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Gaming Rig for my bud

Thanks again for the responses. We did end up with an ATI 4870 system but over $1000 due to the pricier case + PSU. Good tip on the buy.com price. We'll order the PSU from there. Time to order!!
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- Post #7
- Jul 9, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Gaming Rig for my bud

Thanks for the responses. I shared this post with my buddy and it talked him out of the CF configuration. Although he was actually considering a 30" monitor :shocked:, he'd have to explain this type of $1400+ purchase to his wife. So we're back at 1920 x 1200 on a yet-TBD 24" (maybe...
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- Post #4
- Jul 9, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Gaming Rig for my bud

My buddy is moving up from California to Alaska and is stopping by my place near Portland on the way. He was in the market for a new gaming rig so I offered to build it for him here. This would allow me to introduce him to the joys of building a system yourself. He's always gone to the local...
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- Jul 9, 2008
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- Forum: Computer Building
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Make last minute suggestions before I pull the trigger on this

Adding a WD 10K Raptor for OS + Apps seems popular for gaming PC's. Use the Samsung for general storage (mp3's, vids, etc).
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- Post #7
- Sep 10, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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$2K Gaming Build

Thanks very much for the feedback, crimson. Isn't there an trade-up deal with the 8800GTX's where he could upgrade later to a 9-series when they are available? I think there's enough room in the budget to go for the GTX. I keep reading posts about gaming rigs should invest their money in...
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- Post #9
- Sep 7, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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$2K Gaming Build

LOL... the 2 CPU's must've been a mistake! :o I appreciate the feedback and will update the build with your recommendations, especially the hard drive. There's a WD raptor in there for OS + game installs. The floppy drive was there, just in case he needed to do some BIOS updates or run...
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- Post #5
- Sep 7, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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$2K Gaming Build

Sorry about the link.. it's fixed now. Thanks for the feedback. It looks pretty close to your recommendation, except the E6750 vs. Q6600 as he's using it for gaming.
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- Post #3
- Sep 7, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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$2K Gaming Build

I'm helping my buddy build a gaming rig for about $2K US. He's in California now, and plays mostly MMO's, but with the occasional FPS. This is a pure gaming PC... he will use his old gaming PC for Quicken/Pics/Videos/etc. We plan on overclocking a bit, and he also wants something pretty...
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- Sep 7, 2007
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Computer Building

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