Hi everyone, my PC recently crapped out on me and I want to build a new one to reduce costs. I dont need an amazing gaming computer although I will be running some games that I want to run smoothly. Mostly the games will just be diablo 3 when it comes out and some other blizzard games, nothing crazy. I dont have a huge amount to spend (600-700$) so I need opinions on all parts that would make the best PC for the price. I will mostly be just surfing the internet and running AIM, ITunes and all that good stuff. I also want the computer to stay cool without being loud. Thanks for any help!
Why do people always go with the OCZ PSU? It's not very good. This is better for the same price: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016&Tpk=antec%20bp%20550[/url]
[QUOTE=ferrus;20421991]Why do people always go with the OCZ PSU? It's not very good. This is better for the same price: [URL]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016&Tpk=antec%20bp%20550[/URL][/QUOTE]
Antec has many different tiers of PSUs. That one for instance is worse than the OCZ
How is it worse?
[QUOTE=ferrus;20422589]How is it worse?[/QUOTE]
I can ask the same for the OCZ
Antec's basic is their lower quality brand.
Thanks for the list!
The motherboard is out of stock though, they still carry it right? I will be ordering everything in a week.
[QUOTE=FHamster;20422426]Antec has many different tiers of PSUs. That one for instance is worse than the OCZ[/QUOTE]
what is meant by a ''bare drive''?
also the OCZ modXstream series are good
[QUOTE=FHamster;20421915][url]http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=17524028[/url][/QUOTE]
How good is this? I need to build a PC too and I'm taking this into consideration.
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[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128398[/url]
[QUOTE=FHamster;20422778]I can ask the same for the OCZ
Antec's basic is their lower quality brand.[/QUOTE]
The OCZ has bad specs compared to the Antec.
[QUOTE=rampageturke;20423413]what is meant by a ''bare drive''?
also the OCZ modXstream series are good[/QUOTE]
I'ts just the HDD. No cables included.
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[QUOTE=ferrus;20423907]The OCZ has bad specs compared to the Antec.[/QUOTE]
Please elaborate.
OCZ is fine. They are a reputable brand just like Antec.
Also that OCZ is SLI and Xfire ready. The Antec is not.
lol
It is. It's just marketing guff, Brendon.
OCZ IS fine, it's just that in this instance the 550W Antec offers more grunt than the 500W OCZ for the same price. I'm referring to the Amps available on the 12V rails.
I would recommend a quad core if multitasking is your deal, try looking for the phenom ii 945 or 955.
Is there a difference in the color on the case that is reccomended on that list? Are the ports different or anything?
Also whats the difference in wattage do on those quad core processors? Which one should I get for my motherboard and everything?
The higher the wattage the hotter they tend to run.
Makes no difference on the case color either. If you don't like the looks of that one, take a look at the Rosewill BlackBone, or the Rosewill challenger.
For the phenom 945, there is a model that is 15-20$ more with a gray box, what is the difference between the more expensive one and the regular one for 150$?
[QUOTE=Newbuilder;20543927]For the phenom 945, there is a model that is 15-20$ more with a gray box, what is the difference between the more expensive one and the regular one for 150$?[/QUOTE]
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