• Will soon be building a computer. Need help with options.
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[LIST] [*]So, My birthday is coming next month and my dad will let me build my own computer after convincing him that i can do it, and he'll save more money. [/LIST] [LIST] [*]Prices stated will be in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) which is $1 = Rm3.2 (eg. Rm3200 = $1000 so basically you'll have to divide the price by 3.2 or you can use a converter. [/LIST] [LIST] [*]So here's my problem, I don't really know if the parts is compatible or not I have spent weeks researching about the parts that I will get, but I still have a major problem about the Graphic card. [/LIST] [LIST] [*]- Budget = Rm4200. Around $1300. [/LIST] [LIST] [*]- Shopping list [IMG]http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/6828/87166840.png[/IMG] [/LIST] [LIST] [*]So that means I have about another Rm640 = $200 to spend on graphic card. Recently, I saw a ATI 5770 for sale for Rm570 ($140) but I have a major problem. [/LIST] [LIST] [*]I have never seen a person used an the new ATI 5xxx graphic card with an Intel Processor. [/LIST] [LIST] [*]Is it because its not compatible? If its not compatible, which graphic card should i get? [/LIST] [LIST] [*]The only Nvidia graphic card I can afford now is either the [/LIST] [LIST] [*]GTX 260 [/LIST] [URL]http://www.qwerty.com.my/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=86_87_110&products_id=2456[/URL] [LIST] [*]Or The GTS 250 [/LIST] [URL]http://www.qwerty.com.my/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=86_87_110&products_id=2928[/URL] [LIST] [*]*Sorry for the list form. Paragraphs aren't working for a reason. [/LIST] [LIST] [*]** Also, I'm in Malaysia. and all these parts are can be bought from a local computer store with prices 5-15% cheaper. [/LIST] Also, I will be mostly using it for gaming, School Project Works, Audio works (Sonar 8, Adobe Audition stuffs), surfing the internet. (will be plugging in a Pci Wi-Fi card back there)
Psh. ATi cards can work with Intel processors and AMD processors can work with nVidia cards. Also don't get Windows 7 Professional because for gaming you don't get any more benefits if you got Home Premium. Build looks good but maybe someone else can build a better one.
[url]http://www.qwerty.com.my/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=86_87_89&products_id=3524[/url] This video card. Costs the same, performs better. [img]http://media.bestofmicro.com/3/H/226925/original/Crysis%20No%20AA.png[/img] [editline]11:15AM[/editline] [QUOTE=FalcoLombardi;22730710]Psh. ATi cards can work with Intel processors and AMD processors can work with nVidia cards. Also don't get Windows 7 Professional because for gaming you don't get any more benefits if you got Home Premium. Build looks good but maybe someone else can build a better one.[/QUOTE] They don't have 64 bit home premium there.
[QUOTE=GamerKiwi;22730795] They don't have 64 bit home premium there.[/QUOTE] That sucks.
Holy mans. Malaysia. Where abouts? I love it there. Anyway are the prices higher there? If not get a 5850
[QUOTE=FalcoLombardi;22730710]Psh. ATi cards can work with Intel processors and AMD processors can work with nVidia cards. Also don't get Windows 7 Professional because for gaming you don't get any more benefits if you got Home Premium. Build looks good but maybe someone else can build a better one.[/QUOTE] We only have Windows 7 Professional 64-bit or Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit. I'll see if they have it in another stores around here. [QUOTE=derlicious;22738683]Holy mans. Malaysia. Where abouts? I love it there. Anyway are the prices higher there? If not get a 5850[/QUOTE] The 5850 here costs around USD$325. But i've seen a used one for USD$235. How do i apply thermal paste?
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