I'm finally getting a new PC!!!! finally.

Monster2

Monster2

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Man, i hate this POS PC>.. I can't play any of the cool games I want to, and it freezes up all the time.
I decided I'm going to splurge on a barebones kit, so I can get the most bang for the buck, from tigerdirect.....
I've heard lots of good things about this company!
here we go!
 
I've heard a lot of BAD things about Tiger Direct but that was years ago.

If you're an experience builder, and if you're not it's still pretty easy, I'd go with NewEgg. They set the standards for PC hardware.

My next build will all be from
 
I found the best price of what I was looking for on Tiger direct.
I did check Newegg, and a couple of other spots, but none of them kits quite as high end as tiger. Thanks for the advice though.. I appreciate all of it.
 
Iain1974 said:
So what CPU are you looking at? Muscle power or energy efficient?
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energy efficient??? in a PC? you're kidding right?????
I want enough CPU that I'll be able to blast every zombie into smithereens, every sniper into a pile of meat chunks, and every wizard into a puff of smoke!
Enough info for you? :D
 
Actually I think he meant if you're going for a dual or quad ... etc. They all allow you to blast as many zombies as you want, it's just a matter of what specs you're looking for. I built my PC myself too for my work and to suit my gaming needs as well. Energy efficiency can come with an i7 even.
 
or 6-core or even 8-core when Bulldozer is unleashed in a few weeks.....

I'm waiting patiently to see the AMD Fusion micro-PC's that are as little as the Wii. I'd like to see a wireless PC box with a 1 or 2 TB hard drive and built in Blu/Ray and DVR capability.
 
My first choice was actually a 6 core, but due to finances, I'm going with an AMD quad core with a speed listed at 2.7 GHz... I was going to link the info.. but for some reason I can't.
Okay.. here's one that I'm NOT getting....
the cost on this $499
* MSI G41M-P33 Motherboard
* Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5400 2.7Ghz Processor
* GlacialTech Socket 775 95W CPU Cooler
* 2GB DDR3 RAM Memory
* Nvidia GTS 250 512MB Video Card
* LG GH22NS50B DVD Writer
* Western Digital WD5000AAKS 500GB Caviar Blue Hard Drive
* Keyboard (Black)
* Optical Mouse (Black)
* Cooler Master NV-334-KWN1-GP Elite 334 Nvidia Case
* Ultra LS500 Lifetime Series 500W Power Supply

BUT for $20 more at $519, this seemed like a much better deal
I don't have all the details, but here's most of the good stuff...
it comes with:
4 gig ram.. (2x as much, way better)
2.8 GHz QUAD core AMD Pentium 2 (????much better, I think????)
Geoforce 210 video core (about the same)
1 terabyte hard drive (2x more memory)
It also comes with similar items
a cooler
500W power supply
(not sure about mouse and keyboard, but I don't care.. I have those in spades)


So... how did I do?
 
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Good choice. I am going to need to build a HTPC later this year and would love to have some meat on the processor(without needing a mini-hellicopter to cool it). AMD hit the sport in a bang-4-buck as far as I can see.
If the predicted slew of AMD Fusion devices work out as AMD forsee that'll be the simplest plan but I'm quite content to build my own if need be.
 
It doesn't have a kick butt Video card, but it has one that will plenty good enough for me in the forseeable future.
 
my computer has an a "power" button...and I know how to push it.

grats Monster!
sounds like you'll be doing some fierce gaming soon :)
 
Tik said:
sounds like you'll be doing some fierce gaming soon :)
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Thanks, Tik,
but seriously guys, HOW DID I DO? Did I get a lot of bang for the buck?
Is this going to be a monster PC game machine or it more like "Meh.... you really need a better video card"
Thanks in advance for all your words!
(I sort of take pride in being a frugal shopper, so I hope I did well)
okay.... i'm going to get the video card details
 
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I think you did good. I am a bit unsure of the graphics card but that's a small upgrade should it not have the muscle power.
If you're gaming at 1920x1080 you should be OK for most titles.

There's nothing like the excitement of a new toy, is there? lol
 
Iain1974 said:
I think you did good. I am a bit unsure of the graphics card but that's a small upgrade should it not have the muscle power.
If you're gaming at 1920x1080 you should be OK for most titles.

There's nothing like the excitement of a new toy, is there? lol
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nope.. I'm giddy like a little girl!
 
Damn! That's not bad for $500. I really want to get a new system soon (mine is at like 5 years old). I don't want to spend too much because the only games I play are Fallout, Bioshock, and Dragon's Age. None, of which are too demanding and I am surprised I can run them pretty well on my old clunker. I do have a 1 gigabyte video card, which was pretty good for its time. I don't do full screen and even if I did have the capability I wouldn't.

Should I invest in a really good video card or a hot processor? My friend bought a $500 video card seven years ago (before multicores rose to prominence) and even today his WoW looks a hell of a lot better than on my duo core.
 
Daybehavior said:
Should I invest in a really good video card or a hot processor? My friend bought a $500 video card seven years ago (before multicores rose to prominence) and even today his WoW looks a hell of a lot better than on my duo core.
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A video card is just a slot-in upgrade. You can get a modern-ish one for $100 that will blow away any $500 card from 7 yrs ago. The new ones output via HDMI so you can play/surf etc on your HDTV.

You can find a Radeon 5670 for $75 which can handle all but the most demanding games at crazy high resolutions. Some of the beefier cards require beefy power supplies so for an older system it's best to check.
 
Ahh ok thanks. He keeps telling me that I should invest more on a video card. Good to know that I don't have to spend a fortune on one.
 
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