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ExtremelyWoke

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Please post commments about this wish list: Wishlist
The maximum I want to spend is $2100 with shipping. As you can see, the current price is $1,479.84. The only other item I need is the monitor. I want it to be LCD and widescreen and am considering the 2005fpw Dell but am definetly looking for a better alternative because I have heard of some bleeding issues. No need to discuss the monitor though because I'm keeping a close eye on the display forums. Anyway, thanks in advance for your comments.
 
Looks perfect. I'm going to assume you're getting the BFG card for CoD2, otherwise I'd recommend the cheaper e-VGA model.
 
Everything looks good except I didnt see a sound card. You should at least get an Audigy 2
 
all looks good except I would go with a xfx 7800gt from zipzoom @ 300 (and 30 MIR brings it down to 270). Higher clocks and less money.
 
Thanks for comments. Do you really think a separate sound card is going to be greatly different than the on board audio?
 
Assuming your onboard sound is the same as mine (which it probably is) I would recommend a soundcard. The quality just... suffers, when using ac97. Im tired or I would explain.
 
I'd take their suggestions with the video cards. Slightly cheaper, higher clocks, and gives you room for that Audigy 2 to light up the sound waves.
 
I'd try it without a sound card first. If you have problems with the onboard sound, then upgrade.
Good specs for this system. One note on the keyboard, I have a similar model, and after a year of moderate use, some of the keys are beginning to stick (esp. the one frequently used for gaming).
 
i would spend about 60 more bucks and get an opteron 170 from dave, im gonna be ordering from him soon (i hope)
 
The RAM was on there when I posted, but it disappeared. I'm adding that right now (
Update CORSAIR XMS 2GB (2 x 1GB))

Newegg's price for the Opteron 170 is $455. The X2 3800+ that I have in my wishlist right now is $322. I don't doubt that the Opteron is better, I just will not be able to afford that with a $2100 budget becuase I still need to spend $400-500 on a monitor.

I'm told that I absolutly won't need a special heatsink / fan since I will not be overclocking.

Also, I think I'm gonna stick with the case I have: I'm in love with the look and it's getting good reviews.
 
JDBarbar said:
The RAM was on there when I posted, but it disappeared. I'm adding that right now (
Update CORSAIR XMS 2GB (2 x 1GB))

Newegg's price for the Opteron 170 is $455. The X2 3800+ that I have in my wishlist right now is $322. I don't doubt that the Opteron is better, I just will not be able to afford that with a $2100 budget becuase I still need to spend $400-500 on a monitor.

I'm told that I absolutly won't need a special heatsink / fan since I will not be overclocking.

Also, I think I'm gonna stick with the case I have: I'm in love with the look and it's getting good reviews.
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You won't, AMD's 90nm chips use extremely small amounts of power and dissipate little as well. The hs with the x2 is fine, has heatpipes
 
About the sound card:

If you're going to game, always get a separate hardware sound card. AC'97 or any other onboard sound solutions rob performance off the motherboard and CPU's potential. As a result, your frame rate will drop. It is known that an onboard solution will cause at least 5% to the top 20% in frame rate loss. You don't need to have all the best sound card in the world. A very cheap Audigy card is good enough. But of course, if you wish to take advantage of the latest sound features, then go for the slightly expensive models.

-J.
 
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