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| Hows my computer build? (Posted on 5/12/12 at 11:40 pm)
Need to build a computer for diablo 3.
CPU: Phenom II x4 965 @ 4GHz
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws (2x4GB) 1333 @ 7-7-7-21
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-880GMA-USB3
GFX: EVGA 550Ti SC @ 1GHz Core, 2.5 GHz Memory
HDD: 1TB Western Digital Caviar Black SATA 6.0 GB/s
case: Cooler Master Elite 330
Power: Antec EarthWatts Series EA-750 Green 750W
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| re: Hows my computer build? (Posted on 5/12/12 at 11:42 pm to GeauxZone90)
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RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws (2x4GB) 1333 @ 7-7-7-21
I would at least get 1600MHz RAM if not 1866MHz, not much of a price difference at all.
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GFX: EVGA 550Ti SC @ 1GHz Core, 2.5 GHz Memory
How much is this running you? Radeon 7850>>>
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GeauxZone90
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| re: Hows my computer build? (Posted on 5/12/12 at 11:45 pm to UltimateHog)
around 130. 112 with rebate
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| re: Hows my computer build? (Posted on 5/12/12 at 11:47 pm to GeauxZone90)
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around 130. 112 with rebate
Oh okay much cheaper than Radeon 7850 @ $250. You'll be fine there.
Like I said though, at least on NewEgg, that RAM runs $41.99, you can get the G Skill Ripjaw X Series @ 1866MHz for $18 more. Well worth it IMO. NewEgg
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| re: Hows my computer build? (Posted on 5/12/12 at 11:49 pm to UltimateHog)
Ok thanks. I will be buying parts soon so just wanted to get yalls opinion
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| re: Hows my computer build? (Posted on 5/12/12 at 11:50 pm to GeauxZone90)
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Ok thanks. I will be buying parts soon so just wanted to get yalls opinion
Should be a solid build, it'll dominate D3 that's for sure.
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| re: Hows my computer build? (Posted on 5/13/12 at 12:00 am to GeauxZone90)
Intel >>>>>>>>>> AMD
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| re: Hows my computer build? (Posted on 5/13/12 at 12:04 am to SG_Geaux)
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Intel >>>>>>>>>> AMD
Very true.
The Intel i3-2100 delivers 10% more speed than that AMD 965 for about the same price.
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| re: Hows my computer build? (Posted on 5/13/12 at 9:35 am to UltimateHog)
What's the total price
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GeauxZone90
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| re: Hows my computer build? (Posted on 5/13/12 at 9:45 am to MrPlanters)
600 dollars roughly
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tenderfoot tigah
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| re: Hows my computer build? (Posted on 5/13/12 at 1:42 pm to GeauxZone90)
Get the i5 2500k and gtx 560ti
and the Samsung 30nm ram.
amd has horrible processors
If you get the 550ti you might as well get the gtx 260 on ebay for half the price.
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sgallo3
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for $600 I would stay with the phenom. People don't realize the i5/i3 performance increases don't really transfer to gaming. That 965 will run just as many FPS as an i5 in most cases, with an unnoticeable drop n some cases of 2-4 FPS
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| re: Hows my computer build? (Posted on 5/13/12 at 3:38 pm to sgallo3)
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for $600 I would stay with the phenom. People don't realize the i5/i3 performance increases don't really transfer to gaming. That 965 will run just as many FPS as an i5 in most cases, with an unnoticeable drop n some cases of 2-4 FPS
The benchmarks seem to say otherwise. January article on Tom's Hardware
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With the sub-$100 Pentiums performing so well, Intel's $125 Core i3-2100 easily beats more expensive Phenom II and FX models. And the $190 Core i5-2400 dominates the sub-$200 landscape without challenge, really. As such, we're almost-shockingly left without an AMD CPU to recommend at any price point.
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| re: Hows my computer build? (Posted on 5/13/12 at 4:44 pm to SG_Geaux)
I might get the Sapphire 6870 for 40 dollars more. What do yall think? I mainly just plan on playing D3 and counter strike? Will the 550 make that much of a difference?
I don't want to spend to much on my build
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| re: Hows my computer build? (Posted on 5/13/12 at 6:53 pm to SG_Geaux)
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Intel >>>>>>>>>> AMD
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sgallo3
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| re: Hows my computer build? (Posted on 5/14/12 at 12:43 am to SG_Geaux)
omg look at the huge difference between the i5s and the phenom X4s
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| re: Hows my computer build? (Posted on 5/14/12 at 7:20 am to sgallo3)
this just confirms that amd is more friendly on the wallet! win
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| re: Hows my computer build? (Posted on 5/14/12 at 10:51 am to polarbehr)
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this just confirms that amd is more friendly on the wallet! win
this has been the case for awhile. My very first PC build in HS was an AMD 1.4ghz build, the only problem was the CPU ran hot, but AMD has obviously rectified that problem. The last two build's I've done though have been intels, the latest being an i7.
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| re: Hows my computer build? (Posted on 5/14/12 at 10:53 am to sgallo3)
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sgallo3
I am assuming the OP will at some point want to do something besides Diablo 3 on this machine.
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sgallo3
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| re: Hows my computer build? (Posted on 5/14/12 at 11:11 am to SG_Geaux)
I don't really believe in future proofing PCs. If u spend $600 now and use it for 3 years you can spend another $600 then and get a pc that is much faster than a $1200 PC is now
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