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jdogess

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Oo thats cool. though ur right. i dont really care much for crazy grpahics just enough to play HAlf-life 2 , CS,CS:S,and that stuff.
The main things i really want my computer to do it to be very fast. and i would like 10,000 RPM drivers. 2 drivers. and 1 GIG of RAm.

Could u guys make a list for me including 1 gig ram, 2 drives with 10,000 rpm, good speakers, and have a AMD athlon go upp to 3 GHZ or around there. Oh and WAt speaker system would u guys approve of that cheap and very good.

I already have 21" LCD monitor. Though i need a new mouse and keyborad what do u guys also approve of a keyboard and mouse i kinda want a wire less because i feel better when a mouse is heavy with its batteries. Its more comfortable for me idk why.
o and when you guys are making me a list of parts for my comp if ur not to busy could u guys get links to the page with that specific part?. TY
TYTYTYTYTYTYTY :thumbsup::gift:

TY:) :thumbsup: :cookie:



O nvm shadow blade about a64 X2
 
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jdogess

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Is the a64 X2 compatible with


MOTHERBOARD: DFI SLI-DR
RAM: OCZ VX PC4000 2-2-2-7 at 250HTT with 3.3V if you are going to OC that is
GFX CARD: 2 x BFG Nvidia 6800 Ultra OC (PCI-e) SLI'ed
PSU: OCZ 600W PowerStream
HSF: Thermalright xp120, and 120mm Panaflo M1A - and Artic Silver 5 thermal paste
CASE: CoolerMaster Wavemaster - in Black
SOUND CARD: Audigy 2 ZS
HDD: 2x 74Gig WD Raptors in raid 0
DVD RW +/-: one of the higher end ones with Dual layer burning at 4x
VDU: LG's new 19" 8ms TFT with 1280*1024 native res
KEYBOARD & MOUSE: Logitech Dinivo Bluetooth mouse and keyboard
OS: Windows XP Pro

 
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jdogess

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HEy RIChuk Should i get a coolermaster wavemaster "MIDTOWER" or "TOWER" i cant find cooler master wavemaster tower.
does anyone know of a coolermaster wavemaster tower that hsa clear sides where i can put lights in?


http://www.xoxide.com/xopacl1.html

Do u guys like that case?
 
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wallsfd949

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Originally posted by: jdogess
HEy RIChuk Should i get a coolermaster wavemaster "MIDTOWER" or "TOWER" i cant find cooler master wavemaster tower.
does anyone know of a coolermaster wavemaster tower that hsa clear sides where i can put lights in?


http://www.xoxide.com/xopacl1.html

Do u guys like that case?
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Is this about a gaming system or finding what everyone like so you can be 'cool'.


Yes, YOyoYOhowsDAjello, I'm an asshat.
 
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YOyoYOhowsDAjello

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Originally posted by: wallsfd949
Originally posted by: jdogess
HEy RIChuk Should i get a coolermaster wavemaster "MIDTOWER" or "TOWER" i cant find cooler master wavemaster tower.
does anyone know of a coolermaster wavemaster tower that hsa clear sides where i can put lights in?


http://www.xoxide.com/xopacl1.html

Do u guys like that case?
Click to expand...

Is this about a gaming system or finding what everyone like so you can be 'cool'.


Yes, YOyoYOhowsDAjello, I'm an asshat.
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:laugh:

I thought acrilic cases were cool for about a week. (this was a few years ago)

I'm very glad I didn't get one. I have a sidepanel on my case and it's tough enough to keep that looking decently clean ;)

If I had my choice of cases now, I'd be looking into Lian-Li.

Something like a PC65



Oh, and as for the wavemaster with a window, I know there aren't the same, but they're close:

Thermaltake VA3000

Thermaltake Soprano
 
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harpy82

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i wish i have $3000 to spend on a case...... was thinking for so long before paying $330 for my A64 setup...

anyway.. a really .. REALLY cool setup... is to go newegg.com... under each section... sort by PRICE.... get the one on the top of the list....

LOL $3000 reallly isn't tat much from this aspect...... hohohohoh
 
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jdogess

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all i really want for a case is really nice case that's clear ora bug side panel window because i think its really awsome. :)
 
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Genesis15

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Aluminum isn't cheap... It's very strong and keeps your system cool.

3500+ A64
512*2 Corsair XMS PC3200
2*120Gig WD SATA 10,000RPM HDD
Nice MOtherboard
Nice Case
22" LCD Monitor
 
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Hey, don't waste your money on the absolute NEWEST components. What I mean is that you don't need to buy a $900 CPU when you only need to spend around half of that. Newer components have a HUGE markup. Take it down a notch or two and save your dad hundreds of dollars. Even if you change your mind, you can wait a few months and buy that same CPU at half the price and use it to build another computer for your sister or something. Then you'll get more practice with computers. Go ahead and splurge on stuff like a nice case or lights if that floats your boat. You'll have more fun that way too.

Beware of some of the suggestions...for example, you don't need two dvd burners :disgust:


edit: and don't forget to find a nice desk setup for your new rig. Also go find a keyboard and mouse you're comfortable using (check them out in a store) and a pair of headphones for late night gaming.
 
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jdogess

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o, though i do want 2 drives a D drive and E drive. I DO actually just want to get alot fo ram and a good CPU. cheap.
I FOUND my case. Its a thermaltake its good.
 
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jdogess

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hey this is a good one i believe wat do u guys think of this cpu.?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103497
Or should i wait until AMD 64 X2 comes out and get the 4400+ with 2.2 GHz
I really dont wanna wait until SEPTEMBER for it to be released. I think i will go with the linked one above. The 4000+ one.
Or should i get an intel pentium ....... which one is better i hear amd is what u guys say? which one should i get. I want Dual Core.

And are all u guys in the east cost well the ones who are talking with me. Because u guys dont answer in the evening.
 
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screw3d

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It sounds like you don't have much experience with this.. so my advice is (as iterated by others), don't start with with the absolute top-end even you can afford it. Part of the fun of building your own computer is researching each and every component carefully, and you will find yourself learning a lot about what you are building. Get someone experienced beside you while you are building it (or do it really slowly by posting here for help)..

Just so that you don't regret anything down the road, post and wait for our greenlight BEFORE purchasing!

and oh, all the cool kids overclock because it's fun and performace++ :p:D
 
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musgrattios

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Get the DFI SLI board, it's the best way to save money in the long run. Get good RAM, I think you are. If you have the money, get a 3500 or 3800. If you don't need the best graphics, 2 6600GTs will give extremely good performance, and not cost as much as a 6800 Ultra. Pick your own case- people can say this or that case is better for gaming, but any case that looks good, has at least (5) 3.5 and (4) 5.25 bays, has at least (2) 120mm fans, and supports ATX(duh), and looks good, and that you like the look of, will be good. So in other words, there are plenty of good cases, and you pick what you want. Make sure you overclock safely, because it sounds like you will have a lot of expensive hardware on there. I would also recommend either (2) 10k Raptors, or (2) Maxtor SATAs w/8mb cache. If you have the money and the space and the mobo(DFI SLI-DR), you could get like (4) 200g hds and put them in RAID 5 for the ultimate in reliability and performance. Good luck.
 
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jdogess

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THAts great. Thanks guys. i got all my parts linked and it averages to only 2000. I thought it'd be more. Ty guys for helping me. TY ;):(:)
 
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jdogess

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OK, for all my parts does each part that needs a connected wire come with that certain wire? Or do i have to buy different wires seperate.?
 
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montag451

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The mobo will come with a drive cable or 2.
The cd/dvd should come with sound cable

The psu should come with all the cables it requires [snigger]
what cables are you thinking you might need?

The case and/or the psu should come with power cable.
mouse/kb/monitor - should have cables

Just see what comes, and if there is anything missing, go get it boy
 
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jdogess

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k ty, i forgot , i feel stupid, wats a mobo i knew i used to know wat it meant but.... i forgot.
 
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jdogess

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Once i get all my parts i will be talking alot here asking for help for which thing goes where for wires and cpu, hard drives, sound card, etc.
 
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