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What Would be a the Best Investment for Building a New Computer?
Xrain:
--- Quote from: Pryvisee on January 30, 2011, 06:17:24 PM ---But wait. Isn't the sandy bridge the processor that lets intel access your shit? Like they can destroy the computer with one touch of a button. I won't buy one of those just for that. That's some scary shit.
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That would be a negative, they just added a command for enterprise users, in enterprise applications to destroy the computer in-case of theft, in-order to prevent data theft and such.
Intel didn't come up with the technology, it's been around for quite a few years with enterprise security packages, but Intel decided to include it as an option for enterprise users.
Intel cant just dial up any old computer and nuke it.
Osme:
dont buy ati card atm. with the current top of the line models, 6970 and 570 (580 is a waste lol) the 570 performs better in many ways, and is about 30-80 USD cheaper last i checked
atleast, with topline gfx...
get a "superclocked" from evga. great company, and its already well enough overclocked for 10 dollars more, w/o voiding warrenty
and if your getting a completely new computer, buy a nice, cheap asus 1155 board,and something like the 2400. the 2300 is just foolish. 10 dollars cheaper, shit in comparison. it will likely save you money in the long run. but i would wait a few weeks for price to die down a bit...
just my op
well if your build a topline PC that is...
if it only needs top run, buy amd cpu for 20 dollars :\
Peetah:
My knowlage.
If your building from scratch and not upgrading very often.
Starting from scratch you must prioritize.
A very important part and I cannot stress this enough. Spend a bit more money and get a good hard drive!
People dont look at the hardrive as an importance and get a budget one.
The hard drive is what bottlenecks THE computer. Regardless how fast it is.
Before it even gets processed or saved into the ram It is first read from the hard drive. Basically every part is waiting for the hard drive.
It will make the most difference in everyday use.
Next most important is the Mobo.
Buy the Mobo once. Spent mroe money on it.
The mobo gives you the compatibly to upgrade in the future.
Buying a new cpu or a stick of ram and finding out you need a new mobo, your just wasting money.
The cpu some ppl may think important but is not.
On a budget you do not need to spend most money on a high end cpu.
Buy one that is just enough. Mainstream, a low end quad is more then enough.
Graphics card is also important but not too important.
They are easily upgradeable, easy to sell and buy.
Buy one thats enough and upgrade in the future.
Cake Faice:
Best Investment? Trust me, it pretty much is the best bang for the buck.
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Nids any Phenom ii x4 and a radeon 5770.
Deathie:
I'm a get a Intel Dual Core for my AMD motherboard while using a Geforce crossfired with a Radeon.
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