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KarthXLR Free of STD's ... lolwut?  Posts: 9,927 Joined: May 2008 |
10-06-2010, 07:22 PM
My uncle asked me to pick parts and build a computer for my cousin, so I'm going through the ropes of buying another computer. He's not an extreme gamer, but he plays enough to desire above average specs. Nothing top of the line. As-per-usual, I'm coming to you gentlemen for help.
UPDATE: Here's the situation: My cousin wants to play on his HDTV. I need to get a card that supports HDMI, obviously. Will an HDTV (probably 30-something inches) impact performance much? Also I'm just going to throw in a wi-fi card to avoid complications. He'll learn soon enough that multiplayer gaming requires a good wired connection. Also, no speakers needed. Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H Processor - AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz Quad Core Video Card - XFX Radeon HD 5830 1GB 256-bit PSU - XFX P1-650X-CAH9 650W ATX12V v2.2 / ESP12V v2.91 . This will go in the bottom, right? HDD - Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200 RPM RAM - G. Skill 2x 2GB DVD Drive - Lite-On Black 24X Case - LIAN LI Lancool PC-K58W OS - Windows 7 Professional Wi-Fi card - Linksys WMP54G IEEE 802.11b/g Artic 5 Thermal Compound - $10 Total: $831 (as of 12/10) Mouse and Keyboard - Pending COMBOS: CPU, Mobo, RAM, and HDD PSU and Video Card If I've missed a combo I can use, tell me, please. |
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Didzo Uninstalling  Posts: 5,206 Joined: Dec 2009 |
10-06-2010, 09:10 PM
Price range?
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KarthXLR Free of STD's ... lolwut? Posts: 9,927 Joined: May 2008 |
10-06-2010, 09:40 PM
(10-06-2010, 09:10 PM)Didzo link Wrote: Price range?They don't care. But I'm not going to make them assume they need to buy a top of the line rig for $1700. I'm guessing the range is between 600 and 900 dollars. |
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Gump Lurker  Posts: 429 Joined: Oct 2008 |
10-07-2010, 12:16 AM
patiently awaiting the final order
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KarthXLR Free of STD's ... lolwut? Posts: 9,927 Joined: May 2008 |
10-07-2010, 12:25 AM
(10-07-2010, 12:16 AM)Gump link Wrote: patiently awaiting the final orderYeah thanks for all the trolling help from you and blues. Be sure to tell him to eat a dick thanks for me. |
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Gump Lurker Posts: 429 Joined: Oct 2008 |
10-07-2010, 11:31 AM
I will!
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Versus My fursona is a blops attack dog Posts: 10,103 Joined: Mar 2008 |
10-07-2010, 11:39 AM
(10-06-2010, 07:22 PM)Karth link Wrote: above average specs (10-06-2010, 07:22 PM)Karth link Wrote: dual core maybe i'll work on this during class    |
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KarthXLR Free of STD's ... lolwut? Posts: 9,927 Joined: May 2008 |
10-07-2010, 03:59 PM
Updated the list after doing a bit of research. Couldn't find any combos to suit my needs, any alternatives or coupons?
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Versus My fursona is a blops attack dog Posts: 10,103 Joined: Mar 2008 |
10-07-2010, 05:14 PM
don't need a sound card.
mouse - logitech G500 or logitech MX518 keyboard - logitech G110, which is basically the G15 minus the screen, or just get a G15 headset - i had these a while ago, they were good i guess. or you could get some cheap grados (hi mission) and a standalone mic wifi card - http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdep...08#1020812 |
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KarthXLR Free of STD's ... lolwut? Posts: 9,927 Joined: May 2008 |
10-07-2010, 11:06 PM
(10-07-2010, 05:14 PM)Versus-pwny- link Wrote: don't need a sound card.Most of these look good, but my cousin is sort of a downie and might want a wireless mouse and keyboard. Also, I have no idea weather or not he wants wired or wifi. That's something I'll have to talk about to my uncle tomorrow. |
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Versus My fursona is a blops attack dog Posts: 10,103 Joined: Mar 2008 |
10-08-2010, 07:09 PM
after being on wifi for a few years, wired rapes it pretty hard
wireless mouse/keyboard = no |
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KarthXLR Free of STD's ... lolwut? Posts: 9,927 Joined: May 2008 |
10-08-2010, 08:47 PM
(10-08-2010, 07:09 PM)Versus-pwny- link Wrote: after being on wifi for a few years, wired rapes it pretty hardIt's really not my choice at this point. I'll tell my uncle about this next time I see him, but I have no guaruntees that wired(internet and apparatuses) is an option. He's hooking the thing up to a big tv, so I'm assuming he'll WANT wireless. |
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Didzo Uninstalling Posts: 5,206 Joined: Dec 2009 |
10-08-2010, 10:58 PM
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beep beep diglett Uninstalling Posts: 4,033 Joined: Jun 2009 |
10-09-2010, 03:47 AM
(10-08-2010, 07:09 PM)Versus-pwny- link Wrote: after being on wifi for a few years, wired rapes it pretty hard currently sniping on a 10 dollar wireless mouse get owned, mice dont really matter imo and since this isnt like some hardcore gamer.... |
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Kirby Uninstalling  Posts: 3,853 Joined: Jun 2009 |
10-10-2010, 09:21 AM
Wirelss mice don't matter un untill the 1st time it loses it's connection when you're doing something, then it matters a lot.
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HeK Rotartsinimda   Posts: 4,183 Joined: Jun 2015 |
10-10-2010, 11:20 AM
(10-10-2010, 09:21 AM)Kirby, the AxeHammer Zealot link Wrote: Wirelss mice don't matter un untill the 1st time it loses it's connection when you're doing something, then it matters a lot. Or when one of the many electronic devices nearby interfere, or when it just straight up stops working... Cheap wired mouse > cheap wireless mouse. |
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KarthXLR Free of STD's ... lolwut? Posts: 9,927 Joined: May 2008 |
10-10-2010, 02:21 PM
(10-10-2010, 11:20 AM)HeK link Wrote: [quote author=Kirby, the AxeHammer Zealot link=topic=5038.msg177924#msg177924 date=1286720475] Or when one of the many electronic devices nearby interfere, or when it just straight up stops working... Cheap wired mouse > cheap wireless mouse. [/quote] I know wired is almost always better, but again, this isn't really my choice in the matter. I'll ask my uncle about it next time I see him. |
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Kirby Uninstalling Posts: 3,853 Joined: Jun 2009 |
10-10-2010, 05:17 PM
(10-10-2010, 02:21 PM)Karth link Wrote: [quote author=HeK link=topic=5038.msg177933#msg177933 date=1286727621] Or when one of the many electronic devices nearby interfere, or when it just straight up stops working... Cheap wired mouse > cheap wireless mouse. [/quote] I know wired is almost always better, but again, this isn't really my choice in the matter. I'll ask my uncle about it next time I see him. [/quote] I was just debating whoever said anything positive about wireless mice for gaming at all, no real relevance to the topic tbh. I have a wireless keyboard/mouse for my 2nd pc because its 6 feet away.
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KarthXLR Free of STD's ... lolwut? Posts: 9,927 Joined: May 2008 |
12-09-2010, 11:55 PM
Bump.
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KarthXLR Free of STD's ... lolwut? Posts: 9,927 Joined: May 2008 |
12-10-2010, 11:49 PM
Updated the list.
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