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Alright, guys, I need to get a new machine to replace my two aging boxen. I'm posting this from my iPod, so not much detail right now. Just going to say my budget is low, I need nvidia graphics and the card must have two DVI outs (isn't that standard these days?). I'm already set on peripherals. I'll post more specifics tomorrow.
Dual dual-link DVI is standard right now but we're seeing more and more cards come out with HDMI and displayport. :-3
Please say your budget is over 200 dollars or you're not getting fuck all...
I'm still tired, just got a major shock, and it's pouring rain, so give me an hour or two to get my details down on what I'm looking for. I was never a hardware guy, and I've been working on 5+ year-old hardware (or the equivalent in 3-year-old budget), so I've got a ways to go.Quote:
Originally Posted by Haruhi
Basically, I'm looking for something to bring with me to college, so it can't be too noisy. I want to be able to use both of my LCDs, as I'll try to bring both (and they should fit on my little desk).
e: Alright, here's the deal: I have ~$300 of my own expendable cash and at least $200 in other sources.
I'm looking for:
- Something that isn't too loud
- Dual DVI outputs
- nVidia graphics for optimal Linux compatibility
- No preference either way on CPU manuf.
- Needs HD space for Ubuntu and Windows 7.
- I don't need a burner, but I guess those are standard now...
- No specific needs on the case.
I already have two 22" LCDs and an acceptable keyboard and mouse combo.
e: I realize there's a $400-500 setup in the OP, but it hasn't been updated in four months...
psu $70
RAM $47, if you want 8GB get two sets.
motherboard + cpu combo deal $205
DVD burner $25buy a burner later lol
Case $40
HDD $48
nVidia 9800GT $90
~ $500 ~
:D
It's funny, that thing probably costs a lot less than all of my hardware, but it's ~20x more powerful than all of it. Don't you just love how technology evolves over time?
I think I can manage the burner, my upper end is a little loose.
I agree with his choices of hardware too. I would say just get a 9600GT since it's just about par with a 9800GT, but that 9800GT is the price of a 9600GT anyways, so just run with it.
Why a 9800 gt without external power connector, especially if he is going to buy a new PSU? It can't overclock for shit, not even a little.
When was the last time overclocking a GPU attained a noticeable performance boost? One or three frames isn't anything. Also, he wants it for Linux, which is not generally used for gaming first.
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It's still nice the option is there, considering the card is probably downclocked compared the reference 9800 GT specs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Warsaw
Likewise, it's not terribly downclocked, so the same rule applies. Bringing it up to speed isn't going to net you much of a performance boost over what it already provides.