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07-17-2003, 11:09 AM
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new gaming pc
after some thought instead of upgrading my familys still good computer im gonna buy my own. i have 500 dollars to spend and already have an 80 gig 7200 rpm hdd. its gonna be for gaming only, mainly counter-strike. wat would u suggest would be best for GOOD graphics and the best gaming performance. ur help would be welcome
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07-17-2003, 11:21 AM
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For that price, I'd say an epox 8rda, XP2500 at most(if you know how to OC, get an XP1700+) Radeon 9500 or 9600. Liteon 52xburner. DVD rom if u want one. Case, of course. 400watt psu.
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07-17-2003, 01:14 PM
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But he needs a monitor too, I don't thinkhe can build a really good computer w/ a monitor for only $500. Unless you are lucky enough to find one while you go out dumster diving.
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07-17-2003, 01:16 PM
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Hmm, with that mobo its an AMD. AMDs are low priced CPUs but do they really do better then intel in games ?
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07-17-2003, 01:19 PM
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no i have a monitor already, along with speakers mouse and keyboard. and from wat ive herd shadow they do do better all around but for games im not sure. any other ideas for a comp?
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07-17-2003, 01:25 PM
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An AMD 2100+ against a P4 2.1GHz will perform the same, if not a little bit better than the P4 in everything, including games. Its the same with the AMD2400+ and P4 2.4GHz, 2500+ and P4 2.5ghz, etc..... Get my drift? Thats why most people buy AMD for there gaming rig becasue of there performance and cheaper prices.
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07-17-2003, 01:28 PM
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aaaawwwww, i finnally get it now thanks, but i still need to no wat to get for a gaming pc
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07-18-2003, 09:14 PM
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ti 4200 will do great for cs, its not a very demanding game but be sure to get plenty of ram, u'll need that.
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07-18-2003, 09:54 PM
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| Geil PC-2700 Crucial PC-2700
Geil and Crucial are both good ram. Geil isnt too good at ocing though if that is what your trying to do.
I second the motion for a ti4200, i love mine.
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