Buyer's Guide II: Extreme, High-End, Mid-Range, Budget, and Entry Level Systems

[kuro]

Kuro:
Whats your budget?
24" should go for 5850 or 5870 if you go for the more graphic intensive games.
Black 1tb @ $130 only at PCT
Look at andyson 530w @ $69
Although I feel that AMD build is better (sorry, AMD fanboy) =P

1.5K, including OS if possible.

24" got any good monitor to introduce too?

 

[DeathSLaw]

AMD 955 + TA790GX A3+ $381
Saphhire HD 5850 $419
Samsung 22x dvdrw $30
WD blacck 640gb $100
KVR 1333 2 x 2GB $150
Enermax 620W modular $129
Win7 HP $158
Lian-li PC K62WB $169
total $1536

Sorry, not so into monitors, so not too sure

 

[batuchka]

1.5K, including OS if possible.

24" got any good monitor to introduce too?

Acer P235H 23" LCD $246 MyNextCom
Win 7 HP 64 $146
Geil 2 x 2 DDR3 1333 $141
Enermax Liberty ECO $99 Tradepac
P2X4 925 + MSI 770-G45 $341
Samsung dvdrw $30
Seagate 7200.12 500GB $72
MSI HD 5850 OC $425
Ikonik EN2 w/o side window $69
$1569

 

[rapala_fisher]

Batuchka..initially go for your set up but i got another set up from fortran...need some recommendations from you and all.i need the Win7 OS.

Batuchka recommendation
AthlonII X4 630 $157 Bell
HIS HD 5750 $195
CM 341 $55
Seagate 7200.12 $72
Samsung DVDRW $30
Biostar A780L3 $84 Classic Dynasty
Andyson F500M $95 PCT
2 x 2 GB Geil DDR3 1333 $141 MyNextCom
$829

Fortran recommendation
AMD x4 925 + Gigabyte 770T-UD3P $348
Kingston 2gb ddr3 $71
Palit GTS 250 512mb $169
WD 500gb blue $72
Samsung dvdrw $30
Andyson G530w $69
Coolermaster elite 310 $62
Win 7 Home Pre 64bit $153
Coolermaster 12cm fan x 1 $10
Total - $984

 

[DeathSLaw]

I prefer Fortran's build, but I don't like the idea of the 250. Maybe can look at other gpus?

 

[rapala_fisher]

what would you recommend??actually looking for at less a 4GB ram?dont know how??

 

[DeathSLaw]

Batuchka's suggestion of 5750 seems better to me if you got the budget.
If you really want min 4gb memory then go for Batuchka's build. Except that I don't really like matx boards, a little too small.

 

[batuchka]

any help pls? thx!

AthlonII X4 630 $157 Bell
HIS HD 5750 $195 (not sure $179 one in stock)
CM 341 $55 Tradepac
Seagate 7200.12 $72
Samsung DVDRW $30
Biostar A780L3 $84 Classic Dynasty
Andyson F500M $95 PCT
2 x 2 GB Geil DDR3 1333 $141 MyNextCom
$829

Actually this config was suggested to lao3hero - finalise what you require and set max cap for budget

 

[rapala_fisher]

Actually this config was suggested to lao3hero - finalise what you require and set max cap for budget

wah your post at 4am...

yes but your build for lao3hero build is almost my price range also just add in an OS and some cooling fans will cover up to 1K which is my budget.

 

[batuchka]

Hmm ok
1. HD 5750/GTS 250 $179/169 was IT Show price so not sure still valid
2. Non 80+ PSU/2GB RAM is still doable but i'd rather hit an 80+ as a good PSU is a sound investment

 

[rapala_fisher]

okie i finally got my build from fortran

Fortran recommendation
AMD x4 925 + Gigabyte 770T-UD3P
Kingston 2gb ddr3 x 2
Palit GTS 250 512mb
WD 500gb blue
Samsung dvdrw
Andyson G530w
Coolermaster elite 310
Win 7 Home Pre 64bit
Coolermaster 12cm fan x 2
Logitech MK250
Professional Worksmanship
Total - $1133

I am soo glad i went for ivan services aka fortran...what i have to say is wow..fast efficient and everything is seal and open infront of ya.no worries no insecurity.up my budget for another $133 but i guess everything is professionally done and hence it is well worth it.testing installing building up by ivan.totally recommend his services to all HWZ members and also to my friends if they need help.thumbs up for you ivan.

posting with new system now..coool..message him in the morning and BAM!!...done on the day itself...

 

[temasekcity]

Kuro:
Whats your budget?
24" should go for 5850 or 5870 if you go for the more graphic intensive games.
Black 1tb @ $130 only at PCT
Look at andyson 530w @ $69
Although I feel that AMD build is better (sorry, AMD fanboy) =P

temasekcity:
Gaming rig why get the WD 1.5TB green? Get the black 1TB black at $152 or 640gb at $100 if no need so much storage? I think the 640 quite value for money now, using it at the moment.

Vesius:
AMD 630 + TA790GX A3+ $291
Sapphire HD 5770 vapor-x $249
Samsung 22x dvdrw $30
WD blacck 640gb $100
KVR 1333 2 x 2GB $150
Andyson 530W $69
total $889, remainder for you to buy casing, can look at NZXT or lian-li lancool?

if 0.64TB costs $100,
1TB costs $152,
1.5TB costs $175,

1.5TB is value for money. 50% more for another S$25.
Well, i read a review saying that black is quite disappointed and noise is significant. correct me if i am wrong.

Also, 4k vs 512b change also have another 10% increase in storage. technology is getting better for new hdd.

 

[DeathSLaw]

if 0.64TB costs $100,
1TB costs $152,
1.5TB costs $175,

1.5TB is value for money. 50% more for another S$25.
Well, i read a review saying that black is quite disappointed and noise is significant. correct me if i am wrong.

Also, 4k vs 512b change also have another 10% increase in storage. technology is getting better for new hdd.

The WD green runs at 5400rpm while the black at 7200rpm, which is much slower. Furthermore, he's using it for gaming, and you don't want the game to keep lagging or something just because your HDD can't run fast enough! Although the 1.5tb is value for money, its useful if you're using it for data storage purposes. Gaming and OS use faster HDD means faster loading times etc. Regarding the noise problem, I don't think an extra 2 or 3 dbs are really going to annoy you while you use the computer. You probably won't exactly take notice of it. If you want value by undermining performance, then the green is the way to go, but I doubt anyone here will recommend the 1.5tb green for gaming.

 

[Vesius]

Allright man, thanks for the prompt replies and help!

Went down to Sim lim with my wife and went hunting for a good quote from the specs u guys provided. Still got spare cash to buy new speakers and keyboard for her, haha. Overall shes pleased with her new toy.

Bros, now can help me in putting up another rig with a budget of 1.1k for gaming purpose? Excluding O/S, speakers, etc. To replace my own died out cpu.... Thanks!

 

[BeerBeer]

what's the difference between
intel i7-860 and i7-930 as both are 2.8GHz/8MB and price almost the same ??

Which is better ?

 

[DeathSLaw]

Allright man, thanks for the prompt replies and help!

Went down to Sim lim with my wife and went hunting for a good quote from the specs u guys provided. Still got spare cash to buy new speakers and keyboard for her, haha. Overall shes pleased with her new toy.

Bros, now can help me in putting up another rig with a budget of 1.1k for gaming purpose? Excluding O/S, speakers, etc. To replace my own died out cpu.... Thanks!

AMD 945 + Gigabyte MA785GT-UD3H $394
2 x KVR 1333 2GB $150
Samsung 22x sata $30
MSI 5770 hawk $269
Andyson F500M $95
WD black 640gb $101
Ikonik case $69
Total $1108

 

[DeathSLaw]

what's the difference between
intel i7-860 and i7-930 as both are 2.8GHz/8MB and price almost the same ??

Which is better ?

You might wanna look at this
http://computingkeith.wordpress.com/2010/02/10/choosing-a-new-cpu-intel-i7-920-vs-i7-860-2/

 

[iconz84]

Need a rig!!

I need recomendation on a pc rig..
Would like to have a I7 860 processor..
Main use is for gaming and editing picture..

budget is $1800

 

[DeathSLaw]

I need recomendation on a pc rig..
Would like to have a I7 860 processor..
Main use is for gaming and editing picture..

budget is $1800

What kind of games you play? Monitor size? Need OS, monitor, keyboard, mouse, speaker etc?

 

[iconz84]

What kind of games you play? Monitor size? Need OS, monitor, keyboard, mouse, speaker etc?

i would love to have it with win 7 os.. no need monitor, mouse, keyboard.. will be playing games like call of duty etc. ..much appreciated thanks..