(11-20-2008, 11:29 PM)Vandamguy link Wrote: [ -> ][quote author=Metal Lemur Solid link=topic=1802.msg50726#msg50726 date=1227231204]
I'm prolly gonna buy the monitor now, if that is fine... I can't imagine why it would cause an issue...
Edit: Monitor taken care of, check that off the list.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
you def dont want that dell , or that acer heap of crap
the acer has shit for contrast ratio and 5ms response time , poor viewing angles and looks 'fuzzy'
the dell has a 3000:1 contrast ratio 5ms response decent viewing angle, problem with it is its got a GLOSSY finish on the screen, so its going to GLARE any lightsource into yoru eyeballs.
get
http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=3...lectronics
or
http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=2...re=Samsung
or
http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=2...=ViewSonic
or
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddet...9710&catid=
or
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddet...0850&catid=
^^ best one
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You do realize that the "standard" for aspect ratio is 1000:1, right? You also realize that aspect ratios are an almost worthless spec because they are based around different standards per company, so the only time you should use them between monitors is when they're by the same manufacturer. I can make monitors, say that the aspect ratio is 5000:1, but it's actually comparable to 1000:1 by Dell.
Also, as I said, I'm currently using that exact monitor, and no, it's not fuzzy. Nor are the viewing angles bad, guess that's my fault for not playing extreme sports or doing jumping jacks or something while I'm on my comp. He already bought a monitor though, so no point worrying.
(11-21-2008, 06:57 PM)Arnies Right Bicep link Wrote: [ -> ][quote author=Metal Lemur Solid link=topic=1802.msg50826#msg50826 date=1227311517]
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 3.0GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80569Q9650 - Retail - $673.49
hahahahahaha
Seriously, if you buy that lot, you're a fucking mugÂ
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That's for the guy with the 5k budget or whatever ridiculous amount he gave. I forgot that was in there when I said to take a look at that list, and am changing accordingly.
(11-21-2008, 06:51 PM)Metal Lemur Solid link Wrote: [ -> ]LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model GH22LS30 - OEM - $30.1
COOLER MASTER Stacker 830 Evolution RC-830-KKN3-GP Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail  - $302.92
2 Seagate DB35 Series 7200.3 ST3750840SCE 750GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEMÂ - $244.98
EVGA 01G-P3-1280-AR GeForce GTX 280 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail - $512.02
ZALMAN ZM1000-HP 1000W Continuous @ 45°C (Maximum Continuous Peak: 1250W) ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V V2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Modular Heatpipe-Cooled SLI Pow - Retail - $239.35
Logitech G15 2-Tone USB Wired Standard Gaming Keyboard - Retail - $110.49
Logitech G5 2-Tone 7 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Laser Mouse - Retail - $55.49
2 CORSAIR XMS2 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C4DHX - Retail - $293.88
ASUS P5Q Deluxe LGA 775 Intel P45 Intel Motherboard - Retail - $232.49
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 3.0GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80569Q9650 - Retail - $673.49
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler - Retail - $32.64
Taxes - $354.91
Shipping - $122.03
Grand Total - $3,205.70
Thats a lot o.o
Also, Lemur, that looks good with a couple problems. The first is the power source, you do not need a 1k W power source, nor one that expensive without going SLI. I'd suggest the
Sigma Shark 635W PSU. They're a weird Wattage for sure, but they are solid fuckers, and the design actually does work as a nice heatsink, I'm using the 585W version and it did change my temps by a couple degrees, so it's not just one of those fancy selling points. Either will power your system fine, but the 635 has a 20$ rebate right now so it's the same price as the 585W.
Also, the processor is a bad buy if you don't have a ridiculous budget, my bad again for not catching that. For gaming, the
E8500 is your best choice. Reasoning: Q9650 and Q9550 are almost exactly the same processor, as are the 8600 and 8500, so your only real matchup is the Q9550 and the E8500. The 8500 is 150$ cheaper than the 9550, and the 9550 boosts your performance by a few seconds in programs (takes like 2-10 seconds less to do some things), and a few frames in games (maybe 4-8 if you're lucky) in benchmarks. So for 150$ less you're getting a processor that's very slightly worse and runs cooler, will overclock better in the future, and uses less energy than the other. If you must have quad core, then get the Q9550, but I don't suggest it.
Your hard drives are outdated, the cache on those is 8MB. Bad buy.
Seagate with 32MB Cache? Better buy.
The memory is a bad buy too, too expensive, you can up to 1066 for that price.
Lastly, I didn't catch the case either, I was REALLY tired when I told you to just look at that build, so I didn't notice quite a few things. Your system is not SLI, nor is it going to be running INCREDIBLY hot stuff, so I would say go with the
Cooler Master Centurion 534. I suggest Cooler Masters in almost every build, because I have yet to run across a build with a similar case where there wasn't a Cooler Master that is comparable and generally, cheaper. They're solid, quiet (no reverb and the build quality is nice), and are usually set up for good air flow. I'm using a 534 right now and my temps are 30-35C across the board except the 9800GT I got a couple weeks ago, which is sitting at 41C. During gaming, I jump to about 40 and 50 respectively. Make sure to pick up an 80mm fan to stick in the front which will cool your HDD tray, and you could pick up some of Slayer's 120mm's if you want a bit of a temperature drop. (I've built a couple comps with the Centurion 5 model that use the stock fans and they're about 2-4C over mine)
Here's your list. I didn't include the fans because that's a personal choice on your part. Just search Slayer 120mm and pick up a couple if you want them.
Much better price, yeah?
Also, picked that 280 over the EVGA because it has a higher clock speed, is a few dollars cheaper, and has a 50$ mail in rebate.
Direct link to picture. In case you need the item numbers, they look a bit squished to me for some reason in this pic.