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  • rubisco43
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    • Feb 2003
    • 4372

    #16
    Re: Wanting to build a computer.

    The i7-920 chip is blazing fast, but you're definitely going to pay a premium for it. The 1366 socket motherboards are usually >$200 (some cheaper usually with a mail in rebate). If you really want the i7 architecture, I would look more at the 1156 socket type. You're paying a little more for the chip (i7 860 vs i7 920), but saving a lot more for the motherboard without losing anything in processor performance. Granted, even the 1156 mobo's can go for >$200, but there are plenty of $150 range motherboards. Unfortunately, if you want to go the i7 route, you're looking at $800-$900 range, without OS or monitor. Since you're keeping your HDTV as your monitor, that should be fine. Microsoft is still running Windows 7 for ~$30 if you have a valid .edu email (some people have bypassed this by getting an australia.edu account, google search that one). If you want to be able to build a solid system for less than $700, look into AMD-based computers. The great thing about them is their processor socket types are for the most part, compatible (AM2, AM2+, AM3). As long as you choose compatible parts. With Intels, if you got socket 775 motherboard, you'll only be able to upgrade to other 775 chips; same goes for socket 1156 and 1366. So that's another variable to think about. I personally have a mobo that supports AM2, AM2+, and AM3 chips and currently running a AM2+ chip. But that obviously leaves me room in the future to run an AM3 chip if I choose to do so. Anyway, let me know if you have any more questions.
    http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=805002

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    • Stu
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      • Jun 2004
      • 7924

      #17
      Re: Wanting to build a computer.

      Tom's Hardware is a good source of information.

      They also have a monthly "System Builder" feature that shows which parts they would purchase under different budgets. It might be a good place to get started:

      http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...g-pc,2424.html
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      • rubisco43
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        • Feb 2003
        • 4372

        #18
        Re: Wanting to build a computer.

        Originally posted by camulos
        Tom's Hardware is a good source of information.

        They also have a monthly "System Builder" feature that shows which parts they would purchase under different budgets. It might be a good place to get started:

        http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...g-pc,2424.html
        yeah, i was gonna give him that link too, but this is a gaming build which i don't think the OP was THAT into. If you look at the $1200 build, they quad x-fired 4850's for almost $500. For the OP, I would actually suggest looking at the $1200 build but skimp out on the graphics card(s). Otherwise, it's a solid solid build and can be had for probably $100 less with today's prices and some searching for sales.
        http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=805002

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        • Fresh Tendrils
          Strike Hard and Fade Away
          • Jul 2002
          • 36131

          #19
          Re: Wanting to build a computer.

          Awesome. Thanks guys. I have a friend of a friend that said he would help and said he could come up with a good system for my price range that would still be gamer friendly and such. I'm gonna see if he can give me a parts list or something.



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          • av7
            Hall Of Fame
            • Dec 2007
            • 11408

            #20
            Re: Wanting to build a computer.

            Whats the flavor of the month now for hard drives? The local shop was mentioning a Raptor drive, believe its by Western Digital?

            I need to check out my RPM rate on this hard drive I have now, its been 3 years since I built the one I have. Need to upgrade some other pieces too
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            • rubisco43
              All Star
              • Feb 2003
              • 4372

              #21
              Re: Wanting to build a computer.

              Originally posted by avrbas
              Whats the flavor of the month now for hard drives? The local shop was mentioning a Raptor drive, believe its by Western Digital?

              I need to check out my RPM rate on this hard drive I have now, its been 3 years since I built the one I have. Need to upgrade some other pieces too
              Solid State Disks... man, those things are fast, but way out of my price range... we're talking $300-$400 for 128 gigs.

              (Veloci)Raptors are 10,000 rpm, and run ~$150-$170 for 150 gigs. Seems the thing to do is buy 2 and put them in RAID 0 for OS and programs and use a separate large ~1TB drive (or 3) as storage.
              http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=805002

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              • yankeesgiants
                I Drink Like A Champion!!
                • Feb 2007
                • 2477

                #22
                Re: Wanting to build a computer.

                Originally posted by rubisco43

                (Veloci)Raptors are 10,000 rpm, and run ~$150-$170 for 150 gigs. Seems the thing to do is buy 2 and put them in RAID 0 for OS and programs and use a separate large ~1TB drive (or 3) as storage.
                What kind of cooling are they using to run that?
                I dont remember there names but they were allot of fun....

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                • rubisco43
                  All Star
                  • Feb 2003
                  • 4372

                  #23
                  Re: Wanting to build a computer.

                  Originally posted by yankeesgiants
                  What kind of cooling are they using to run that?
                  I think the thermals for raptors aren't that much hotter than regular hdd's. but i don't know for sure b/c i sure as hell can't afford them, haha.
                  http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=805002

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