how would you spend $2600 on a new rig

Dano4600 · Sep 23, 2008, 07:17 PM

so i am building a new computer, it's going to be used for gaming and graphics programs(photoshop, after effects and probably Avid for editing)
how would you spend $2600

this is what i got setup so far

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/Pu...Number=6871174

thanks for any advice

modder · Sep 23, 2008, 07:22 PM

first change psu ,better choise any CORSAIR

DOM · Sep 23, 2008, 07:24 PM

not 280 on Vista lol

Dano4600 · Sep 23, 2008, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOM

not 280 on Vista lol

its for both 32 and 64 bit

DOM · Sep 23, 2008, 07:27 PM

I run 64bit and it runs 32 apps

i would also got intel

GLD · Sep 23, 2008, 07:29 PM

I wouldn't. That is WAT to much money to spend on a computer, IMO.

ZenZimZaliben · Sep 23, 2008, 07:33 PM

So you own nothing and need new everything?

I wouldnt go with AMD...and I am a AMD (old skool fanboy).

Powersupply is a great brand, but overkill, go with a lower watt.

Check Lian Li for some great cases.

DOM · Sep 23, 2008, 07:33 PM

change hd to one of these

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148298

mullered07 · Sep 23, 2008, 07:35 PM

first off id being going intel if i had that kind of money and would maybe opt for a q9450/q9650 if your not going to wait for nehalem, also id get an oem copy of vista rather than waste $270 on the retail version

maybe go with a better pus as someone has stated, although im not too familiar with the one in your basket (edit: you changed it while i was typing this so nm), i can vouch for corsair's. but you dont need 1kw to run that rig, the 750w would easily be more than enough, id maybe get a blu ray player to go with that nice 24" monitor aswell

Urbklr · Sep 23, 2008, 07:35 PM

I say drop to a cheaper version of Vista(Home Premium) and grab a Blu-ray/HD-DVD drive instead...then you get HD movies too.

This will do everything you need it to do

Dano4600 · Sep 23, 2008, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenZimZaliben

So you own nothing and need new everything?
Powersupply is a great brand, but overkill, go with a lower watt.
.

yes i need everything, i've been using a laptop.

like what kind of wattage do you think i need, i am unsure about that

DOM · Sep 23, 2008, 07:36 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814261025

Urbklr · Sep 23, 2008, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dano4600

yes i need everything, i've been using a laptop.

like what kind of wattage do you think i need, i am unsure about that

Grab the TX750 or whatever the 750Watt Corsair is called.

mullered07 · Sep 23, 2008, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOM

change hd to one of these

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148298

why ? are the significantly faster than the wd? cant speak for the 750gb one he has chose but mine beats all single drive samsung f1's for avg transfer speed at 97.1mb/s second only to raided drives (LINK)

DonInKansas · Sep 23, 2008, 07:42 PM

I'm in a computer class where my professor gave us this exact assignment last week except we got 2700 bucks to spend. It was funny watching all of the kids going to Dell and HP websites while I went to Newegg.

Sorry for the hijack; +1 on the Corsair PSU. They be monsters!

Urbklr · Sep 23, 2008, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mullered07

why ? are the significantly faster than the wd? cant speak for the 750gb one he has chose but mine beats all single drive samsung f1's for avg transfer speed at 97.1mb/s second only to raided drives (LINK)

I have the same drive and I get 9xMB's, it is a crazy wicked drive

freaksavior · Sep 23, 2008, 07:43 PM

psu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817256044
Speakers http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836119008 (the logitechs are directional, as in you have to be infront of them to sound good)
mobo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131284
proc http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115130
os http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116488
hdd http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822152102

everything else is good total is 2700

DOM · Sep 23, 2008, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mullered07

why ? are the significantly faster than the wd? cant speak for the 750gb one he has chose but mine beats all single drive samsung f1's for avg transfer speed at 97.1mb/s second only to raided drives (LINK)

price

niko084 · Sep 23, 2008, 07:45 PM

Not a Phenom and not 8gb of ram, 4gb is pretty solid if you are going to run 64bit.

Also I would definitely run smaller hard drives in a stripe with a large one for data.

Lastly, vista ultimate... What a waste of hard drive space and $$ unless you are going to use all of its crap.

Urbklr · Sep 23, 2008, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOM

price

Of the 640GB? $78CDN

mullered07 · Sep 23, 2008, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOM

price

screw price hes paying $2600 i say go for the best.

also if its going to last a few years and you photoshop a fair bit, the 8gb wont do you any harm, if you can afford it, may aswell go for it

mullered07 · Sep 23, 2008, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by niko084

Not a Phenom and not 8gb of ram, 4gb is pretty solid if you are going to run 64bit.

Also I would definitely run smaller hard drives in a stripe with a large one for data.

Lastly, vista ultimate... What a waste of hard drive space and $$ unless you are going to use all of its crap.

+1 phenom and on vista ultimate, home premium x64 is just fine

DOM · Sep 23, 2008, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Urbklr

Of the 640GB? $78CDN

Quote:

Originally Posted by mullered07

screw price hes paying $2600 i say go for the best.

also if its going to last a few years and you photoshop a fair bit, the 8gb wont do you any harm, if you can afford it, may aswell go for it

well just for some more Average Transfer Rate and less space I wouldnt cuz if he just got 2600 for everything I would save where I cant and put more in mobo cpu etc

as for speed you see the hd i run vista on

btarunr · Sep 23, 2008, 08:00 PM

How do you make a saved wishlist public?

Dano4600 · Sep 23, 2008, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by btarunr

How do you make a saved wishlist public?

save a wish list and there should be a place to click share

Sep 23, 2008, 07:17 PM	#1
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