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Old 04-23-2008, 10:55 AM   #31 (permalink)
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Well AMD for me. Anybody seen the AMD FX?
Yes, the AMD FX has been around for awhile. While a great CPU, as far as I recall, it's still being outperformed by the Intel Core 2 Duo line. I also believe the Core 2 Duo is less expensive as well.
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Old 04-23-2008, 10:56 AM   #32 (permalink)
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What does everyone think of this motherboard and processor?

Asus M2A-VM-HDMI Motherboard CPU Bundle - AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ Processor 2.80GHz OEM at TigerDirect.com


Also, does anyone have or know about this card? Looking for something more affordable...

XFX GeForce 8600 GT XXX Video Card - 256MB DDR3, PCI Express, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV, Video Card PVT84JUDD3 at TigerDirect.com
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Old 04-23-2008, 02:56 PM   #33 (permalink)
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I found this...its a computer that I can order from a store, and they put together. This is what it has....

•AMD Phenom 9500 Quad-Core CPU w/Fan
•ASUS M3A Motherboard
•2GB DDR2 PC6400 800Mhz Memory
•320GB 7200RPM Serial ATA300 Hard Drive
•20X Samsung Double Layer DVD+/-RW w/Nero
•512MB GeForce 8600GT PCI Express w/DVI
•Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit
•1Gbit Ethernet Adapter
•High quality 8-Channel HD Audio
•Black APEVIA X-Plorer MidTower
•6 USB 2.0 Ports (2 Front and 4 Rear Ports)
•460W Cool Master eXtreme Power RS-460-PMSR-A3

It cost's $728 + Shipping. I looked it all up and the cost of all the things above is roughly a little over $700. I think its a good deal, what do you guys think?
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Old 04-23-2008, 03:02 PM   #34 (permalink)
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Dont really trust the psu...

you might want to check out barebone systems

Newegg.com - Barebones, Barebone Computers, Barebone Computer Systems, Barebone Kit
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Yeah forgot to mention, I would upgrade the PSU to a 460W Cool Master eXtreme Power RS-460-PMSR-A3
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Old 04-23-2008, 03:49 PM   #36 (permalink)
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Get a better PSU than the one you are upgrading to. You should probably be spending $100 more than you are on a PSU.

I would get either an OCZ, Corsair, Tagan, or PPC&C brand power supply.
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Old 04-23-2008, 05:21 PM   #37 (permalink)
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I couldn't go much more than that. I already went over my money limit, my girlfriend had to loan me some to be able to get this pc. We got 2 of them cause my girlfriend's pc up and died...so that had to be replaced.

Final Specs...

•AMD Phenom 9500 Quad-Core CPU w/Fan
•Thermaltake TR2-R1 Silent CPU Fan/Heatsink
•ASUS M3A Motherboard
•2GB DDR2 PC6400 800Mhz Memory
•320GB 7200RPM Serial ATA300 Hard Drive
•20X Samsung Double Layer DVD+/-RW w/Nero
•512MB GeForce 8600GT PCI Express w/DVI
•Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit
•1Gbit Ethernet Adapter
•High quality 8-Channel HD Audio
•Black APEVIA X-Plorer MidTower
•6 USB 2.0 Ports (2 Front and 4 Rear Ports)
•460W Cool Master eXtreme Power RS-460-PMSR-A3
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Old 04-23-2008, 09:32 PM   #38 (permalink)
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OCZ sells a 600W (SLi-capable) for about $80... their older 500W one is about $60 or $70. I'm planning on upgrading to that OCX 600W.

Can't speak on the mobo, nor the HDD (no brand given); and i guess the GFX card is debatable depending on how much u game.

The other thing would be the 64-bit Home Prem... do u use 64-bit necessary apps? If not, a 32-bit OS may be better, especially w/ Vista.

And we all know the Core 2's are better , but AMD, i guess, still keeps the prices low and the procs. are decent [just not better].
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Wait, did you already buy that "final specs" computer?
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Yeah I did....crap....I need to change 64 bit to 32 bit!
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