• I Need a New Gaming Computer (Grad Present)
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2233 is too much for an i7 build in AUSTRALIAN dollars. CPU: i7 950 overclocked to 3.8GHz <- A 920 would be more than enough, and half the price. RAM: 6GB DDR3 <- You don't need this much, 4GB would be better. HDD: 1TB Western Digital 7200RPM <- You probably don't need this much, I would go for a 320GB. PSU: 750W <- A decent 550W would do. GPU: GTX295 <- You don't need that, a 260 would be better. Liquid Cooled CPU <- If you can't build your own computer then you don't need this.
[QUOTE=abcpea;16147006] HDD: 1TB Western Digital 7200RPM <- You probably don't need this much, I would go for a 320GB. [/QUOTE] No, get as much space as you can.
[QUOTE=abcpea;16147006]2233 is too much for an i7 build in AUSTRALIAN dollars. CPU: i7 950 overclocked to 3.8GHz <- A 920 would be more than enough, and half the price.[/quote] I agree. [quote]RAM: 6GB DDR3 <- You don't need this much, 4GB would be better.[/quote] In the near future, triple channel RAM will really come into its own, so 6GB is OK. [quote]HDD: 1TB Western Digital 7200RPM <- You probably don't need this much, I would go for a 320GB.[/quote] If you have shitloads of money, why not get a 1TB HD or two? [quote]PSU: 750W <- A decent 550W would do.[/quote] Or you could be into SLI/Crossfire, in which case you'd want at least 600-650W. [quote]GPU: GTX295 <- You don't need that, a 260 would be better.[/quote] You don't need a 295, not when you can get a better graphics solution (SLI 275s, anyone?) for less. However, if he had a 1920x1200 or larger monitor, I'd want the horsepower afforded by a card more powerful than a GTX 260 or its ilk. [quote]Liquid Cooled CPU <- If you can't build your own computer then you don't need this.[/QUOTE] Really? What if they wanted to overclock it a bit (yes, you [B]can[/B] overclock on many prebuilts) or wanted a silent cooling solution?
[QUOTE=KingOfTheDupe;16126595][highlight]I WILL NOT BUILD A COMPUTER. IT IS OUT OF THE QUESTION[/highlight] My parents are giving me money to buy a new computer with for graduation. I have narrowed down to several selections. They have given me $2100 and will only let me buy name brand stuff. [b]Desktops[/b] a. HP Firebird 802 $999.99 ([highlight]really interested in this![/highlight]) [url]http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9180628&type=product&id=1218046802510[/url] b. Asus Essentio w/ 23" LCD $1350 [url]http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9999112900050008&type=product&id=pcmprd113000050008[/url] c. Gateway 6801-01 $1760 [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883113103[/url] d. Some custom Alienware or [b]Laptops[/b] a. Alienware M17x $2100 [url]http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9383758&type=product&id=1218095797767[/url] b. Asus G71 $1200 [url]http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9366615&type=product&id=1218092150740[/url] I'm probably gonna get some Alienware because they are the best gaming computers that money can buy. They also have the most respected name for gaming computers. They also look cool and light up. I just need some opinions about how I should customize my Alienware. I would also like to know how good that HP Firebird and the Alienware M17x is. I've read good reviews about the M17x but I haven't seen many reviews of the Firebird. Thanks for the help guys.[/QUOTE] What the fuck is wrong with you, Alienware is a massive rip off, My friend paid $7000 for a computer I could build for half the price, all he paid for was a stupid case with a fuck ton of LED's. [/serious] If anything you should go for hardcore computers, much more expensive and much more of a rip off! they're the best ROFLMAO liek thier os godo![/sarcasm] [editline]01:19PM[/editline] though personally I'd go with the blackbird.
[QUOTE=wingless;16148421]$7000[/QUOTE] orly ? :buddy:
dude get a mac
Why is this thread still alive? OP got perma'd anyway.
[QUOTE=Prismatex;16167290]Why is this thread still alive? OP got perma'd anyway.[/QUOTE] the best part is that lazyv moved it here after he was perma'd
This forum needs better moderation.
It needs more, Hezzy said he would replace Cosmic eventually.
-snip, stupid sticky-
[url]http://www.facepunch.com/showpost.php?p=15566748&postcount=1[/url] Read the first bullets.
[url]www.ibuypower.com[/url] You pick out the components and they put it together and send it to you.
[B]YOU ARE WASTING YOUR MONEY IF YOU BUY A PREBUILT COMPUTER[/B] jesus christ i dont understand why some people dont understand this building a computer isnt fucking extended advanced quantum science
[QUOTE=j-richardson;16179112][B]YOU ARE WASTING YOUR MONEY IF YOU BUY A PREBUILT COMPUTER[/B] jesus christ i dont understand why some people dont understand this building a computer isnt fucking extended advanced quantum science[/QUOTE] I've heard if you sound aggravated enough you can actually change other people's situations. This can include miraculously changing other people's parent's minds in order to allow them to build a computer instead of buy a prebuilt one.
[QUOTE=j-richardson;16179112][B]YOU ARE WASTING YOUR MONEY IF YOU BUY A PREBUILT COMPUTER[/B] jesus christ i dont understand why some people dont understand this building a computer isnt fucking extended advanced quantum science[/QUOTE] Well, looking at DigitalStorm's computers, I have to disagree. I paid shitloads for my prebuilt computer (I really didn't want to do anything wrong), and then I see this shit: [url]http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsavedsd.asp?id=292413[/url] the gaming dominator. That's less than my computer costed. THAT IS FUCKING LESS THAN MY PRICE. I PAID 2500 USD, JUST BECAUSE OF THE COUNTRY I LIVE IN. Don't do the same mistake as me, if you deicde to buy prebuilt at least get a decent price. [QUOTE=furbrain;16176013][url]www.ibuypower.com[/url] You pick out the components and they put it together and send it to you.[/QUOTE] That's prebuilt. It's as expensive as prebuilt too.
[QUOTE=ole johan;16181523]Well, looking at DigitalStorm's computers, I have to disagree. I paid shitloads for my prebuilt computer (I really didn't want to do anything wrong), and then I see this shit: [url]http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsavedsd.asp?id=292413[/url] [/QUOTE] That's overpriced as hell.
if you have 2100 bucks get a 17inch MBP I mean it isn't like you are going to be hard core gaymen on a laptop anyways and they do have decent battery life
get that op [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220325[/url] damn
[QUOTE=JohnEdwards;16192251]get that op [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220325[/url] damn[/QUOTE] best be trollin
[QUOTE=Yumyumbublegum;16169136][url]http://www.facepunch.com/showpost.php?p=15566748&postcount=1[/url] Read the first bullets.[/QUOTE] shit lol i frogot to edit
[QUOTE=Odellus;16195911]best be trollin[/QUOTE] dude look at all the stuff that comes with it
[QUOTE=JohnEdwards;16168421]the best part is that lazyv moved it here after he was perma'd[/QUOTE] Doesn't mean the thread can sit somewhere where it's not meant to be.
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