rayzor rayzor haven't you learn from the posts and topics that the most expensive stuff is not always the best, and lets see how I can top the recommendations from the previous posts and save your just a bit more money. Remember that building a PC is all about compatibility and getting what you pay for, I spent about 3 hours going through parts just to make sure the computer I get works for what I pay for.
Computer Case
Case #1
Case #2
Case #3
Of course if none of these are to your liking
this list of cases listed by rating and for less then $100 would help you decide.
Processors
Yeah like truefusion said you don't need a quad to run a gaming system dual core is plenty for what you need, and although I can't save a ton of money for the processor, I did find one that has quite a lot of power for its price.
Processor #1
Of course if money is no option then you can get a seemingly identical processor for twice the cost
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Processor #2</a>
RAM
To me RAM is RAm and as long as it works for the right machine then I am happy, case in point first off your Patriot brand I found it for cheaper, and funny enough if I had sets to get 4 gigs it would be somewhat cost effective. You know why? because hte most you will ever need is 2-3 gigs and that being said you have your self a spare set just in case your first set gets trashed. Either way its about $60 dollars cheaper.
RAM #1
Now I will have to agree with dre that the COSAIR RAM is good ot have case in point although just a bit more expensive then Ram Set #1, it still is undred $100. Although I am bit surprise dre didn't mention anything about kingston, and I think this is the right company then they are awesome in the memory department especially in the USB arena.
RAM #2
Since were are talking about COSAIR here is a set from them $100 even
RAM #3
Cooling Devices
You might as well drop them from the list since they are not really necessary, and if you plan to overclock your system you might as well look into
water cooling as that would be a bit more effective then adding fans. Also processors usually come with a fan so that second one really isn't needed.
Motherboard
Depending on which processor you go with usually you want to stick with the motherboard that they recommend as they are the most compatible, but it seems that some people had some problems with this one. So with te money you saved so far from everything else you could spend a bit more on a nice motherboard, and just a reminder since I have listed a Intel processor you need a Intel motherboard but if your going the AMD route then start with the suggestion from truefusion. Also before I forget even more usually when building a computer you start with the motherboard or the processor that way you will have the best compatibility with the rest of the hardware.
Motherboard to look at
Hard Drive
Only comment I have is do you plan to blow threw 1TB of hard drive space? If not drop one of the hard drives.
Power Supply
First off you are way under powered for the set up you have already you would need to push it to 700-750 watts to keep that system stable, but since we have calmed it down a bit a 650 watt would be sufficient for your needs. Also remember the higher the efficiency percentage the better the distribution of power through out the system and so I would
recommend one of these power supplies. Also make sure whatever case you buy doesn't come with a power supply as they are usually under powered when building a computer, and make sure the power supply fits the form factor of the case as well, forgot to mention that earlier with the motherboard.
Just Remember if you get a ATX or Micro ATX motherboard make sure your case and power supply is ATX as well, and so here is a list of power supplies I would somewhat recommend, just because your build could change and you might need less or might need more.
Power Supply List
CD-ROM Drives
Those are universal along with floppy drives just remember you want speed over anything else the max being 52x, and so if you can get a good distribution of that speed across the board then your fine so double check the speeds before making a final purchase.
GFX Card
For someone who wants a gaming machine you don't have a graphics card in that list; as for the graphic card that really depends on where you want to go then 8000 series are top of the line and very expensive, the 7000 are just as good and more affordable if you have a budget, and if you really can't spend that much money then the 6000 series is the way to go. As for memory the more the better that way the gfx card won't rely on system memory.
So I recommend one these based on what I read.
Card #1
Card #2
Card #3
Card #4
Sound Card
Like dre said if you plan to have a sound system connected to your computer to fully get into the system then its the way to go, if not then you can drop it off your list.
Monitor
Flat Panel LCD is the way to go they are expensive so bear that in mind as you choose the right size and usually 20-21" would be a recommendation in the gamer arena but if you want bigger then 22" is it.
I would say at most you would save about $400-$500 tops with the hardware that I compared to with the list you posted and everything else that you forgot to mention would cut that savings in half give or take $100.
Edited by Saint_Michael, 12 December 2007 - 07:27 PM.
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