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Omega Sunset
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Posted - 2012.10.06 23:54:00 -
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I'd say just go spend the $800 on a pre-fab :P ($600 system + $200 video card)
Now if you are talking maybe a $1600 system, yeah build, if you have exp or have a local friend to help you that does have exp. $800 bucks though, I can spend that easy in just peripherals... and did this year, and more! *shrugs* I've worked on a lot of systems, have an A+ cert including college credits in desktop support + on the job exp. Why I suggest just buy one is because you have someone to take it back to if it fails the first month or few, no cost replacement. If you build it yourself, you have no one to take it back for replacement. $800 you are trying to be kinda cheap, and buying a pre-fab is the cheap/inexpensive way to go especially if something is/goes faulty.
Build one costing over 1k? sure. Build a multi-unit server? Absolutely! love working on real servers, myself. Re-invent the bargain pc? meh
Good luck hehe |
Omega Sunset
Caldari Roughnecks
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Posted - 2012.10.07 07:21:00 -
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ShahFluffers wrote:Lesson of the day: Never apply a number, even a ballpark one, to a hypothetical situation.
I have been browsing Newegg as it is my go-to tech site for computer parts. There are some deals that do push down the numbers a bit here or there... but yeah... the setups I've been making easily hit the 1k mark. Guess I have no choice...
And when I say "obsolete in 3 years" I mean; "I'll barely be able to play games 3 years from now because my computer can't handle the extra performance requirements."
Which is why I say sub-1k system, as for a game rig config. If you want it to last, keep in mind the ability to upgrade the video card in a year or two. So you basically want a good mobo (my pref is ASUS). The rest you just upgrade as needed. So you don't need to get a $400 video card today, $100+ would do etc. Ability to upgrade CPU etc. Don't skimp on power supply, some are cheap and go bad more often. |
Omega Sunset
Caldari Roughnecks
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Posted - 2012.10.08 23:41:00 -
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ShahFluffers wrote:Omega Sunset wrote:Don't skimp on power supply, some are cheap and go bad more often. I'm aiming for a 1000w PSU just to be on the safe side. Any recommendations on brand (I'm looking at either Antec or CoolerMaster) or just go based on customer feedback?
1000w? Just one computer right? not three... hehe
Here, this might help: Newegg PSU calculator
Corsair. Should be a good one for whatever wattage you need. |
Omega Sunset
Caldari Roughnecks
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Posted - 2012.10.09 03:48:00 -
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I have no issues with my audio card, when I press a key on my midi synth, I get instantaneous response not only from sound output but in my editor/recorder as well. I also run line 6 guitarport, fantastically crisp and clear system response. |
Omega Sunset
Caldari Roughnecks
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Posted - 2012.10.09 05:11:00 -
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Scratching? You must have not gotten to the rubbing part of life yet, with rogaine and hair dye  |
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