Building a Computer

A 450w power supply isn't enough to run the top of the line graphics cards. In fact I've put in a graphics card before without playing attention to the fact that you needed a higher internal power supply; and when the computer turned on, it was blank. I'd suggest a 1000+ watt internal power supply if you plan to put one or more of the worlds most powerful Graphics Cards in your system.

Choo crazy, foo'! There's no need for that type of power for what Mantra suggested.

Here's what I'd go for. http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Gamer_Ultra_8200/ Core Components NZXT Zero Aluminum Full Tower 420W Case Extra Case Cooling Fan (2x) Thermaltake ToughPower 1,000 Watts Power Supply - Quad SLI Ready AMD Phenom™ X4 9850 Black Edition Quad-Core CoolerMaster Hyper TX2 Gaming CPU Cooling Fan MSI K9A2 CF-F AMD 790X CrossFire Chipset DDR2/1066 Dual 16X PCIE I've personally never had much of an issues with memory so anywhere from 3GB of ram to 4GB is fine. ATI Radeon HD 3870 PCI-E x16 512MB At least a 500GB HDD.

Whilst the AMD processors are built from the ground up (and are so touted as being better than the Intels, which are basically two CPUs stuck together), I personally think they're inferior to the Intels. And this isn't because I'm an Intel fanboy, ho no - my current PC has an AMD processor, and it isn't worth shit.

I've had problems with MSI boards in the past, too, so I'd go for something other than MSI - Gigabyte, or Asus, say.

The 8800GT out-performs the Radeon 3870, and for about the same price, the nVidia card is the better buy.

Following GLGs route and going with accessories it was $2083.00 Should I go with Mantras build? Also, When I am choosing an Operating system, if I go to vista, I have a 64 bit os option, But I don't get that option with XP, is XP a 64 bit OS or what?

server 2008 x64

http://www.win2008workstation.com

O_o I...I'm confused.......

I believe Mantra is saying. Use server 2008 which is 64 bits and then convert it to a work station for your gaming use or w/e?

Ok..So...Get my computer without a OS and install that OS?

yes yes

Mantra's right.

Stay away from SLI (and Crossfire). Don't go quad core. You won't get the performance increase you're expecting, wanting, or even paying for if you get any at all. Check some benchmarks on tomshardware. You'll be surprised.

As for brands, I'd stick with Intel and nVidia for now.

And for an OS, I'd say 64-bit XP. I wouldn't mess with Server 08 unless you actually wanted to put some work into it and know what you're doing (which I assume you don't).

Also

anywhere from 3GB of ram to 4GB is fine"

Wtf?! Always get even amounts of ram. 2gb or 4gb. (and with how inexpensive ram is today, I think 4gb is the only real option) Don't EVER get 3gb of ram for anything.

Yeah, Thanks, I don't know what I'm doing so thanks for the link. I'll stick with Intel and Nvidia, and use that XP x64 and 4 gb of ram. Thanks guys!

Wtf?! Always get even amounts of ram. 2gb or 4gb. (and with how inexpensive ram is today, I think 4gb is the only real option) Don't EVER get 3gb of ram for anything.

Dumb ass.

3GB = 2x 1GB DDR and 2x 512 MB
A computer must have equal number of components in to run properly. Hence 2(1GB) x 2(512MB) = 4 components. I think your head was a little scrambled, or you didn't know that.


Coriander, screw nVidia and Intel. ATI and AMD are the best bet for a GAMING computer right now, not a crap filled one.

AMD Phenom X4 Quad Processor
ATI Radion HD 3870 X2

Those are your best bets.

Dumb ass. 3GB = 2x 1GB DDR and 2x 512 MB A computer must have equal number of components in to run properly. Hence 2(1GB) x 2(512MB) = 4 components. I think your head was a little scrambled, or you didn't know that. Coriander, screw nVidia and Intel. ATI and AMD are the best bet for a GAMING computer right now, not a crap filled one. AMD Phenom X4 Quad Processor ATI Radion HD 3870 X2 Those are your best bets.

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