computer parts...

enjoi5050 · Nov 5, 2005

well, i am going to build my own computer. i was looking at parts on newegg, but i was just wondering if anyone has suggestions on parts and my budget is about 5,000; maybe a little less. thanks for any help/suggestions.

WhiteKnight · Nov 5, 2005

Wow, $5000... that's going to be a sweet rig.

jlbenedict · Nov 5, 2005

$5000 ???

ARE YOU KIDDING??

:disgust:

thescreensavers · Nov 5, 2005

What are you goign to do on the computer

enjoi5050 · Nov 5, 2005

no i am not kidding. and im going to be doing gaming, game development, 3D rendering and animation, etc. and all the regular stuff (internet, email, music, pictures.)

phaxmohdem · Nov 5, 2005

sheeyite! You could get a dual-dual core opteron rig for that kinda cold cash. dual opteron 280's = me messing myself,

theMan · Nov 5, 2005

ok, will you be overclocking this computer?

here's my suggestion.

dfi lanparty sli-dr mobo
athlon64 X2 4800+
2x1GB OCZ platinum
antec p180 case
seasonic s12-600 psu
a scsi card(not sure) adaptec?
one of these HDD's
wait for the 512mb 7800GTX. get 2 of them in SLI
creative X-Fi Elite pro or Fatal1ty

enjoi5050 · Nov 5, 2005

i`m a noob. so what does overclocking mean? i sort of know what it means, but not exactly.

phaxmohdem · Nov 5, 2005

i`m a noob. so what does overclocking mean? i sort of know what it means, but not exactly.

What does a noob want with a $5000 computer

you must be one super UberNoob to need that kinda horsepower.

Skyhanger · Nov 5, 2005

I think you can get a top of the line computer for $2000. Spending anything more won't get you more performance. Maybe flashy lights and nice visual effects...

Skyhanger · Nov 5, 2005

Originally posted by: phaxmohdem
ASUS K8N-DL Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131059 $219.99

2x Opteron 280 CPU's http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103573 $2720

2GB Corsair PC3200 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145310 $256.32

EVGA 7800GTX http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130248 $459.00

WD raptor 74GB HDD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822144160 $163.00

Seagate BArracuda 7200.9 500GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822148108 $371.50

Dell 2001FP 20" LCD http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/Prod...94&cs=19&l=en&Page=productlisting.aspx $543.20

Antec PC180 Case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129154 $118.99

Seasonic 600W P/S http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817151025 $159.00

Total: $5,011

Edit:

i`m a noob. so what does overclocking mean? i sort of know what it means, but not exactly.

Click to expand...

What does a noob want with a $5000 computer you must be one super UberNoob to need that kinda horsepower.

WASTE OF $$$ He's not running the main server for eBay or Google please...

phaxmohdem · Nov 5, 2005

Originally posted by: Skyhanger
WASTE OF $$$ He's not running the main server for eBay or Google please...

Yeah no kidding. but hey if you have 5G's to blow why not? Perhaps we'll be going to enjoi5050.com in the near future to do our internet searching

xanis · Nov 5, 2005

MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+
OCZ Titanium 2GB (2x1GB)
BFG 7800GTX (2)
Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200.9 (2)
Antec P180 Case
Seasonic 600W PSU

Total: $3904 USD

eXx08 · Nov 5, 2005

If you have 5G's go get a Alienware!

mOeeOm · Nov 5, 2005

Originally posted by: thekillerjks
If you have 5G's go get a Alienware!

No...

Twsmit · Nov 5, 2005

What I would do is spend 2-3 grand on a solid computer, plus a really nice monitor, speakers etc....

Then in 1.5-2 years spend the rest of the money on a computer upgrade. If you have 5 grand to spend, its easily doable to get your moneys worth, but I dont think you should put all of your money into the system, make the experience and productivity better with stuff that will last a long time. For instance a 24" DELL LCD would be a good investment with your kind of budget, heck you could get dual 24" monitors if thats your cup of tea.

Throw in a X@ CPU, 1 or 2 gigs of ram, an NF4 ultra or SLI and later next year you can upgrade the computer again or something.

jlbenedict · Nov 5, 2005

Originally posted by: thekillerjks
If you have 5G's go get a Alienware!

Or a Falcon-NW

Skyhanger · Nov 5, 2005

Originally posted by: enjoi5050
no i am not kidding. and im going to be doing gaming, game development, 3D rendering and animation, etc. and all the regular stuff (internet, email, music, pictures.)

Have you done your research yet? Tell us what you have been eyeing for components. Also. tell you what you need and EXACTLY what you need to use them for. I'm pretty sure you're not going to run a Amazon.com server, but we do need alot of details if you want to be lazy want us to do recommendations...

ChiBOY83 · Nov 6, 2005

im guna bump this just cause im very interested to see what path this system goes down......... not like the ordinary 4400X2 7800 sli setups

thescreensavers · Nov 6, 2005

NO do not get alienware total rip off jsut biuld it your self or call like a local copmuter reapir shop and tell them to build it for u at your house it be for 2 hours and then you can install windows rite well he can do that to but ya.

pkme2 · Nov 6, 2005

My recommendation is for you to talk to a local guru. Usually a computer nerd at the local college to get the right stuff(computer instructor who looks like a nerd) or if one is not available, the local computer store nerd (computer techie) who can rate the goodies you want.
You really don't have to spend $5000 for a good system. You can signup at the local community college to get academic software to cut your computer programs to about 70%+ off.
Next, you can make up a list and check with a local ebayer who really knows how to get great deals on eBay for 30% to 50% less than NewEgg. If you willing to ask questions on AT, you can do the same face to face in your hometown.
The bottom line, you could get a fabulous computer system about $2500/$3000. Your software can range from $1500/$2000.
It really depends on what you capable of, what your computers skills are, and what you want to accomplish.
You don't have to be a rocket scientist, to use a computer, but neither should a computer be made for a rocket scientist, to use it.

deptrai · Nov 7, 2005

My first Dell was a little over $5, 000 back in 1995 and that was a Pentium Pro 200 mhz with 64 meg of ram. LOL.

BTW, the monitor still works great!

pkme2 · Nov 7, 2005

Since you're new to the computer scene, let me recommend checking out the peoples' rigs who respond to your questions. This should give you a better idea of what they're talking about. It's a better indication of what gamers, nerds and other computer users really have in their inner sanctums. People talk about what's good and the like, but are they talking from experience, or from what is on their wish list. We can recommend anything, but if you have someone who is interested in you, you can get a really good system, that's you. Usually, a computer tutor or teacher that you can befriend would be your best option and also fun in building a custom system. Its too bad, you not at our community college. It would be an exciting challenge.

ribbon13 · Nov 7, 2005

$5k for the box and everything else, or $5k for the box?

What do you mean by game dev? Like Visual Studio 6 w/ DirectX SDK or Bloodshed w/ OpenGL or 3D art dev w/ Discreet and Maya?

Preliminary recommendations:

PC Power and Cooling Turbo-Cool 510 Express / SLI
Asus A8N32-SLI
Opteron 175
2x1GB OCZ EB DDR500
RAID5 with 3+ Fujitsu MAU3073NP

Finns14 · Nov 7, 2005

LOL this is gunna be funny all of us forum whore will be here posting our dream rigs lol

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