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Started by Darth Wagtaros, August 30, 2011, 08:02:09 PM

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Darth Wagtaros

I require a new computer. I am not opposed to building one, though I've been out o fthat game so long I have no idea what to buy.  It will be used for Civ/EU type games and surfing the interwebs. 

Budget around 1000-1200 dollars American.

Make recommendations.
PDH!

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Darth Wagtaros

What abotu the Commodore?
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viper37

I don't do meditation.  I drink alcohol to relax, like normal people.

If Microsoft Excel decided to stop working overnight, the world would practically end.

viper37

I'll be back with more serious suggestions later, Wag ;)
I don't do meditation.  I drink alcohol to relax, like normal people.

If Microsoft Excel decided to stop working overnight, the world would practically end.

Josephus

Civis Romanus Sum<br /><br />"My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we'll change the world." Jack Layton 1950-2011

viper37

Quote from: Darth Wagtaros on August 30, 2011, 08:02:09 PM
I require a new computer. I am not opposed to building one, though I've been out o fthat game so long I have no idea what to buy.  It will be used for Civ/EU type games and surfing the interwebs. 

Budget around 1000-1200 dollars American.

Make recommendations.


AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition Thuban 6 Core Processor
Zalman CNPS9700NT CPU Heatsink 110MM Fan
Crosshair V Formula Motherboard
Kingston HyperX KHX1600C9AD3K2/4G 4GB 2X2GB DDR3-1600 CL9-9-9-27  (8gb)
AMD Radeon HD 6870 900MHZ 1GB
Cooler Master Haf 932 Advanced Full Tower EATX Case
Seasonic S12II 620W EPS12V 20/24PIN ATX Power Supply
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64BIT
Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB SATA3 6GB/S
LG GH22NS70 Super Multi 22X SATA DVD Writer Black

Price 1200$ CAN.

I think it's a good setup. :)
Go for 8gb memory, DDR3, no matter the brand, really.

The power supply might be a tad low, if you ever plan on going Crossfire (2 video cards).
But, I don't think you can go wrong with that board, CPU and video card.  The rest, go for what you want.
If you need a new LCD monitor, try this one from AlienWare: Dell OptX AW2310.  I have two of these and I love 'em :)
I don't do meditation.  I drink alcohol to relax, like normal people.

If Microsoft Excel decided to stop working overnight, the world would practically end.

Darth Wagtaros

PDH!