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MasterP said:
When Vista spreads the load between the cores, is there really a difference between gaming and encoding?Yes. Left4dead =! photoshop
Nickname said:
Yes. Left4dead =! photoshopDid you really just miss the point or was that on purpose?
Nickname to be so smart I swear sometimes you act retarded. Computers do a lot more than play video games…
Dexter said:
Nickname to be so smart I swear sometimes you act retarded. Computers do a lot more than play video games…that doesnt mean thats people use them for other things. I asked what he wanted to use the computer for and the only response I got was “fast internets and to play games”. The fact of the matter is that for the price, the e8500 is the best bet for games. Now if he wants to spend more $, then by all means please go buy the Q9550+ but considering that runs $320 vs the $190 for the e8500, you can’t compare them.
Please go do some benchmarking and looking around and see what processor is faster in whatever programs you use most. tomsharware has some here: http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/desktop…chmarks,31.html and in each of the game tests there, the e8500 beats the q6600 (the original CPU he was looking at). And actually the e8500 was faster in photoshop, itunes, acrobat, etc.
But hey what do I know, I act retarded.
what are good cheap sites that i can look at that will build a comp for me rather then going to different places to get it.
build it for you? idk any of those lol.
but good places to get parts from what i saw is newegg and tigerdirect
pyro urban said:
but good places to get parts from what i saw is neweggCorrected for you.
Tiger/Global is garbage and what you get isn’t always what you ordered.
I am looking for a good gaming computer, dual core, intel or AMD, 2gb ram, 160gigs, windows dled on it already. I think this is pretty basic….I wont have money for it for a couple of months i’m looking for a comp around 500, i know this is a little ridiculous but its what i can afford.
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6750 (2x 2.66GHz/4MB L2 Cache/1333FSB) [+ $10]
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E7300 (2x 2.66GHz/3MB L2 Cache/1066FSB) [- $50]
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E8400 (2x 3.0GHz/6MB L2 Cache/1333FSB)
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E8500 (2x 3.16GHz/6MB L2 Cache/1333FSB) [+ $20]
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E8600 (2x 3.33GHz/6MB L2 Cache/1333FSB) [+ $100]
[=== Quad Core ===] Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q6600 (4x 2.4GHz/8MB L2 Cache/1066FSB) [+ $15]
[=== Quad Core ===] Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q6700 (4x 2.66GHz/8MB L2 Cache/1066FSB) [+ $105]
[=== Quad Core ===] Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q8200 (4x 2.33GHz/4MB L2 Cache/1333FSB) [+ $25]
[=== Quad Core ===] Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q9400 (4x 2.66GHz/6MB L2 Cache/1333FSB) [+ $100]
[=== Quad Core ===] Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q9550 (4x 2.83GHz/12MB L2 Cache/1333FSB) [+ $150]
[=== Quad Core ===] Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q9650 (4x 3.0GHz/12MB L2 Cache/1333FSB) [+ $365]
[=== Quad Core ===] Intel Core 2 Extreme Quad-Core Processor QX9650 (4x 3.0GHz/12MB L2 Cache/1333FSB) [+ $840]
Which one? Price is a big issue
If we don’t know what the rest of the computer costs or how much you’re willing to spend how are we supposed to be able to help you?
I want to spend under 700 dollars so far tkhis is what i am looking at
[$15 OFF Mail-In Rebate] Nzxt Apollo Gaming Tower Case w/420W Power Supply Blue More Options
500 Watt — Power Supply
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E8400 (2x 3.0GHz/6MB L2 Cache/1333FSB)
Certified CPU Fan and Heatsink
2 GB [1 GB X2] DDR2-1066 PC2 8500 Memory Module Corsair Dominator
ATI Radeon HD 4650 1GB PCI-Express x16
320 GB HARD DRIVE [serial-ATA-II, 3Gb, 7200 RPM, 16M Cache]
16x DVD-ROM Drive Blue More Options
[** Special !!! ***] LG 20X Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive Blue More Options
3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard
Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100)
I need help choosing a motherboard too
Asus P5KPL-CM Intel G31 Chipset w/6-channels, Gb LAN, S-ATA 3Gb/s, USB 2.0, Single PCI-E MB
[sLI] Asus P5N-D Nvidia nForce 750i SLI Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, IEEE-1394, Dual PCI-E MB EPU Technology [+ $50]
[sLI] Asus P5N-T Deluxe NVIDIA nForce 780i SLI Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, IEEE-1394, 3-Way PCI-E MB 3-Way SLI & EPU Technology [+ $142]
[sLI] eVGA Nvidia nForce 780i SLI Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, 3-Way PCI-E MB 3-Way SLI [+ $163]
[sLI] eVGA Nvidia NForce 680i SLI Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0 Dual PCI-E MB [+ $79]
[sLI] MSI P7N SLI-FI Nvidia nForce 750i SLI Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, IEEE-1394, Three PCI-E MB == $20 OFF Mail-In Rebate == [+ $38]
[sLI] MSI P7N Diamond Nvidia nForce 780i SLI Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, IEEE-1394, Three PCI-E MB == $30 OFF Mail-In Rebate == [+ $188]
[CrossFire] Asus P5Q Pro Intel P45 Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, IEEE-1394, Dual PCI-E MB [+ $62]
[CrossFire] Asus Maximus II Formula Intel P45 CrossFire Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, IEEE-1394, Dual PCI-E MB [+ $223]
[CrossFire] Asus P5E Deluxe Intel X48 Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, IEEE-1394, Dual PCI-E MB [+ $177]
[CrossFire] Asus Rampage Formula Intel X48 Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, IEEE-1394, Dual PCI-E MB [+ $252]
do NOT buy a computer from ibuycomputer or cyberpowerpc etc. It looks like that is where this is coming. If you don’t feel comfortable putting a PC together and dont know somebody else who will do it for you, buy a name brand computer.
pyro urban said:
i dunno how to put a comp together but im still doing it =P i was told its just like lego my eggos!Sure. Keep telling yourself that. Then go QQ with |Chris| after you fry it.
LMAOOO!! Aight, 1 thing Follow the MOTHERBOARD, BIG book that comes with it, its like 40 pages. Dont *edited* witht he bios. unless u no what ur doin.
they really don’t have “great deals” compared to building it yourself and some of the parts they use (such as power supplies) are usually very low quality unless you pay to upgrade them; plus their support is terrible.
ibuilt my desktop 2-3years ago w/o ever taking one computer class in my life. It was so fuk’n easy!!! specing it out is the hard part. once you know everything will fit,, its srly legos. (assuming ones somewhat mechanically inclined) use the spacer washers on the mobo screws and tripple check the cpu is going in the correct way and dont push down on it… everything else can only go in one way, its not rocket science.
i took a class where we stripped a desktop apart and then *edited*ed up all the parts aka the prof dumped them on the floor and said now you have to put it back together and it has to run…welll i did but it was 6 yrs ago now.
Acidak said:
LMAOOO!! Aight, 1 thing Follow the MOTHERBOARD, BIG book that comes with it, its like 40 pages. Dont *edited* witht he bios. unless u no what ur doin.Not all motherboards come with manuals and there’s alot more to building a computer now than just tossing parts in there. You might get lucky and have it turn on but just because a computer turns on doesn’t mean it was built right or that the parts are perfectly in sync with, or designed to run with, each other.
Btw, if you didn’t use math when spec’ing your system out, you didn’t do it right.
MasterP said:
Not all motherboards come with manuals and there’s alot more to building a computer now than just tossing parts in there. You might get lucky and have it turn on but just because a computer turns on doesn’t mean it was built right or that the parts are perfectly in sync with, or designed to run with, each other.Btw, if you didn’t use math when spec’ing your system out, you didn’t do it right.
If you are doing a system correctly, there is a *edited* ton of math for an Intel system and an ever bigger *edited* ton of math for an AMD system. If you’re worried about building it, PM me for my address and ship the parts to me. I’ll build it, install your Windows install and update it for a very small fee. Then just pay the shipping and I’ll mail you the completed system fully configured in both bios and Windows. I’m serious by the way, send me the parts and I’ll build it, otherwise you can wait 2 months to complete it like someone else we know
Liam said:
Sure. Keep telling yourself that. Then go QQ with |Chris| after you fry it.100% ROFL
hahahahahh
Dexter said:
If you are doing a system correctly, there is a *edited* ton of math for an Intel system and an ever bigger *edited* ton of math for an AMD system. If you’re worried about building it, PM me for my address and ship the parts to me. I’ll build it, install your Windows install and update it for a very small fee. Then just pay the shipping and I’ll mail you the completed system fully configured in both bios and Windows. I’m serious by the way, send me the parts and I’ll build it, otherwise you can wait 2 months to complete it like someone else we know
I would but my moms a computer consultant and engineer, she built up Hubble’s mainframe in Bridgeport(Major should know where that is) If I want someone to build me a comp I’ll just ask her.
YouWinGameOver said:
I would but my moms a computer consultant and engineer, she built up Hubble’s mainframe in Bridgeport(Major should know where that is)hay i kno where that is! thats rite next door…. gonna be there sunday
YouWinGameOver said:
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6750 (2x 2.66GHz/4MB L2 Cache/1333FSB) [+ $10]Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E7300 (2x 2.66GHz/3MB L2 Cache/1066FSB) [- $50]
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E8400 (2x 3.0GHz/6MB L2 Cache/1333FSB)
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E8500 (2x 3.16GHz/6MB L2 Cache/1333FSB) [+ $20]
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E8600 (2x 3.33GHz/6MB L2 Cache/1333FSB) [+ $100]
[=== Quad Core ===] Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q6600 (4x 2.4GHz/8MB L2 Cache/1066FSB) [+ $15]
[=== Quad Core ===] Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q6700 (4x 2.66GHz/8MB L2 Cache/1066FSB) [+ $105]
[=== Quad Core ===] Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q8200 (4x 2.33GHz/4MB L2 Cache/1333FSB) [+ $25]
[=== Quad Core ===] Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q9400 (4x 2.66GHz/6MB L2 Cache/1333FSB) [+ $100]
[=== Quad Core ===] Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q9550 (4x 2.83GHz/12MB L2 Cache/1333FSB) [+ $150]
[=== Quad Core ===] Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q9650 (4x 3.0GHz/12MB L2 Cache/1333FSB) [+ $365]
[=== Quad Core ===] Intel Core 2 Extreme Quad-Core Processor QX9650 (4x 3.0GHz/12MB L2 Cache/1333FSB) [+ $840]
Which one? Price is a big issue
Since that looks like its from ibuypower or cyberpower let me say NEVER EVER EVER NEVER EVER buy anything from them, if you cant build it yourself use dell’s custom design thing :/
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