How does this sound for gaming? - Page 2

Eltargrim · 12-25-2007, 01:12 AM

$5 000?

No way in hell should anyone spend that much money on a gaming computer.

All from NCIX as of the time of this post, matched part-for-part:

Processor: $329.99
RAM: $199.99 (For 4 GB!)
Video Card: $594.62
Hard Drive: $93.83
OS: $167.90
DVD Drive: $37.49
Sound Card: $199.99
Physics Card: $144.98 (<- Biggest waste of money, IMO)
Finally, to finish the deal with some necessities that you didn't include:

Case: $118.95 (Antec 900)
Motherboard: $101.96 (Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L, quite similar to mine)
Power Supply: $131.81

Toss in another $300 for monitor, mouse, and keyboard, and probably another $100 for either a decent pair of headphones or some speakers (Not my area of expertise), and keeping in mind that a lot of these parts are overkill, we come to a total of $2521.51 Canadian, before taxes. If you're paying anything over $3000 you're getting massively ripped off.

ArlanKels · 12-25-2007, 11:05 PM

*Points to the above post*

Add on 100 to that total and that's what my PC cost.
I have no clue where you got the 5k thing from, man o.O

my biggest concern is heating/cooling.
Currently I run a PC without anything beyond the basic inboard fan.
Will that sort of setup be okay with the 8800 and the 3g ram and dual 3g processor?

MasterOfMagic · 12-25-2007, 11:19 PM

Yeah, but if I were spending that much on a computer, I'd go ahead and spring for a after market heat sink/fan. I mean, as long as you don't overdo it, it's really not going to be that much more onto the price. And you'll not have to worry about overheating issues afterwards.

Eltargrim · 12-25-2007, 11:25 PM

The stock heatsink on the processor is usually pretty good; I'm not sure how Dell plays with it. The RAM should be a non-issue. The 8800 will be a beast to cool, though; if there's an option to get some extra fans, take it. Otherwise, I can't help you. I haven't bought a Dell in ages.

Once you get your computer up and running, you can use Speedfan to keep an eye on your temperatures. I'd strongly advise this.

~~Again, I'm not sure of your options, but go for the best air-cooling option they give you, and go for a power supply that is at least~~

Well, I took a look at the Dell site, and they don't give you a lot of area.

Personally, I have to suggest that you buy this independently, and without the sound and PhysX cards. You're saving at least $350 canadian, probably more with some smart shopping, and you'll get to know your computer much better. There are risks, however; if something does go wrong, you'll have fewer options in terms of service.

12-25-2007, 01:12 AM	#11
Eltargrim Fifty-Talents Haversham Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: FABULOUS Posts: 1,904	$5 000? No way in hell should anyone spend that much money on a gaming computer. All from NCIX as of the time of this post, matched part-for-part: Processor: $329.99 RAM: $199.99 (For 4 GB!) Video Card: $594.62 Hard Drive: $93.83 OS: $167.90 DVD Drive: $37.49 Sound Card: $199.99 Physics Card: $144.98 (<- Biggest waste of money, IMO) Finally, to finish the deal with some necessities that you didn't include: Case: $118.95 (Antec 900) Motherboard: $101.96 (Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L, quite similar to mine) Power Supply: $131.81 Toss in another $300 for monitor, mouse, and keyboard, and probably another $100 for either a decent pair of headphones or some speakers (Not my area of expertise), and keeping in mind that a lot of these parts are overkill, we come to a total of $2521.51 Canadian, before taxes. If you're paying anything over $3000 you're getting massively ripped off. __________________ <Insert witticism here; get credit; ???; profit!>

12-25-2007, 11:05 PM	#12
ArlanKels <-- Pickle Eater Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,244	Points to the above post Add on 100 to that total and that's what my PC cost. I have no clue where you got the 5k thing from, man o.O my biggest concern is heating/cooling. Currently I run a PC without anything beyond the basic inboard fan. Will that sort of setup be okay with the 8800 and the 3g ram and dual 3g processor? __________________ The Lands Of the Wicked~ Campaign Thread http://www.nuklearforums.com/showthread.php?t=25703

12-25-2007, 11:25 PM	#14
Eltargrim Fifty-Talents Haversham Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: FABULOUS Posts: 1,904	The stock heatsink on the processor is usually pretty good; I'm not sure how Dell plays with it. The RAM should be a non-issue. The 8800 will be a beast to cool, though; if there's an option to get some extra fans, take it. Otherwise, I can't help you. I haven't bought a Dell in ages. Once you get your computer up and running, you can use Speedfan to keep an eye on your temperatures. I'd strongly advise this. ~~Again, I'm not sure of your options, but go for the best air-cooling option they give you, and go for a power supply that is at least~~ Well, I took a look at the Dell site, and they don't give you a lot of area. Personally, I have to suggest that you buy this independently, and without the sound and PhysX cards. You're saving at least $350 canadian, probably more with some smart shopping, and you'll get to know your computer much better. There are risks, however; if something does go wrong, you'll have fewer options in terms of service. __________________ <Insert witticism here; get credit; ???; profit!>

12-25-2007, 11:19 PM	#13
MasterOfMagic ahahah Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,456	Yeah, but if I were spending that much on a computer, I'd go ahead and spring for a after market heat sink/fan. I mean, as long as you don't overdo it, it's really not going to be that much more onto the price. And you'll not have to worry about overheating issues afterwards.