buying a new comp

buying a new comp

Posted on Fri Mar 12, 2010 5:34 pm

ANyone know a good comp for around 1200 dollars

with an amd processor around 2.8-3.0 ghz

decent gaming card

and if so link me plz thank you
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Posted on Fri Mar 12, 2010 6:45 pm

you are better off following this guide:

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/buyers-guide/2010/03/09/pc-hardware-buyers-guide-march-2010/3

its not an amd processor but it does have an amd graphics card. just check out the entire article, they have suggestions for a < $600, < $900, < $1.2k & < $2.1k build
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Posted on Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:24 pm

You're better off building one yourself since most companies charge you ludicrous amounts of money on a sub par system. You could probably build a decent gaming rig for about $500 if you don't need a monitor or any peripherals.

Building your own PC is actually quite easy; if one of your friends has any experience in building one, just ask them for some help. Otherwise look online for a guide if you're clueless.

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Posted on Fri Mar 12, 2010 10:26 pm

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/computer_can_series.do?storeName=computer_store&category=desktops&a1=Category&v1=High+performance&series_name=HPE180t_series&jumpid=in_R329_prodexp/hhoslp/psg/desktops/High_performance/HPE180t_series

Very good computer for anything you wanna do. Quad-core is definitely a must these days Bad part is it doesnt come with a monitor. Most cost around 200-300 anyways
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Posted on Sat Mar 13, 2010 12:08 am

Yea I would suggest you build your own computer too... way cheaper... also if you wait until nvidia releases its new video cards late march, you can expect ATi to lower their prices.. so aim for a ATi 5850 video card
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Posted on Sat Mar 13, 2010 6:45 am

alright thnx guys but i dont know how to build computers
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Posted on Sat Mar 13, 2010 7:06 am

Some tech shops allow you to choose your components and they will build it for you with a small charge of-course.. its certainly cheaper than buying from brands ie dell, asus, etc.. but not as cheap as building yourself..
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Posted on Sat Mar 13, 2010 8:34 am

not many people can build their own computers you know

but those of you who can,

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Posted on Sat Mar 13, 2010 3:46 pm

why amd? intel has the overall better capabilities especially the i5 750. it's the best processor after the i7 920. if you wont be doing OC and stuff, i say go with an i5 750 and a 5850 + 6gb ram build. in MY with 1200 i could build a strong i7 920-5870 rig but pc components in MY are cheaper

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Posted on Sat Mar 13, 2010 4:00 pm

im actually too lazy to help you but i will in next hours =)

@daman

HP computers sucks badly ... never EVER buy an already build PC except alienware (wich is not cost efficient at all but cool as hell)
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Posted on Sat Mar 13, 2010 4:04 pm

those so called 'company' desktop sucks. with 800 dollars i could already setup a strong overkill machine on a 18.5' monitor.

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Posted on Sat Mar 13, 2010 4:24 pm

Hmm... AMD CPUs on budgets of less than $150 here in Australia are definitely more budget sensible due to Intel not having lowered the prices on core i3 yet, but obviously Intel CPUs are more futureproof, unless AMD comes up with yet another chipset with backwards compatibility and ownage performance.

My CPU recommendation no matter what however, is the Intel Core i5 750. 4 cores of awesome overclockable fury, especially with a stock cooler. $200-250 AUD.

My graphics card recommendation would be the ATi Radeon HD 5850. That card is futureproof and is a beast for the price, but I'd wait until nVidia releases its GT 400 series until buying though, ATi would definitely lower its GPU prices at that time and some bargains can definitely be had then. $350-400 AUD. By the time nVidia releases its GT 400 series: likely $275-350 AUD.

At that budget, a motherboard should be bought for no more than $200. Value AM3 and Intel LGA 1156 motherboards can already be bought for less than $150, so there's no point unless needing some SLI/CrossfireX action or insane overclocking, which you can't afford with that budget... for now.

Never buy a PSU for under $100 AUD (600 watt, which is my recommendation). Cheap PSU horror stories are... ick.

At this budget, 4GB of ram is easy to buy (buy 2 2*2gb 1333 kits, not a 1*4gb), costs of $125-150 AUD should be seen.

I don't concern my priorities too much with cases in PC building, you can build a PC without a case even. With the money remaining if you buy it now, a $100 AUD case should suffice, unless you absolutely need the fans/airflow.

I didn't include an LCD monitor in this build, as you wouldn't have enough money AUD, but if its US dollars, the prices should definitely be lower so a good 22in monitor can be bought with the leftover money I guess.

Anyways, happy PC building!

EDIT: Gah, I forgot to include a hard drive! Anyways, because of that I'd recommend this build for someone not living in Australia where everything is expensive, and without a need of a monitor (right now, when the nVidia GT 400 series is out you will be able to afford a monitor). A standard 500GB 7200RPM Serial ATA HDD (get a Seagate of Western Digital branded HDD) should set you back $70.
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Posted on Sat Mar 13, 2010 4:34 pm

Here is the machine i would buy if i got 1200$

i know basics of informatics this is not DA BEST CONFIG EVER but a good one for it's price =)

for about 1200 US$(1 030€ to be exact)

CPU : Intel core i5 3,2Go socket 1156 4Mo (169€)
Motherboard : ASUS MAXIMUSC III P55 intel sockets 1156(153€)
chassis : ATX NZXT beta case (45€)
PSU : LC power ATX 600W LC 6600 GP (53€)
Hard drive : Western Digital 1To GREEN POWER 64Mo 7200 T/M Sata2 (80€)
GPU : ATi HD 5770 1Go ddr5 PCI-e 3d compatible and HDmi (149€)
Monitor : LCD 18"5 samsung LD190N black 5ms (139€)
RAM : Corsair XMS3 6Go (3x2Go) 1333Mhz DDR3 (169€ but corsair is the BEST ram actually and a stable ram means a stable comp)

any basic optical will do i counted 22€ for it.
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Posted on Sat Mar 13, 2010 4:40 pm

samsung spinpoint f3 is currently the best consumer HDD. if you cant find it, caviar black, or green if you hug trees

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Posted on Sat Mar 13, 2010 4:43 pm

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