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Slic3rSlic3r Member Posts: 22
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Hi, im thinking of making a custom built computer and i would like to know some good website where i can select a build, also any suggestions on what items to get? Such as SLI or crossfire? If they are worth getting.

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  • xpyrofuryxxpyrofuryx Member CommonPosts: 1,587
    Originally posted by Slic3r

    Hi, im thinking of making a custom built computer and i would like to know some good website where i can select a build, also any suggestions on what items to get? Such as SLI or crossfire? If they are worth getting.
    Newegg is the best. and only use SLI as an uprading feature later on. Don't get 2 lower grade cards, get 1 high grade card.

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  • FattSliceFattSlice Member Posts: 12

    I would suggest ibuypower.com for custom built PCs, but if you are looking to build a full custom I would suggest zipzoomfly.com and performance-pcs.com for any of your computer part needs.

    Also, just buy a single X2900XT or 8800GTX, Crossfire and SLI are worthless now-a-days... Too much power!

    Fatt-Slice™
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  • gpettgpett Member Posts: 1,105
    Where to buy?



    newegg



    ewiz



    mwave



    zipzoomfly



    What to buy?



    Core 2 Duo or Quad core intel processor (choice depends on price and if you are overclocking or not)

    965P, P35, or X38 based motherboard without crossfire (intel brand if you are not overclocking and do some research if you plan to overclock)

    8800 series graphics card  (do not consider SLI or Crossfire)

    Hitachi, Western Digital, or Seagate Sata 3gb/s hard drive  (do not consider raid 0)

    2X1gb DDR2 800 memory (lots of quality memory for cheap prices right now)

    Quality 80%+ efficiency power supply listed here at Jonnyguru

    Dell LCD montior with a S-IPS display listed here at [H]forums

    Computer case with 2 X120mm fans  (front and back)



    it is easy to assemble parts.  Anyone that is smart enough to use a computer can assemble the parts and install windows.  It is easy just ask us if you have questions prior to install.
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