PC Hardware Thread: Now With 100% More Folding!

[Amund]

Ok, this isn't me asking for help, but rather supplying something. A website. Well two websites www.4allmemory.com and www.4allcables.com

The first one supplies you with hardrives, ram, video cards and other things. They have open box specials as well. What you do is, type in your computer make and model and it gives you a list of compatible memory. It's where I got my ram for my current computer, and that ram is working great. The cables website is practically the same, but for cables. Network cables, home theater, and adapters. For that website, you'll have to have a better idea of what you're looking for.

 

[Horticulture]

Same. Can someone suggest the cheapest mobo with onboard shader 3 preferrably dx10 graphics.

Used to be G33's that had a onboard HD 2600 ? but can only find 6100 ? I dont know how that compares these days.

780G [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135075] is probably your best bet. Why do you want onboard graphics, specifically?

 

[Horticulture]

Well I've decided to go with the mid build buy from the op, but with a different case. Here's my new egg wish list: https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=10734572

It's public so anyone should be able to view it.

For some reason it comes up as empty for me. Anyway, I'm sure you'll be happy with that system.

 

[Yokai]

Here's my system:
Hard Drive: Western Digital 320GB
CPU: Pentium Dual-Core EZ200
RAM: 4GB DDR2
GPU: Nvidia GeForce 7100
I know the GPU is quite mediocre, I've found that out the hard way. However, if I were to upgrade to an Nvidia 8800 GT and leave everything else the same, how would that perform with current-gen games like Far Cry 2 or Dawn of War 2?

 

[Horticulture]

Here's my system:
Hard Drive: Western Digital 320GB
CPU: Pentium Dual-Core EZ200
RAM: 4GB DDR2
GPU: Nvidia GeForce 7100
I know the GPU is quite mediocre, I've found that out the hard way. However, if I were to upgrade to an Nvidia 8800 GT and leave everything else the same, how would that perform with current-gen games like Far Cry 2 or Dawn of War 2?

Upgrading the GPU will definitely allow you to run those games well. If possible, a moderate overclock on your CPU (to 2.6-2.8 gHz) will ensure that it's not holding a new video card back.

Unless you can find an especially good deal on an 8800gt/9800gt (different names, same card), these [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102835] cards is a better choice. The 4850 and 4770 are noticeably faster, while the 4830 performs about the same but is significantly cheaper.

 

[GreigKM]

I built a PC in December with the following specs:
CPU: AMD Phenom 9950 Quad-Core Possessor (Still using stock heat sink)
GPU: EVGA Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX+
ASUS Mobo (model escapes me at the moment)
RAM: 6 GB DDR2 OCZ RAM
HDD: 2 HDDs: Hatachi 320 GB and Western Digital 1 TB (Partitioned into Vista(298 GB), XP(298 GB), and Shared space(633 GB))
All held in an X-Clio A380BK
I know my possessor is outdated with the new Phenom II ones but I JUST built this thing!

 

[prettynothings]

If you have one of those Pentium D's, you'd probably want to upgrade that over a GPU. D:

 

[Amund]

Well I've decided to go with the mid build buy from the op, but with a different case. Here's my new egg wish list: https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=10734572

It's public so anyone should be able to view it.

For some reason it comes up as empty for me. Anyway, I'm sure you'll be happy with that system.

Yeah, I probably will.

Any who, if my wish list is showing up blank for you, it's probably showing up blank for everyone else.

So here's the case, with the OP's mid range build: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144133

Also, if I do get that case, it comes with a 500 watt PSU should I get a seperate PSU.

I also thought of changing out the OP's motherboard with this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128391
Would that be a good idea?

 

[Horticulture]

Well I've decided to go with the mid build buy from the op, but with a different case. Here's my new egg wish list: https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=10734572

It's public so anyone should be able to view it.

For some reason it comes up as empty for me. Anyway, I'm sure you'll be happy with that system.

Yeah, I probably will.

Any who, if my wish list is showing up blank for you, it's probably showing up blank for everyone else.

So here's the case, with the OP's mid range build: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144133

Also, if I do get that case, it comes with a 500 watt PSU should I get a seperate PSU.

I also thought of changing out the OP's motherboard with this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128391
Would that be a good idea?

I'm assuming that this [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817148027] to power the video card. If it were me buying, I'd get a PSU I'm familiar with, both to give a little extra power headroom and for the peace of mind.

The 790fx you picked out is a nice motherboard, but it won't be any more compatible with future processors than the cheaper 790gx. It does overclock a touch better, though. Overall, there are better ways to spend the $60 difference (a new power supply, or a CPU upgrade to a 955 [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103674&Tpk]).

 

[Amund]

Well I've decided to go with the mid build buy from the op, but with a different case. Here's my new egg wish list: https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=10734572

It's public so anyone should be able to view it.

For some reason it comes up as empty for me. Anyway, I'm sure you'll be happy with that system.

Yeah, I probably will.

Any who, if my wish list is showing up blank for you, it's probably showing up blank for everyone else.

So here's the case, with the OP's mid range build: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144133

Also, if I do get that case, it comes with a 500 watt PSU should I get a seperate PSU.

I also thought of changing out the OP's motherboard with this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128391
Would that be a good idea?

I'm assuming that this [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817148027] to power the video card. If it were me buying, I'd get a PSU I'm familiar with, both to give a little extra power headroom and for the peace of mind.

The 790fx you picked out is a nice motherboard, but it won't be any more compatible with future processors than the cheaper 790gx. It does overclock a touch better, though. Overall, there are better ways to spend the $60 difference (a new power supply, or a CPU upgrade to a 955 [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103674&Tpk]).

Well, I'm willing to upgrade the PSU, instead. What one would you recommend?

 

[Horticulture]

Well, I'm willing to upgrade the PSU, instead. What one would you recommend?

The 750w [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817702008].

 

[leeloodallasmultipass]

This is what i have in my current system

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E8200, LGA775, 2.66GHz 6MB L2 Cache 1333Mhz FSB 45nm

DDR2-800 Corsair 4GB-Kit [TWIN2X4096-6400C5 G] (2x XMS2 2GB) PC-6400 RAM, 2x240-pin DIMMs, Non ECC Unbuffered, 5-5-5-18

Cooler Master Extreme Power 550W PSU. ATX, 12cm Cooling Fan, 3x S-ATA, 20+4pin, 1x PCI-E

750GB 3.5" SATA-II Seagate Hard Drive 32MB cache 7200rpm.

Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3 P35 MB Motherboard

Gigabyte GeForce 8500GT 512Mb

What im basically looking for is advice to which component to replace to give me better performance for games such as Fallout 3, GTA4 and other mid to high resource intensive Games.

I dont really like AMD and ATI graphics cards (im a Nvidia man), but will consider such suggestions.

Also if a replacement component anyone can recommend is availble please let me know. I have about 150-250 AUD to spend, and i live in Western Australia. So http://www.netplus.com.au/ and http://www.austin.net.au/ are the two major decent suppliers in this state.

Any help is gratefully recieved =)

 

[heartshooter]

All held in an X-Clio A380BK

i have that case!!!

my system is:
cpu: AMD phenom 9950 @2.8GHz per core (stock cooling)
gpu: sapphire radeon 4870x2
ram: 2x2gb geil black dragon (ddr2)
psu: ocz 1010w
hdd: western digital velociraptor 300gb
all on top of a ASUS m3a78-t motherboard.

 

[leeloodallasmultipass]

Your GPU is completely bottlenecking your system. Get a better one cause this setup have heaps of potential. Wish i had that

i agree, im just wondering what would be best for me to get

 

[leeloodallasmultipass]

Your GPU is completely bottlenecking your system. Get a better one cause this setup have heaps of potential. Wish i had that

i agree, im just wondering what would be best for me to get

Whats your budget?

From my original post I have about 150-250 AUD to spend, and i live in Western Australia. So http://www.netplus.com.au/ and http://www.austin.net.au/ are the two major decent suppliers in this state.