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Old 21-10-2009, 07:26 PM   #1
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Build me a PC!!!

For those of you who know your stuff, could you please recommend me a complete PC setup (bar speakers, mouse and keyboard).

I play games such as Battlefield, Call of Duty, GTA, Warcraft etc. so a decent graphics card is needed.

Budget would be about $2000. Biggest bang for these bucks.

Only certainty so far is Windows 7 - $299.

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Old 21-10-2009, 10:06 PM   #2
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pfff man for 2g u can make ur self a kick arse pc... hell for 1500..
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Old 22-10-2009, 07:20 AM   #3
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AMD+ATi system = good value for money. The new Phenom II quads and motherboards are great value. The new 5000 series ATi video cards are a bit exy, but 2X HD4870/90 video cards pack a lot of punch for the money. Asus and Gigabyte are popular brands for motherboards. I recently bought a Benq 24" 16:9 aspect monitor from Gocomp, so they are cheap and have accurate colours [image is a little soft compared to Samsung though].

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Old 22-10-2009, 08:07 AM   #4
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windows 7? why not go ultimate 64bit...will be better in the long run
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Old 22-10-2009, 01:11 PM   #5
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Does this include the monitor as well? this can cost big bucks for a good quality big screen (I still call it a must for most war games when your target is far away and moving.)

Just go a REALLY basic computer box that has good cooling, good powersupply and not overly flashy. good cooling and good power is a must, but you don't want to pay for a name or flashy useless stuff.

Best thing to do is maybe to buy a PCAuthority or similar magazine, they usually run comparisons on the strength of different components like graphics cards.

+1 for the AMD option. I have always run Asus boards and AMD processors with great results. i run a Samsung 22" (or 20.. i forget, lawl) 16:9 LCD and its fantastic, but the positioning of the moniter connections are pretty ill-designed. but it works well.

I payed 1100 all up for my computer build, and that included everything except some other minor things (like micr. office) its a basic build, but works well. for 2K you should be able to build a powerhouse.
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Old 22-10-2009, 01:26 PM   #6
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I don't trust PC magazine reviews, I've always noticed a high concentration of focused advertising for the product that just rated well immediately after the review. Clever marketing or something more? Anyhow, you can find a zillion reviews online, save your $7.95 I say...

Unless you want IPS or PVA, you can get a phat 24" monitor from around $300 onward. If you want ergonomic options [a stand that can raise and swivel...] you will find this option is bundled in with other things and you will be charged accordingly, finding yourself at the IPS/PVA monitor pricing almost, so you have to draw a line in the sand somewhere. I sit here like a fat slob, and don't need a fancy base on my monitor, so I went the $300 option. I'm really happy with my Benq, but Samsung will always be my first choice.

I recommend buying M$ Office in addition to the OS, so you will trouble free computing. 64bit is so much swifter, and you'd be crippling your hardware not to take advantage of it these days...

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Old 22-10-2009, 01:32 PM   #7
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I don't trust PC magazine reviews, I've always noticed a high concentration of focused advertising for the product that just rated well immediately after the review. Clever marketing or something more?
= Advertorial.
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Old 22-10-2009, 01:45 PM   #8
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= grab 4 of our weakest competitors and do a review as a prelude to our 2/full page ad?
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Old 22-10-2009, 01:47 PM   #9
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Pretty much. That spot directly after/before/opposite the review is usually offered directly to the seller - it's a bit of a "you scratch my back, i'll scratch yours" scenario.
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Old 22-10-2009, 01:49 PM   #10
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as for samsung monitors i have a 2233BW which i got for 250 or so a year ago almost, but i am now ashamed to say from whom haha
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Old 22-10-2009, 02:54 PM   #11
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I got the same monitor, it's pretty good as far as I'm concerned. The only thing annoying is that it blinks for a while when you turn off the pc (ie. its input is cut off), so since my monitor is in my bedroom I have to turn the whole thing off when I go to bed. Apart from that it's great though.
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Old 22-10-2009, 07:34 PM   #12
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windows 7? why not go ultimate 64bit...will be better in the long run
It's an extra $170 though.

Btw this is the family computer, not just mine. The parents are paying aswell hehe.



We've currently got a 15" LCD and it's been fantastic. Wouldn't go bigger then a 20" widescreen i'd say.
I'm going to check out MSY Ultimo (recommended to me by numerous people) in my uni holidays. Will be buying around January i'd day.

My mum's a teacher so we will get MS Office 7 for a good price from the Gov't aswell as Norton Anti-virus.

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Old 22-10-2009, 10:15 PM   #13
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ewww I hate storebought anti-virus software.

I've always just used Adaware + spybot + safe internet techniques, especially when using MSN, or going to popular websites.
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Old 22-10-2009, 10:58 PM   #14
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u wont be disapointed for the 64 bit
and i suggest that whoever builds the comp for you gets the OEM version of windows.. its not in a pretty box, but its legal and like 60% less
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Old 22-10-2009, 11:36 PM   #15
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how about this for a system.

AMD Phenom II 965 CPU, AM3 Socket$289.00
Asus M4A78T-E Motherboard $186
Asus Ati 5850 512mb $425
Corsair 4GB, TW3X4G1333C9DHX 4GB (2x XMS3 2GB)$186
Antec Nine Hundred Two - $175.00
AcBel 660W Max Lifetime New Replacement Warranty Power Supply $159.00
1TB Western Digital WD1001FALS, $119.00
LG 22X DVD Burner SATA Dual Layer Black OEM GH22-NS50 $45.00
Asus VH232H 23"/5MS/20000:1/HD+/HDMI/SPK $247.00
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit (OEM)$110.00

Total:$ 1941

Its an incredibly fast computer that will be good at games for a few years yet. and under your $2000 limit
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sounds like a BEAST
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Old 25-10-2009, 09:49 PM   #17
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Was gunna ask about the OEM version but found this:
http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/new...oem-prices.ars

For anyone else interested.

In 4-6 weeks i'll post up a quote including what i'd be getting and i'll get your opinions on it.
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Old 26-10-2009, 07:00 AM   #18
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M$ rules states that OEM can only be sold on a fully assembled and installed pc.
It should not be sold with a hardware purchase eg hard drive
It s not transferrable to a new PC.
Upgrades are allowed but not to motherboard. Unless it fails. Then they might re activate if the feel like it.
And no support from M$, it has to come from pc manufacturer.
It is not re saleable unless all discs and such are sold with pc either.
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Old 31-10-2009, 05:53 PM   #19
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If you decide not to go down the AMD route you might want to have a look at the Core i5's, you won't need anything more for gaming. There's lots of good writeups on www.tomshardware.com/us
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Old 31-10-2009, 07:25 PM   #20
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Was also a consideration.


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If you decide not to go down the AMD route you might want to have a look at the Core i5's, you won't need anything more for gaming. There's lots of good writeups on www.tomshardware.com/us
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