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From: Thizzle on 4 Jun 2010 06:37

Hello, I'm new. I'm about to buy a new computer and my budget is:
*780$.*
So far gathered with the help of 3 different people 3 different specs.
I would like to tell me which
is the best spec out of these 3.

MY COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS:[/B]
*PLAY THE NEWEST GAMES WITH THE HIGHEST SETTINGS
*OFTEN USAGE OF HEAVY PROGRAMS (SUCH AS: PHOTOSHOP, FLASH, ADOBE
AFTEREFFECTS ETC')
*WATCH MOVIES AND SHOWS ON HD QUALITY.
*COMPATIBLE OF SURFING THE NET.
*A QUIET COMPUTER

*COMPUTER SPEC #1*
*CPU:* INTEL CORE I3-530 TRAY
*MOTHERBOARD:* GIGABYTE GA-H55M-S2H
*HARD DRIVE:* SAMSUNG HD753LJ 3.5\" 750GB SATA2 32MB
*RAM:* G.SKILL DDR3 4096MB (2048MBX2) 1333MHZ CL 8-8-8-24 ECO
*GRAPHICS CARD:* SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON HD5750 1024MB DDR5 PCLE
*BURNER:* SONY OPTIARC AD-5240S X24 SATA BLACK DVD
*PC CASE AND PSU:* COOLERMASTER CMP-350 500W
*CPU COOLER:* COOLERMASTER HYPER TX3

*TOTAL: 880$
*Computer Spec #2*
CPU:* AMD ATHLON II X3 425 BOX
*MOTHERBOARD:* GIGABYTE GA-770T-USB3
*HARD DRIVE:* SAMSUNG SPINPOINT F3 HD502HJ 3.5\" 500GB SATA2 16MB
*RAM:* KINGSTON DDR3 2048MB 1333MHZ CL 9-9-9-27
*GRAPHICS CARD:* POWERCOLOR ATI RADEON HD5770 1024MB DDR5 PCIE
*BURNER:* SONY OPTIARC AD-5240S X24 SATA BLACK DVD
*PC CASE* ANTEC TWO HUNDRED
*PSU:* SEASONIC SS-500ET 500W

*TOTAL: 862$
*Computer Spec #3*
CPU:* AMD ATHLON II X3 425 BOX
*MOTHERBOARD:* ASUS M4N68T-M
*HARD DRIVE:* SEAGATE ST3500418AS 3.5\" 500GB SATA2 16MB
*RAM:* KINGSTON DDR3 2048MB 1333MHZ CL 9-9-9-27
*GRAPHICS CARD:* SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON HD5770 PHOENIX 1024MB DDR5 PCIE
*BURNER:* SONY OPTIARC AD-5240S X24 SATA BLACK DVD
*PC CASE* COOLERMASTER ELITE 310 ORANGE
*PSU:* SEASONIC SS-500ET 500W
*PC CASE FAN:* SCYTHE SLEAP STREAM SY1225SL12M 1200RPM 120MM

[B]TOTAL: 800$
Thanks for the helpers :)


From: John Doe on 5 Jun 2010 02:16
Thizzle <Thizzle.4c2isa no.email.invalid> wrote:

> Hello, I'm new. I'm about to buy a new computer and my budget is
> $780. So far gathered with the help of 3 different people 3
> different specs.
> MY COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS:
> *PLAY THE NEWEST GAMES WITH THE HIGHEST SETTINGS

For $780 (US), that will not happen.

> COMPATIBLE OF SURFING THE NET.

That is easy, depending on your Internet Service Provider.

Buying a prefabricated computer is cheaper. I think Dell sells
computers worldwide. If all you are interested in is performance
for your money, if you are not interested in do-it-yourself
customization upgrades later, buy a prefabricated computer.

Good luck and have fun.
From: Paul on 5 Jun 2010 06:43
Thizzle wrote:
> Hello, I'm new. I'm about to buy a new computer and my budget is:
> *780$.*
> So far gathered with the help of 3 different people 3 different specs.
> I would like to tell me which
> is the best spec out of these 3.
>
> MY COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS:[/B]
> *PLAY THE NEWEST GAMES WITH THE HIGHEST SETTINGS
> *OFTEN USAGE OF HEAVY PROGRAMS (SUCH AS: PHOTOSHOP, FLASH, ADOBE
> AFTEREFFECTS ETC')
> *WATCH MOVIES AND SHOWS ON HD QUALITY.
> *COMPATIBLE OF SURFING THE NET.
> *A QUIET COMPUTER
>
> *COMPUTER SPEC #1*
> *CPU:* INTEL CORE I3-530 TRAY
> *MOTHERBOARD:* GIGABYTE GA-H55M-S2H
> *HARD DRIVE:* SAMSUNG HD753LJ 3.5\" 750GB SATA2 32MB
> *RAM:* G.SKILL DDR3 4096MB (2048MBX2) 1333MHZ CL 8-8-8-24 ECO
> *GRAPHICS CARD:* SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON HD5750 1024MB DDR5 PCLE
> *BURNER:* SONY OPTIARC AD-5240S X24 SATA BLACK DVD
> *PC CASE AND PSU:* COOLERMASTER CMP-350 500W
> *CPU COOLER:* COOLERMASTER HYPER TX3
>
> *TOTAL: 880$
> *Computer Spec #2*
> CPU:* AMD ATHLON II X3 425 BOX
> *MOTHERBOARD:* GIGABYTE GA-770T-USB3
> *HARD DRIVE:* SAMSUNG SPINPOINT F3 HD502HJ 3.5\" 500GB SATA2 16MB
> *RAM:* KINGSTON DDR3 2048MB 1333MHZ CL 9-9-9-27
> *GRAPHICS CARD:* POWERCOLOR ATI RADEON HD5770 1024MB DDR5 PCIE
> *BURNER:* SONY OPTIARC AD-5240S X24 SATA BLACK DVD
> *PC CASE* ANTEC TWO HUNDRED
> *PSU:* SEASONIC SS-500ET 500W
>
> *TOTAL: 862$
> *Computer Spec #3*
> CPU:* AMD ATHLON II X3 425 BOX
> *MOTHERBOARD:* ASUS M4N68T-M
> *HARD DRIVE:* SEAGATE ST3500418AS 3.5\" 500GB SATA2 16MB
> *RAM:* KINGSTON DDR3 2048MB 1333MHZ CL 9-9-9-27
> *GRAPHICS CARD:* SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON HD5770 PHOENIX 1024MB DDR5 PCIE
> *BURNER:* SONY OPTIARC AD-5240S X24 SATA BLACK DVD
> *PC CASE* COOLERMASTER ELITE 310 ORANGE
> *PSU:* SEASONIC SS-500ET 500W
> *PC CASE FAN:* SCYTHE SLEAP STREAM SY1225SL12M 1200RPM 120MM
>
> [B]TOTAL: 800$
> Thanks for the helpers :)
>
>

There are some processor benchmarks here.

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu/display/clarkdale-review_8.html#sect1

For the video card, it really depends on the native resolution
of the monitor, as to how powerful the video card has to be.
30 frames per second is an artificial threshold of acceptance.
These benchmarks don't really show enough details (such as
min, max, average frame rates), but they should give you some
idea where your video card choices fit in.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/3745/nvidias-geforce-gtx-465/9

I think your three boxes are "competent", without being
overly powerful. I'd probably try to get the 5770 in the
box, rather than the 5750. You don't say what OS you're
using. If a 32 bit OS, then stay with the 2GB of memory.
If a 64 bit OS, then spend an extra $50 for a total of
4GB of memory. The primary benefit of the 64 bit OS, is
the ability to make better use of the memory modules (i.e.
get to use the entire 4GB). The extra $50 worth of memory
brings the price of the third computer to at least $850.

Paul
From: Pen on 5 Jun 2010 10:38
On 6/4/2010 4:37 AM, Thizzle wrote:
> Hello, I'm new. I'm about to buy a new computer and my budget is:
> *780$.*
> So far gathered with the help of 3 different people 3 different specs.
> I would like to tell me which
> is the best spec out of these 3.
>
> MY COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS:[/B]
> *PLAY THE NEWEST GAMES WITH THE HIGHEST SETTINGS
> *OFTEN USAGE OF HEAVY PROGRAMS (SUCH AS: PHOTOSHOP, FLASH, ADOBE
> AFTEREFFECTS ETC')
> *WATCH MOVIES AND SHOWS ON HD QUALITY.
> *COMPATIBLE OF SURFING THE NET.
> *A QUIET COMPUTER
>
> *COMPUTER SPEC #1*
> *CPU:* INTEL CORE I3-530 TRAY
> *MOTHERBOARD:* GIGABYTE GA-H55M-S2H
> *HARD DRIVE:* SAMSUNG HD753LJ 3.5\" 750GB SATA2 32MB
> *RAM:* G.SKILL DDR3 4096MB (2048MBX2) 1333MHZ CL 8-8-8-24 ECO
> *GRAPHICS CARD:* SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON HD5750 1024MB DDR5 PCLE
> *BURNER:* SONY OPTIARC AD-5240S X24 SATA BLACK DVD
> *PC CASE AND PSU:* COOLERMASTER CMP-350 500W
> *CPU COOLER:* COOLERMASTER HYPER TX3
>
> *TOTAL: 880$
> *Computer Spec #2*
> CPU:* AMD ATHLON II X3 425 BOX
> *MOTHERBOARD:* GIGABYTE GA-770T-USB3
> *HARD DRIVE:* SAMSUNG SPINPOINT F3 HD502HJ 3.5\" 500GB SATA2 16MB
> *RAM:* KINGSTON DDR3 2048MB 1333MHZ CL 9-9-9-27
> *GRAPHICS CARD:* POWERCOLOR ATI RADEON HD5770 1024MB DDR5 PCIE
> *BURNER:* SONY OPTIARC AD-5240S X24 SATA BLACK DVD
> *PC CASE* ANTEC TWO HUNDRED
> *PSU:* SEASONIC SS-500ET 500W
>
> *TOTAL: 862$
> *Computer Spec #3*
> CPU:* AMD ATHLON II X3 425 BOX
> *MOTHERBOARD:* ASUS M4N68T-M
> *HARD DRIVE:* SEAGATE ST3500418AS 3.5\" 500GB SATA2 16MB
> *RAM:* KINGSTON DDR3 2048MB 1333MHZ CL 9-9-9-27
> *GRAPHICS CARD:* SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON HD5770 PHOENIX 1024MB DDR5 PCIE
> *BURNER:* SONY OPTIARC AD-5240S X24 SATA BLACK DVD
> *PC CASE* COOLERMASTER ELITE 310 ORANGE
> *PSU:* SEASONIC SS-500ET 500W
> *PC CASE FAN:* SCYTHE SLEAP STREAM SY1225SL12M 1200RPM 120MM
>
> [B]TOTAL: 800$
> Thanks for the helpers :)
>
>
The Intel CPU is 7% faster and has more memory. Upgrade the
graphics card to the 5770 and you have a clear winner.
From: Flasherly on 5 Jun 2010 10:50
On Jun 4, 6:37 am, Thizzle <Thizzle.4c2...(a)no.email.invalid> wrote:


Maybe a Corsair PS, biggest over 550W within your budget. They've
that pre-registration rebate thing going, or did, but Corsair or their
reviews are no slouch when it comes to quality. A good PS means solid
stability and no weirdo troubleshooting sessions. I like Samsungs now
in HDs (though most of my in-case drives are still Seagate, albeit
earlier and smaller "migratory" models) -- watch your larger-numbered
reviewers when possible for HD defect ratios. Seagate again, can be
high (OTH - they're lately pushing hard for sales at lowest dollar
value, $39 7200/1T 3-yr. warr. is looking soon). Sapphire has had a
good OEM ATI rep., though not up lately on vid nuances or games. Same
for the rest, though may have an edge going Intel - I'd tend to favor
for a stabler CPU. Not that I haven't tweaked a ton of AMDs. Latest
Antec case is a real peach I caught on sale. Bare case 140mm fan on
top and very cool. Don't overly stress the cool and noiseless
aspects, though. Computers are computers and can only go so far down
that road, imo. Shy of LG optics lately, too, and so far so good with
an Optiarc. Seems a lot of money, but I wouldn't have near a focus on
the vid/mb/cpu aspects you're after. Big-butted HDs and power
supplies mostly appeal to me.

Have fun.
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