Franklinwallbrown
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System Name | Gaming Lappy |
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Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P8400 (2.26GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 3MB L2 cache) |
Motherboard | unknown? |
Cooling | Stock |
Memory | 4GB DDR3 800MHz (2 x 2GB)/unknown manufacterer? |
Video Card(s) | 9800m GTS |
Storage | Seagate Momentus 7200.2 200GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0 |
Display(s) | "Generic PnP Monitor"? 1920x1200 |
Case | FX Design with Copper Core Accent |
Audio Device(s) | Conexant High Def SmartAudio 221 |
Power Supply | 9 Cell |
Software | OS: Windows Vista SP1 (64bit) |
Okay guys, here's the skinny. My sister wants a new computer, right? Well, I told her that I could give her my old one for cheap because I was wanting to build a new one. So, I figure I have $200 (how much I have left on my credit card)+ whatever she gives me, which will be however much else it is for the rest of the components I need. What I need you guys' help on is your opinions.
I'm having a real hard time with the MB, becuase the BioStar Tpower is the WR holder of the fastest FSB, but the ASUS P5Q Pro is cheaper. I've heard that Express Gate and the EPU on the ASUS are giving people problems & I've also heard that the BioStar doesn't do as well on air.
Of course, I want to get the E8400, so...
The RAM is a bit ifier. I was planning on the OCZ FLEX XLCs, but they are out of stock until the beginning of next month. So, I figured that the OCZ Reapers would be just as good. What do you guys think?
She doesn't need much of a video card, so, I was going to give her my old friends 5200 and use the 3850 until I can get my college loan and get 2x4870s or 2x4870X2s (for the 24" westinghouse that will be showing off Crysis and HD movies).
I also need your opinion on a PSU. I was thinking a SeaSonic 650w, but I was thinking that a modular PSU would be nicer. What do you guys think. I'm going to be doing some serious research will I talk to you guys about it...
I'm having a real hard time with the MB, becuase the BioStar Tpower is the WR holder of the fastest FSB, but the ASUS P5Q Pro is cheaper. I've heard that Express Gate and the EPU on the ASUS are giving people problems & I've also heard that the BioStar doesn't do as well on air.
Of course, I want to get the E8400, so...
The RAM is a bit ifier. I was planning on the OCZ FLEX XLCs, but they are out of stock until the beginning of next month. So, I figured that the OCZ Reapers would be just as good. What do you guys think?
She doesn't need much of a video card, so, I was going to give her my old friends 5200 and use the 3850 until I can get my college loan and get 2x4870s or 2x4870X2s (for the 24" westinghouse that will be showing off Crysis and HD movies).
I also need your opinion on a PSU. I was thinking a SeaSonic 650w, but I was thinking that a modular PSU would be nicer. What do you guys think. I'm going to be doing some serious research will I talk to you guys about it...