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Want New PC
« on: July 12, 2009, 09:21:27 PM »
hi im looking to buy a gaming pc that will run well i dont care what it looks like i dont care where it comes from as long as it does the job my price range is going to be about $800 to $850 once i get the cash together i have a case it isnt to great but it is a case the hardware it in it is a ddr1 server so it is good for nothing.
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intel core i5@3.20ghz
4gb ddr3 ram 1333mhz
GTX 250 graphics 512mb
500gb sata black hdd + 1tb SATA
600W psu
coolermaster elite 330 case with blue LED front fan

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Re: Want New PC
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2009, 09:45:57 PM »
I may be able to help you find that parts you need
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Re: Want New PC
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2009, 10:28:55 PM »
i can get what i need at mates rate from family so i just need I good of what will work well i cant be bothered looking for stuff i would also be happy with a second hand rig if it will still run the latest games good/on desent graphics (doesnt have to be highest)
1) gaming rig
intel core i5@3.20ghz
4gb ddr3 ram 1333mhz
GTX 250 graphics 512mb
500gb sata black hdd + 1tb SATA
600W psu
coolermaster elite 330 case with blue LED front fan

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Re: Want New PC
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2009, 04:53:10 PM »
um i like it but its is a bit more than what i want to spend. i changed a few things and heres the new one let me know what you think:

Case $75: CoolerMaster Elite 330 with 350W (dont want this PSU)
CPU $181: Intel Core2 Duo E7400 (same one.)
GPU $179: Gainward GeForce GTS 250 512MB
HDD $ 85: Samsung 500GB 7200rpm SATA II HD502IJ (same one)
RAM $ 79: Corsair TWIN2X4096-6400C5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 (same one)
PSU $ 99: Vantec ION2+ N Series 600W
MOBO $112: ASUS P5KPL/1600 Motherboard
DVD DRIVE: $59 Pioneer DVR-218 DVDRW Black OEM (you forgot this)
total: $869

i knows its more than the $850 i said but its 19 bucks ill get over it
also let me know what you think on if i can do better on anything for cheaper or same price
1) gaming rig
intel core i5@3.20ghz
4gb ddr3 ram 1333mhz
GTX 250 graphics 512mb
500gb sata black hdd + 1tb SATA
600W psu
coolermaster elite 330 case with blue LED front fan

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Re: Want New PC
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2009, 03:05:32 PM »
I would strongly recommend going with the PSU I suggested, since Corsair are the best quality out of everything. Though if you don't want to spend that much it's fine, just expect to be upgrading that PSU in a year or less :P
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Re: Want New PC
« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2009, 05:04:13 PM »
Yeah you will want the Corsair
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Re: Want New PC
« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2009, 05:11:29 PM »
im running kingston ram. there good aswell

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Re: Want New PC
« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2009, 07:20:17 PM »
i wouldnt trust you with ram you put it in backwards
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intel core i5@3.20ghz
4gb ddr3 ram 1333mhz
GTX 250 graphics 512mb
500gb sata black hdd + 1tb SATA
600W psu
coolermaster elite 330 case with blue LED front fan

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Re: Want New PC
« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2009, 09:31:09 AM »
Just get the Corsair and you won't regret it.
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Re: Want New PC
« Reply #10 on: July 17, 2009, 10:23:19 AM »
i only put my ram in backwards once

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Re: Want New PC
« Reply #11 on: July 17, 2009, 10:23:58 AM »
i'd go with Crosair aswell man