Geek out time....new computer build

[ConstantChange]

Nice. I'm in the middle of a computer build as well. I also purchased the Q9550. Paid $286 from Newegg.com a month or so back.

I almost pulled the trigger on buying the other components I still need a few weeks ago, but I'm hoping to catch some deals between now and Christmas.

 

[ConstantChange]

first off, aren't those qx9550's still like $500 or a little more? You gotta tell me where you're gettin em for $300.

I believe he's talking about the Q9550 and not the QX9550.

 

[UA_Iron]

Nice build man.

I'm gonna be upgrading soon here.
My current build:
Asus P5B deluxe wifi (P965 chipset - dated)
Intel E6400 (dated)
4x2gb G. Skill DDR2-1000 memory
7900GTO
640gb Seagate 7200.11 HD This thing FLYS!
2x74gb Raptor HD's (non-functional at the moment)

Why'd you go with the Samsung Spinpoint? It has 5 platters, newer hd's like the seagate 7200.11 have 2 platters - which generally correlates to better operating life. Though its not a bad drive at all.

Awesome video card. 512mb of video memory is fine with a GPU like the 4850.

 

[UA_Iron]

The new intel core i7's are going to be like a grand when they first come out. They require DDR3 memory, and new expensive motherboards.

It will be the more cost effective route to build a skt775 platform well into next year.

 

[Dial_tone]

Nice build man.

I'm gonna be upgrading soon here.
My current build:
Asus P5B deluxe wifi (P965 chipset - dated)
Intel E6400 (dated)
4x2gb G. Skill DDR2-1000 memory
7900GTO
640gb Seagate 7200.11 HD This thing FLYS!
2x74gb Raptor HD's (non-functional at the moment)

Why'd you go with the Samsung Spinpoint? It has 5 platters, newer hd's like the seagate 7200.11 have 2 platters - which generally correlates to better operating life. Though its not a bad drive at all.

Awesome video card. 512mb of video memory is fine with a GPU like the 4850.

I usually shoot for ARS Technica's Hot Rod build, which is mid-range cost. Cost and noise are major factors. Everything is fast these days. The Spinpoints are quieter which is important for me and it was only $110 or so. I almost went with DDR-1066 memory but I saw something that said 800mhz was all the bandwidth this config could actually use. I'll probably use it as it then try to overclock in a few months once it starts to feel slow.

I've got everything together. Looks like the video card will be here today. That's the last piece other than a multi-card reader. I just don't know if I want to go with 64-bit Linux yet. i think it's still missing some things.

 

[AAP]

Ok, who is going to build me one?

Nothing fancy, 4 gig of RAM or more.
2 hard drives 500g each

front slot media reader.

Using for Photoshop, digital photo editing, general net use.

I don't play games or shit on it so no need for the over the moon video card.

or should I just go to Bestbuy or Compusa and buy one.

50K to the person that finds me the best deal.

 

[ortiz34]

Ok, who is going to build me one?

Nothing fancy, 4 gig of RAM or more.
2 hard drives 500g each

front slot media reader.

Using for Photoshop, digital photo editing, general net use.

I don't play games or shit on it so no need for the over the moon video card.

or should I just go to Bestbuy or Compusa and buy one.

50K to the person that finds me the best deal.

buy a mac!

 

[hanselthecaretaker]

I usually shoot for ARS Technica's Hot Rod build, which is mid-range cost. Cost and noise are major factors. Everything is fast these days. The Spinpoints are quieter which is important for me and it was only $110 or so. I almost went with DDR-1066 memory but I saw something that said 800mhz was all the bandwidth this config could actually use. I'll probably use it as it then try to overclock in a few months once it starts to feel slow.

I've got everything together. Looks like the video card will be here today. That's the last piece other than a multi-card reader. I just don't know if I want to go with 64-bit Linux yet. i think it's still missing some things.

What fsb speed is that cpu rated for, I thought it was 1333 for the q9550.

 

[redsamurai]

I believe he's talking about the Q9550 and not the QX9550.

good point.....

 

[mrplunkey]

Ok, who is going to build me one?

Nothing fancy, 4 gig of RAM or more.
2 hard drives 500g each

front slot media reader.

Using for Photoshop, digital photo editing, general net use.

I don't play games or shit on it so no need for the over the moon video card.

or should I just go to Bestbuy or Compusa and buy one.

50K to the person that finds me the best deal.

You have Mac user written all over you...

I'm shocked you want a PC.

Seriously.