Reliable / Stable computer

v12dock · Dec 22, 2008, 04:49 AM

Im going to build my brother a new computer and because im not there to service it for him 24/7 I would like something that is extremely reliable, but also fast. He also has a $950 budget. I have build several setups in the past but I took overclocking into consideration.

Any thoughts.

Haytch · Dec 22, 2008, 05:12 AM

Are you in America ? Can you send a link to a few sites you normally shop from ? It would help me compile something for you.

ShadowFold · Dec 22, 2008, 05:13 AM

Yea we have no idea where you live so cant really recommend anything lol

v12dock · Dec 22, 2008, 05:15 AM

O lol sorry about that yeah I live in the good ole USA I shop on newegg

ShadowFold · Dec 22, 2008, 05:38 AM

v12dock · Dec 22, 2008, 05:49 AM

Thanks but Side notes I want like a 9800gtx or greater for videocard and also don't need a monitor OS keyboard or mouse.

ShadowFold · Dec 22, 2008, 05:52 AM

HD 4870 1gb's are CHEAP!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102801
You didn't say he was gaming tho.. Just wanted a stable system. If hes gaming step the CPU up to a 9850.

v12dock · Dec 22, 2008, 05:54 AM

Ok stable gaming system.. lol

_jM · Dec 22, 2008, 06:09 AM

Here's the best I can come up with and with your budget, damn good system too

https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/M...54&ChangeQty=0

v12dock · Dec 22, 2008, 06:14 AM

Not bad, I would also like to look at some other builds still

_jM · Dec 22, 2008, 06:17 AM

that board/CPU/RAM/GPU combined make for a great stable OC/gaming rig and will allow for crossfire in the future and he can always upgrade the CPU at a later date. Also if he's wanting to get into OCing that board is a good starter for him too. Just update the BIOS asap

v12dock · Dec 22, 2008, 06:46 AM

Yeah well a buddy of mine works over at Intel so I can get processors at a discount.

_jM · Dec 22, 2008, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by v12dock

Yeah well a buddy of mine works over at Intel so I can get processors at a discount.

Then get him a Q6600

v12dock · Dec 22, 2008, 07:23 AM

6600?! Arent they phasing those out I know my parents got a HP and it has one in it.

_jM · Dec 22, 2008, 07:39 AM

I dunno... just get a Q9550 then..

v12dock · Dec 22, 2008, 07:39 AM

Ha yeah how about AMD anything..?

Dec 22, 2008, 04:49 AM	#1
v12dock Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 1,285 (0.80/day) Thanks: 280 Thanked 240 Times in 160 Posts System Specs	Reliable / Stable computer Im going to build my brother a new computer and because im not there to service it for him 24/7 I would like something that is extremely reliable, but also fast. He also has a $950 budget. I have build several setups in the past but I took overclocking into consideration. Any thoughts.

System Name:	Compute 0 / Compute 1
Processor:	i7 720 QM / i5 750 @ 4.2GHz
Motherboard:	Toshiba knows / Gigabyte P55A-UD4P
Cooling:	Shitty laptop cooling / Noctua NH-D14
Memory:	DDR3 1066Mhz x 6GB / DDR2 1600Mhz x 4GB
Video Card:	Geforce 360M / Geforce 470
Hard Disk:	60GB SSD + 320GB HDD / 80GB SSD + 1TB HDD
Optical Drive:	Fancy BluRay Drive / DVD drive
CRT/LCD Model:	17.3" 1080P / 23" Acer 1080P
Case:	This cool looking laptop one
PSU:	Powerbrick / TX750
Software:	Windows 7 64-Bit

Dec 22, 2008, 05:12 AM	#2
Haytch Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 506 (0.27/day) Thanks: 8 Thanked 40 Times in 34 Posts System Specs	Are you in America ? Can you send a link to a few sites you normally shop from ? It would help me compile something for you. __________________ The \|MOB\| Family Mess With The Best : Die Like The Rest . . .

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PSU:	Thermaltake Tough Power 1500W (Custom shielding)
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PSU:	Antec Earthwatts 650w
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Dec 22, 2008, 05:13 AM	#3
ShadowFold Eligible for custom title Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 12,855 (6.51/day) Thanks: 1,381 Thanked 1,681 Times in 1,498 Posts System Specs	Yea we have no idea where you live so cant really recommend anything lol

Dec 22, 2008, 05:15 AM	#4
v12dock Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 1,285 (0.80/day) Thanks: 280 Thanked 240 Times in 160 Posts System Specs	O lol sorry about that yeah I live in the good ole USA I shop on newegg

Dec 22, 2008, 05:38 AM	#5
ShadowFold Eligible for custom title Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 12,855 (6.51/day) Thanks: 1,381 Thanked 1,681 Times in 1,498 Posts System Specs	CPU - AMD Athlon X2 7750 Kuma Black Edition - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103300 Cooler - ASUS Arctic Square - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835101010 Mobo + GPU - ASUS 780G HD 3200 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131325 RAM - Corsair 4gb kit - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145184 DVD - Samsung DVD Drive - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827151171 Case + PSU - Antec Mid tower + 380w earthwatts - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129031 HDD - WD 640GB - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136218 Monitor ACER 22'' - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824009145 About 636$ after shipping

Dec 22, 2008, 05:49 AM	#6
v12dock Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 1,285 (0.80/day) Thanks: 280 Thanked 240 Times in 160 Posts System Specs	Thanks but Side notes I want like a 9800gtx or greater for videocard and also don't need a monitor OS keyboard or mouse.

Dec 22, 2008, 05:52 AM	#7
ShadowFold Eligible for custom title Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 12,855 (6.51/day) Thanks: 1,381 Thanked 1,681 Times in 1,498 Posts System Specs	HD 4870 1gb's are CHEAP! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102801 You didn't say he was gaming tho.. Just wanted a stable system. If hes gaming step the CPU up to a 9850.

Dec 22, 2008, 05:54 AM	#8
v12dock Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 1,285 (0.80/day) Thanks: 280 Thanked 240 Times in 160 Posts System Specs	Ok stable gaming system.. lol

Dec 22, 2008, 06:09 AM	#9
_jM Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ocala,FL Posts: 1,076 (0.59/day) Thanks: 309 Thanked 174 Times in 157 Posts System Specs	Here's the best I can come up with and with your budget, damn good system too https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/M...54&ChangeQty=0 __________________

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Video Card:	EVGA GTX 280
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PSU:	CORSAIR HX1000W modular PSU
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Dec 22, 2008, 06:14 AM	#10
v12dock Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 1,285 (0.80/day) Thanks: 280 Thanked 240 Times in 160 Posts System Specs	Not bad, I would also like to look at some other builds still

Dec 22, 2008, 06:17 AM	#11
_jM Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ocala,FL Posts: 1,076 (0.59/day) Thanks: 309 Thanked 174 Times in 157 Posts System Specs	that board/CPU/RAM/GPU combined make for a great stable OC/gaming rig and will allow for crossfire in the future and he can always upgrade the CPU at a later date. Also if he's wanting to get into OCing that board is a good starter for him too. Just update the BIOS asap __________________

Dec 22, 2008, 06:46 AM	#12
v12dock Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 1,285 (0.80/day) Thanks: 280 Thanked 240 Times in 160 Posts System Specs	Yeah well a buddy of mine works over at Intel so I can get processors at a discount.

Dec 22, 2008, 07:23 AM	#14
v12dock Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 1,285 (0.80/day) Thanks: 280 Thanked 240 Times in 160 Posts System Specs	6600?! Arent they phasing those out I know my parents got a HP and it has one in it.

Dec 22, 2008, 07:39 AM	#15
_jM Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ocala,FL Posts: 1,076 (0.59/day) Thanks: 309 Thanked 174 Times in 157 Posts System Specs	I dunno... just get a Q9550 then.. __________________

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