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new comuter for my bro ~($500)

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quasar923

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well it doesnt seem your such a good bro :shadedshu

i would let him keep it cuz why do you need CF :p


ok fine ill keep wat i got now. ill just get a zalman 9700 cpu cooler to replace the stock hsf and OC my cpu.

I was feeling kinda bad about it

I just wanted a nice fast comp to brag about.


could i get a 8500 or 8600 for a physX card?
 
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Cooling Rosewill RX24, Dual Slot Vid, Fan control
Memory 2x1gb 1066mhz@850MHZ DDR2
Video Card(s) 9800GX2 @ 690/1040
Storage 750/250/250/200 all WD 7200
Display(s) 24" DCLCD 2ms 1200p
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Power Supply 700W RAIDMAXXX SLI
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ok fine ill keep wat i got now. ill just get a zalman 9700 cpu cooler to replace the stock hsf and OC my cpu.

I was feeling kinda bad about it

I just wanted a nice fast comp to brag about.


could i get a 8500 or 8600 for a physX card?

yes you can.
 

DOM

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Here is the machine I have been building for people with $500 budgets:

CPU: Core 2 Duo E5200
Video: eVGA 9600GSO
Mobo: ASUS P5Q SE
DVD Drive: LD DVD Burner
HDD: Seagate 160GB 7200.10
PSU: FSP 500w
RAM: GeIL 4GB DDR2-800
Case: Rosewill Black Mid-Tower

Of course you can up the GPU to something a little more powerful, like the 9800GT and still keep the price shipped around $550.

ok fine ill keep wat i got now. ill just get a zalman 9700 cpu cooler to replace the stock hsf and OC my cpu.

I was feeling kinda bad about it

I just wanted a nice fast comp to brag about.


could i get a 8500 or 8600 for a physX card?
:D cuz im sure one 4850 is good for right now

but newtekie1 500 rig looks nice
 

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Cooling Thermaltake TR2-R1 Ultra Silence CPU heatsink+fan / 3 exhaust case fans
Memory 3 Gigs Kingston DDR2@800mhz
Video Card(s) PNY 8800GT 512mb OC'd 710/1740/950 - 178.24
Storage 2X 320 gig Seagate Barracuda's @7200rpm - SATA
Display(s) 22in Dell LCD 1680X1050 / 21.6in AOC LCD / Hauppauge TV Tuner
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Power Supply Antec Earthwatts EA500D 500w
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i think you're doing your 'bro proud compared to where you started. good job with the vid card and everything

however, don't be taken in by the Raidmax, its led, and modular design. you cannot get a truly quality 530w modular psu for $44, much less $29. newegg user reviews aside (which aren't exactly sterling for this unit in some cases) i like this choice instead:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371006

430w is plenty and it would prolly outperform the Raidmax under heavy load anyway. its not fancy and not modular. but if you look under its specificattions list you will see this:

Dual 12V outputs: 12V2 for Motherboard and peripherals; 12V1 for processor
Industrial-grade protection circuitry prevents damage resulting from short circuits, power overloads, over voltage, and under voltage
80 Plus Certified is the newest standard in power supply efficiency.
At least 80% high efficiency at any load, will save you money on your electrical bill.
Reduce heat in your computer's system.
Universal input
PF value up to 99%


and if you look under the Raidmax you will see this:

Dual 12V output circuits provide added system stability
Huge 135mm silent blue LED fan
Durable black stain finish
Hexflo honey comb cutouts for maximum airflow
High grade black mesh wrapped cabling
Modular cables
Power Material: Stained Black SECC Steel



so i think you can see where Antec put their money (IN the actual power supply) and where Raidmax put theirs. and while the Raidmax claims to be "up to 80% efficient" the Antec is "Certified 80%" at any load. which means its not just a claim, its official for its power delivery range

plus the Antec is the same price and has a one year longer warranty. you never know with these things. the Raidmax could last three years and the Antec could punk out in one. but its more likely to be vice versa

when it comes to psu's its better to start smart then to end dumb imo. with the Antec you have a lot less chance of ending dumb

yeah she's not pretty but she's good :)
 
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