Hey guys, so for christmas my moms told me I have 2000$ to build a computer that will last 3 - 5 years.
I was thinking something along the line of the i5 -750, but is there anything else I should look out for?
Thanks!
Probably this. Just overclock it a little.
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117225[/url]
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You are going to get a lot of debates unless you put the rest of a build up though.
Most of facepunch is gonna yell at you because a VERY decent computer doesn't need to be that expensive.
[QUOTE=Xaphania;19851726]Hey guys, so for christmas my moms told me I have 2000$ to build a computer that will last 3 - 5 years.
I was thinking something along the line of the i5 -750, but is there anything else I should look out for?
Thanks![/QUOTE]
what do you mean "last 3-5 years".
if you mean lifespan, my friends P4 server is still running 24/7 since he bough it (Which was more than 5 years ago). the new chips should last even longer than P4
if you mean future proofing, then no.
also
You don't need to spend 2000 dollars on a "SUPER PC".
A good system with a 5870 would be more than you'll ever really need/want.
His mother is buying it for him, make it $1999.99.
[QUOTE=whatnow V2;19854930]what do you mean "last 3-5 years".
if you mean lifespan, my friends P4 server is still running 24/7 since he bough it (Which was more than 5 years ago). the new chips should last even longer than P4
if you mean future proofing, then no.
also
You don't need to spend 2000 dollars on a "SUPER PC".
A good system with a 5870 would be more than you'll ever really need/want.[/QUOTE]When he said he wants it to last 3-5 years, I'm pretty sure he meant he wants it to last 3-5 years.
[QUOTE=sbradford26;19851870]Probably this. Just overclock it a little.
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117225[/url]
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You are going to get a lot of debates unless you put the rest of a build up though.[/QUOTE]
Naw, if you're dropping two grand on a computer, throw another 30bux on the CPU and get an X3450
[QUOTE=winsanity;19855664]Future proofing in the computer world doesn't exist.
Why not build a ~1200$ PC and use the rest on games/monitor/etc?[/QUOTE]
with an i5-750, no, it doesn't.
also, whose to say he doesn't already have games/monitor/etc?
i5 750, 4gb DDR3 @ >1333MHz, a 5870 or two.
Something along those lines.
You can get a 5870 with i5 750 build for around $1300. Do you really need to spend $2000
[QUOTE=ButtsexV2;19855149]Naw, if you're dropping two grand on a computer, throw another 30bux on the CPU and get an X3450[/QUOTE]
Why all the x3450 is a simple clock increase.
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[QUOTE=Quantuam VTX;19863023][url]http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=17220648[/url][/QUOTE]
This cpu instead.
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117225[/url]
5870 is a waste of money, just get a 5850 and overclock. Same performance for $100 less.
[QUOTE=sbradford26;19851870]Probably this. Just overclock it a little.
[URL]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117225[/URL]
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You are going to get a lot of debates unless you put the rest of a build up though.[/QUOTE]
mind explaining why a sever cpu will do better for windows apps rather than a normal i7 or i5
[QUOTE=JohnEdwards;19868445]mind explaining why a sever cpu will do better for windows apps rather than a normal i7 or i5[/QUOTE]
Because it has all the features of an i7 for cheaper. It's a good deal.
[QUOTE=ghostofme;19868525]Because it has all the features of an i7 for cheaper. It's a good deal.[/QUOTE]
I mean sure if you are going to leave it in a set environment and not OC and want a strict chip/bus ratio
[QUOTE=JohnEdwards;19868621]I mean sure if you are going to leave it in a set environment and not OC and want a strict chip/bus ratio[/QUOTE]
The Xeon would do much better for overclocking because of the higher binning and the lower heat output.
spend 900-1000 dollars and max everything out in games, spend the other 1000 on upgrades in the coming years
should last around 3-4 years that way
[QUOTE=JohnEdwards;19868621]I mean sure if you are going to leave it in a set environment and not OC and want a strict chip/bus ratio[/QUOTE]
the 19 multi isn't that bad. And you can turn on turbo boost for an extra multi.
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for christs sake use the x3440 not the x3450, waste of cash (@ above post)
I wish I could get this:
[url]http://microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0302727[/url]
The price of an i5 but there's no shipping, need to pick it up at a local store.
[QUOTE=cryticfarm;19868709]spend 900-1000 dollars and max everything out in games, spend the other 1000 on upgrades in the coming years
should last around 3-4 years that way[/QUOTE]
I was just about to say that. :raise:
But yeah, save some money for upgrading later.
[QUOTE=n00bEmpty;19874060]I wish I could get this:
[url]http://microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0302727[/url]
The price of an i5 but there's no shipping, need to pick it up at a local store.[/QUOTE]
i thought it went up to 220... :cool:
don't get an SSD, SSDs are pointless
Sorry for not saying anything here.
Nah, it was my mom's, as in she's going to be getting me.
Also, I'm getting the 5850 <3, up here in chilly chilly Canada, the 5870 is like 110$ more, is it really worth it?
Okay, I was thinking the i5 750, it can't be that bad, and I can just wait till the price for 8 gigs goes down up upgrade.
That sound good?
P.S. I'm running a P4 with an 9500GT. and 2.5 gigs of ram. :ohdear:
can't wait for this computer.
[QUOTE=Xaphania;19884716]Also, I'm getting the 5850 <3, up here in chilly chilly Canada, the 5870 is like 110$ more, is it really worth it?
[/QUOTE]
no, if you want the same performance, OC the 5850
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