Tenenbaum In Runtime Messages 359 Jan 14, 2009 #1 A friend of mine is looking to build a new computer with 1500$. Me and him being out of the loop with the new processors and such, what would you suggest? Core i7? No monitor, keyboard, mouse.
A friend of mine is looking to build a new computer with 1500$. Me and him being out of the loop with the new processors and such, what would you suggest? Core i7? No monitor, keyboard, mouse.
aaronkupen Fully Optimized Messages 1,848 Location Pittsburgh, PA Jan 14, 2009 #2 Core i7 would be a good bet with that budget. Check the hundreds of builds posted the past week or two for a good idea of what to build.
Core i7 would be a good bet with that budget. Check the hundreds of builds posted the past week or two for a good idea of what to build.
OP OP Tenenbaum In Runtime Messages 359 Jan 14, 2009 #3 Alright, I will do that. Just making sure 1500$ is a fine budget. Thanks
E Ethan_Kaizer Daemon Poster Messages 881 Location Long Island, NY, USA Jan 14, 2009 #4 I'm a miracle worker: Newegg.com - Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases Newegg.com - BIOSTAR TpowerX58 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards Newegg.com - Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops Newegg.com - G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory Newegg.com - XFX GX295NHHFF GeForce GTX 295 1792MB 896 (448 x 2)-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives Newegg.com - LG Black 22X (CAV) DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X (CAV) DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD±R DVD Burner - CD / DVD Burners Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies =$1499.88
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philbar71 Fully Optimized Messages 4,533 Location Suffolk, VA Jan 14, 2009 #5 that's a pretty good build ethan. but i might switch the hdd out for a western digital.
E Ethan_Kaizer Daemon Poster Messages 881 Location Long Island, NY, USA Jan 14, 2009 #6 philbar71 said: that's a pretty good build ethan. but i might switch the hdd out for a western digital. Click to expand... Nothing wrong with Seagate. They're both top of the line.
philbar71 said: that's a pretty good build ethan. but i might switch the hdd out for a western digital. Click to expand... Nothing wrong with Seagate. They're both top of the line.
philbar71 Fully Optimized Messages 4,533 Location Suffolk, VA Jan 14, 2009 #7 i meant to say it was my personal preference, i prefer western digital.
Puddle Jumper Mod Emeritus Messages 4,292 Jan 14, 2009 #8 Go with Ethan's build. You won't be able to get a better system for that price.
philbar71 Fully Optimized Messages 4,533 Location Suffolk, VA Jan 14, 2009 #9 that is a really good build. possibly might want to get a higher wattage for sli possibility in the future.
that is a really good build. possibly might want to get a higher wattage for sli possibility in the future.
veg1992 Golden Master Messages 19,993 Jan 14, 2009 #10 The PSU Has enough power, but why bother with Quad SLI or even Quad CFX, both are a waste of time and money.. not to mention power
The PSU Has enough power, but why bother with Quad SLI or even Quad CFX, both are a waste of time and money.. not to mention power