Computer Opinion

[Pikori]

I guess a Moderator moved it, Thanks. Hey guys I was directed here by my cousin to get some computer opinion. The computer I had in mind is http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=017386&cid=170.540.558. What I am looking for is a gaming computer, such as World of Warcraft. If you have any suggestions I would gladly take it, thnx in advance

[willy]

This is how I would spend $800 on a gaming system (but it's overkill for WoW, IMO) ...

Asus P5Q ... ~ $150
C2D E8400 ... ~ $190
OCZ 2GB DDR2-800 ... ~ $30
WD 640GB ... ~ $85
DVD-RW ... ~ $30
ATI 4850 512MB ... ~ $200
Corsair CMPSU-550VX 550W ... ~ $78 AR
Coolermaster Elite 330 ... ~ $40
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Total ... ~ $800

[coolspot]

More than enough for WoW:

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0926INGFS10107087&catid=20217&PCName=desktop%5F400%5F600&logon=&langid=EN

[sickcars]

More than enough for WoW:

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0926INGFS10107087&catid=20217&PCName=desktop%5F400%5F600&logon=&langid=EN

Ya really good computer there, pure cheap, crappy parts computer.

I suggest you go with the $800 computer that willy suggested, that has much better quality parts.

[aznangel]

+ 1
but quite overkill for just WoW

better put it to good use and play some demanding games ;) lol

[Pikori]

+ 1
but quite overkill for just WoW

better put it to good use and play some demanding games ;) lol

well the thing is im planning to keep this computer for a couple years and hopefully some nice games will come out. I'm not a big fan of ATI/AMD I perfer Intel and Nvidia thanks alot guys keep them coming these are helping me find a computer fit for me

[Silver Bullet]

I'm not a big fan of ATI/AMD I perfer Intel and Nvidia thanks alot guys keep them coming these are helping me find a computer fit for me

It's not who makes it ... it's how fast it runs .. don't let fanboyism get in the way of getting faster / better computer!

[Pikori]

I'm not sure if i mentioned it but I'm not really good with computer parts. If someone can explain or direct me to where I can find these parts that would be cool

[willy]

You can bring the list to your local computer stores ... ie. CanadaComputers, Infonec, ....

[Pikori]

So far I went to Infonec and got the following

ASUS 18X DVD-RW DRIVE BLACK IDE LIGHTSCRIBE OEM
Price: $29.99

Western Digital HD WD6400AAKS 3.5" 640GB SATA 3G 7200rpm 16MB Bare Drive RoHS
Price: $79.00

ASUS C2D P5NT WS LGA775 INTEL× QUAD-CORE CPU NVIDIA NFORCE DUAL PCI-EX16
Price: $219.00

CoolerMaster ELITE RC-330 ATX BLACK CASE RoHS
Price: $43.00

Corsair VX Series 550 Watt Power Supply
Price: $89.99

OCZ OCZ2V8002GK 2GB PC2-6400 (DDR2-800) DDR2 Memory
Price: $47.50

Total is at $508.48 (without vid card)

[board123]

ASUS C2D P5NT WS LGA775 INTEL× QUAD-CORE CPU NVIDIA NFORCE DUAL PCI-EX16
Price: $219.00

ASUS S.775 INT P45/ICH10R ATX* 1PCIE X16,4D.DDR2/2DDR3, 1600/ 1333FSB,SATA,1394,GB LAN,ROG
Price: $145.00

Total is at $653.48 (without vid card)
You got two motherboards...?

[Pikori]

that would be a mistake on my copy and pasting. If I'm missing anything else please let me know
<-i have no clue when it comes to computer

[BananaGroove]

that would be a mistake on my copy and pasting. If I'm missing anything else please let me know
<-i have no clue when it comes to computer

Go for what willy suggested, maybe switch out the HD4850 with a 8800GT/9600GT if you want to save some cash and go Nvidia.

[Pikori]

Go for what willy suggested, maybe switch out the HD4850 with a 8800GT/9600GT if you want to save some cash and go Nvidia.

yea I have a video card in mind thats from futureshop on sale atm.

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10095590&catid=10524

I think I forgot the processor and soundcard. =|

replaced mother board with
ASUS SKT.775 INTL P35/ICH9 ATX 2PCI-E16X/4D.DDR2-1066MHZ SATA 1600/1333FSB,1394,GB LAN, EPU
Price: $117.99

[willy]

yea I have a video card in mind thats from futureshop on sale atm.

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10095590&catid=10524

I think I forgot the processor and soundcard. =|
8800GT is fine too ...

There's no soundcard ... Onboard sound should be good enough. You can always add a sound card later in case you are not happy with the onboard.