Need a bit of help here.

Bryce · 10-10-07, 06:47 PM

I know a bit about computers. I've built a few for myself, but when it comes to choosing hardware, I'm lost. So I'm asking you all for help on what to get. I was hoping for a barebones, but if theres not one for what I need, I'll just get parts for one. I'm looking for a quad core with about 4gb+ of RAM and a lot of hdd space. I need a good gfx card and sound card as well. Could some of you help me find some parts on NewEgg that you think are good. Thanks for the help.

thideras · 10-10-07, 06:48 PM

What are you looking to spend?

What do you want this computer to be able to do (game, file server etc etc)

Bryce · 10-10-07, 06:49 PM

I didn't want to spend more than $1800-2000 if possible.

thideras · 10-10-07, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryce

I didn't want to spend more than $1800-2000 if possible.

See my above post, I made an edit.

What do you want this computer to be capable of? Are you going to be gaming, video editing?

Bryce · 10-10-07, 06:55 PM

I'm hoping for a file server/game server as well as a normal workstation.

thideras · 10-10-07, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryce

I'm hoping for a file server/game server as well as a normal workstation.

Ok, I'd say:

Q6600
Abit IP35
4gb of ram (you could do 2 sets of 1gb pairs)
1900xt or equivalent graphics card (or even less)
As many 500-750gb drives as you can afford
Cooler Master CM690 case

SeasonalEclipse · 10-10-07, 07:04 PM

You can go cheaper then the CM690. Depending on how much money you need for other items you can go with a chemning 602 or something like that (I love those cases). I assume you will probably want a raid for your hard drives.. Perhaps a raid 5 for storage.. or raid 0 for fast access... Or even both! , and you will need a rather decent power supply. A corsair 620 should power all that for you and more.

ffzen · 10-11-07, 01:59 AM

CM 690 is $45 AR @ ZZF which is a darn good price.

Rebate ends 10/15 so get it soon if interested.

aja · 10-11-07, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thideras

Ok, I'd say:

Q6600
Abit IP35
4gb of ram (you could do 2 sets of 1gb pairs)
1900xt or equivalent graphics card (or even less)
As many 500-750gb drives as you can afford
Cooler Master CM690 case

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10-10-07, 06:47 PM	Thread Starter #1
Bryce Join Date: Jul 2007	Need a bit of help here. I know a bit about computers. I've built a few for myself, but when it comes to choosing hardware, I'm lost. So I'm asking you all for help on what to get. I was hoping for a barebones, but if theres not one for what I need, I'll just get parts for one. I'm looking for a quad core with about 4gb+ of RAM and a lot of hdd space. I need a good gfx card and sound card as well. Could some of you help me find some parts on NewEgg that you think are good. Thanks for the help. __________________ Motherboard Asus P5Q \| CPU Intel C2D E8400 @3.8ghz \| Memory Gskill 4gb DDR2 1333 \| HDDs Barrcuda 750gb 7200rpm \| Graphics Card Geforce GTX260 896mb \| Case Antec 300 Black Steel \| Power Supply Corsair H520X 520W Planning a 4 computer Folding Farm
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10-10-07, 06:49 PM	Thread Starter #3
Bryce Join Date: Jul 2007	I didn't want to spend more than $1800-2000 if possible. __________________ Motherboard Asus P5Q \| CPU Intel C2D E8400 @3.8ghz \| Memory Gskill 4gb DDR2 1333 \| HDDs Barrcuda 750gb 7200rpm \| Graphics Card Geforce GTX260 896mb \| Case Antec 300 Black Steel \| Power Supply Corsair H520X 520W Planning a 4 computer Folding Farm
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10-10-07, 06:55 PM	Thread Starter #5
Bryce Join Date: Jul 2007	I'm hoping for a file server/game server as well as a normal workstation. __________________ Motherboard Asus P5Q \| CPU Intel C2D E8400 @3.8ghz \| Memory Gskill 4gb DDR2 1333 \| HDDs Barrcuda 750gb 7200rpm \| Graphics Card Geforce GTX260 896mb \| Case Antec 300 Black Steel \| Power Supply Corsair H520X 520W Planning a 4 computer Folding Farm
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10-10-07, 07:04 PM	#7
SeasonalEclipse Member Join Date: Feb 2006	You can go cheaper then the CM690. Depending on how much money you need for other items you can go with a chemning 602 or something like that (I love those cases). I assume you will probably want a raid for your hard drives.. Perhaps a raid 5 for storage.. or raid 0 for fast access... Or even both! , and you will need a rather decent power supply. A corsair 620 should power all that for you and more. __________________ The Beast(Main)- P5QL/EPU, Q9550, 4GB DDR2 800, 2X320GB Perp, 750GB Cavalier,8800GT(for now) Corsair 750 Watt PSU, Enermax server case, 2x Dell 1908WFP, Vista Home http://heatware.com/eval.php?id=51210
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10-11-07, 01:59 AM	#8
ffzen Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NY	CM 690 is $45 AR @ ZZF which is a darn good price. Rebate ends 10/15 so get it soon if interested.
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