Is that a good choise?

ltu021 · 05-12-2009, 12:12 PM

Hello, im thinking of building a new Pc cuz my old one is really crappy ^^
So i dont want that ones with GTX295 and stuff, im thinking of simple gaming pc that could run all the new games. So here we go:

CPU : AMD PHENOM II QUAD-CORE 940 4x3.0 Ghz
MAINBOARD : MSI K9N2 Diamond (MS-7375)
RAM : 4096 MB DDR-II
HDD : SEA BARRACUDA 7200.11 750GB
VGA : 1024 MB Geforce 9800 GT PCI-EXPRESS
PSU : CHIEFTEC PSU ATX 700W PFC,CABL. MNG

What you think about this? If u got any better ideas just write them down :)

Logo09 · 05-12-2009, 12:16 PM

I would use this psu, much higher quality and the same price:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...=corsair%20750

Logo09 · 05-12-2009, 12:17 PM

what ram were you looking at?

ltu021 · 05-12-2009, 12:21 PM

2x A-DATA 2GB DDR2 800

Logo09 · 05-12-2009, 12:26 PM

I would go with this ram:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146731

**Tyree** · 05-12-2009, 12:28 PM

A-Data RAM has issues with a LOT of Mobo's.
2x1GB would probably be fine but if you want to go with 2X2GB, I would highly recommend Corsair.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145184
A note about Corsair rebates. Corsair sends a credit card in lieu of a check, toward future purchases of Corsair products.

Logo09 · 05-12-2009, 12:30 PM

I would also go with this hard drive

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136284

ltu021 · 05-12-2009, 12:32 PM

My friends says too that Corsair is one of the best. But anyway the other stuff , cpu , vga is ok? and how long can this play the newest games without any upgrades?

**Tyree** · 05-12-2009, 12:39 PM

Quad core is good for heavy multi-tasking or intense video work.
Dual will be better for gaming.
I don't do AMD but I would look at Asus Mobo's over the MSI.

Logo09 · 05-12-2009, 12:46 PM

I have the same processor you do and my computer absolutely destroys games. Eventually games will take advantage of quad core cpus so IMHO it would be better to get the quad core. Plus everything installs faster, especially the OS.

Logo09 · 05-12-2009, 12:47 PM

What heat sink were you considering for your cpu?

ltu021 · 05-12-2009, 12:50 PM

Well i have 1 more build:
CPU : Intel Quad-Core Q9550, 4 x 2,83 GHz
MAINBOARD : Asus P5KPL-AM
RAM : CORSAIR 4GB DDR2 800
HDD : the same as in 1st build(i dont really care about HDD)
VGA : also same 1024 MB Geforce 9800 GT PCI-EXPRESS
PSU : CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V

whats about this build? :)

ltu021 · 05-12-2009, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logo09

What heat sink were you considering for your cpu?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835118046 i think its quite OK

**wrench97** · 05-12-2009, 12:56 PM

High dollar CPU on a low dollar board if you're going for a Q9550 go for the P45 P5Q or EP45 UD3L motherboard.

**Tyree** · 05-12-2009, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrench97

High dollar CPU on a low dollar board if you're going for a Q9550 go for the P45 P5Q or EP45 UD3L motherboard.

Ditto: Definitely go for a P45 chipset Mobo.

05-12-2009, 12:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
ltu021 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 11 OS: Win XP SP3	Is that a good choise? Hello, im thinking of building a new Pc cuz my old one is really crappy ^^ So i dont want that ones with GTX295 and stuff, im thinking of simple gaming pc that could run all the new games. So here we go: CPU : AMD PHENOM II QUAD-CORE 940 4x3.0 Ghz MAINBOARD : MSI K9N2 Diamond (MS-7375) RAM : 4096 MB DDR-II HDD : SEA BARRACUDA 7200.11 750GB VGA : 1024 MB Geforce 9800 GT PCI-EXPRESS PSU : CHIEFTEC PSU ATX 700W PFC,CABL. MNG What you think about this? If u got any better ideas just write them down :) Last edited by ltu021; 05-12-2009 at 12:14 PM.

05-12-2009, 12:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Logo09 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 97 OS: Windows 7 RC build 7100 My System	Re: Is that a good choise? I would use this psu, much higher quality and the same price: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...=corsair%20750

05-12-2009, 12:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Logo09 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 97 OS: Windows 7 RC build 7100 My System	Re: Is that a good choise? what ram were you looking at?

05-12-2009, 12:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
ltu021 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 11 OS: Win XP SP3	Re: Is that a good choise? 2x A-DATA 2GB DDR2 800

05-12-2009, 12:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Logo09 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 97 OS: Windows 7 RC build 7100 My System	Re: Is that a good choise? I would go with this ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146731

05-12-2009, 12:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,490 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Is that a good choise? A-Data RAM has issues with a LOT of Mobo's. 2x1GB would probably be fine but if you want to go with 2X2GB, I would highly recommend Corsair. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145184 A note about Corsair rebates. Corsair sends a credit card in lieu of a check, toward future purchases of Corsair products. Last edited by Tyree; 05-12-2009 at 12:30 PM.

05-12-2009, 12:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Logo09 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 97 OS: Windows 7 RC build 7100 My System	Re: Is that a good choise? I would also go with this hard drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136284

05-12-2009, 12:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
ltu021 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 11 OS: Win XP SP3	Re: Is that a good choise? My friends says too that Corsair is one of the best. But anyway the other stuff , cpu , vga is ok? and how long can this play the newest games without any upgrades?

05-12-2009, 12:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,490 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Is that a good choise? Quad core is good for heavy multi-tasking or intense video work. Dual will be better for gaming. I don't do AMD but I would look at Asus Mobo's over the MSI.

05-12-2009, 12:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Logo09 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 97 OS: Windows 7 RC build 7100 My System	Re: Is that a good choise? I have the same processor you do and my computer absolutely destroys games. Eventually games will take advantage of quad core cpus so IMHO it would be better to get the quad core. Plus everything installs faster, especially the OS.

05-12-2009, 12:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
Logo09 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 97 OS: Windows 7 RC build 7100 My System	Re: Is that a good choise? What heat sink were you considering for your cpu?

05-12-2009, 12:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
ltu021 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 11 OS: Win XP SP3	Re: Is that a good choise? Well i have 1 more build: CPU : Intel Quad-Core Q9550, 4 x 2,83 GHz MAINBOARD : Asus P5KPL-AM RAM : CORSAIR 4GB DDR2 800 HDD : the same as in 1st build(i dont really care about HDD) VGA : also same 1024 MB Geforce 9800 GT PCI-EXPRESS PSU : CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V whats about this build? :)

05-12-2009, 12:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,444 OS: Win7	Re: Is that a good choise? High dollar CPU on a low dollar board if you're going for a Q9550 go for the P45 P5Q or EP45 UD3L motherboard. __________________ Power Supply and Selection