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August 27th, 2009, 12:07 PM
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Hey Guys, I'm 23 & I was wondering if you guys could help me out on a gaming computer I am fairly new to this and do not know much at all I have a budget of $4500 USD. I'm looking to get a whole new setup from keyboard to case and i was wondering what computer parts would you "Experts" recommend.
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August 27th, 2009, 12:16 PM
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August 27th, 2009, 10:48 PM
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Thanks very much for this information, Though the new 300's how much do you think that they will cost and do you think they will leave the current GTX 295 and 4870x2 for dead? | |
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August 27th, 2009, 11:03 PM
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Can only speculate really.... probably same price 295's are currently..... AFAIK the 300 is going to be a single gpu (not this "SLI on a stick") but reading from the specs it looks like will easily outperform those cards (especialy in apps that don't use SLI), but again until they are released we can only speculate. | |
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August 27th, 2009, 11:12 PM
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Okay, I'll have a long think about everything and make a decision over the next few days.
Thanks for all your help. | |
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August 28th, 2009, 12:24 AM
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There are rumors of dual GPU GT300 cards, but of course they're just that, rumors.
As far as performance, the ATI 5870's are said to be faster then the current 4870x2's, and that's just for a single core. I'm sure they're gonna do dual GPU's also.
The GT300 really only have loads of rumors floating about on them, so it's hard to say. But from what has been leaked, just the numbers are looking to be roughly 1.5x faster then the GTX285, so that's a nice jump. But who knows on those again.
I agree with Aaron on most of the parts. He added the little bit about knowing people that don't like the sidewinder mouse, and that was just for me because he knows I hate them.
If your looking for the best gaming mouse, as far as FPS are involved, then pick up a Razor DeathAdder. Of course I have to back that up with proof, so here's some. ESR - Razer DeathAdder Review
If you read that review you'll see it's the best thing since sliced bread. 
I have that mouse and love it if that makes any difference also.
As far as the keyboard, I'd probably vote for this: Newegg.com - ABS M1 Heavy Duty Professional Gaming Mechanical Keyboard - Keyboards
It's got mechanical switches, which are viewed to be better then the rubber dome keyboards.
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August 28th, 2009, 02:56 AM
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(Wow longest ever post for me I think..... where's 'SHYGUY' ).
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(so where's Omar to chastise us on recommending over the top parts and upgrades for new members, especially when its over their budgets? obviously Sarcasm here, given we're given a $4500 budget and you didn't even crack the 50% mark on the budget with it  )
Karma, when you say 1.5x faster, do you mean 50% faster or 150% faster? (the way my brains thinking right now is 2x faster would be a full 100% better performance over current performance, so I suspect when you say 1.5x's your meaning a 50% boost, right?)
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August 28th, 2009, 09:56 AM
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They way I heard it put is it would take 2 + of the current 285's to match the performance. 
I guess I might have put that wrong, but I think you guys got the point. | |
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August 28th, 2009, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ShyguyXPC Aaron...
Don't worry, I'm right here (so where's Omar to chastise us on recommending over the top parts and upgrades for new members, especially when its over their budgets? obviously Sarcasm here, given we're given a $4500 budget and you didn't even crack the 50% mark on the budget with it )
Karma, when you say 1.5x faster, do you mean 50% faster or 150% faster? (the way my brains thinking right now is 2x faster would be a full 100% better performance over current performance, so I suspect when you say 1.5x's your meaning a 50% boost, right?) |  Ohhh I was tempted....Would of liked to of seen how far $4500 would of gone..... I imagine.... Multiple SSD's, Tri SLI..... Blu-ray Nice 50" screen....
Anything else left over we can just get a shed load of these..... Newegg.com - Newo corporation 055 DreamCheeky Wireless USB Missile Launcher - USB Gadgets 
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August 28th, 2009, 09:47 PM
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Though, Just curious what would you guys buy with 4500? | |
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