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Vasant56

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Hi guys,
I've got the summer off and that means I need a new computer. Right now I'm upgrading from a 5 year old thinkpad, so i think it's time. Anyways, I'll probably do a mix of things on it.. moderate gaming, encoding, software development, tv streaming (/w a cable card). I don't need to overclock. While I understand that the core 2 duo is slightly better for gaming, I think the quad core will be of benefit if I want to encode/record something while doing other tasks. I know computers, but probably not to the specifics that you guys do, so any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. I'd really don't want to pay more than I am, but if a small amount of money here and there will go a long way then I'm a little flexible. If there are cheaper alternatives that offer the same performance I'm open as well, though.

On a side note, I'm really thinking about about getting an SSD to boot off of, although I hear the OCZ Vertex is the only way to go, and it's a little out of my price point.. any thoughts on SSD's?

Anyways thanks for the help, and here's my build. (PS. I'm Canadian)


Case
Antec P182 Gun Metal Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/P...x?Item=N82E16811129025
$179.99

Motherboard
ASUS P5Q Pro ATX LGA775 P45 DDR2 2PCI-E16 CrossFire 3PCI-E1 2PCI SATA2 Sound GBLAN eSATA
http://www.ncix.com/products/i...20Pro&manufacture=ASUS
$148.59

CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 Quad Core Processor LGA775 2.33GHZ Yorkfield 1333FSB 4MB Retail Box
$209.98
http://www.ncix.com/products/i...ure=Intel&promoid=1060

Video Card
EVGA E-GEFORCE GTS 250 756MHZ 512MB 2.2GHZ DDR3 PCI-E Dual DVI-I HDTV Out Video Card
$189.99
http://www.ncix.com/products/i...50-TR&manufacture=eVGA

Hard Drive
Western Digital WD1001FALS Caviar Black 1TB SATA2 7200RPM 4.2MS 32MB 3.5IN Dual Proc Hard Drive OEM
http://www.ncix.com/products/i...ital%20WD&promoid=1060
$133.99

RAM
OCZ Reaper Hpc Edition PC2-8500 DDR2 4GB 2X2GB DDR2-1066 CL5-5-5-15 Dual Channel EPP Memory Kit
http://www.ncix.com/products/i...echnology&promoid=1060
$63.99

PSU
Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 500W Power Supply (RS500-PCARA3-US)
http://www.canadacomputers.com...&pid=021875&cid=PS.731
$45.99


Total
$972.52
 
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Vasant56

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DSF- I'm still looking at a suitable monitor. I wouldn't mind a 22-24' widescreen. Still exploring options, so i'll take recommendations.

FINEST- Isn't the processor you gave the same one I'm looking at? Please note, my prices are in Canadian.

Animal- Thanks, I'll do that.

Thanks for the help guys! Anything else?
 
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F1N3ST

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Oh, well if you were in US, microcenter had a deal on the 8200. But yeah, i hate my 7x multiplier, but your mobo can do fine.
 
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Vasant56

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Cool, there's a $15 rebate on the 4870, so it's only $10 more. I'll look at some benchmarks.

Also, would be able to compare these two hard drives?

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F1 HD103UJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/P...nm_mc=AFC-C8junctionCA
$99

Western Digital WD1001FALS Caviar Black 1TB SATA2 7200RPM 4.2MS 32MB 3.5IN Dual Proc Hard Drive OEM
http://www.ncix.com/products/i...ital%20WD&promoid=1060
$133.99

Which one would you go with? I think the WD is marginally faster, but is it worth the extra $33?

Ganesh- sorry, I'm Canadian.

Thanks again for the help guys
 
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polarbear6

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Originally posted by: Vasant56
Cool, there's a $15 rebate on the 4870, so it's only $10 more. I'll look at some benchmarks.

Also, would be able to compare these two hard drives?

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F1 HD103UJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/P...nm_mc=AFC-C8junctionCA
$99

Western Digital WD1001FALS Caviar Black 1TB SATA2 7200RPM 4.2MS 32MB 3.5IN Dual Proc Hard Drive OEM
http://www.ncix.com/products/i...ital%20WD&promoid=1060
$133.99

Which one would you go with? I think the WD is marginally faster, but is it worth the extra $33?

Ganesh- sorry, I'm Canadian.

Thanks again for the help guys
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A NRI i suppose ... ??
 
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Lifer
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If you are a slow upgrader as in infrequently, i'd suggest a Gigabyte board like the UD3R or P

Alot more stable at high fsb with a quad than any other board out there and its reasonably priced!!!
 
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polarbear6

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Originally posted by: Vasant56
What are your thoughts on the video card?
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Well the closest contender to the 250gtx in the mid range area is the 4850 hd.
This shows that the 250gtx is better than 4850 in many scenarios and its better than the 4870 in some scenarios( sometimes, Which doesnt create much difference, 4870 is still better).

So 250 gtx is even cheaper than 4850 here in India. So you can be confident purchasing the card.

Ohh. You forgot CPU cooler.( Don't tell me your not ocing ...) get a xigmatek(s1285or s1283 or s1245487878... forgot the number) and the monitor...

SSD's ... Well people are getting 60gb ones and loading os and most important apps/games into it which they use on regular basis. There is undeniably a performance difference in the software that are installed into the ssd.(dont know by how much difference).A little info on ssd

Well a lot of people are getting the p182... Dunno what makes them so special. Personnally i would get a 900 series cabinet. But it seems to have some gun metal and stuff. So that might be holding the rate up.
 
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fourdegrees11

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Originally posted by: ganesh1
Originally posted by: Vasant56
What are your thoughts on the video card?
Click to expand...

Well the closest contender to the 250gtx in the mid range area is the 4850 hd.
This shows that the 250gtx is better than 4850 in many scenarios and its better than the 4870 in some scenarios( sometimes, Which doesnt create much difference, 4870 is still better).

So 250 gtx is even cheaper than 4850 here in India. So you can be confident purchasing the card.
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That link was for a 2gb GTS 250. A 512mb GTS 250 = 512mb 9800GTX. A 4850 is usually better at 1680 and above, and a 4870 is usually much better.
 
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polarbear6

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Originally posted by: fourdegrees11
Originally posted by: ganesh1
Originally posted by: Vasant56
What are your thoughts on the video card?
Click to expand...

Well the closest contender to the 250gtx in the mid range area is the 4850 hd.
This shows that the 250gtx is better than 4850 in many scenarios and its better than the 4870 in some scenarios( sometimes, Which doesnt create much difference, 4870 is still better).

So 250 gtx is even cheaper than 4850 here in India. So you can be confident purchasing the card.
Click to expand...

That link was for a 2gb GTS 250. A 512mb GTS 250 = 512mb 9800GTX. A 4850 is usually better at 1680 and above, and a 4870 is usually much better.
Click to expand...

Ohh my bad, Never realised it to be a 2gb card:p
 
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Vasant56

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Hey guys, I think i've finalized my parts. I've changed quite a bit. Can I get your final thoughts before I order? Essentially I sprung for a cheaper case and upgraded the video card and CPU.

Thanks again for all of the help :)

Case & PSU
Antec Sonata III Black ATX 16IN Mid Tower Quiet Case 3X5.25 2X3.5 4X3.5IN 500W 120MM Fan
http://ncix.com/products/?sku=...0&manufacture=Antec[/Lhttp://[/L]
$155.28

Motherboard
ASUS P5Q Pro ATX LGA775 P45 DDR2 2PCI-E16 CrossFire 3PCI-E1 2PCI SATA2 Sound GBLAN eSATA
http://www.ncix.com/products/i...20Pro&manufacture=ASUS
$148.59

CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 Quad Core Processor LGA775 2.33GHZ Yorkfield 1333FSB 4MB Retail Box
$209.98
http://www.ncix.com/products/i...ure=Intel&promoid=1060

Motherboard
ASUS P5Q Pro ATX LGA775 P45 DDR2 2PCI-E16 CrossFire 3PCI-E1 2PCI SATA2 Sound GBLAN eSATA
http://www.ncix.com/products/i...20Pro&manufacture=ASUS
$148.59

CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 Quad Core Processor LGA775 2.66GHZ Yorkfield 1333FSB 6MB Retail Box
$274.98
http://ncix.com/products/index...=Intel&promoid=1060[/Lhttp://[/L]

Video Card
Powercolor Radeon HD 4870 770MHZ 1GB 3.6GHZ GDDR5 PCI-E 2XDVI-I Video Card
$229.99
http://ncix.com/products/?sku=...ufacture=PowerColor[/Lhttp://[/L]

Hard Drive
Western Digital WD1001FALS Caviar Black 1TB SATA2 7200RPM 4.2MS 32MB 3.5IN Dual Proc Hard Drive OEM
http://www.ncix.com/products/i...ital%20WD&promoid=1060
$133.99

RAM
OCZ Reaper Hpc Edition PC2-8500 DDR2 4GB 2X2GB DDR2-1066 CL5-5-5-15 Dual Channel EPP Memory Kit
http://www.ncix.com/products/i...echnology&promoid=1060
$63.99



Total
$1040.80


Also, for the monitor.. I think I'm getting this:
BenQ G2400WD 24IN Widescreen Black LCD Monitor 2MS 1920X1200 4000:1 Senseye HDMI DVI VGA
http://www.ncix.com/products/index [...] omoid=1060
$299 (CDN)



I understand it might not be the greatest, but i'll have an HDTV so I don't need to have top notch video playback. Your thoughts would still be welcome, though
 
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polarbear6

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Why do you need two CPU's huh ?? Keep the q9400 !! And you forgot cpu cooler( unless ur not ocing)
 
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Lifer
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you're making a mistake with the asus board

hell, why don't you buy my Maximus II formula board for 180$ if you really want that grade of board

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