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Scythe89

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Well it's that time again, the time in which I build a new PC. Problem is, is that when I did this 2 years ago.. everything seemed to simple.. now it all seems like latin to me. Dual... quad.. what the heck? I really want to run games such as Crysis and Unreal 3 (in particular). I have a 22" Acer, and the price limit is 1000$... but if it is a seriously good buy, I can go up to 1500$ I already have a sound card and peripherals.

I would appreciate it so much if ya'll gave me a hand :D

-Jarred
 
The next gen Nvida cards are coming. With Crysis you will need as much there as possible.
 
How long can you wait?
Do you need an OS?
What features do you need in a motherboard?
What's included in that $1K-$1.5K budget?

Here's something to start with...

$100 - Corsair 520W
$270 - 8800GT 512MB
$275 - Intel Core2Quad Q6600 G0
$90 - Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L
$85 - 4GB 2x2GB DDR2-800
$65 - 320GB 'cuda.10
$60 - Cooler Master RC-690
$45 - Thermalright Ultima90 CPU Heatsink
$30 - SATA DVDRW
$3 - Panaflo Hydrowave 92mm fan for Ultima90
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$1023 + tax and shipping
 
I could wait until summer time, I was kind of figuring if I should just wait and perhaps something new/better will come out by then. I don't need an OS.

Motherboard
Videocard
Hard-drive (I don't need a ton of storage)
1 DVD Drive
4g Memory
Processor
Heatsink

Don't worry about cables, OS, Case, Soundcard, fans
 
Do you plan on OC'ing?
If a PSU isn't included in that budget, what PSU do you plan on using?
Furthermore, what other old parts do you plan on re-using? please be specific

Penryn/Wolfdale/Yorkfield is coming out at the end of Q1'08. Its a 45nm version of the current 65nm CPUs (its basically a die shrink with slight improvements; ie larger L2 cache per core). They generally increase performance by 10-15% over current offerings.

Nehalem is Intel's new architecture, scheduled for release in Q4'08. Mainstream parts should come in the following quarter (Q1'09). Nehalem will include an on-chip memory controller and a new tech called Quick Path Interconnect (QPI). These are similar to whats currently featured in the AMD K8 chips (on-chip mem controller and HyperTransport). Though, you will need a new motherboard and most likely DDR3 for this platform. There are also rumors about an updated version of HyperThreading for these Nehalem parts.
 
So far I've chosen

Sony NEC Optiarc Black 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM IDE DVD-ROM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827101131

ZALMAN 9500A 92mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118223

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822144701

CORSAIR XMS2 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145176

CORSAIR CMPSU-620HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 620W Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139002

Total comes to $435.96, which leaves me left with a motherboard, videocard, and processor.

I think i'll settle with a 1,250 Max.. although 1,000 is preferred

Sorry for the confusion
 
The Zalman HSF is a middle-of-the-road performer and costs far too much for its performance. The Scythe Ninja at $40 or so is a better choice.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185038

No reason to get an IDE drive at this point in the game. The Samsung SATA DVDRWs are well liked around here.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151154

Seagate drives have a longer warranty if this matters to you.

Newegg overcharges for quality PSUs. Check zipzoomfly.com or clubit.com instead.

This memory is better -- better timings and cheaper.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820144216
 
How about this one?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341002

It is considerably cheaper with a mail-in rebate. I am wary about some of these products that have no reviews and I have never heard of them.. not to mention if there is no warranty information on them. I think I would prefer to pay a little extra with a trusted company.. never heard of GeIL

Current

SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model SH-S203N - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151154
Western Digital Caviar WD800BB 80GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16822144102
OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI ATX12V 700W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341002
CORSAIR XMS2 4GB(2 x 2GB)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145176
Scythe SCNJ-1100P 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185038

Total - 300$

Left - Motherboard, Videocard, Processor.. probably nay for the overclocking
 
The OCZ GameXStream line is based on FSP's Epsilon PSU platform. It has out of spec ripple on the 12v rail under heavy load. Stick with the Corsair PSUs, Seasonic, Silverstone, PC Power and Cooling, Etasis, Enermax, Thermaltake's Toughpower line (only), Antec's Earthwatts line (only)...

GeIL is very high quality RAM. Stick with it over the Corsair -- it really is better stuff.
 
I agree completely with silent-circuits suggestions... all of them. GeiL is very well known in the enthusiast market. Though you may never load the OCZ GXS PSU enough to invoke the out of spec ripple, there are better choices for your money. Why buy something that could potentially kill your components over time (with the out of spec ripple)?

What features do you need in a motherboard? Will something like the Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L fit your needs?

I'd suggest the 8800GT 512MB for around $250 for your 22" Acer. Go with the eVGA model, if you can, so if something better comes out soon, you can step up to it if you need to.

With the CPU, go with either the E4500, E6750, or Q6600.
 
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