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Good Gaming PC for Only $778? (7 comments)

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Posted by bigNDpants @ 01:04 CDT, 26 August 2008 - iMsg

Would you guys consider this a good gaming PC for competitive games? The only game I am really interested in is Quake Live. Thanks for the help!

Also, I need a recommendation for a good gaming monitor as well? Keep in mind that I do not care about having a higher resolution than 1280x1024, widescreen, etc. Thanks again!

3.0Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 6MB Cache FSB 1333
Stock Intel LGA775 Heatsink and Fan
GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L (Intel P35, PCIEx, 8-Channel Audio, LAN, 4xSATA2, 4xDDR2, 1333FSB)
4GB (2GBx2) PC6400 DDR2 800Mhz Memory Lifetime Warranty
500GB 7200RPM 16MB Cache Serial ATA300
20X Samsung SH-S202G Dual Layer DVD+/-RW/CDRW w/Nero
512MB ATI Radeon HD4850 GDDR3 PCI Express DVI/Tvout
Raidmax Black Sagitta 2 (5 5.25, 5 3.5 bays) 2 Fans, Window, Front Audio/USB
500watt Antec EarthWatts EA500
Onboard LAN included
Onboard Sound included
Standard 1 year parts and labor

Price: $778

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<< Comment #1 @ 03:22 CDT, 26 August 2008 >>

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Liam

Nigh on what's on its way to me now, for �499.05, with a slightly better processor (E8500) and only 2GB of RAM ('cause I seriously never touch 2GB anyway.) That machine will absolutely destroy Qlive if that's what you're worried about, you'll have no problem getting 125FPS no matter what res you use.

As for a gaming monitor, as somebody who switched to TFT 'cause he thought they weren't shit any more: I'd recommend you get a CRT if you don't mind the space/weight, if not, I have a 22" samsung 226BW and I'm pretty happy with it overall, it's not awful for gaming, just doesn't even touch a CRT in terms of frame rate.

<< Comment #2 @ 05:49 CDT, 26 August 2008 >>

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Jamerio :

seem's fine, but I would still go with Q6600 processor.

Why anyone would choose 2 cores over 4 for a similar price is beyond me.

The Q6600 has been proven to Overclock almost just aswell as any Dual core out there.

And given the fact that you get all the multi tasking benfits with quad core AND the very likely potential that it will be supported (remember the same idiots who said DONT buy dual core CPU's around th time of Q4) then its a no brainer.

Also you gonna need to increase fan speed on the hd4850 cos they do run really hot. I just cut the blue wire off the fan and it's on max speed all time. But apparently you can do it through the next version of the catalyst drivers plus I really wanted to cut the blue wire :)

Edited by Jamerio at 05:55 CDT, 26 August 2008

<< Comment #3 @ 12:59 CDT, 26 August 2008 >>

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cumrag - Reply to #2

100% fan speed is like having a hair dryer in your case. how can you stand it?

<< Comment #5 @ 02:11 CDT, 28 August 2008 >>

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Burn the Priest - Reply to #2

I did the .xml fan speed thing with my Sapphire HD4850, now it idles at 40�C at 40% compared to 70�C at 29%, amazing. Completely quiet too.

I think these cards can handle the heat though. I still want to try 100% one of these days though, my system is really quiet ATM so I'd like to see how much louder it gets.

Edited by Vicarious at 02:12 CDT, 28 August 2008

<< Comment #4 @ 00:39 CDT, 28 August 2008 >>

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One more question. I have surround sound headphones (TrittonAx360). Will I still be able to hear very clear with them on if I am using the onboard sound that is included with my purchase? Should I upgrade my sound card, or will I buy fine?

Sorry for the questions, but I do not know much about hardware. Thanks again!

<< Comment #6 @ 03:03 CDT, 28 August 2008 >>

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cumrag

buy the sound card from a local store, and test for yourself. if you can't hear any difference, just return it.

<< Comment #7 @ 03:59 CDT, 28 August 2008 >>

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bigNDpants - Reply to #6

Thank you. I will do that!

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