Insuremeplz (OP)
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June 08, 2011, 10:00:25 PM |
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This will be the first PC I've ever put together. Do i need to buy anything else? Any thoughts? I also want to use it for light computing/word processing/browsing. Thoughts on GPU choice? I don't have too much more room in leeway for my budget, but can afford slightly more if there's a better value on anything. THANKS!
AMD Athlon II X2 250 3.0GHz Socket AM3 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor 60.99
Xigmatek ASGARD II B/O CPC-T45UE-U01 Black / Orange Computer Case 29.99
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory 39.99
SILVERSTONE Strider Essential series ST70F-ES 700W Power Supply 84.99
Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive 43.99
ASRock 880G PRO3 ATX AMD Motherboard 99.99
SAMSUNG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner Black EIDE / ATAPI Model SH-S222A 20.99
XFX Radeon HD 6870 HD-687A-ZNFC Video Card with Eyefinity 187.99
I also have an older monitor, a mouse and keyboard already. What else do I need? If I plug in all the parts and throw in a windows CD... it boots up and runs... right? *hopefully*
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kirby9058
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June 08, 2011, 10:03:45 PM |
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Are you going to be doing anything other than mining from this machine?
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Insuremeplz (OP)
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June 08, 2011, 10:06:07 PM |
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Nothing major. Schoolwork, word processing, internet browsing... possibly light gaming if I ever buy a sound card.
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grue
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June 08, 2011, 10:08:07 PM |
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eww, 6870. if you're serious about mining, you will get a 5850, or a 5830
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Insuremeplz (OP)
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June 08, 2011, 10:19:13 PM |
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eww, 6870. if you're serious about mining, you will get a 5850, or a 5830
I'd love one. Any suggestions where I can find it? |
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Tutorials, guidelines, optimizations for all!
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June 08, 2011, 10:32:55 PM |
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eww, 6870. if you're serious about mining, you will get a 5850, or a 5830
I'd love one. Any suggestions where I can find it? Sold out  |
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kirby9058
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June 08, 2011, 10:39:16 PM |
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TigerDirect still had some 5830's last I checked, but I think they were all $200+. I'm not able to check at the moment, sorry.
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June 08, 2011, 10:44:30 PM |
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6870, in terms of mining is a pure rip off. pay $190 for a card that performs the same as a $100 card (5830). Just look hard, you will find them  |
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Insuremeplz (OP)
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June 08, 2011, 10:48:42 PM |
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6870, in terms of mining is a pure rip off. pay $190 for a card that performs the same as a $100 card (5830). Just look hard, you will find them help me look hard, and I'll tip for helping me find it because so far I'm not having much luck. |
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yyduinihao0
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June 08, 2011, 11:13:13 PM |
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system looks great. 5970 will also be great card selections.
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kirby9058
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June 08, 2011, 11:21:58 PM |
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6870, in terms of mining is a pure rip off. pay $190 for a card that performs the same as a $100 card (5830). Just look hard, you will find them help me look hard, and I'll tip for helping me find it because so far I'm not having much luck. $212 plus shipping, and it doesn't look like a reference card. Dunno how well it cools with that weird fan. Plus, it's kinda pricey for a 5830. No need for a tip  The Mrs. says I can't get any more GPU's until I make some money XD |
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