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Thread ID: 102604 2009-08-25 20:40:00 New computer. Mister (15201) Press F1
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804249 2009-08-26 13:44:00 It's an ECS board. Don't touch it with a 40ft barge pole. wratterus (105)
804250 2009-08-26 20:25:00 Hey guys, thanks for the replies. I think I'll just but new off trade me. I think
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Doesn't mention an operating system, and unless it's 64bit it won't even see 8GB RAM.
There is no such thing as a 10GHz CPU.
The monitor has a 3 yr warranty - and it's not a brand I'd get anyway, but how are you going to get warranty on the PC?

The GPU isn't all that great.
Doesn't say what brand HDD.
Doesn't say what brtand graphics either.
Icute case - and probably the PSU it was bundled with.

Go to a reputable shop with proper after sales service.
pctek (84)
804251 2009-08-27 08:54:00 Hey guys, I see what you mean about TradeMe. Thanks.

Anyway, I found A System Builder on ComputerLounge and I choose some pieces to put in it. I was just wondering if you friendly peoples could say if its good or bad (This is my first time really looking at computer pieces/parts, and I don't want to stuff it up, sorry if I'm a pain ::blush:)

Anyway, Before I list the parts. Two Video Adapters? There's a option here for a second, I did some research and it says that it will increase the FPS, but it did not say what quality the second card has to be. So could someone please clarify a 2nd video card.

SYSTEM BOARD: ASUS P5Q SE2 Intel P45 DDR2 PCI-E

PROCESSOR: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33 GHz 4MB 1333MHz LG

MEMORY: SuperTalent 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2-800 PC6400 Dual Channel

GRAPHICS ADAPTER: BFG nVidia Gefore GTX275 OCX 896MB DDR3 PCI

GRAPHICS ADAPTER 2: (Just a cheaper one) ASUS nVidia Geforce 9500GT 512 MB PCI-E

OPERATING SYSTEM: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition OEM Edition.

Thank you.
Mister (15201)
804252 2009-08-27 09:35:00 You can add another one in, but you won't get the full power of both cards.

Probably 80% or so.

Its good if you plan to upgrade in a while after saving some money.

You cannot use the 9500GT SLI(linked together) with the GTX275.

That motherboard doesn't support SLI anyways.

And DON'T get XP. Go for 7

Blam
Blam (54)
804253 2009-08-27 10:43:00 You can add another one in, but you won't get the full power of both cards.

Probably 80% or so.

Its good if you plan to upgrade in a while after saving some money.

You cannot use the 9500GT SLI(linked together) with the GTX275.

That motherboard doesn't support SLI anyways.

And DON'T get XP. Go for 7

Blam

Alright cheers. I should be good to go then.
Mister (15201)
804254 2009-08-28 04:05:00 hey buddy have a good look at what www.playtech.co.nz has to offer. They have plenty of custom made systems and cheap components. Probably safer to buy of these guys than someone over trademe (warrant etc). viperviperviper006 (15202)
804255 2009-08-28 10:46:00 ooh just found ascent.

I'm honestly struggling trying to find a good desktop for 2grand with a monitor.

Oh, and viperviperviper006, there was a really nice desktop on playtech. But it was 2.2 with no monitor (Around there)

-Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33 GHz, 1333MHz FSB, Socket 775, Retail pack with fan, Low Power

-Intel BOXDP43TF Motherboard, Socket 775, 4xDIMM DDR2, 0xPCI, 12xUSB2, Firewire, Audio, 1xATA, ATX

-Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS Hard Disk Drive, 500GB, 7200rpm, 16MB Cache, SATA-2

-OCZ Gold Dual Channel Kit, XTC Heat Spreader, 2x2GB, DIMM, DDR2-1066

-Galaxy GF GTX 275 Video Card, GeForce GTX 275, 896MB, DDR3, PCIe-16, DVI, SLI ready
Mister (15201)
804256 2009-08-29 01:19:00 also there are some cheap monitors at he dell outlet. currently there is a 20inch S2009WFP series for just over 120bucks. viperviperviper006 (15202)
804257 2009-08-29 02:15:00 ooh just found ascent.

I'm honestly struggling trying to find a good desktop for 2grand with a monitor.

Oh, and viperviperviper006, there was a really nice desktop on playtech. But it was 2.2 with no monitor (Around there)

-Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33 GHz, 1333MHz FSB, Socket 775, Retail pack with fan, Low Power

-Intel BOXDP43TF Motherboard, Socket 775, 4xDIMM DDR2, 0xPCI, 12xUSB2, Firewire, Audio, 1xATA, ATX

-Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS Hard Disk Drive, 500GB, 7200rpm, 16MB Cache, SATA-2

-OCZ Gold Dual Channel Kit, XTC Heat Spreader, 2x2GB, DIMM, DDR2-1066

-Galaxy GF GTX 275 Video Card, GeForce GTX 275, 896MB, DDR3, PCIe-16, DVI, SLI ready

Those are all decent parts.

Go for a viewsonic or LG monitor. Cheap and most are full HD..
Blam (54)
804258 2009-08-29 02:54:00 ooh just found ascent.
I'm honestly struggling trying to find a good desktop for 2grand with a monitor.

-Intel BOXDP43TF Motherboard, Socket 775, 4xDIMM DDR2, 0xPCI, 12xUSB2, Firewire, Audio, 1xATA, ATX

-Galaxy GF GTX 275 Video Card, GeForce GTX 275, 896MB, DDR3, PCIe-16, DVI, SLI ready

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GRAPHICS ADAPTER 2: (Just a cheaper one) ASUS nVidia Geforce 9500GT 512 MB PCI-E


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Ascent
Playtech
in that order. Ascent won't build it for you though.
Skip the parts shown above, ASUS is the better motherboard - or use Gigabyte. Same with Graphics card brands.

Two graphics cards isn't worth the cost, stick with the better of the ones you looked at.
pctek (84)
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