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Please rate this PC for me =)

Discussion in 'Building a new PC' started by esrever, Feb 17, 2008.

  1. esrever

    esrever Regular member

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    Hello again. I decided to go ahead and go with this config below. This is my first semi high end computer that I'm going to use mainly for gaming. Things like Oblivion, Doom, WoW, Crysis and Battlefield 2142.
    I would like some input or suggestions from the experts here as always. I'm still learning, so when I get to know stuff, ill give back to the afterdawn community =)

    This is what I did for 2000 american dollars:
    CASE: Apevia X-Jupiter Jr. 420 Watts Case (G Type Black Color with Side-Window)
    CPU: (Sckt775)IntelĀ® Core 2 Duo E6850 CPU @ 3.00GHz 1333FSB 4MB L2 Cache 64-bit
    MOTHERBOARD: Asus P5N-E nForce 650i SLI Chipset LGA775 FSB1333 DDR2 Mainboard
    MEMORY: 2GB (2x1GB) PC6400 DDR2/800 Dual Channel Memory (Mushkin Xtreme w/ Heat Spreader)
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB 16X PCI Express (EVGA)
    VIDEO CARD 2: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB 16X PCI Express (EVGA)
    HARD DRIVE: Single Hard Drive (200GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 8MB Cache 7200RPM HDD)
    Thermaltake ToughPower 600 Watt Power Supply
    2 Extra Case fans and 1 CPU cooling fan
    SOUND: Creative Labs SB Audigy SE
    Windows XP Home Edition w/ SP2 (not a big fan of Vista)
    Killer K1 10/100/1000 Gigabit High Speed Online Gaming PCI Network Interface Card
    And lastly, professional grade internal wiring and a floppy drive.

    As always, thanks for your advice!
     
  2. Waymon3X6

    Waymon3X6 Regular member

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    I'd give it a 8/10. If you're going to spend the money for a e6850, then why not get a Q6600?
     
  3. esrever

    esrever Regular member

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    Oh great point! I didn't even notice that.
    Thanks now I can get a quad core at no extra cost. Much appreciated
     
  4. abuzar1

    abuzar1 Senior member

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    I would get a different motherboard, that board is nothing but trouble. One of our members had it and it died on him. Many other people have problems with it too. If you want SLI then get a 680i motherboard.
     
  5. zing512

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    With both Cards fully accelerated is is max 300 watts they are using. Plus Cpu, Fans, Memory, hd, dvd, and so on. I Would Upgrade the Power Supply just to make sure you are not under powering the machine. And If You are planning to overclock your comp then it will be needed.
     
  6. sammorris

    sammorris Senior member

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    Case: Moderate
    Processor: Excellemnt
    Motherboard: Very poor
    Memory: Good
    Video cards: Excellent
    Hard drive: Unknown, brand not listed
    Power supply: Very good
    Sound card: Very good
    OS: Excellent
    Networking: Unnecessary

    Overall rating 75% - motherboard is ill-advised, rest of the components are all good, but the SLI setup is perhaps a little OTT for most uses, and the network card was, frankly, a waste. Case is personal preference as far as styling goes, but Apevia aren't one of the top brands.
     
  7. Waymon3X6

    Waymon3X6 Regular member

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    Wait,

    Does that case come with a PSU? I was looking at that same case - I kinda want it too... But I dont feel like transferring all my watercooling and stuff to that one.

    The case is awsome.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144205

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    Sam, remember that NZXT case that you posted a while back? If that one doesn't come out, I think this is the one I'll get.

    But anyways, if that case you want comes with a PSU try to see if there is one that doesn't come with one. It will probably save you a bit of cash.
     
  8. sammorris

    sammorris Senior member

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    See, I don't really like that case, primarily for the looks. It is huge though.
    As for the NZXT Tempest, I'm thinking of getting a second Lexa (but a Blackline series one) since I can use my LAN carrybag with it.
     
  9. Waymon3X6

    Waymon3X6 Regular member

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    Do you know when the Tempest is coming out?
     
  10. sammorris

    sammorris Senior member

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    All I can squeeze out of the NZXT Lounge is "Q1 08" so it shouldn't be too long...
     

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