[REWARD] Help me build the best computer!

August 5th, 2016

If you are wondering why this changed, its because I’ve updated it. I changed my mind.
Ok, I need a computer that has specs to the max, the best performance and graphics and the latest of everything around. I just need a tower, nothing else, no external accessories. Max. 2000AU. I need this to last the life, not to run as fast as it could and then puff its lungs out.
I want everything in the tower, don’t forget things such as sound cards.
My requirements:
2 or more USB ports at the front
A nice looking but average case, not to the max, not made of cardboard
No flaps for the CD/DVD drives
2 DVDRW-DL burners and readers at the front
An extra blank slot at the front for in the future blue ray burner
Vertical tower – not horizontal
1 or more terabyte hard drive
No cheapy no-name brands
Good enough specs for GTA IV
optional – if there is enough money in the 2000 left:
blu-ray reader Please tell me the total price for the whole build
And please don’t go overboard, such as 10 terabyte hard drive or 5 Nvidia 9800GT.
Thanks for your help.
The 3 best computer builds that I shall find will be put on voting for 1 week in the Off-topic section, the one with most votes shall win a 1 month rapidshare account.
PS. You guys can argue on the prices and which components better. PPS. I am willing to shop around or buy online and not buy the thing in one spot.
PPPS. Please tell me the purpose for the computer, whether it is designed for gaming or developing or just general use.
Answer #1
Moved to Helpdesk.
Answer #2
How much can you spend?
Answer #3
well what area? If its around Sydney then i can see what i can pick out from various computer stores
Answer #4
well what area? If its around Sydney then i can see what i can pick out from various computer stores
Yea I am the Sydney area, the inner west, fairfield, canley vale, cabramatta, Warwick farm, liverpool, glenfield region.
And guys, I’m sorry but I have decided to change my mind. See the updated info above. This is because of my dad, he said that rather updating, just chuck out the old and bring in the new!
Answer #5
ok this is what i composed from Mwave Australia. Its an online store so you have to pay first then they send you the goods but ive heard good stuff from many forums about them. Note this is a hard out gaming pc
Stuff:
My list - From Mwave.com.au
GPU: HD 4870 x2
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?CartID=mAU@14B3OU436MRVHQP135YHRMBYZFX1B8W6NN6DL4I4KWFW4Z&sku=42022026          $683.50
Motherboard:   Asus P5Q SE/R
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?CartID=mAU@14B3OU436MRVHQP135YHRMBYZFX1B8W6NN6DL4I4KWFW4Z&sku=28022844        $206.60
RAM:  G.Skill 4GB dual channel DDR2 800 (2GB x2)
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?CartID=mAU@14B3OU436MRVHQP135YHRMBYZFX1B8W6NN6DL4I4KWFW4Z&sku=37060305
$107
CPU: Core 2 Quad Q9550
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?CartID=mAU@14B3OU436MRVHQP135YHRMBYZFX1B8W6NN6DL4I4KWFW4Z&sku=19010147
$538.20
HDD:   Seagate Barracuda 500GB
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?CartID=mAU@14B3OU436MRVHQP135YHRMBYZFX1B8W6NN6DL4I4KWFW4Z&sku=22040159
$100.50
PSU:  Cooler Master Extreme 650w
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?CartID=mAU@14B3OU436MRVHQP135YHRMBYZFX1B8W6NN6DL4I4KWFW4Z&sku=34040088
$118.10
Case:   Thermaltake Wing RS 100
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?CartID=mAU@14B3OU436MRVHQP135YHRMBYZFX1B8W6NN6DL4I4KWFW4Z&sku=16010524
$148.80
Total = $1902.70
Answer #6
Hey thats a great set you got but can you change the motherboard because I don’t really like the Asus brand mainly Gigabyte or some other brand, make sure its not one of those no-name’s.
And for the Video card isn’t the Nvidia better than the Radeon?
And I dont really need that much of a video card, because I don’t have a HDMI TV or any HD stuff. So have a look in the Nvidia and see which one of them works with the motherboard you picked.
Can you also make sure that everything fits together perfectly, as in the motherboard fits in the case and everything goes in place? And as far as I know, I dont think you can fit the fan in the case.
Answer #7
well so far the HD 4870 x2 is best out there. For the motherboard, i found this:
Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS4P
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?CartID=mAU@14B3OU436MRVHQP135YHRMBYZFX1B8W6NN6DL4I4KWFW4Z&sku=28022787
$210
Answer #8
Yea, thanks for that, I’ll stick with Gigabyte. As for the video card, I’ve changed my mind to stick with Radeon. Thanks for your help.
Is there anyone who would like to submit a better computer build?
Answer #9
i suggest you to buy graphics card nvidia geforce 8500GT 512mb that is so cheap and great card check it in nvidia.com
2GB ddr 3 Ram
Blue Ray reader
dvd writer
500GB sata2 HD
19inch HD moniter
Answer #10

jahansibi wrote: Select all

i suggest you to buy graphics card nvidia geforce 8500GT 512mb that is so cheap and great card check it in nvidia.com
uhh that card is old and not as powerful as a HD 4870 x2. Its good for a budget card but this is a gaming pc
Answer #11
i am playing cryiss ,GTA SA with ENB Graphics MOd,MOH Airborne with high graphics settings
for new graphics cards go for 8800GTX
Answer #12
The 8800GTX isnt that new, if fact its pretty much last year. The HD 4850 even outdoes that
Answer #13
4870 x2 is about a million billion trillion times better then the 8500
Answer #14
4870 x2 is about a million billion trillion times better then the 8500
Yes but 8500 is soo cheap and i am agree with HD 4850 is th best
Answer #15
The parts in Uber Leet’s config is pretty good except that the memory is CL5. CL5 is for a regular office PC or something how can you build a gaming PC with CL5 memory I can’t understand. Also the stuff like the two DVD writers are not there
Anyhow this is what I came up with.
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All parts were taken from itsdirect.com.au after a bit of research

  1. Three Antec TriCool fans for cooling as the case comes with only one 120mm fan. The rest you got to buy separate
  2. Antec ATLAS Server Case. It says it’s a server case but can be used for general use as well. Comes with an excellent PSU and for the price I couldn’t resist. It’s not over the top looking either. It’s Antec and that’s enough said
  3. Corsair 4GB CL4 PC2-6400 memory kit. It’s Corsair, what more do you want?
    Link to a review of that memory kit
    http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews.php?/memory/corsair_xms2_dhx_pc2-6400_4gb_kit

  4. DFI LANPARTY P45 Motherboard. DFI is far from a cheap brand if you’re asking. It’s the brand preferred by many enthusiasts
    Link to a review of that motherboard
    http://www.madshrimps.be/?action=getarticle&articID=873

  5. Gainward Golden Sample HD4870 1GB. The 4870 X2 is just too much. Something like that will be only needed if you need to game @ incredibly high resolutions (higher than 1920×1080). The regular 4870 is more than enough and it will eat up something like GTA IV or Far Cry 2 anyway. The 1GB model is a step up. It’s the best card out atm in my opinion and the Gainward Golden Sample is the best edition
  6. Core 2 Quad Q9550. Same as in Uber Leet’s config. It’s the best price/performance Quad core out atm
  7. 2 x Samsung DVD writers. Samsung is the best when it comes to optical drives
  8. Western Digital 1TB drive. You can get a Seagate if you want to. They are both pretty much the same in price/quality. I have a Samsung Spinpoint 1TB. It’s good too
  9. Xigmatek CPU Cooler. You can’t get enough cooling and the Xigmatek HDT-S1283 is the best one out right now. I have the same thing (the regular not RS model). It’ll really extend the life of the CPU and will open you up to overclocking etc. Overclocking is completely safe especially with a cooler like this and the Corsair memory I’ve put above

Total price including freight = 2,003.79 AUD
Answer #16
RAM-6 gb of ram DDR 3
Proccesor-Quad core Q6600
Computer case-Cooler Master 690
Grapich Card-The Quadro FX 5600
Motherboard-Asus M3N-HT Deluxe/Mempipe
Enjoy
Answer #17
So far, 2 really good builds have been posted and I kinda like both of them in a way.
GPU: Nvidia BFG Geforce 9800GTX OCX 1gb
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3666958&CatId=2306
$299.99
Motherboard: DFI Lanparty DK P45-T2RS PLUS Intel P45 Chipset Socket 775 Motherboard
http://itsdirect.com.au/com_products.php?view=detail&category_id=37&Product_ID=3249&sub_category=164&keywords=DFI
_Lanparty_DK_P45_T2RS_PLUS_Intel_P45_Chipset_Socket_775_Motherboard
$206.31 - same
RAM: Corsair 8GB DDR2 800 RAM Kit, 4x 2GB XMS2, PC-6400, 240-Pin DIMMs, 4-4-4-12 (Q2X8G6400C4DHX)
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?CartID=mAU@D8LJYOCGELXXDEK1N8J59NSL74436WRWIZQ145ZH1MC81F&sku=37060657
$399.50 - 332
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83Ghz
http://www.arc.com.au/?CPUP4775CD2Q95
$468.00 same
DVD: 2x Samsung SH-S223F Black SATA 22x DVD/RW Writer (OEM, Nero Included)
http://itsdirect.com.au/com_products.php?view=detail&category_id=30&Product_ID=1672&sub_category=29&keywords=Samsung_SH_S223F_Black_SATA_22x_DVD_RW_Writer__OEM%2C_Nero_Included_
2 x 37.75 = $75.5 - abt 20 each.
Case:   Thermaltake Wing RS 100
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?CartID=mAU@14B3OU436MRVHQP135YHRMBYZFX1B8W6NN6DL4I4KWFW4Z&sku=16010524
$148.80 PSU:  Cooler Master 650W
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?CartID=mAU@14B3OU436MRVHQP135YHRMBYZFX1B8W6NN6DL4I4KWFW4Z&sku=34040088
$118.10 HDD: Western Digital 1TB
http://itsdirect.com.au/com_products.php?view=detail&category_id=30&Product_ID=1998&sub_category=31&keywords=
Western_Digital_1TB__1000GB__SATAII_Hard_Drive_16mb_cache%A0
$185.90
Fan: Xigmatek S1283 CPU Cooler Red
http://itsdirect.com.au/com_products.php?view=detail&category_id=31&Product_ID=3392&sub_category=77&keywords=Xigmatek_S1283_Red_Scorpion_CPU_Cooler
$65.78
Total: 1967.88
Now the only question I have left is that can someone please check for me that all of this is compatible, if the Graphics card can fit into the motherboard, the motherboard fits in the case, and there are enough slots for everything, so can someone please do that for me? In the meantime, anyone who would like to give me another build?
Answer #18
Why the heck do you need 8GB RAM that’s stupid. You’ll not use half of it. It’s a waste you should spend that money on something else
Also why the 9800GTX? The HD4850 is better. It has to be either the HD4850 or the HD4870. The Cooler Master PSU is not even 80% efficient. You can tell by the wattage and price that the price is too low. Cheap PSU’s like that will die out. It’ll be better if you pick a good quality 500W PSU instead of that one
Answer #19

^|^ wrote: Select all

Why the heck do you need 8GB RAM that’s stupid. You’ll not use half of it. It’s a waste you should spend that money on something else
Also why the 9800GTX? The HD4850 is better. It has to be either the HD4850 or the HD4870. The Cooler Master PSU is not even 80% efficient. You can tell by the wattage and price that the price is too low. Cheap PSU’s like that will die out. It’ll be better if you pick a good quality 500W PSU instead of that one
True that the HD4850 is better, but its ATI, the past years, I have counted on Nvidia and I tend to stick with Nvidia, so thats why I’m making the change.
For the PSU, I don’t know an efficient one so can you suggest me a good quality and wattage PSU?
Answer #20
Well at least take out 4GB of RAM and spend it on a better graphics card. Something like a 9800GTX+ or GTX 260. The 9800GTX+ is better than the normal GTX
Here’s a good PSU
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?CartID=mAU@IBV2UTWDIM7HGRTVP7ID1PQ5OR1YNWEEW3CU8UBN5NUQ3R&sku=34040079
Another thing that’s worth mentioning is the fact that the Thermaltake Wing is a full tower. If your fine with the space it’s going to take and all then don’t worry about it. You should take note at it’s measurements and etc
Answer #21

^|^ wrote: Select all

Well at least take out 4GB of RAM and spend it on a better graphics card. Something like a 9800GTX+ or GTX 260. The 9800GTX+ is better than the normal GTX
Here’s a good PSU
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?CartID=mAU@IBV2UTWDIM7HGRTVP7ID1PQ5OR1YNWEEW3CU8UBN5NUQ3R&sku=34040079
Another thing that’s worth mentioning is the fact that the Thermaltake Wing is a full tower. If your fine with the space it’s going to take and all then don’t worry about it. You should take note at it’s measurements and etc
Yea space is good for me. Is GTX260 better than the one i have atm?
Answer #22
Yes it’s definitely better. Even the 9800GTX+ is better than the regular 9800GTX. The HD4870 is better than the GTX 260 tbough (especially the 1GB model) but it’s up to you on that part.
It’s like this
9800GTX < 9800GTX+ =< HD 4850 < GTX 260 =< HD 4870 512MB < HD 4870 1GB
I would seriously go for an ATI if I were you. The ATI’s hold up a lot better with AA and AF enabled.
You have the money why not make the best use of it? Seriously take off that 8GB and just get 4GB. It’s enough. The only difference in performance you can achieve is by getting a higher speed memory kit. Speed isn’t only due to MHz either. You need to take note of the CL (case latency). The Corsair XMS2’s have a pretty good mix of the two.
Answer #23
where abts does the GTX 280 rank in that?
My current build:
GPU: EVGA GeForce 280 GTX SC 1GB PCIe 2.0
http://www.compusa.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3941228&Sku=E145-
282&SRCCODE=COMPYAHSDF&cm_mmc_o=QztBBCjCVRqCjCVRqCjCVRq
$439.99
Motherboard: DFI Lanparty DK P45-T2RS PLUS Intel P45 Chipset Socket 775 Motherboard
http://itsdirect.com.au/com_products.php?
view=detail&category_id=37&Product_ID=3249&sub_category=164&keywords=DFI
_Lanparty_DK_P45_T2RS_PLUS_Intel_P45_Chipset_Socket_775_Motherboard
$206.31 - same
RAM: Corsair 8GB DDR2 800 RAM Kit, 4x 2GB XMS2, PC-6400, 240-Pin DIMMs, 4-4-4-12 (Q2X8G6400C4DHX)
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?
CartID=mAU@D8LJYOCGELXXDEK1N8J59NSL74436WRWIZQ145ZH1MC81F&sku=37060657
$399.50 - 332
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83Ghz
http://www.arc.com.au/?CPUP4775CD2Q95
$468.00 same
DVD: 2x Samsung SH-S223F Black SATA 22x DVD/RW Writer (OEM, Nero Included)
http://itsdirect.com.au/com_products.php?
view=detail&category_id=30&Product_ID=1672&sub_category=29&keywords=Samsung_SH_S223F_Black_SATA_22x
_DVD_RW_Writer__OEM%2C_Nero_Included_
2 x 37.75 = $75.5 - abt 20 each.
Case:   Thermaltake Wing RS 100
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?
CartID=mAU@14B3OU436MRVHQP135YHRMBYZFX1B8W6NN6DL4I4KWFW4Z&sku=16010524
$148.80 PSU:  Seasonic S12+ Energy 550W for ATX, EPS, BTX, Active (PF =99%) ATX12V v2.2, 88% Efficency, 3% Stable Voltage, Smart & Silent (PSR550+)
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?
CartID=mAU@IBV2UTWDIM7HGRTVP7ID1PQ5OR1YNWEEW3CU8UBN5NUQ3R&sku=34040079
$129.95
HDD: Western Digital 1TB
http://itsdirect.com.au/com_products.php?
view=detail&category_id=30&Product_ID=1998&sub_category=31&keywords=
Western_Digital_1TB__1000GB__SATAII_Hard_Drive_16mb_cache%A0
$185.90
Fan: Xigmatek S1283 CPU Cooler Red
http://itsdirect.com.au/com_products.php?view=detail&category_id=31&Product_ID=3392&sub_category=77&keywords=Xigmatek_S1283_Red_Scorpion_CPU_Cooler
$65.78

Answer #24
where abts does the GTX 280 rank in that?
9800GTX < 9800GTX+ =< HD 4850 < GTX 260 =< HD 4870 512MB < HD 4870 1GB < GTX 280 < HD 4870 X2
But I think it’s over 2000$ now because the price in AUD for the GTX 280 will be around 600$
Does CompUSA ship to Australia?
Answer #25
I’m not sure, atm I’m getting the price and model number and then go bargain hunting.
I think I am downgrading GTX 280 to 260.
Before the downgrade it was 2.1k, after I will save 140so it will be around $1960.
Answer #26
well how much and where are you getting the 260 GTX? Theres a HD 4870 for $340 here:
http://www.itsdirect.com.au/com_products.php?view=detail&category_id=48&Product_ID=3390&sub_category=170&keywords=XpertVision_ATI_Radeon_4870_Sonic_Dual_Slot_512mb_PCI_Express_Graphics_Card
it outdoes the 260 as ^l^ (aka Dr. Cool) said
Answer #27
My 260 is $310
but i like nvidia is better than Ati coz i heard a lot of people have trouble with ATI.
Answer #28
well if you put in the HD 4870 it will still be under the $2k range with $10 to spare. But im a proud ATI user and i havent had any problems so far, i dont see what problems ATI can cause. Their products seem reputable
Answer #29
Hmm, yeh, I think your right, I am upgrading to the HD 4870 x2 now. here is my build:
Note that can you please check if there is enough room to put the power supply in, i need this PSU because its certified for the HD 4870 X2. Can you also check if everything fits, ie. right slot, enough room, and/or too much or little space for the case.
GPU: Gecube HD4870X2 R700, 2GB GDDR5, D-Sub, Dual Dual-Link DVI, HDMI, HDCP, HDTV, Dual Slot Fansink, PCIe2.0 (GC-HD4870X2-G3)
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?
CartID=mAU@14B3OU436MRVHQP135YHRMBYZFX1B8W6NN6DL4I4KWFW4Z&sku=42022026
$683.50
1Motherboard: DFI Lanparty DK P45-T2RS PLUS Intel P45 Chipset Socket 775 Motherboard
http://itsdirect.com.au/com_products.php?
view=detail&category_id=37&Product_ID=3249&sub_category=164&keywords=DFI
_Lanparty_DK_P45_T2RS_PLUS_Intel_P45_Chipset_Socket_775_Motherboards
$206.31 - same
RAM: Corsair 4GB (2 x 2048mb) DDR2 1066 (PC8500 - TWIN2X4096-8500C5) RAM Module Kit
http://itsdirect.com.au/com_products.php?
view=detail&category_id=35&Product_ID=3889&sub_category=15&keywords=Corsair_4GB__2_x_2048mb__DDR2_
1066__PC8500___TWIN2X4096_8500C5__RAM_Module_Kit
$191.60
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83Ghz
http://www.arc.com.au/?CPUP4775CD2Q95
$468.00
DVD: 2x Samsung SH-S223F Black SATA 22x DVD/RW Writer (OEM, Nero Included)
http://itsdirect.com.au/com_products.php?
view=detail&category_id=30&Product_ID=1672&sub_category=29&keywords=Samsung_SH_S223F_Black_SATA_22
x_DVD_RW_Writer__OEM%2C_Nero_Included_
2 x 37.75 = $75.5
2Case:   Thermaltake Wing RS 100
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?
CartID=mAU@14B3OU436MRVHQP135YHRMBYZFX1B8W6NN6DL4I4KWFW4Z&sku=16010524
$148.80 PSU:  Antec EA650 650W ATX12V Ver.2.2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371015
$64.99
HDD: Western Digital 1TB
http://itsdirect.com.au/com_products.php?
view=detail&category_id=30&Product_ID=1998&sub_category=31&keywords=
Western_Digital_1TB__1000GB__SATAII_Hard_Drive_16mb_cache%A0
$185.90
Fan: Xigmatek S1283 CPU Cooler Red
http://itsdirect.com.au/com_products.php?
view=detail&category_id=31&Product_ID=3392&sub_category=77&keywords=Xigmatek_S1283_Red_Scorpion_CP
U_Cooler
$65.78
Thermalpaste: Arctic Silver 5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007
$6

Answer #30
*UPDATE* I just found out that my motherboard doesnt support the RAM because its too high frequency. My PC build is now this:
GPU: Gecube HD4870X2 R700, 2GB GDDR5, D-Sub, Dual Dual-Link DVI, HDMI, HDCP, HDTV, Dual Slot Fansink, PCIe2.0 (GC-HD4870X2-G3)
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?
CartID=mAU@14B3OU436MRVHQP135YHRMBYZFX1B8W6NN6DL4I4KWFW4Z&sku=42022026
$683.50
1Motherboard: DFI Lanparty DK P45-T2RS PLUS Intel P45 Chipset Socket 775 Motherboard
http://itsdirect.com.au/com_products.php?
view=detail&category_id=37&Product_ID=3249&sub_category=164&keywords=DFI
_Lanparty_DK_P45_T2RS_PLUS_Intel_P45_Chipset_Socket_775_Motherboards
$206.31 - same
RAM: OCZ Reaper HPC Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail (reconfigure power management for this RAM)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227267&nm_mc=OTC-B1zrat3&cm_mmc=OTC-
B1zrat3-_-Memory+(Desktop+Memory)-_-OCZ+Technology++Inc.-_-20227267
$86.99
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83Ghz
http://www.arc.com.au/?CPUP4775CD2Q95
$468.00
DVD: 2x Samsung SH-S223F Black SATA 22x DVD/RW Writer (OEM, Nero Included)
http://itsdirect.com.au/com_products.php?
view=detail&category_id=30&Product_ID=1672&sub_category=29&keywords=Samsung_SH_S223F_Black_SATA_22
x_DVD_RW_Writer__OEM%2C_Nero_Included_
2 x 37.75 = $75.5
2Case:   Thermaltake Wing RS 100
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?
CartID=mAU@14B3OU436MRVHQP135YHRMBYZFX1B8W6NN6DL4I4KWFW4Z&sku=16010524
$139.00
PSU:  Antec EA650 650W ATX12V Ver.2.2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371015
$64.99
HDD: Western Digital 1TB
http://itsdirect.com.au/com_products.php?
view=detail&category_id=30&Product_ID=1998&sub_category=31&keywords=
Western_Digital_1TB__1000GB__SATAII_Hard_Drive_16mb_cache%A0
$185.90
Fan: Xigmatek S1283 CPU Cooler Red scorpion
http://www.directron.com/hdtrs1283.html
$34.99
Thermalpaste: Arctic Silver 5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007
$6
Answer #31
It looks fine mate. Go for it
You could do with a couple of more case fans (as that graphics card is like a miniature factory) but it’s all good
Answer #32
Just found out the power supply doesn’t support my graphics card, here is my computer build again:
GPU: Gecube HD4870X2 R700, 2GB GDDR5, D-Sub, Dual Dual-Link DVI, HDMI, HDCP, HDTV, Dual Slot Fansink, PCIe2.0 (GC-HD4870X2-G3)
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?
CartID=mAU@14B3OU436MRVHQP135YHRMBYZFX1B8W6NN6DL4I4KWFW4Z&sku=42022026
$683.50
1Motherboard: DFI Lanparty DK P45-T2RS PLUS Intel P45 Chipset Socket 775 Motherboard
http://itsdirect.com.au/com_products.php?
view=detail&category_id=37&Product_ID=3249&sub_category=164&keywords=DFI
_Lanparty_DK_P45_T2RS_PLUS_Intel_P45_Chipset_Socket_775_Motherboards
$206.31
RAM: G.Skill 4GB Memory Kit, 2x 2GB, PC2-6400, DDR2 800MHz, Non-ECC, 240-pin DIMM, CL 5-5-5-15 (F2-6400CL5D-4GBNT)
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?
CartID=mAU@BUVJNZ6YKHIHK9EJUEDOHJDUFZXLERLFOVKJBBTZP8M7O1&sku=37060654
$86.99
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83Ghz
http://www.arc.com.au/?CPUP4775CD2Q95
$468.00
DVD: 2x Samsung SH-S223F Black SATA 22x DVD/RW Writer (OEM, Nero Included)
http://itsdirect.com.au/com_products.php?
view=detail&category_id=30&Product_ID=1672&sub_category=29&keywords=Samsung_SH_S223F_Black_SATA_22
x_DVD_RW_Writer__OEM%2C_Nero_Included_
2 x 37.75 = $75.5
2Case:   Thermaltake Wing RS 100
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?
CartID=mAU@14B3OU436MRVHQP135YHRMBYZFX1B8W6NN6DL4I4KWFW4Z&sku=16010524
$139.00
PSU:  ThermalTake 750W Tough Power http://www.arc.com.au/?PSUTH750TP $174.00
HDD: Western Digital 1TB
http://itsdirect.com.au/com_products.php?
view=detail&category_id=30&Product_ID=1998&sub_category=31&keywords=
Western_Digital_1TB__1000GB__SATAII_Hard_Drive_16mb_cache%A0
$185.90
Total: $1989.20
is it still good?
Answer #33
The EA650W would have worked fine. It can run anything and everything you could throw at it. No need to go for the 750W Thermaltake. Well it’s up to you anyway in the end
Answer #34
as i’ve said, i wanted it to last the time
so you’ve checked that everything works good?
Answer #35
Antec is a very reputable company and their EarthWatt series is their best. The durability difference is minimal
Why’d you change the memory to CL5? That’s a big performance hit. You should have kept with the OCZ Reaper
Answer #36
Yea of course the OCZ Reaper would be better but my motherboard didn’t support it, so I cant. But now I have changed my mind again! And came up with a dual channel RAM which should be faster. I have also changed my mind on the hard drive, the Western Digital only had 16mb cache, but this one has 32mb cache and its on special. So here is my new computer build:
GPU: Gecube HD4870X2 R700, 2GB GDDR5, D-Sub, Dual Dual-Link DVI, HDMI, HDCP, HDTV, Dual Slot Fansink, PCIe2.0 (GC-HD4870X2-G3)
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?CartID=mAU@14B3OU436MRVHQP135YHRMBYZFX1B8W6NN6DL4I4KWFW4Z&sku=42022026
$683.50
1Motherboard: DFI Lanparty DK P45-T2RS PLUS Intel P45 Chipset Socket 775 Motherboard (update bios)
http://itsdirect.com.au/com_products.php?view=detail&category_id=37&Product_ID=3249&sub_category=164&keywords=DFI
_Lanparty_DK_P45_T2RS_PLUS_Intel_P45_Chipset_Socket_775_Motherboards
$206.31
RAM: G.Skill 4GB (2GB x 2) PC2-6400 (DDR2-800) 5-5-5-15 Dual Channel (F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ)
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?CartID=mAU@14B3OU436MRVHQP135YHRMBYZFX1B8W6NN6DL4I4KWFW4Z&sku=37060305
$107.00
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83Ghz
http://www.arc.com.au/?CPUP4775CD2Q95
$468.00
DVD: 2x Samsung SH-S223F Black SATA 22x DVD/RW Writer (OEM, Nero Included)
http://itsdirect.com.au/com_products.php?view=detail&category_id=30&Product_ID=1672&sub_category=29&keywords=Samsung_SH_S223F_Black_SATA_22x_DVD_RW_Writer__OEM%2C_Nero_Included_
2 x 37.75 = $75.5
2Case:   Thermaltake Wing RS 100
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?CartID=mAU@14B3OU436MRVHQP135YHRMBYZFX1B8W6NN6DL4I4KWFW4Z&sku=16010524
$139.00
PSU:  ThermalTake 750W Tough Power http://www.arc.com.au/?PSUTH750TP $174.00
HDD: Samsung/Maxtor(by Seagate) 1TB *Special* Harddisk,SATA2,32MB 7200RPM,NEW! 'HD103UJ'
http://www.arc.com.au/?HDSMSATA100032_CA
$158.00
Total: $2011.31
Oh and btw, sorry for being fussy and keep changing my mind but will this configuration work well?
Also, if you are going to buy this computer, would you replace any parts and if so why?
Answer #37
well its better to stick with WD. The 16 and 32MB cache versions dont differ much from each other.
Answer #38
Yea of course the OCZ Reaper would be better but my motherboard didn't support it,
What the heck you talking about of course it will support it
I’m talking about this here
RAM: OCZ Reaper HPC Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Also just because it says it supports DDR 800 only doesn’t mean it wont support DDR 1066. DFI makes the best overclocking boards around and I highly doubt it wont support. It’s like shooting yourself in the foot so to speak.
To be perfectly honest with you I wouldn’t get the 4870 X2. It’ll get outdated just the same with any other card. Why spend so much on a graphics card. I would just buy the regular 4870 1GB and spend the extra cash on getting a better case
Answer #39
well its better to stick with WD. The 16 and 32MB cache versions dont differ much from each other.
Who cares, this thing is cheaper and has better specs .

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Yea of course the OCZ Reaper would be better but my motherboard didn't support it,
What the heck you talking about of course it will support it
I’m talking about this here
RAM: OCZ Reaper HPC Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Also just because it says it supports DDR 800 only doesn’t mean it wont support DDR 1066. DFI makes the best overclocking boards around and I highly doubt it wont support. It’s like shooting yourself in the foot so to speak.
To be perfectly honest with you I wouldn’t get the 4870 X2. It’ll get outdated just the same with any other card. Why spend so much on a graphics card. I would just buy the regular 4870 1GB and spend the extra cash on getting a better case
Okay fine, managed to find a OCZ reaper hpc edition with 800 mhz.
But to save money I downgraded the power supply back to the antec one, but it only saved me about 30 dollars. :\
Btw, I kinda already like my current case.
Here is my current build:
GPU: Gecube HD4870X2 R700, 2GB GDDR5, D-Sub, Dual Dual-Link DVI, HDMI, HDCP, HDTV, Dual Slot Fansink, PCIe2.0 (GC-HD4870X2-G3)
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?
CartID=mAU@14B3OU436MRVHQP135YHRMBYZFX1B8W6NN6DL4I4KWFW4Z&sku=42022026
$683.50
1Motherboard: DFI Lanparty DK P45-T2RS PLUS Intel P45 Chipset Socket 775 Motherboard (update bios)
http://itsdirect.com.au/com_products.php?
view=detail&category_id=37&Product_ID=3249&sub_category=164&keywords=DFI
_Lanparty_DK_P45_T2RS_PLUS_Intel_P45_Chipset_Socket_775_Motherboards
$206.31
RAM: OCZ PC2-6400 ReaperX HPC Enhanced Bandwidth 4GB Dual Channel, EPP, 4-4-3, 2GB x 2, DDR2 800 (OCZ2RPX800EB4GK) (change voltage in bios for this)
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?
CartID=mAU@41214TOTFWNX13WFYK85XC5YPWLKC2LZ9J6I8CTLJFRP5K&sku=37060461
$187.40
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83Ghz
http://www.arc.com.au/?CPUP4775CD2Q95
$468.00
DVD: 2x Samsung SH-S223F Black SATA 22x DVD/RW Writer (OEM, Nero Included)
http://itsdirect.com.au/com_products.php?
view=detail&category_id=30&Product_ID=1672&sub_category=29&keywords=Samsung_SH_S223F_Black_SATA_22
x_DVD_RW_Writer__OEM%2C_Nero_Included_
2 x 37.75 = $75.5
2Case:   Thermaltake Swing RS 100
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?
CartID=mAU@14B3OU436MRVHQP135YHRMBYZFX1B8W6NN6DL4I4KWFW4Z&sku=16010524
$139.00
PSU:  Antec 650W EarthWatts ATX Power Supply, 80 PLUS certified, 80mm low noise cooling fan, Dual 12V outputs, 2 x PCI-Express, 4 x SATA, 6 x IDE (EA-650) http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?
CartID=mAU@41214TOTFWNX13WFYK85XC5YPWLKC2LZ9J6I8CTLJFRP5K&sku=34040267
$145.00
HDD: Samsung/Maxtor(by Seagate) 1TB *Special* Harddisk,SATA2,32MB 7200RPM,NEW! 'HD103UJ'
http://www.arc.com.au/?HDSMSATA100032_CA
$158.00
Total: $2062.71
My final question is that does any of you know where I can get the same products but cheaper? (Please make sure they ship to Australia)
Answer #40
Check out
www.itsdirect.com.au
or
www.staticice.com.au if looking for deals
Answer #41
Jee thanks, just for the bargaining i saved 60 bucks!
Here’s my comp build and all the links to it:
GPU: Gecube HD4870X2 R700, 2GB GDDR5, D-Sub, Dual Dual-Link DVI, HDMI, HDCP, HDTV, Dual Slot Fansink, PCIe2.0 (GC-HD4870X2-G3)
http://www.bttech.com.au/gecube-radeon-hd-4870x2-p-18333.html
$674.96
1Motherboard: DFI Lanparty DK P45-T2RS PLUS Intel P45 Chipset Socket 775 Motherboard (update bios)
http://store.livefire.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=42_58_102&products_id=714&osCsid=5a2a531cb75966e92057047583076a5d
$194.80
RAM: OCZ PC2-6400 ReaperX HPC Enhanced Bandwidth 4GB Dual Channel, EPP, 4-4-3, 2GB x 2, DDR2 800 (OCZ2RPX800EB4GK) (change voltage in bios for this)
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?CartID=mAU@41214TOTFWNX13WFYK85XC5YPWLKC2LZ9J6I8CTLJFRP5K&sku=37060461
$187.40
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83Ghz
http://www.arc.com.au/?CPUP4775CD2Q95
$468.00
DVD: 2x Samsung SH-S223F Black SATA 22x DVD/RW Writer (OEM, Nero Included)
http://www.umart.com.au/pro/products_listnew.phtml?id=10&bid=5&id2=20&sid=31298&Button=Buy
2 x 26 = $52
2Case:   Thermaltake Swing RS 100
http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwaveAU/productdetail.asp?CartID=mAU@14B3OU436MRVHQP135YHRMBYZFX1B8W6NN6DL4I4KWFW4Z&sku=16010524
$139.00
PSU:  Antec 650W EarthWatts ATX Power Supply, 80 PLUS certified, 80mm low noise cooling fan, Dual 12V outputs, 2 x PCI-Express, 4 x SATA, 6 x IDE (EA-650) http://www.umart.com.au/pro/products_listnew.phtml?id=10&bid=5&id2=140
$129.00
HDD: Samsung/Maxtor(by Seagate) 1TB *Special* Harddisk,SATA2,32MB 7200RPM,NEW! 'HD103UJ'
http://www.arc.com.au/?HDSMSATA100032_CA
$158.00
Total: $2003.16
Answer #42
Go for it.
Answer #43
So all working now?
Answer #44
Yep they’re all fine. You took out the CPU cooler though but it should do fine if you don’t overclock

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