would there be major performance difference between these two ecollege pcs?

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cajun47

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i don't want to build. i don't care about graphics too much. i don't mind playing at 1024 res and medium settings, i just want 40+ frames per second. i would expect the pc to last a couple years. the games im interested in are arma2, operation flashpoint dragon rising, red orchestra: heros of stalingrad, left 4 dead, hl2 ep3, the new total war, crysis, sky gods/ground branch, the next ghost recon.

the first pc:

2.40Ghz Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 8MB Cache FSB 1066
Masscool Quiet W553B1M3 26.2dBA
ASUS P5QL Pro (Intel P43, PCIEx, 8-Channel Audio, LAN, 4xSATA2, 4xDDR2, 1333FSB)
4GB (2GBx2) Corsair XMS2 PC6400 DDR2 800Mhz Memory Lifetime Warranty
500GB 7200RPM 16MB Cache Serial ATA300
22X LG Dual Layer DVD+/-RW/CDRW w/Nero
1GB nVidia GeForce 9800GTX+ GDDR3 PCI Express DVI/Tvout
Foxconn Black FX-TS001A (3 5.25, 5 3.5 bays) 2 Fans, Front Audio/USB
500watt Stock Supply included with Case
Onboard LAN included
Onboard Sound included
Standard 1 year parts and labor
674.00

i could save $200+ on this next one:

AMD Phenom Quad-Core 9600 4096KB Cache FSB 3600MHz HT
Thermaltake TR2-R1 Silent CPU Fan/Heatsink
ASUS M2N68-AM SE (GeForce 7050 Video, PCI-Ex, 6-Channel Audio, LAN, 2xSATA2, 2xDDR2)
4GB (2GBx2) PC6400 DDR2 800Mhz Memory Lifetime Warranty
500GB 7200RPM 16MB Cache Serial ATA300
1GB ATI Radeon HD4670 GDDR3 PCI Express DVI/Tvout
Foxconn Black FX-TS001A (3 5.25, 5 3.5 bays) 2 Fans, Front Audio/USB
500watt NSpire NSP-PSF500S
Onboard LAN included
Onboard Sound included
Standard 1 year parts and labor
439.00
 
I don't like the Phenom 9600 Quad cpu. The Intel Q6600 runs circles around it 95%+ of the time. Also, the Geforce 9800GTX+ destroys the Radeon HD 4670.
 
I don't like how both builds include pretty crappy PSUs. OP, I highly recommend spending the extra $60 for the Antec Earthwatts 500W PSU ecollegePC has on their site. You're better off in the long run with a quality PSU.

Oh and I concur with HardwareGuru: The Q6600 + 9800GTX+ will beat the Phenom 9600 + HD4670 combo. So yes there is a major performance difference.
 
Buy a phenom II x720 and an HD 4770.
Edit: Nevermind if you arn't building.
Big difference between the graphics cards and the CPUs.
 
Yup, swap the crappy PSU and put in a decent one. I did that with my Acer Q6600 quad system. Well.. I had to since I upgraded the video card. Man.. even a stock Q6600 at 2.4ghz is fast.
 
Danny Bui said:
I don't like how both builds include pretty crappy PSUs. OP, I highly recommend spending the extra $60 for the Antec Earthwatts 500W PSU ecollegePC has on their site. You're better off in the long run with a quality PSU.

Oh and I concur with HardwareGuru: The Q6600 + 9800GTX+ will beat the Phenom 9600 + HD4670 combo. So yes there is a major performance difference.
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QFT. Good with the first Q6600 build but swap it out for a quality PSU. ZZF currently has the PC Power & Cooling 750W for $70 after rebate, but that excellent deal ends today!
 
DTN107 said:
Option 3) Find a friend to build it for you
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Ehh... But then that friend will suddenly become tech support/RMA manager for life. Having built comps for other people before, I've come to realize that its a bigger pain than its worth unless you have a strict contract.
 
i changed my mind. i want the cheapest option for a little pc gaming. what about this:

2.5Ghz Intel Dual-Core E5200 2MB Cache FSB 800
Stock Intel LGA775 Heatsink and Fan
ASUS P5N73-AM (GeForce 7050 Video, nVidia 610i, PCIEx, 6-Channel Audio, LAN, 4xSATA2, 2xDDR2, 1333FSB)
2GB (2GBx1) PC6400 DDR2 800Mhz Memory Lifetime Warranty
500GB 7200RPM 16MB Cache Serial ATA300
22X LG Dual Layer DVD+/-RW/CDRW w/Nero
512MB nVidia GeForce 9400GT GDDR2 PCI Express DVI/Tvout
Foxconn Black 436BK (2 5.25, 4 3.5 bays) 2 Fans, Front Audio/USB
500watt NSpire NSP-PSF500S
Onboard LAN included
Onboard Sound included
Standard 1 year parts and labor
358.00

i have xp.

good deal from ecollege pc? thats all i want to spend.

i only care about running source games, unreal 3 games, and crysis at 1024 res with medium to high settings at 40+ frames per second.

will that onboard video cause problems?
 
if you are set in stone on that config I would still spend the 20 bucks on the antec power supply.


my critique would be for 49 bux you are getting a pretty crappy vid card

you could buy one for like 70 bux, put it in yourself, and end up with a pretty decent little rig to play with.

it's just plugging one thing in yourself and in the long run you will have a much much better machine.
 
If you're just in it for gaming, then I can't see a quad core being beneficial. Most / if any games are not designed for a quad. A dual core processor will be cheaper and just as effective.
 
cajun47 said:
whats a good $70 video card? i can put that in.
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Are you gonna add a better PSU like the Earthwatts? If not, then it's a total waste of your money if you're just gonna pair a $70 video card with a $5 PSU.
 
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