3000-3500$ budget

[buster7]

geting ready to build a computer, done a lot of research but want to see if i can get some ideas from other people. I got 3000-3500, would like to keep it at three thousand tho. i want it based on the intel qx9650 with an asus en8800 gtx graphics card. i would like your opinions for the rest.

[MKmods]

$2000 on the case and $1500 on Hardware is my vote
(always keep ur priorities in order, lol)

[ex_reven]

$1500 on case and internal hardware, another $800 for screen, speakers, keyboard/mouse.

Sounds beastly. Sif $3000...

[timta2]

With that kind of money I would aim for something better than a 8800gtx, like something 98xx in SLI. You can do a lot with the budget you have especially if you are going to build it yourself.

[MKmods]

Q9450 FTW! (save the $900)

Striker Extreme 790 mobo

2 8800GTs in SLI

4gigs DDR3 memory

Corsair 620 PS

2 Raptors in Raid0 for OS and a TB Hdd for extra stuff.

Il make the case, Lets go!

[flashstar]

Why a 8800gtx?

Do this:

Q6700- $300
2 3870X2's- $850 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161224
Gigabyte X48 chipset board- $320 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128330
4gb Patriot DDR 3 ram- $275 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220305
Cooler Master Real Power Pro 1000- $275 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171022
Server 2008 Standard- $690 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116452
Aerocool case- $110 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811196021
Zalman CNPS 9700 NT $65 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118020
BenQ G2400W $380 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824014158
X-Fi Xtreme Gamer- $60 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102006
G15 Gaming Keyboard- $90 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126034
500 GB 7200.11 Seagate- $110 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148288
Choose random mouse

Comes to exactly $3500 :toast:

This is the fastest gaming system out today. Server 2008 is 17% faster than Vista and the only things that it doesn't come with are tablet pc support and media center.

Edit: You can always save some money on the screen and keyboard.

[ex_reven]

Why a 8800gtx?

Do this:

Q6700- $300
2 3870X2's- $850 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161224
Gigabyte X48 chipset board- $320 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128330
4gb Patriot DDR 3 ram- $275 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220305
Cooler Master Real Power Pro 1000- $275 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171022
Server 2008 Standard- $690 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116452
Aerocool case- $110 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811196021
Zalman CNPS 9700 NT $65 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118020
BenQ G2400W $380 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824014158
X-Fi Xtreme Gamer- $60 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102006
G15 Gaming Keyboard- $90 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126034
500 GB 7200.11 Seagate- $110 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148288
Choose random mouse

Comes to exactly $3500 :toast:

This is the fastest gaming system out today. Server 2008 is 17% faster than Vista and the only things that it doesn't come with are tablet pc support and media center.

Edit: You can always save some money on the screen and keyboard.

Why waste money on server edition... just dual boot XP and Vista...
And also, the 7200.11 is a waste of money. Its nowhere near as fast as the previous model, nor a raptor.

[flashstar]

Server 2008 supports DirectX 10. I'm also running Vista and Server 2008 side by side and Server 2008 boots up in half the time. It also suffers no slowdowns in 3dmark 06 and Crysis compared to Vista.

The 7200.11 also costs nearly the same as a similarly-sized 7200.10.

[phanbuey]

Server 2008 supports DirectX 10. I'm also running Vista and Server 2008 side by side and Server 2008 boots up in half the time. It also suffers no slowdowns in 3dmark 06 and Crysis compared to Vista.

The 7200.11 also costs nearly the same as a similarly-sized 7200.10.

wow, very interested in this server, can u post a default 3dmark score for server and one for vista, por favuhr?

[AsRock]

Id' go for a DDR2 \ DDR3 compatible mobo and get 8GB of DDR2 ram my self. Games like Stalker can take like 3.8GB no problem these days. The benefit in going to DDR3 is low game wise.

I'd all so think about waiting till the R700 was out but thats more of a personal option. I'd probaly in vest in a larger PSU like the one i use with a good UPS if you don't have one all ready. Other wise 2 x2 3870's as some else said.

Throw in a 20-22" at least LCD too.

As for a case i like some cube cases all ways wanted one but out of my reach :(.

Maybe you could get MKmods top mod the crap ot of one of these for ya :) :).
http://www.modthebox.com/review241_1.shtml

Sound setup Umm maybe try the onboard sound and hook up a SONY \ ONKYO surround sound setup for about $200-$250.

[Jimmy 2004]

Don't waste that much money on server :rolleyes:

With a system that's got that much power, 17% probably won't matter for a while and it would be cheaper to upgrade to new graphics cards in a year or so once two 3870 X2s can't max everything than to buy Windows Server.

[Braveheart]

Server 2008 supports DirectX 10. I'm also running Vista and Server 2008 side by side and Server 2008 boots up in half the time. It also suffers no slowdowns in 3dmark 06 and Crysis compared to Vista.

The 7200.11 also costs nearly the same as a similarly-sized 7200.10.

that is very interesting. could you PM me with 3dmark scores and how it's been working, etc?