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I have built him an AMD on newegg but i dont know anything about AMD. He need a decent comp for under 700.00 If you have a setup or wana build a quick on on newegg please do and post the specs. Thanks so much!!! Must be able to play americas army 3.0, go for it. Thanks way in advance.
 

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nice but i forgot to note, He doesn't have to have a monitor, It is just an extra.
 

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"Video Adapter:NVIDIA GeForce 6100 nForce 405 (256 MB)"

"nVidia 8500GT"

eh...??

He could get an i7 system if he doesn't need a monitor for $700, why throw that much money at used rigs?

Also why would you post those .nz (new Zealand) links when his profile clearly says "Location: Austin Texas" so I'd assume a buddy would be from the US as well?


Anyhow, brb newegg
 
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Sent you a PM. i have some parts laying around i can make a nice computer out of for yea, sent you a PM on specs and pricing, even include a monitor.
 

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No monitor though so how can he play at all :D

nice but i forgot to note, He doesn't have to have a monitor, It is just an extra.

^^

However, I FUBAR'd and used DDR3 with a DDR2 mobo.

soo, you could find a DDR3 board or go DDR2, makes little difference in speed.

DDR2

 
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A tad over budget but...

 
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nice but i forgot to note, He doesn't have to have a monitor, It is just an extra.

Nice build.

But he doesn't need the monitor, so I'd ditch the monitor, switch the 785G for a 790GX and the HD4870 for a HD4890.

Sorry to say but according to that post he does need a monitor. Just pointing that out and don't mean to come off like a douche. :eek:
 
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Sorry to say but according to that post he does need a monitor. Just pointing that out and don't mean to come off like a douche. :eek:

"He doesn't have to have a monitor" means "He doesn't need a monitor", right?

Perhaps you understood "He doesn't have" instead of "He doesn't have to have", or am I wrong?
 

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Oooooh!!!! :banghead:

I wish people would start speaking/typing proper english. LOL

@andrewsmc

What monitor does he have?

don't feel bad Jr, I originally included a monitor in my build also. My build has been updated now not to include a monitor.
 

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don't feel bad Jr, I originally included a monitor in my build also. My build has been updated now not to include a monitor.

LOL ....

Made a new wish list if you missed it. :D
 
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your new wish list comes up as empty
 

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You downgraded from a HD4870 to a HD4770 just to have an i5?

I completely digress now, he would definitely lose performance to the previous build.

Here's my suggestion:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118030

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811154095

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152099

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151069

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231274

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.236367

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131368

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128398


Total: $691, minus $15 mail-in.

Trimming a little bit in the PSU and the hard drive would even allow for a decent gaming soundcard.
 

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Wouldn't trim much more on the psu but yes definitely can get a really damn good gamer for that budget if no monitor is needed to be included! I totally agree.

Here is also another really good deal:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131148

EDIT:

Heck may even want to wait and see what HD5k's offer.
 
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Heck may even want to wait and see what HD5k's offer.

Yes, since those are retailling in 2 weeks, that would definitely be the smartest choice for the moment.
 
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The OP probably has changed his mind anyway lol...:banghead:

what makes you say that, this thread was just started about 10 hours ago.
 
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