New Computer

Discussion in 'Gaming' started by Freeze Factor, Jun 25, 2006.

  1. Freeze Factor

    Freeze Factor Well-Known Member

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    ive decided since im settling down in my new home i might as well buy a good desktop i need some ideas

    budget:7000$
     
  2. BananaFX

    BananaFX Well-Known Member

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    did you mean $700 or was $7000 intentional?
     
  3. Freeze Factor

    Freeze Factor Well-Known Member

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    7000$ :P
     
  4. Massacre

    Massacre Senior Member

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    What would you be using the desktop for exactly? Gaming maybe?
     
  5. XMasterX

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    I'd wait for the Conroes.. should be coming next month
     
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    xPhate Well-Known Member

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    $7000....Wow, how bout you just send me a $1000 :)
     
  7. Blooper008

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    For $7000, you can get ALOT of stuff, just wait 'till the conroe's are out. I can already preorder one in my country here, so they should be there soon ;)
     
  8. V1sual B1nary

    V1sual B1nary Well-Known Member

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    Keep saving for a few more years then buy a mainframe :D
     
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    or buy a (few) server(s)...
     
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    wow u can get some serious hardcore gaming stuff for that
     
  11. xlink

    xlink GR's Tech Enthusiast

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    like most, I willl say to wait for conroe if at all possible.

    unlike most, I'll say that you might be in the market for a mid-highend workstation. look for a board which supports 4 Kentsfield processors, fill up half of those sockets, toss in two 7950GX2s, one of those 1000W PC Power & Cooling PSUs... they're insanely expensive but good.
     
  12. BananaFX

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    *reads xelinks post*
    hmm
    *begins to drool*
     
  13. .DeFuZioN

    .DeFuZioN Well-Known Member

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    I reckon this guy is pulling our leg.
     
  14. V1sual B1nary

    V1sual B1nary Well-Known Member

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    I wouldnt say so, if you have the money for it i say why not, i know when im older ill end up spending an insane amount of money on a new rig.
     
  15. BananaFX

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    Why do you say that? Who would post asking for help if they didn't need it, I mean liek what's the point? Correct me if I'm missing somethig :unsure:
     

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