Just bought my first ever PCIE card

[kurosagi01]

damn man for an extra $50 you could get a hold of an phenom X3 triple core pre-built desktop =/
That seems worth the money in my opinion
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9013907&type=product&id=1218008371945

 

[RadeonProVega]

How much money did you spend on your comp since your PIII died?

Emachine Single Core 300 bucks
Diamond Xtreme Sound card - 20 dollars
9500GT 1GB GDDR2 Galaxy - 84 dollars.
This weekend , not sure yet, but i am buying either a 4650 or a 4550.

Do you know, with that money, you could have gotten something much better right? EVEN pre-built wise

Nah not really, i am just fine, thank you.

dont buy a 4550. you will get lower framerates than the 9500 even on ati games. 9500 is on par with a 4650, so if u want something similar to run ati games, go 4650

Doesn't the 4550 have GDDR3 memory whereas the 4650 have DDR2, which is suppose to be slower? Also, doesn't the 4550 have higher bandwidth (16.0gb ) and high core and clock ( 600/800) over the 4650????????????

Someone said 9800GT has a low power model, so I'd look at that.

I said that a while back and i already told you guys over at techspot that i was buying a 98000GT and a 4670 for my secondary rig.

I bet Tom Welling who plays Clark Kent in Smallville, is very popular with the ladies.

Um i guess. I am a actor, but so far i haven't met the dude yet, so i am not sure about how many women likes him.

I just think he is a cheesy actor from waht I have seen.

You should watch Smallville season 1 dvd, and work your wake up to season 9.
Also watch this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXhvrq826cE&feature=PlayList&p=DDD3FCCBA9B0D085

Awesome scene, with pre doomsday and clark. He is wearing the blue jacket there

Oh and if u buy the Asus dual core i recomended, then FOR GOD SAKE, UPGRADE THE PSU AT LEAST

I don't even know how much watts the system has , how you find out?
And why do i need to upgrade my PSU, when i buy low end or low profile or low power cards?

damn man for an extra $50 you could get a hold of an phenom X3 triple core pre-built desktop =/
That seems worth the money in my opinion
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9013907&type=product&id=1218008371945

Why would i buy a triple core, when a Quad core is more powerful?

 

[erocker]

So, forgive me for not picking through all of the posts but, you need a PSU? With your rig, it won't be a problem. You can get quality 400 watt PSU's for cheap. I also think you should splurge a little and get yourself a 4770.

 

[n-ster]

why did you buy a single core when dual core was more powerful? why would you buy a dual core when a tri core is more powerful... hell why not just buy a 6core????

Do you realize how stupid your question sounds now?

 

[LittleLizard]

Emachine Single Core 300 bucks
Diamond Xtreme Sound card - 20 dollars
9500GT 1GB GDDR2 Galaxy - 84 dollars.
This weekend , not sure yet, but i am buying either a 4650 or a 4550.

Doesn't the 4550 have GDDR3 memory whereas the 4650 have DDR2, which is suppose to be slower? Also, doesn't the 4550 have higher bandwidth (16.0gb ) and high core and clock ( 600/800) over the 4650????????????


I don't even know how much watts the system has , how you find out?
And why do i need to upgrade my PSU, when i buy low end or low profile or low power cards?

First: upgrade your system specs as it says "soon diamond sound card" if u already bought it, udpate ss.

Second: the 4550 has a weaker core compared to the 4650, and to have decent performance it has to have higher core clock and ddr3. Still the 4650 is better clock for clock than the 4550 and it performs better, even running at lower clocks.

Third: there are psu calculators and a bad psu (which are known to come from prebuilts) can kill your whole rig, so its always safe buy a good brand psu.

I would say that almost any psu would be better than the ones that comes with prebuilts.

You dont buy newegg, so let me se what psu i can get from stores in the us

EDIT: BEST PSU FOR THE MONEY AT BEST BUY = http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9358278&type=product&id=1218090911639

it is rated at 400 but it can do 500+ easily

EDIT 2: BUY THAT PSU

EDIT 3: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9254585&type=product&id=1218069451494 is a good card for you

 

[DaedalusHelios]

its red fool

It was a joke. I used Photoshop idiot. Compare the two photos.

 

[kurosagi01]

Why would i buy a triple core, when a Quad core is more powerful?

why did you buy a single core when dual core was more powerful? why would you buy a dual core when a tri core is more powerful... hell why not just buy a 6core????

Do you realize how stupid your question sounds now?

exactly what i was thinking..why you want dual core if triple core is much better and for extra $50 from the ASUS you wanted its 5x better than the ASUS pre-built its worth the money..you'll see a huge difference from the triple core.

 

[ste2425]

It was a joke. I used Photoshop idiot. Compare the two photos.

yea it was sarcasm man jesus

plus you couldnt ave done a good job man there identical haha

 

[DaedalusHelios]

yea it was sarcasm man jesus

plus you couldnt ave done a good job man there identical haha

fool is a synonym for idiot so I was just deflecting.

I wasn't offended and I hope you weren't either.

 

[hat]

As for your little debate about the 4550 vs the 4650... there are plenty of models of 4650 with ddr3 (yes there are those with ddr2, but there are also models with ddr3). Also, the 4650 has 320 stream processors while the 4550 only has 80. There's a ddr3 4650 on newegg for 49.99 free shipping, not a bad deal...

 

[RadeonProVega]

I am buying my second pcie card this weekend, a 4550 and a 4650 is on my list, but before i go to best buy i am going somewhere else first, so i guess i will let you guys know what i get Sat Night. As for the PSU upgrade, really no need if i only buy video cards that are low power. I do have a backup PSU, 350 and i could pick up a second PSU maybe 500, but i have no plans to remove the PSU that shipped with this computer.

And to point out something, when i was using my P3, everyone said a 6200 and that 2400 and 8400gs will be too much on the 90watts PSU that is in the rig, and well everyone was wrong about that, that p3 is still working and it has the 8400gs in it, along with the same PSU that came with the computer back in 2000 and its going on 2010. So as long as i keep it low power cards only, i think i am safe and i never do any OC.

Do you realize how stupid your question sounds now?

No, because i plan to have 2 rigs, the single core i bought only because i was in a rush to buy and replace a new system over the Pentium III. The single core is fine, however i want a dual core system as my secondary system. And for the main system , i am buying a Quad core. No point in buying a triple core when i can just get a Quad core, even tho around the time i buy a quad core, best buy may have better selections. I want a Quad core with 2.5 or more. 1.8 seems a bit stupid. So i am just going to skip that one from best buy and wait.

As for your little debate about the 4550 vs the 4650... there are plenty of models of 4650 with ddr3 (yes there are those with ddr2, but there are also models with ddr3). Also, the 4650 has 320 stream processors while the 4550 only has 80. There's a ddr3 4650 on newegg for 49.99 free shipping, not a bad deal...

I will look around when i go shopping this weekend. I am a offine stopper btw, i support retail stores.
I have been supporting retails stores for years, and help people get hired too. I really don't care about spending " that extra money " to buy something i want. I make sure my bills are paid, and well i am not in debt, so i am good!

 

[kurosagi01]

why are you saying you are getting dual core if you are getting a quad core?? mind stop confusing people...why don't you just buy a quad core straight away than a duo core.
Your really confusing me, you do know some quad cores aren't as good as amd triple core

 

[ste2425]

fool is a synonym for idiot so I was just deflecting.

I wasn't offended and I hope you weren't either.

haha na lol maybe i should have added a smiley or sumit after it to make shure ppl new i was avin a laugh my bad

 

[hat]

"retail store" supporter or not, 80 stream processors is far worse than 320. Forget about the 4550.

Also, newegg is as an online RETAILER. They simply replaced hundreds of retail outlets with a website... newegg is just as valid a retailer as best buy, circuit city or what have you. They simply don't have the physical retail outlets... only a website (and a very nice, very organized website at that). Saying you don't shop online because you support retail stores is like saying you boycott the fast food industry but you regularly eat at mcdonalds.

 

[DaedalusHelios]

"retail store" supporter or not, 80 stream processors is far worse than 320. Forget about the 4550.

Also, newegg is as an online RETAILER. They simply replaced hundreds of retail outlets with a website... newegg is just as valid a retailer as best buy, circuit city or what have you. They simply don't have the physical retail outlets... only a website (and a very nice, very organized website at that). Saying you don't shop online because you support retail stores is like saying you boycott the fast food industry but you regularly eat at mcdonalds.

First off, Best Buy is the worst large electronics retailer in North America. Second, Circuit City went under(name was sold and "brick and mortar" gone).

If he has a Microcenter or Fry's near him he should go there. Just as good really.

 

[hat]

I'm aware that BB is terrible and CC went under. I was merely providing examples. They're still (or in CC's case, were...) physical retailers.

 

[n-ster]

Yea, newegg has emplyees *too* you know alot of them at that. and buying from best buy means you give your money to the rich... Most of the profit goes to the bestbuy franchise (super rich people) and say the owner of that Best Buy (rich people)...

If you want to do something good for the world, you should save money by buying at newegg and with that extra money, you can give it to the poor or to institutions that help people get jobs, charity etc...

 

[Assassin48]

Yea, newegg has emplyees you know alot of them at that. and buying from best buy means you give your money to the rich... Most of the profit goes to the bestbuy franchise (super rich people) and say the owner of that Best Buy (rich people)...
If you want to do something good for the world, you should save money by buying at newegg and with that extra money, you can give it to the poor or to institutions that help people get jobs, charity etc...

Umm bestbuy has employees too

Dosent Newegg outsource there help to other countrys ?
last time i called i had to spend 1hour explianing them my probelm :shadedshu

 

[n-ster]

Newegg's support is much better... don't worry and forgot a word lol... *too*

 

[Assassin48]

Newegg's support is much better... don't worry and forgot a word lol... *too*

Well last time i ordered (cold cathode) they were broken and wanted me to send them back, postage was more then the cathodes, well after 45mins of arguing i ended up getting them to ship out another set :shadedshu

It all depends on who answers the phone and what there mood is

 

[n-ster]

I guess... but I and friends and family had INCREDIBLE experiences... +, when I order from NJ, I get my package in 1-2 days... but incredible customer service for me... They had a shell shocker on something I bought 2 weeks after I bought it and they gave me the difference back + 10% It was a little while ago though... but I had to RMA once, they offered to pay shipping but I just dropped it off at the warehouse nearby xD

 

[Solaris17]

why are you saying you are getting dual core if you are getting a quad core?? mind stop confusing people...why don't you just buy a quad core straight away than a duo core.
Your really confusing me, you do know some quad cores aren't as good as amd triple core

what?

 

[p_o_s_pc]

what?

the low end quads (AII X4 620 X4 810...) get beat by the 720BE

 

[LittleLizard]

I am buying my second pcie card this weekend, a 4550 and a 4650 is on my list, but before i go to best buy i am going somewhere else first, so i guess i will let you guys know what i get Sat Night. As for the PSU upgrade, really no need if i only buy video cards that are low power. I do have a backup PSU, 350 and i could pick up a second PSU maybe 500, but i have no plans to remove the PSU that shipped with this computer.

And to point out something, when i was using my P3, everyone said a 6200 and that 2400 and 8400gs will be too much on the 90watts PSU that is in the rig, and well everyone was wrong about that, that p3 is still working and it has the 8400gs in it, along with the same PSU that came with the computer back in 2000 and its going on 2010. So as long as i keep it low power cards only, i think i am safe and i never do any OC.


No, because i plan to have 2 rigs, the single core i bought only because i was in a rush to buy and replace a new system over the Pentium III. The single core is fine, however i want a dual core system as my secondary system. And for the main system , i am buying a Quad core. No point in buying a triple core when i can just get a Quad core, even tho around the time i buy a quad core, best buy may have better selections. I want a Quad core with 2.5 or more. 1.8 seems a bit stupid. So i am just going to skip that one from best buy and wait.


I will look around when i go shopping this weekend. I am a offine stopper btw, i support retail stores.
I have been supporting retails stores for years, and help people get hired too. I really don't care about spending " that extra money " to buy something i want. I make sure my bills are paid, and well i am not in debt, so i am good!

And why not use the 350w as YOUR MAIN PSU INSTEAD OF RISKING THE WHOLE PC. IF U HAVE A 350W PSU, USE IT!!! DONT RISK YOUR SYSTEM.

ALSO IF U GO 4550 YOU WILL REGRET IT. TRUST ME

"retail store" supporter or not, 80 stream processors is far worse than 320. Forget about the 4550.

Also, newegg is as an online RETAILER. They simply replaced hundreds of retail outlets with a website... newegg is just as valid a retailer as best buy, circuit city or what have you. They simply don't have the physical retail outlets... only a website (and a very nice, very organized website at that). Saying you don't shop online because you support retail stores is like saying you boycott the fast food industry but you regularly eat at mcdonalds.

Agree. Instead of have to pay water, electricity, moron employes, advertisments and the such, they maximise profit by only mantaining tech support, website and warehouses.

the low end quads (AII X4 620 X4 810...) get beat by the 720BE

Agree

 

[Wile E]

You know, everytime I see these posts, I shake my head in disgust. You are truly beyond help with this stuff. There is no sense spending twice the amount to buy from a store, for something you can get online for half the price. You aren't helping anyone by doing it, and just throwing your money out the window.

If you want to waste your money so badly, the next time you are tempted to buy parts from Best buy, completely forget about doing any upgrades, punch yourself in the face 40 times as punishment for being completely wasteful and senseless, and just send the money to me. At least I'll do something sensible with it.

People get aggravated with you because you argue with people who are several orders of a magnitude more knowledgeable in computers than you can ever hope to be. You are just flat out wrong in many of your assumptions, and someday this will all backfire in your face.

I can't wait to see the "my psu died and now my pc doesn't work with the new psu" thread you post one of these days, so we can all throw a big, fat "I told you so" in your face.