Where would I go about buying a new desktop computer? - Page 2

**hoboX10** · 07-19-2008, 08:49 PM

**Naga** · 07-19-2008, 08:54 PM

does newegg even mail to israel?
also i think i prefer quadcore now

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**Ghos7Soldier** · 07-19-2008, 08:55 PM

I'm getting a good comp for basically around $500 bucks cheap..

Need basically 200 more really.

But yeah, newegg is a good spot.

**hoboX10** · 07-19-2008, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Naga

does newegg even mail to israel?
also i think i prefer quadcore now

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Quad is the way to go. Bah, unfortunately, they only ship inside the U.S.
But you can find the same parts on an site that does International Shipping.

**Amadis** · 07-19-2008, 08:57 PM

@Naga:

Well, Quadcore is just a waste of money atm. Almost no applications use it properly, and when they will, the quadcore you would`ve bought now, will be crap

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So it`s better investing in a good c2d. Check my proposition on the last page. It`s 1,5k$.

**hoboX10** · 07-19-2008, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amadis

@Naga:

Well, Quadcore is just a waste of money atm. Almost no applications use it properly, and when they will, the quadcore you would`ve bought now, will be crap

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So it`s better investing in a good c2d. Check my proposition on the last page. It`s 1,5k$.

Doesn't matter if there are little at the moment. More come out. Why upgrade later and waste the money on a dual core now?

**Naga** · 07-19-2008, 09:01 PM

i think first i will buy a new fan for my cpu and see if i still need a new computer, my computer has been making so much noise in the past couple months and it wont even play my computer games smoothley without frames freezing. I currently use a duo core 3.2 ghz i think, with 2gb ram and it sohuld play smoothly. I think the fan might be the problem >_<. amadis, i'd rather u show mthe computer or the parts instead of just the text.

**hoboX10** · 07-19-2008, 09:03 PM

I found out TigerDirect.com ships internationally, Naga. You can find the same parts there.

And what graphics card do you have. Maybe you just need a new.

**Amadis** · 07-19-2008, 09:08 PM

Well, Quadcore`s cost much. It`s better if you would spend this few dollars on some other stuff. I hope that you understand what do I mean- not every1 has the money to buy an uber PC.

However, a fully overclocked PC is a good thing. They make it in almost all PC stores ( atleast in my country

) and it`s more.. Convenient?

Mother Board- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...5Q+Pro&x=0&y=0

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115052

RAM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227297

GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814131113

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817148027

That`s what you would need basically.

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**hoboX10** · 07-19-2008, 09:16 PM

The Quad I picked out isn't too much, and it's great.

**TakKi** · 07-20-2008, 10:24 AM

Honestly, Duo is better than Quad. Unless.. you have something special you want to use them on.

Also, I vouch Hobo. Not that Amadis is stupid, but Hobo seems more experienced and has shown some surprisingly good deals. (Though Newegg just owns, of course.)

**hoboX10** · 07-20-2008, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TakKi

Honestly, Duo is better than Quad. Unless.. you have something special you want to use them on.

Also, I vouch Hobo. Not that Amadis is stupid, but Hobo seems more experienced and has shown some surprisingly good deals. (Though Newegg just owns, of course.)

Thank you TakKi.

**Silverstone** · 07-25-2008, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Amadis

Hm.. Buy:

MotherBoard: Abit IX38-QUAD GT,
CPU: Intel Core2Duo e8400 ( rated at 3,0GHz x2 )
RAM: OCZ 2x 2GB rated 800MHz
HDD: You`r choice, but it would be better if you use SATA.
GPU: Radeon HD4870 x2 ( crossfire )
Power Supplier: Enermax Modu82+ EMD625AWT
COOLER: You`r choice, I reccomend you : Thermalright Ultima+ Fander FX-120B.

It`s the best possible PC you can buy atm. The price won`t surpass 2,5k$.

The GPU you listed is way overkill at the moment.
I'd stick with a 8800GT/9600GT, since they're cheaper, and wait until the die shrinks happen. ATI chose to release the new cards prior to the die shrinks, but they'll be happening soon. Nvidia's new cards are failures, so stay away from those.

Naga, if you want the best "bang-for-your-buck" computer, it'd be best to build your own. You can get a high performance computer for about $850. That price is without the monitor, etc.

If you want, I can list you a list of a good budget gaming system that can handle everyday tasks like nothing.

I've built 12+ computers.

**Silverstone** · 07-25-2008, 07:11 AM

Just read a bunch of the other posts.

No offense, but to me it seems like people here have not done research or have much experience.

The new Nvidia GTX series cards have many problems, and are considered a failure.
The new ATI cards perform extremely well, but have heat problems as well. Die shrinks in the near future will most likely help fix this problem.
Core2Duo outperforms Core2Quad in most programs. This is because most programs do not fully utilize 4 cores, let alone 2.
You do NOT want to skimp in the power supply area. Stick with Thermaltake, Antec, Silverstone, etc. No cheap brands simply to cut costs.
Nvidia motherboards are nice for SLI and all, but they run hot and are proven to be more error-prone than Intel-based motherboards.
If money is really an issue, you can opt for an AMD based system.
Overclocking is not the cure-all for performance. Overclocking may help, but it's improvements are not that great and shorten your cpu's life. Only if you overclock your cpu extensively, will it require an upgraded heatsink/fan.
For RAM, stick with 2x2gb setups. They're cheaper, and more upgradeable in the future. You do not need to spend a lot to get "good" RAM. G.Skill is an awesome company that sells reliable memory with nice timings.
Yes, the type of computer case you use matters. A well-designed case allows for good airflow, and this equals good cooling.

If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.