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What PC to get for 9k?
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cerebus
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I would rather have as much ram as possible. You will notice the difference. Little things like load times, multiple applications, it all helps. I have 4gb and my PC really never slows down unless there's some abnormal activity going on.
I would recommend selling what you have to fund the one you'll get. I reckon you'll get around 1,5k for the components you will be swapping out.
Then if you don't need other expensive components like PSU, monitor, chassis etc you can afford to go big - i7 920 with Asus P6T and 6gigs memory, 1tb hdd, 2x4850 perhaps. Don't go TOO big with the graphics card because the next generation is imminent and it sounds like it's going to be a big step forwards.
I would recommend selling what you have to fund the one you'll get. I reckon you'll get around 1,5k for the components you will be swapping out.
Then if you don't need other expensive components like PSU, monitor, chassis etc you can afford to go big - i7 920 with Asus P6T and 6gigs memory, 1tb hdd, 2x4850 perhaps. Don't go TOO big with the graphics card because the next generation is imminent and it sounds like it's going to be a big step forwards.
cerebus
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http://mybroadband.co.za/classifieds/showproduct.php/product/10593
there's a good price for a great cpu.
there's a good price for a great cpu.
That processor is 2329 ex VAT. 1999 is about the same price as a new Q8200. Take it NOW
Zalman ZM1000-HP
Ok here is what I'm looking at
i know its way over 9k but it's maybe worht it 
CODE: PS-Z1000EM
Quantity: X R3,231.00 = R3,231.00
Seagate ES Series - 1TB
CODE: ST31000340NS
Quantity: X R2,393.00 = R2,393.00
LG GH22LS30
CODE: DW-L22LS
Quantity: X R289.00 = R289.00
Corsair TR3X3G1333C9 3 X 1GB KIT ( Intel i7 Certified)
Quantity: X R1,899.00 = R1,899.00
Asus 4850
CODE: SC-A4850H512
Quantity: X R2,199.00 = R4,398.00
Coolermaster HAF932
CODE: CH-CHAF932WN
Quantity: X R1,799.00 = R1,799.00
Intel i7/Nehalem 920
CODE: CP-ii7Q920
Quantity: X R3,143.00 = R3,143.00
Ok here is what I'm looking at
i know its way over 9k but it's maybe worht it CODE: PS-Z1000EM
Quantity: X R3,231.00 = R3,231.00
Seagate ES Series - 1TB
CODE: ST31000340NS
Quantity: X R2,393.00 = R2,393.00
LG GH22LS30
CODE: DW-L22LS
Quantity: X R289.00 = R289.00
Corsair TR3X3G1333C9 3 X 1GB KIT ( Intel i7 Certified)
Quantity: X R1,899.00 = R1,899.00
Asus 4850
CODE: SC-A4850H512
Quantity: X R2,199.00 = R4,398.00
Coolermaster HAF932
CODE: CH-CHAF932WN
Quantity: X R1,799.00 = R1,799.00
Intel i7/Nehalem 920
CODE: CP-ii7Q920
Quantity: X R3,143.00 = R3,143.00
cerebus
Honorary Master
Good grief - that's WAY over 9k lol.
OK I don't really think you need a R3k psu... 7-800w would probably be fine.
A cheaper 1tb hdd perhaps?
Rather go with these twins. iceq cooler and 1gb ram apiece
Love the chassis. You also need to account for an x58 motherboard:
How about this?
OK I don't really think you need a R3k psu... 7-800w would probably be fine.
A cheaper 1tb hdd perhaps?
Rather go with these twins. iceq cooler and 1gb ram apiece
Love the chassis. You also need to account for an x58 motherboard:
How about this?
Synaesthesia
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1000W Zalman PSU wow that's total overkill
Good grief - that's WAY over 9k lol.
OK I don't really think you need a R3k psu... 7-800w would probably be fine.
A cheaper 1tb hdd perhaps?
Rather go with these twins. iceq cooler and 1gb ram apiece
Love the chassis. You also need to account for an x58 motherboard:
How about this?
will the Asus P6T mb you recommended be fine?
hj2k_x
Honorary Master
Agreement!
What kind of screen are you running? No point having all these awesome innards and then some old CRT monitor to watch their work on...
cerebus
Honorary Master
yeah I think it's xfire/sli compatible as well. http://www.prophecy.co.za/asus-lga1366i7-motherboard-p-33691.html
LG 19" 2ms response time... ratio 1400:1
hj2k_x
Honorary Master
If you are gonna shell out so much I would definitely look to upping that.
23s and 24s go for R2500 and the glorious Samsung T260, which is 25.5" huge is R3500...
cerebus
Honorary Master
pcint has the p6t for 2800. and i agree you won't do that system justice with a 19" lcd. Sell it for 1k and spend another 1k to buy a 2333sw for 2100.
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hj2k_x
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Good plan.
With this kind of budget I'd get two 2333's or two of those 23.6 inch Sammies for sure.
cerebus
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lol two is overkill for me. I'd be happy with just the one.
hj2k_x
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Once you've experienced two, you'll never go back. I never understood the fuss, till I tried two. It is awesome. I'd have three if I had the cash...
Synaesthesia
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One 23" is still a massive improvement. But try go for the 26" Samsung!
what about 24" LG?
hj2k_x
Honorary Master
Which one specifically?
I have two now and I don't see the fuss...Lol
Don't know about LG but the samsung monitors are amazing quality at VERY good prices. Im yet to see other monitors that impress me as much as the samsungs.