Building/Upgrading a PC for TS2
J. M. Pescado:
Quote from: Jess Maree on 2008 February 03, 12:24:41
Dell = shit? Any Dell computers I've worked on have all been fine. Say, what brand of computer do you use, JM?
The fact that you would even ASK that question demonstrates why you are STUPID. "Brand"? What is this BRAND you speak of? REAL computers don't have BRANDS! Accept no Kewian-based substitutes!
jsalemi:
Quote from: J. M. Pescado on 2008 February 02, 18:19:06
Alienware = RIPOFF
Actually, doesn't Alienware also = Dell? I'm pretty sure Dell bought them about a year or so ago.
Jelenedra:
If that is true, I am glad I got my Alienware three years ago. ;D
Although, the only reason I bought an Alienware in the first place was because I didn't have any PC savvy friends at the time (at least, none that were more savvy than I). So I bought Alienware because I figured that Gateway < Dell < Alienware. At least Alienware doesn't try to sell you DISCONTINUED HARDWARE like Gateway.
Now, I have a PC guy I trust. He runs his own little PC Repair shop.
phoenix_risin:
I had one built in August at a local shop. My only issues of late have been the darn graphics card keeps crashing during the game GRRR.
I am having another built in a week Not sure who will build it but I will continue to support local places instead of shipping and all that and having to send it back when there is a issue etc.
Actually I think this next one I will go to the computer show and buy my own parts and pay someone to put it together at the shop here in town. they guarantee their builds so it works out well. I get what I want and have someone local to fix it if anything happens
My biggest thing is figuring what is the best parts to get that work well I will not be able to upgrade for some time so it has to last. I also Refuse to get another darn NVIDIA card that is what is in this one and I have had nothing but issues
ATI from here on out.
Also unsure on the processor
I read some not too good reviews of the Phenom
Anyone want to help me with a build?
I do not need software do not need mice keyboards or monitors etc.
Just need the basic system I am wanting good cooling. Case cooling or more important than looks.
also a good power supply maybe 650 or more 800 watts ??
I need a mid sized hard drive(3500 to 500) as I plan on getting a external for my Sims stuff and graphics.
I want processor of at least 3.0. I have a AMD 5000 in this one that runs 2.60 and well it is ok but want more LOL
Graphic card latest Radeon( I think it is the 3850?? although I was reading somewhere that one of the latest are really large and will not work in certain cases and also that it has issues with heat at least the one with a fan on it??) with 512 MB on it
a CD DVD player
as well as a DVD burner
sound card
I know diddly about motherboards but want to be sure it is a good one. I want something that is not known to over heat.
I have a HUGE fear of heat issues after my last one burnt up can you tell? LOL
I would like to shop here http://www.microcenter.com/index.html
It is not far from my house and I can go there myself and buy the things and prices do not seem to bad
My budget is 1500.00 to 2000.00
Anyone want to give me some ideas?
Thank you
dizzy:
I always use nVidia. Never once had any trouble.
ATIs give me nothing but trouble. ATI cards are noisy, eat power like mad, and have the *worst* drivers of any video card ever made.
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