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alkaline

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I have $2000 to spend, and i need a gaming pc. I only need a monitor and tower w/components. I would like to run AMD processors and NVIDIA video. I would also like a flatscreen. Fit it into this case: Lian Li PC-65B
 
shouldnt be to hard for our members... now are you factoring in the price of the monitor and case into that price?.. or do you already have that case and have money for a monitor?
 
i do not have a monitor or a case. i just like the one i posted above and would appreciate if you planned to fit the parts into that case.

I do, however, have the mouse/keyboard/speakers.....
 
now monitor being more of a opinionated thing.. how about you go through some on newegg and pickout one you want.. rather we do that.. try to make it in the 300-400 doller range if space isnt a problem..
ill make a price listing of some awesome parts for you...
 
ok.. if shipping is not that much i built you a cool comp... totaling $1,752 without monitor

ok staring off
that case you wanted...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16811112040
$125.00

i went with a great motherboard i think.. hoping them members can give feedback on it...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813131540
$166.99

2 7800GTXs :D cause we are gaming right :D
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814143043
2x $514.99 you might be able to find then cheaper..

Powersupply for a PSUless case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817103932
$99.99 i went with this because mine rocks!

CORSAIR XMS 2GB (2 x 1GB) mmmmemory!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820145486
$194.00

now find a hard drive 250GB at least i found one for about $100
any dvd burner will do.. they are about $40

hope this give you an idea of what quality parts can do as far as prices...

now that motherboard and video cards .. if we can get some feedback on here about thoes .. maybe we can get them for cheaper and better performance.. ok.. phew...
 
now.. if it all is totaling to much.. then just get one video card.. one will do you just fine im sure... i hoped i helped you out.. and.. besure to use these links as a reference only and to shop around at other locations.. its not rare to part out your computer from site to site to get the bestist price :D ... use the Hot deals thread in the hardforums to get better deals and coupon codes...

i recomened www.zipzoomfly.com as a GREAT place to shop for computer parts.. their free shipping is just really conveinient... good luck if you have any questions just post post post
 
wait wait $1752 -$1030 + $908 = $1630

That doesn't leave enough room for a processor AND a monitor.

SLI will have to go to fit in the processor...SLI doesn't fit unless it's a 2k budget for box only.

 
as explained... i factored in it all.. he never said if the 2000 was for the monitor too as i asked.. and please explain your math...

edit.... i got your math now.. took me a minute.. i didnt think you factored in the sli change.. ok...
 
well he also replied that he did..i dunno

and while i was checking stuff you posted..and i was too lazy to edit

but..yea..we're going to have to kill the SLI..nothing other than that

memory could be debateable by somone else..but i'm not that picky

 
i can agree on the memory.. it was a impluse really.. i clicked on memory and that was the first thing.... if it was me id get some more fo my BH5 :D
 
monitor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824002312
case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811112040
motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131540
processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103562
memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231021
video card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130256
hard drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822144417
rw drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827152055
sound card(optional)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16829102178
power supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104014

comes in under 2000, maybe upgrade cpu with a 4400+ or maybe opty 170?
 
i dont know what i need to buy for dual core cooling.....and i need a dual core mobo.....any ideas?
 
alkaline said:
i dont know what i need to buy for dual core cooling.....and i need a dual core mobo.....any ideas?
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Dual core mobo? Any S939 mobo will support dual core chips, unless the manufacturer went out of business before the introduction of dual core chips.
As for cooling, if you're not planning on OC'ing, the stock cooler should be sufficient. If you're concerned about temps, get an XP-90, Scythe Ninja, Big Typhoon, or XP-120.
 
-=JacKaL=- said:
monitor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824002312
case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811112040
motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131540
processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103562
memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231021
video card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130256
hard drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822144417
rw drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827152055
sound card(optional)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16829102178
power supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104014

comes in under 2000, maybe upgrade cpu with a 4400+ or maybe opty 170?
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Nice, you maxed his budget and didn't include a monitor, keyboard, or mouse.
 
he says he has mouse and keyboard.... maybe you should read before you post.. and in that post there is a monitor!!

please read before you post!!!
 
Damn, I geuss 5am and little sleep does that to me... apologies.

That being said, it would be a sad affair to mate a $1500 gaming rig to a 19" LCD that only does 1280x1024, after all, a 6800 GS could easily handle that.
 
yes, but that card is old tech.. and with this kind of budget, hes expecting new hardware that will be good for a few more years.. hell a GS will still be in the park for maybe a few more months.. but a GTX or... eh a 78GT will probrably have the longevity for the future...
 
In a gaming rig, you should channel all your money into the GPU then build around that. Also, my personal opinion is that dual core doesn't provide the best bang for buck in a gaming rig at the moment.. perhaps a year from now when all the popular new titles utilize it.

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i'd go with an amd x2, dual core won't hurt your gaming performance and is more future proof. nvidia/ati drivers both support dual core now a long with q4 and cod2.

Get any amd x2 that will fit your budget. 4200+ maybe?
 
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