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Need a new computer
Vephy:
Orthux helped me find a nice build for $805. Offer opinions here on it
http://www.wildernessguardians.com/smf/index.php?topic=354.0
Orthux:
Vephy meant to post this:
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/7500/screenshot055gk.png
He'd like opinions on that.
JC:
--- Quote from: Orthux on July 24, 2011, 08:35:19 am ---Vephy meant to post this:
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/7500/screenshot055gk.png
He'd like opinions on that.
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Seems like a good combination of parts, I personally wouldn't go for a Phenom II CPU at this point with Bulldozer coming very soon but I gather Vephy needs a new PC now, not in two months time.
I'd recommend saving a bit of money on the PSU and downgrade to a "Corsair Builder Series CX 600" (Saving 50USD before Rebates).
It's not quite the same quality of the 'HX' series power supplies (I happen to have one of the Corsair HX power supplies in my PC, lol) but for almost half the cost it seems like a worthwhile saving?
The CPU cooler seems a bit ridiculous for a budget build as well, there is a wide variety of much cheaper CPU coolers out there that provide a decent level of cooling without a 58USD price tag, eg. Cooler Master Hyper 212+ for 30USD
I also have a strong dislike for Thermaltake, their fans are total and utter shit (I used to have a case of theirs and found that the 120 & 140mm fans in it consistently failed bearings) and I can only imagine that their CPU cooler ones are just as bad. I personally would never buy another Thermaltake product, an expensive case shouldn't have problems like that when only 6 months old.
I'd also go with the Phenom II 955 BE instead of the 965, 200Mhz extra clock speed doesn't sound like it would be worth the $15-25 extra over a Phenom II 955 (which is $10 cheaper than normal until the 31st of July). Note that it's still a Black edition processor so even if you found that it's performance was inadequate you can easily overclock it, I can't imagine that'll be a problem any time soon though.
Everything else seems okay to me (or of little performance benefit to change) but if you made the changes suggested above you'd easily save 93-103 USD (which seems like a decent chunk to cut off on an 800 USD computer).
Orthux:
I agree with not buying the Phenom II yet, they've announced that bulldozer will be shipped next month so yeah.
The power supply is something I would spend more on, it's arguably the most important component of a build and it's something that is going to last through many builds.
The Thermaltake frio is a great cooler, it is a little expensive but it's the only thing I have had a good experience with, even coming from a £250 custom WC loop. I mean checks the reviews out for the thing, it's one hell of a budget cooler.
Finally, I sort of agree with you about the 955 but I'm sure Vephy won't be looking to overclock for some time which is why I suggested the 965.
Toby:
Looks like a nice computer.
David you got something good for me? I got 752 - 852 pounds to work on.
Prefer cheap good ones. That'll work with games like BF2, Starcraft 2, COD.
Good computer that gives good preformance and last long.
Desktop or Laptop doesn't matter.