The Ideal Gaming Computer

[james_bond_rulez]

Originally posted by mogadishu+25 September 2003 - 02:31--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (mogadishu @ 25 September 2003 - 02:31)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>

Originally posted by _John_Lennon_@24 September 2003 - 21:26
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@24 September 2003 - 15:12
Get an ATi 9800

Indeed, but I wouldnt recommeded the 256MB one, unless you just feel like over spending.

the extra 128 really isnt even used in any of todays games, but I guess Alot of the new ones will start to take advantage of it.

yea but if your going to invest 1500, your going to want it to last.. def get the 256mb

www.tigerdirect.com has great specials on graphics cards sometimes.
no joke i saw a 256 going for 120. [/b][/quote]
no computer lasts over 1 year

really really expensive computers, maybe 2 years

then it&#39;s time to buy new ones

[mogadishu]

Originally posted by james_bond_rulez+24 September 2003 - 21:34--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (james_bond_rulez @ 24 September 2003 - 21:34)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>

Originally posted by mogadishu@25 September 2003 - 02:31

Originally posted by _John_Lennon_@24 September 2003 - 21:26
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@24 September 2003 - 15:12
Get an ATi 9800

Indeed, but I wouldnt recommeded the 256MB one, unless you just feel like over spending.

the extra 128 really isnt even used in any of todays games, but I guess Alot of the new ones will start to take advantage of it.

yea but if your going to invest 1500, your going to want it to last.. def get the 256mb

www.tigerdirect.com has great specials on graphics cards sometimes.
no joke i saw a 256 going for 120.

no computer lasts over 1 year

really really expensive computers, maybe 2 years

then it&#39;s time to buy new ones [/b][/quote]
umm.. ive had this computer for 4 yrs.. the ram, mb, cpu, cooling, soundcard, harddrive, floppy,.. are all the same. only upgraded cd burner and video card.

[_John_Lennon_]

Originally posted by mogadishu+24 September 2003 - 22:11--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (mogadishu @ 24 September 2003 - 22:11)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>

Originally posted by james_bond_rulez@24 September 2003 - 21:34

Originally posted by mogadishu@25 September 2003 - 02:31

Originally posted by _John_Lennon_@24 September 2003 - 21:26
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@24 September 2003 - 15:12
Get an ATi 9800

Indeed, but I wouldnt recommeded the 256MB one, unless you just feel like over spending.

the extra 128 really isnt even used in any of todays games, but I guess Alot of the new ones will start to take advantage of it.

yea but if your going to invest 1500, your going to want it to last.. def get the 256mb

www.tigerdirect.com has great specials on graphics cards sometimes.
no joke i saw a 256 going for 120.

no computer lasts over 1 year

really really expensive computers, maybe 2 years

then it&#39;s time to buy new ones

umm.. ive had this computer for 4 yrs.. the ram, mb, cpu, cooling, soundcard, harddrive, floppy,.. are all the same. only upgraded cd burner and video card. [/b][/quote]
Yeah I agree, my HD is going on 4 years now, I think. That and my CD burner is the same age, I mean, I think we probably upgrade most of our computer in the process of about 18 months, but for me atleast I still have my older stuff.

[Keikan]

Look at it:

CPU: AMD Athlon XP 2600+ FSB333 (Retail) &#036;165
MB: ECS L7S7A2 SiS 746 DDR400 8X AGP &#036;89
RAM: Samsung/Infineon Chip 512MB PC-3200 (400MHz) DDR &#036;125 (x2)
VC: ATI Original Radeon 9600PRO 128MB DDR 8X AGP ( Retail Box ) &#036;285
SC: Creative Sound Blaster PCI128 4.1 &#036;30
NIC: On Board - 10/100 x1Port
HDD: Maxtor 80GB 7200rpm 2MB Cache IDE &#036;109
HDD2: None Selected
ROM: None Selected
RW: LG 48X/16X CDRW/DVD-ROM Combo (Beige) &#036;89
FDD: Panasonic 1.44MB Floppy Drive (Beige) &#036;20
KB: PS/2 Keyboard &#036;15
Mouse: Microsoft IntelliOptical USB Mouse &#036;45
Spk: Stereo Speakers &#036;9
Case: IC Basic &#036;25
PS: Standard 300W Power Supply &#036;39
OS: None Selected
Printer: None Selected
Scanner: None Selected
War: 3 Year Labour & 2 Year Parts Depot Warranty ( 3&2 Depot Warranty ) &#036;25

Grand Total: &#036;1507.63 (tax included)

[_John_Lennon_]

ECS motherboard? ?&#33;? Whats so great about ecs?

My Epox is about that price, if not like 5 bucks less, and is a big seller.....

[abu_has_the_power]

GOT TO WWW.IBUYPOWER.COM

GREAT PCS AT GREAT PRICES

[Keikan]

@ABU_has the power

Just a friendly reminder.

No internet shopping/selling
No phone order
Nothing that has to do with a credit card
No mail order
No tv shopping

I&#39;m sorry but when i get my own money/job then it will be all better...

@John lennon

I don&#39;t give a dam about what mother board it is, as long as it works, has no problems and has a bios i can go into

[Cygnuz-Y]

Get MSI they R the best MoBo you can get.....

[_John_Lennon_]

Originally posted by Keikan@25 September 2003 - 21:57
@ABU_has the power

Just a friendly reminder.

No internet shopping/selling
No phone order
Nothing that has to do with a credit card
No mail order
No tv shopping

I&#39;m sorry but when i get my own money/job then it will be all better...

@John lennon

I don&#39;t give a dam about what mother board it is, as long as it works, has no problems and has a bios i can go into

The guy wanted the Ideal gaming computer, damn man you dont have to get all pissy, im just saying you shouldnt buy really off brand parts because the more widely known companies are widely known for a reason.

[Keikan]

I stand by my comments. But if i really had to pick i&#39;d pick like an asus board


PS: I like taiwanese boards, they seem reliable to me, like abit, ecs etc.