTECH, Auzen X-Plosion 7.1, 7.1 channels, 24-bit 96KHz, S/PDIF In/Out, PCI
  • WESTERN DIGITAL, 640GB WD Caviar® SE16 (WD6400AAKS), SATA 3 Gb/s, 7200-RPM, 16MB cache
  • SAMSUNG, Super-WriteMaster™ SH-S203B Black 20x DVD±R/RW Dual-Layer Burner, SATA, w/ Software, OEM
  • COOLERMASTER, CM 690 Black Mid-Tower Case, ATX, No PSU, SECC, SLI Certified
  • CUSTOM WIRING, Standard Wiring with Round Cables
  • CORSAIR, CMPSU-550VX VX Series Power Supply, 550W, 80 PLUS®, 24-pin ATX12V EPS12V, SLI Ready
  • MICROSOFT, Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition w/ SP1, OEM
  • SERVICE, Use Name from Billing Address as OS Login
  • SERVICE, OEM System Recovery (secure HDD partition only)
  • SERVICE, System Binder
  • LOGITECH, Office Pro Keyboard, Black, PS/2
  • LOGITECH, Optical Wheel Mouse, USB, Beige
  • GAMING PC, Silver Warranty Package (3 Year Limited Parts, 3 Year Labor Warranty)
  • SERVICE, Standard Shipping (UPS, DHL, or Fedex)
 
Ugh... I had just came up with a list for him as well and he now tells me he was so impatient he bought a $1400 computer from circuit city today! Sorry guys...thanks for the help anyway.
 
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