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_Sp4wn_ · August 2010

J0sef wrote: »

With the list of items you gave me for a computer would this processor be better http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103871
if i used it with this motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131626
instead of using this processor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103706

Excellent Price for a Quad-Core CPU.

TASTYLIMEE · August 2010

yes it would be better.

TASTYLIMEE · August 2010

sLiize wrote: »

I have never used any steelseries mice, and i have no plan about them.

Which one would be a good "AWPer" mouse?

considering most of the "AWPers" who were successful in the profession point of view used steelseries, I'd suggest

small hands (claw griping the mouse)

Steelseries Kinzu

ergonomic steelseries mouse

Steelseries Xai

i use the kinzu and i am pretty sure it's has served me well so far. thing is really easy to glide and is the perfect size for complete control.

J0sef · August 2010

for an OS, Xp or win7, if win7 which 1?

TASTYLIMEE · August 2010

J0sef wrote: »

for an OS, Xp or win7, if win7 which 1?

Windows 7 64 bit if you have 4gb of ram +

J0sef · August 2010

RaptorJebus · August 2010

J0sef wrote: »

what i put together so far

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135201

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211409

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103871

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119047

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153023

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138181

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131334

just need to know if everything will work/fit well and is compatible

will i need to make any adjustments as far as the power with everything

erm, get this for case and PSU

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.480370

much more future proof (crossfire/OC)

also, how much you gonna spend?

Alexmeee · August 2010

Hard Drive: Isnt it $5 for another 500GB?

Agree with Muntza about the PSU, mainly as 430W aint alot at all. Might question the motherboard choice though. Mainly as if you ever get a proper soundcard you could be in for some fun. Have you looked at the ATX alternatives?

Other than that my only comment would be, why AMD?

J0sef · August 2010

I'm spending 550 max all together not including the OS.

edit: also what would be a better motherboard around the same price

RaptorJebus · August 2010

J0sef wrote: »

I'm spending 550 max all together not including the OS.

edit: also what would be a better motherboard around the same price

i say pay another 50 for this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131402&cm_re=asus_evo-_-13-131-402-_-Product

a $60 mobo aint gonna cut it later on

[dot] · August 2010

Theres no software-guru thread so i'll just steal this one.

I'm getting a maximum of 5MB/s on my 100 mbit connection. Spread out if divided amongst several torrents.

Why can't I max it?

TASTYLIMEE · August 2010

[MOD]dot wrote: »

Theres no software-guru thread so i'll just steal this one.

I'm getting a maximum of 5MB/s on my 100 mbit connection. Spread out if divided amongst several torrents.

Why can't I max it?

don't you work for an isp?

because your service is probably throttling it.

[dot] · August 2010

TASTYLIMEE wrote: »

don't you work for an isp?

because your service is probably throttling it.

i work within metallurgy.

I'm maxing it just fine with the random speedtests out there, not sure why I'm getting cut short with torrent traffic.

[dot] · August 2010

I get 11 on tv packs though and 1 on single-ep tv torrents so I'm thinking it might be a tracker setting so that us with decent connections won't hog too much.

[dot] · August 2010

3 posts in a row
Ace Ecco 420 Midi Tower mATX, ATX, 2x USB, I/O: AC97, HD Audio

AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Quad Core, 3,4Ghz, AM3, 8MB, 125W, Boxed

Corsair VX 450W PSU ATX 12V V2.2, 80 Plus, Standard, 1x 6pin PCIe, 6x SATA, 120mm fan

Crucial DDR3 1066MHz 4GB KIT, CL7, Kit w/two matched DDR3 2GB, 240pin

Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H, Socket-AM3 AMD 760G+SB710, DDR3, GbLAN, m-ATX, DVI, HDMI, PCI-Ex(2.0)x16

Intel® X25-V SSD 40GB 2,5" SATA2, read/write speed of up to 170MB/35MB sec, MLC, Gen.2

XFX Radeon HD 5770 1GB GDDR5 PCI-Express 2.0, 2xDVI-I, HDMI, DisplayPort, 850/4800MHz

Thoughts? And specifically, will the psu take it?
Not going for stunning performance here, which is why I didn't pick amazing stuff.
Some input on the gfx would be appreciated though, as I know f--- all about gfx cards and am probably getting robbed on it.
Not going to do or play anything high-end on it. Might not even get a new one as the one I have is fairly new.

TASTYLIMEE · August 2010

[MOD]dot wrote: »

3 posts in a row
Ace Ecco 420 Midi Tower mATX, ATX, 2x USB, I/O: AC97, HD Audio

AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Quad Core, 3,4Ghz, AM3, 8MB, 125W, Boxed

Corsair VX 450W PSU ATX 12V V2.2, 80 Plus, Standard, 1x 6pin PCIe, 6x SATA, 120mm fan

Crucial DDR3 1066MHz 4GB KIT, CL7, Kit w/two matched DDR3 2GB, 240pin

Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H, Socket-AM3 AMD 760G+SB710, DDR3, GbLAN, m-ATX, DVI, HDMI, PCI-Ex(2.0)x16

Intel® X25-V SSD 40GB 2,5" SATA2, read/write speed of up to 170MB/35MB sec, MLC, Gen.2

XFX Radeon HD 5770 1GB GDDR5 PCI-Express 2.0, 2xDVI-I, HDMI, DisplayPort, 850/4800MHz

Thoughts? And specifically, will the psu take it?
Not going for stunning performance here, which is why I didn't pick amazing stuff.
Some input on the gfx would be appreciated though, as I know f--- all about gfx cards and am probably getting robbed on it.
Not going to do or play anything high-end on it. Might not even get a new one as the one I have is fairly new.

the corsair will be sufficient enough for that build.

5770 is good. but if you are more of a casual gamer i would suggest saving money and getting the 5670.

solid state drive, 4GB ddr3, quad core; looks solid.

what card do you have at the moment?

th0mz · August 2010

Was looking through some steelseries mice, and pretty sure Xai is the best...which unfortunately is out of stock and costs 80 euro, which is too much in my opinion.

So, the option now is between Steelseries Kinzu and Logitech MX518

Both about the same price, but which one is better?

TASTYLIMEE · August 2010

sLiize wrote: »

Was looking through some steelseries mice, and pretty sure Xai is the best...which unfortunately is out of stock and costs 80 euro, which is too much in my opinion.

So, the option now is between Steelseries Kinzu and Logitech MX518

Both about the same price, but which one is better?

kinzu is better in my opinion.

[dot] · August 2010

sLiize wrote: »

Was looking through some steelseries mice, and pretty sure Xai is the best...which unfortunately is out of stock and costs 80 euro, which is too much in my opinion.

So, the option now is between Steelseries Kinzu and Logitech MX518

Both about the same price, but which one is better?

Go to a store and try them out. Got an Ikari, now its collecting dust and I'm back to my MX518 as the SS was way too light.

TASTYLIMEE wrote: »

the corsair will be sufficient enough for that build.

5770 is good. but if you are more of a casual gamer i would suggest saving money and getting the 5670.

solid state drive, 4GB ddr3, quad core; looks solid.

what card do you have at the moment?

XFX GeForce 9400GT 550M 1GB PhysX CUDA

I'm kind of opposed spending more then 200 bucks on a graphics card since the most demanding game I play is like source.

With the hope of nerds with money reading this thread: Anyone got the new Razer headset yet? Orca or whatever. I need a headset with a 3,5 jack for my laptop.

TASTYLIMEE · August 2010

[MOD]dot wrote: »

XFX GeForce 9400GT 550M 1GB PhysX CUDA

I'm kind of opposed spending more then 200 bucks on a graphics card since the most demanding game I play is like source.

then the 5670 would be a better choice.

XiSTENZZZZZ · September 2010

CPU: Intel Core 2 duo E8400 3.0 Ghz
Motherboard: NForce 680i SLI
Memory: OCZ PC2-6400 SLI-Ready 2 x 2go
Video Card : EVGA GeForce 8800 GTS 670 MHz 512mo Overclocked edition
Power Supply : Enermax Liberty 620W
Hard disk 500go
Casing : Thermaltake Tsunami Dream

Is this setup good ?

TASTYLIMEE · September 2010

Ex6tenZz wrote: »

CPU: Intel Core 2 duo E8400 3.0 Ghz
Motherboard: NForce 680i SLI
Memory: OCZ PC2-6400 SLI-Ready 2 x 2go
Video Card : EVGA GeForce 8800 GTS 670 MHz 512mo Overclocked edition
Power Supply : Enermax Liberty 620W
Hard disk 500go
Casing : Thermaltake Tsunami Dream

Is this setup good ?

yes it's good

XiSTENZZZZZ · September 2010

Is it worth 800$ ?

TASTYLIMEE · September 2010

Ex6tenZz wrote: »

Is it worth 800$ ?

no, not now.

XiSTENZZZZZ · September 2010

ok thanks.
m2s.

0xBoF · September 2010

amd athlon II 2.8ghz quad core am3 2mb cache ($100)
4g ddr2 800mhz unchanged ram(free from older comps)
ati raedon hd 5770 ($160)
137gb hard drive.(free from older comps)
500w psu(came with mai case which was $50)

Decent comp for $310 (manufactured by me)

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