Best Quad Core Computer for the Money: Aug 08′

Posted: Aug 9, 2008 | Jeremy Winter | Catagory: Tech Gadgets, Technology, Web News | PERMALINK |

Both systems were designed with cost in mind. Either one will run your games and programs quite successfully. If you have a suggestion or alternative to one of these components below please leave a comment and I’ll review it.

Budget GamerDesigner

Processor

AMD Phenom 9600 Agena 2.3GHz Quad-Core Processor Retail w fan & heatsink
$150.00

Motherboard

GIGABYTE GA-MA78GM-S2H Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
$85.00

Memory

G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500)
$59.99

Video Card

SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 3850 512MB GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16
$95.00

Hard Drive

Western Digital Caviar 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
$75.00

Extras

Micro ATX Computer Case w 500w power supply
$70.00

CdDvd Burner
$25.00

Total Cost

$560

*Based off of Newegg.com pricing.
*Note: Motherboard is Micro ATX form factor. Case must be compatable.

High-End GamerDesigner

Processor

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz Quad-Core Processor Retail w fan & heatsink (Overclock Support)
$195.00

Motherboard

ASUS P5K DELUXE ATX Intel Based Motherboard (Overclock Support)
$150.00

Memory

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 Memory 1066 (PC2 8500)
$110.00

Video Card

MSI Radeon HD 4850 512MB GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 (Crossfire compatible)
$165.00

Hard Drive

Western Digital Caviar 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
$85.00

Extras

ATX Computer Case w 500w power supply
$70.00

CdDvd Burner
$25.00

Total Cost

$800

*Based off of Newegg.com pricing.
*Add a second Radeon HD 4850 for a extreme gamer pc.

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