After making a thread a bit ago, I got a lot of comments and builds that were helpful, and I talked to some people that I knew IRL that had some suggestions, and this is what I came up with:
It's a bit pricey, and I feel it might be more than what I need, lol. I'm here to see what can be fixed to drop it.
I want my computer to not be crap within the next 3-4 years, even though usually they are, and I'd like it to run pretty much any game on high settings without problems (WoW, SC2, any PC game really).
Originally I was going to use 2 GTX 460s, an i5 processor, and 4 gigs of ram, but I figured a single 470 and an i7 would be better.
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11-14-2010, 07:52 PM #1Registered User
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Gaming computer for $1451, ways to make it cheaper?
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11-14-2010, 07:53 PM #2Disregard Windows 7 and download at IPTorrents.com and thats 99$ cheaper...Originally Posted by Shiboopi
After making a thread a bit ago, I got a lot of comments and builds that were helpful, and I talked to some people that I knew IRL that had some suggestions, and this is what I came up with:
It's a bit pricey, and I feel it might be more than what I need, lol. I'm here to see what can be fixed to drop it.
I want my computer to not be crap within the next 3-4 years, even though usually they are, and I'd like it to run pretty much any game on high settings without problems (WoW, SC2, any PC game really).
Originally I was going to use 2 GTX 460s, an i5 processor, and 4 gigs of ram, but I figured a single 470 and an i7 would be better.
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11-14-2010, 07:53 PM #3brb keto
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Get an i7 920 and OC it, i7 920 has potential to go much further than a 950.Originally Posted by Shiboopi
After making a thread a bit ago, I got a lot of comments and builds that were helpful, and I talked to some people that I knew IRL that had some suggestions, and this is what I came up with:
It's a bit pricey, and I feel it might be more than what I need, lol. I'm here to see what can be fixed to drop it.
I want my computer to not be crap within the next 3-4 years, even though usually they are, and I'd like it to run pretty much any game on high settings without problems (WoW, SC2, any PC game really).
Originally I was going to use 2 GTX 460s, an i5 processor, and 4 gigs of ram, but I figured a single 470 and an i7 would be better.
I have a 950 btw.
Crossfire two ATI cards for cheap power. There is not much difference between an nVidia card and ATI besides physx and a few other benefits. Personally it wasn't worth the price difference.IREPB(800+)
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11-14-2010, 07:54 PM #4Polamalu Hair
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You'd be dumb to disregard this post.Originally Posted by Steven93
Fierce 5 novice routine: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=159678631
All Pros beginner routine: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=169172473
Calculating calories and macros: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=173439001
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11-14-2010, 07:55 PM #5Banned
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dvd drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827135204
case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129021
hard drive (use code EMCYWPZ27 for an extra 15 off, only till tomorrow tho)
graphics (u get mafia 2 for free too, lifetime warranty, and mail in rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130549
power supply(rebate agian)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139009
4 gigs ram
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231277
motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130291
processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115214
let me know what you think brah
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11-14-2010, 07:56 PM #6I <3 U
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Originally Posted by Steven93
ThisOriginally Posted by Grizvok
Who the fuk pays for windows?“The first revolt is against the supreme tyranny of theology, of the phantom of God. As long as we have a master in heaven, we will be slaves on earth.”
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11-14-2010, 07:57 PM #7Registered User
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6870 instead of 470. ditch i7 and get phenom x4. ditch 8gb ram and get 4gb.Originally Posted by Shiboopi
After making a thread a bit ago, I got a lot of comments and builds that were helpful, and I talked to some people that I knew IRL that had some suggestions, and this is what I came up with:
It's a bit pricey, and I feel it might be more than what I need, lol. I'm here to see what can be fixed to drop it.
I want my computer to not be crap within the next 3-4 years, even though usually they are, and I'd like it to run pretty much any game on high settings without problems (WoW, SC2, any PC game really).
Originally I was going to use 2 GTX 460s, an i5 processor, and 4 gigs of ram, but I figured a single 470 and an i7 would be better.
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11-14-2010, 07:57 PM #8Banned
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this.Originally Posted by Grizvok
also op - look at tiger direct. I'm pretty sure you can get a 23" monitor for like $50 less than that with hdmi and everything.
Also look at cheap cases. i've used pos cases and it doesn't affect my rig any.
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11-14-2010, 07:59 PM #9Captain Kickatrollsass
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how to make it cheaper?
...idk get a fukkin xbox?
why do people spend so much money on a gaming computer instead of just getting all the gaming systems? srsR.I.P. Zyzz
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11-14-2010, 08:02 PM #10Banned
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Originally Posted by gunsnbam
pls go
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11-14-2010, 08:02 PM #11Registered User
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because $60 games are retawded. brb steam sale $4.99 baller gameOriginally Posted by gunsnbam
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11-14-2010, 08:06 PM #12Reptilian
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http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/5954/1289503570952.png
Check this out OP, the image is too big to embed.
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11-14-2010, 08:08 PM #13Captain Kickatrollsass
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ic, so what you just download the pc games as torrent?Originally Posted by Rathryan16
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11-14-2010, 08:08 PM #14Registered User
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I was thinking about that, this was going to be one of my questions actually. Only problem is, I've never burned an ISO and all that, I'm sure it's easy as hell, I just don't know how to go about doing all of that.Originally Posted by Steven93
I'm more of an Intel guy due to me only ever using Intel products. I know nothing of ATI products. Isn't there a compatibility problem if you mix and match intel/ati?Originally Posted by ketobrah
By cheap cards, what exactly do you mean? I don't want to gimp my graphics so I can't play high settings flawlessly on pretty much any current game.
See above.Originally Posted by Rathryan16
I'll check it out, any links to make it a bit quicker?Originally Posted by im12watisthis
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11-14-2010, 08:09 PM #15Angus Wrangler
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OP, I highly suggest you wait for Black Friday or Christmas sales...and/or post this topic in a computer nerd forum (unfortunately I always forget the name of the good computer building forum).
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11-14-2010, 08:10 PM #16Angus Wrangler
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What? You can buy games from www.steampowered.com legally, and there are weekly sales, and EPIC sales during Thanksgiving and Christmas.Originally Posted by gunsnbam
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11-14-2010, 08:10 PM #17Om-nom-nom-nom'ing
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i7 920, and also get 6 gigs of ram, not 4.
oh, andthe 23.6" is 150 instead of 200 for the 24
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11-14-2010, 08:11 PM #18Registered User
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links aren't working for some reason, every one of them is unavailable.Originally Posted by themiscson
I actually saw that from my other thread. It's a great guide actually. Looks to be a brand new version at 10/23/10. I'll give it another good look.Originally Posted by HexC
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11-14-2010, 08:12 PM #19Registrated Userd
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Psh plz dont turn this into a console vs pc thread.. Im a pc gamer but the whole "Id rather torrent games" bs doesnt work.. To play multiplayer games LEGITLY you still need to buy those 60$ games to get keys.. If all you play is single player games then you are retarded for limiting yourself
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11-14-2010, 08:14 PM #20Registered User
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Tomshardware maybe? The only one I can think of, but I figured there's all kinds of computer savvy people here.Originally Posted by Vagitarian
I'll make a new setup with all these changes I've seen, I'll post it up soon and ask again!Originally Posted by ImpulsePainter
I appreciate all of your guys help thus far!
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11-14-2010, 08:14 PM #21Captain Kickatrollsass
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sorry, i wasnt trying to take away from the point of the thread. I just wanted to know why people spend so much money on a gaming PC..just curious. Iv wondered this for a while.Originally Posted by kfx450r
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11-14-2010, 08:17 PM #22Banned
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Originally Posted by Shiboopi
well here's a 24" I was looking at for like $20 cheaper
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&sku=A466-2406
great ratings, HDMI, DVI, and VGA ports.
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11-14-2010, 08:18 PM #23Reptilian
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PC = maximum performanceOriginally Posted by gunsnbam
Console = accessibility
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11-14-2010, 08:19 PM #24G.O.A.T.
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dont buy the blank dvds, and dont buy the windows home
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11-14-2010, 08:21 PM #25Registered User
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why can't i find an i7-920 on newegg... sigh
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blank dvds come with the dvd/cd rw for freeOriginally Posted by cardioman_23
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11-14-2010, 08:23 PM #27aesthetics brah
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lmaoOriginally Posted by gunsnbam
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11-14-2010, 08:24 PM #28Registered User
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Get an ATI card. Maybe change to AMD 6 cores thuban? Oh and up to you but just get a pirate window version if you are poor....
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11-14-2010, 08:27 PM #29Registered User
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Is everybody saying ATI because they are cheaper, and there is no difference? I'm not an ATI guy, so I don't know.Originally Posted by warm
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11-14-2010, 08:28 PM #30G.O.A.T.
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well why the hell r u buying windows 7?Originally Posted by Shiboopi
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