Sanguinius' dilemma

[QuakCow]

ok so Sanguinius still needs admin approval to register, so he asked me to post his question; here it is:

"that with a budget of $1000, what computer should i get?  I need to run Planetasside and Dawn of War"

[jsloan31]

he should build his own.

but, planetasside? typo, or not?

[TekDragon]

1. Does he have a monitor?
2. Does he have a case?
3. Does he have his peripherals (speakers, headphone, mouse, keyboard)?

[Setari]

He says he has it all... He has an HP pavilion but he basically wants upgrades for it. And from the sounds of it. He really needs upgrades :p

[TekDragon]

256mb Radeon 9800 Pro
Asus P4C800-E Deluxe
P4C 2.8GHz 800MHz front side bus
1 gig OCZ DDR PC3200 dual channel memory (2-2-3-6 timings)

I think that'll be close to a thousand. With that upgrade he can play any game on the market at max settings.

[Kaltagesta]

Get an MX440. They're good.

[EineBeBoP]

Get an MX440. They're good.

...as in the geforce card?
:no: piece of crap. id acually follow tek's suggestion, except id build an amd. personal preferance tho.

[Infernus]

...as in the geforce card?
:no: piece of crap. id acually follow tek's suggestion, except id build an amd. personal preferance tho.

Indeedly-do

[Sanguinius]

well, i can post now. thank god!

i only have $350 right now. i can pull some more out of the bank. according to corrosion i need atleast $500, becuase not only do i need a new graphics card, processor and a ram upgrade, but i need a new motherboard aswell. upgrading my computer is the cheapest route.

i looked around newegg, and found a 2.8 gb processor for 99$. i belive its a petium. ill have to check. i also found a nvidia geforce 5700 for 89$. turns out ill need a gb of ram.

[HunterKiller]

Get an MX440. They're good.


dude, are you on drugs? where in-the-world do you get the idea that an MX440 is good?!

[Infernus]

dude, are you on drugs? where in-the-world do you get the idea that an MX440 is good?!

Keh... MX

/me hisses

[TekDragon]

Sanguinius, look up the shit i suggested

[Sanguinius]

sorry tek, but i want to get on ps ASAP. just saw the movies at malvision and a few others. i am in awe. i need something more around 500, including processor, graphics card, ram upgrade and a new motherboard. graphics card i care the least about. i want atleast a 2.8 gb processor and according to corrosion ill need a gb of ram...

the processor i found is only 400 mhz, compared to your 800. how will that affect gameplay?

[TekDragon]

Your FSB is extremely important, one of the most important attributes there is. Think of it as the main doorway for all information between processor, motherboard, and memory.

[AztecWarrior]

A 386 works well.

[JetRaiden]

A 386 works well.

for text adventures.

[TekDragon]

MUD's for all!

[HunterKiller]

sorry tek, but i want to get on ps ASAP. just saw the movies at malvision and a few others. i am in awe. i need something more around 500, including processor, graphics card, ram upgrade and a new motherboard. graphics card i care the least about. i want atleast a 2.8 gb processor and according to corrosion ill need a gb of ram...

the processor i found is only 400 mhz, compared to your 800. how will that affect gameplay?


dude, when playing games the GPU is more important than your processor. well for most games.

BTW, this would go a lot quicker if you look it up yourself, its not really that difficult to learn what you need for gaming and about those items.

[Sanguinius]

hmmm. well, i managed to put this together... will it work?


Intel Celeron D 335 2.8 GHz, 533MHz FSB, 256K L2 Cache Processor - Retail
(limit 5 per customer) $129
- Specifications -

Model: Intel Celeron D
Core: Prescott
Operating Frequency: 2.8GHz
FSB: 533MHz
Cache: L1/12K+16K; L2/256K
Voltage: 0.956V-1.052V
Process: 90 nm
Socket: Socket 478
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3
Warranty: 3-year MFG
Packaging: Retail box (with Heatsink and Fan)

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Corsair Value Select Dual Channel Kit 184 Pin 1G(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200 - OEM
(limit 10 per customer) $173

- Specifications -

Manufacturer: Corsair
Speed: DDR400(PC3200)
Type: 184 Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 3
Support Voltage: 2.5V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: two 64M x 64 -Bit
Warranty: Lifetime

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Intel "D865GBFLK" i865G Chipset Motherboard for Intel Socket 478 CPU -RETAIL (limit 5 per customer)

$107
- Specifications -

Supported CPU: Socket 478 Intel Pentium 4(HT)/Celeron Processors
Chipset: Intel 865G + ICH5
FSB: 800/533/400MHz
RAM: 4x DIMM for DDR400/333/266 Max 4GB
IDE: 2x ATA 100 up to 4 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP 8X/4X(0.8/1.5V), 6x PCI 2.2
Ports: 2xPS2,1xCOM,1xLPT,1xVGA,1xLAN,8xUSB2.0(Rear 4),Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: Analog Devices AD1985 Codec
Onboard Video: Intel� Extreme Graphics 2 controller
Onboard LAN: Intel 82547EI 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet
Onboard SATA: 2x Serial ATA
Form Factor: ATX

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SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON 9800PRO Video Card, 128MB DDR, 256-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP -RETAIL
$214

Model# RADEON 9800PRO 128 R
Item # N82E16814102281

Specifications:
Chipset/Core Speed: ATI RADEON 9800PRO/380MHz
Memory/Effective Speed: 128MB DDR/680MHz
BUS: AGP 4X/8X
Ports: VGA Out(15 Pin D-Sub)+TV-Out(S-Video Out)+DVI Connector
Support 3D API: DirectX�9, OpenGL�2.0
Cable/Accessories: 3 Cables, VGA via DVI Adapter, Composite via S-Video Adpater, 4 CD
Max Resolution@32bit Color: 2048X1536@85Hz
Retail Box (See pics for details)

total=623! if i could shave off alittle and lose NO performance, tell me.

[HunterKiller]

MOBO:
Price: $160.00

ASUS "P4C800 DELUXE" i875P Chipset Motherboard for Intel Socket 478 CPU -RETAIL (limit 5 per customer)

- Specifications -

Supported CPU: Socket 478 Pentium 4(HT)/Celeron Processors
Chipset: Intel 875P + ICH5
FSB: 800/533/400MHz
RAM: 4x DIMM support Dual Channel DDR400/333/266 Max 4GB
IDE: 2x UltraDMA 100, 1x UltraDMA 133(from Promise 20378) up to 6 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP Pro/8X, 5x PCI, 1x Wi-Fi
Ports: 2xPS2,1xCOM,1xLPT,8xUSB2.0(Rear 4),1xLAN,2x1394(Rear 1),SPDIF Out,Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: AD1985 6-Channel Codec
Onboard LAN: 3COM 3C940 GbE
Onboard SATA/RAID: Promise 20378, 2x SATA, RAID 0/1/0+1/Multiple RAID; ICH5, 2xSATA
Onboard 1394: VIA 1394 Controller

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CPU:
Price: $180.00

Intel Pentium 4/ 2.8C GHz 800MHz FSB, 512K Cache, Hyper Threading Technology - Retail
(limit 10 per customer)

- Specifications -

Model: Intel Pentium 4 w/ Hyper Threading
Core: Northwood
Operating Frequency: 2.8GHz
FSB: 800MHz
Cache: L1/12K+8K; L2/512K
Voltage: 1.525V
Process: 0.13Micron
Socket: Socket 478
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2
Warranty: 3-year MFG
Packaging: Retail box (with Heatsink and Fan)

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Memory:
Price: $176.00

Kingston ValueRAM Dual Channel Kit 184 Pin 1G(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200 - Retail
(limit 10 per customer)

- Specifications -

Manufacturer: Kingston
Speed: DDR400(PC3200)
Type: 184 Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 3
Support Voltage: 2.6V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: two 64M x 64 -Bit
Warranty: Lifetime

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GPU:
The one you selected is fine.

[Sanguinius]

i cant afford that. ill have 350$ by the end of the week, and it will be hard enough getting the other $273


actually, its just 107$ over. get my borther to pay for the other half and im set! but i had corsairs memory recommended to me..

[HunterKiller]

1) wait sometime the wait will be worth it.

2) then go with corsair, its your choice.

[Corrosion]

Vid card:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-131-238&depa=1

[Sanguinius]

thanks man. according to corrosion, its about as good as i can do.

[Rbstr]

don't get that mobo you had, get a Asus p4P800 instead