tbaker397 Posted September 3, 2005 CID Share Posted September 3, 2005 Hey all, I know how everyone has an opinion on computer stuff so I figured I would ask. Maybe within 2 months I am looking to replace my current computer with a brand new one. I just recieved the one I have now back in November, but it would be just as expensive to update all the stuff in it now since I would have to replace everyone except the harddrive and case. Here is what I was thinking: Trinity ATX Mid-Tower Case Neon Green Light 535W Watt Power Supply AMD Athlon-64 X2 3800+ CoolerMaster Liquid CPU Cooling Fan System Kit Asus A8N-SLI Motherboard 1 Gig of Corsair XMS PRO With the little LED Lights.... hehe (2) 160GB HDD's, One a Seagate, one a Western Digital GeForce 6600 SLI Ready Video Card Pioneer DVR 110 DVD Burner Audigy 2 Sound Card Total Cost: $1,063. Through ibuypower.com. I already tried all parts seperately from TigerDirect, not cheaper. Already have a monitor and stuff, the one HDD is out of my current computer as is the sound card. If anyone has any suggestions, please gimme a reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimmer Posted September 3, 2005 CID Share Posted September 3, 2005 looks sweet... glad to see the x2 on there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbaker397 Posted September 3, 2005 Author CID Share Posted September 3, 2005 I know, i knew i wanted that and would eventually need it, so I just picked it up. Oh, and the price of just the parts/similar parts minus the one hdd and the soundcard was over 1100 on tigerdirect WITHOUT assembly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite.Pete Posted September 3, 2005 CID Share Posted September 3, 2005 Lite-On/plextor make the best dvd drives i have personal experience with lite-on working flawlessly for years, but i also have read tons of reviews on plextor and it's rated very highly also http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827106967 my friend bought that one, i installed it for him it's worked perfectly and look at the price? can you beat that i think not also check the reviews people posted, everyones happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbaker397 Posted September 3, 2005 Author CID Share Posted September 3, 2005 the model I was configuring at ibuypower.com didnt have a Plextor available. In my parents computer that I built for them, they have the plextor 716a and it is without a doubt the best I have ever used, next to my friends Pioneer 110, thats why i chose that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
organ_shifter Posted September 3, 2005 CID Share Posted September 3, 2005 Total Cost: $1,063. Through ibuypower.com. I already tried all parts seperately from TigerDirect, not cheaper. If anyone has any suggestions, please gimme a reply. I ordered my case, motherboard, water cooling kit, and power supply from ibuypower. They were called GameVE.com just back in March. I didn't have any problems with them at all, and the prices were cheaper for me there as well. I definitely recommend them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulture0.o Posted September 3, 2005 CID Share Posted September 3, 2005 I don't know how people stand playing with those glowin lights in the corner of their eyes lol... went to a gaming tourney awile back some dude had this one it was so bright you could barely look at it... dunno how he gamed lolz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbaker397 Posted September 3, 2005 Author CID Share Posted September 3, 2005 Mine isn't near that bright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planatoid Posted September 3, 2005 CID Share Posted September 3, 2005 I wouldn't get that ram, it's over-rated and it doesn't perform well. The Geil Ultra-X would actually be the best performing ram, however, it's expensive on that site. I would suggest getting it from a 3rd-party site such as www.newegg.com. If, for some reason, you think Corsair is the only way to go for memory, I would suggest this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145523 However, if you're interested in saving money and getting the EXACT same memory chips, get this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820220033 All of the memories mentioned above have TCCD chips which are notorious for overlocking fomr the default speed of DDR400 to DDR600. I would highly suggest getting on of those memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
organ_shifter Posted September 3, 2005 CID Share Posted September 3, 2005 As far as I've seen, OCZ Technology has the best performing/overclocking memory available to consumers. It beat out all competitors on several benchmarks. It would allow an enthusiast to post scores when the competition would give out. Memory here: OCZ Technology Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planatoid Posted September 3, 2005 CID Share Posted September 3, 2005 It's not so much the company, of course they do play a roll in how their PCB is made, but the important thing is the memory chips that are used. Right now some of the best overclocking chips are Samsung TCCD. OCZ also makes ram with these chips, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820146890 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just- Posted September 3, 2005 CID Share Posted September 3, 2005 do you play games? 1 Gig of Corsair XMS PRO With the little LED Lights.... hehe i would recommend 2G if you play Battle field 2 for example Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disturbed Posted September 3, 2005 CID Share Posted September 3, 2005 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820145450 this one is great - i have it...its awesome and well worth the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbaker397 Posted September 3, 2005 Author CID Share Posted September 3, 2005 do you play games? 1 Gig of Corsair XMS PRO With the little LED Lights.... hehe i would recommend 2G if you play Battle field 2 for example Mainly Halo CE, Half Life 2 and SW:KOTOR2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just- Posted September 3, 2005 CID Share Posted September 3, 2005 Mainly Halo CE, Half Life 2 and SW:KOTOR2 you play counter strike source? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbaker397 Posted September 3, 2005 Author CID Share Posted September 3, 2005 Nope, never got into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGODl337 Posted September 6, 2005 CID Share Posted September 6, 2005 why is this forum even here? if i had the cash i wouldn't think twice about buying it the deal is so fucking awesome its beyond description (even in l337) that is a must buy for those with the cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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