Gaming Computer Help!?

Q. i dont know much about computers but i am a gamer.
so here is my problem
i need a computer tht can easily run the games halo 2 and spore without breaking a sweat.
here is the problem though
i have less than a 500 dollar spending limit but i dont need a monitor
what im asking is this could someone please make a list of parts to build this computer and where i can get them thnk u
and btw could u put in a mouse, keyboard and some speakers (thnk yall verry much this is for my brother and i for christmas)

A. Gaming computer: $494 total, $9 shipping (free shipping on most pieces), and not counting a $25 rebate on the video card.

(Motherboard) Gigabyte GA-EG31M-S2, G31 DDR2 MATX, $52.99,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128338

[Simple, stable motherboard. Runs exactly as fast as it should with a Core 2 Duo.]

(Case) Antec NSK4480B, ATX Mid Tower 380W, $69.99,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129032

[Not my favorite case, but the price is good, and it has a great power supply --2 x 17A on the 12V, 80plus efficient.]

(CPU) Intel BX80571E7300, Core 2 Duo E7300 2.66 GHz, $119.99,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115132

(RAM) G.Skill F2-6400CL4D-4GBPI-B, 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 800 CAS4, $49.99,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231209

[With only two RAM slots, one may as well load it with 4GB.]

(Video Card) PowerColor AX4830 512MD3-H, Radeon 4830 512MB, $119.99,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131129

(Hard Drive) Western Digital WD5000AAKS, 500GB SATA, $59.99,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136073

(DVD-RW) Lite-On IHAS120-04, 20X DVD-RW SATA, $20.99,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16827106263

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Gaming Computer Motherboard on Budget?

Q. I'm looking to try and make a budget gaming computer. My budget is around 600 to 700 dollars w/out monitor. My main question is what cpu and motherboard I should get. I'm leaning towards the ASUS company because a lot of my friends said positive things about it, but other than that I have no idea. I know the motherboard choice revolves around the CPU and I'm thinking about getting a "AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ Windsor 2.4GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2." I'm pretty wary about intel processors because a lot of people talk about overclocking with intel cpu's, which I'd rather not have to.
Please give me some feedback on what I should do. Just please remember I'm really bad in computer terminology. A comment about if I'm spending too much is also appreciated. Keep in mind I have no hardware or wires to scavenge from past computers. So I'd have to buy everything from scratch, case and all. Thanks.

A. you can build a really nice system for 600-700 range.

I sell computers, and recently I have been selling the follwing setup for $500

Amd Athlon64 4200+ x2 CPU (2.2GHz)
ASUS M2N-MX SE Motherboard
2GB Kingston DDR2 667MHz Ram
250GB Western Digital SATA HDD
20X Sony-NEC-Optiarc DVD-RW
Geforce 8500GT 256MB Video Card
Gaming case with 450w PSU

Thats a really nice system but the graphics are a little bit weak, you could upgrade the video to an 8800 GTS for about $750 total cost and have a real nice system for gaming.

If you can't find someone to sell you a system like that I'd be happy to oblige. I can deal with you directly or I can set up an eBay buy it now auction for you.

Email me at jmettie@source1tech.com if you are interested.

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Great gaming computer?

Q. Well i'm looking to buy a great gaming computer that can handle most games on max settings and my budget is probably a max of $750-$800 but id really prefer to stay at or under $700 and even though that might not be much I want to know whats the best i can get with that, and also if you say build your own i'm not exactly sure how to so even if i had the parts i wouldn't know what to do
Also if your going to say "you cant get much with that budget" well I'm asking whats the BEST i can get with THAT budget and if you say "build you own" can u give me links to understand how to build my own and whats parts the buy?

A. Wow all these people don't know how to make a good computer cheap.
Ill help you make a cheap and powerful computer.
Firstly to make a good Gaming computer that can play top of the line
graphics we need to have a good GPU, and all thats needed to make the game
run smooth is 4 cores. so we will sacrafic a bit of CPU for a more powerful GPU.

I will do an AMD build because it is cheaper.

$110
CPU: AMD FD4300WMHKBOX FX-4300 Four-Core 3.8GHz AM3+ Processor - AM3+, Quad-Core, 3.8GHz, 8MB, 95W, Unlocked
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4904563&Sku=A79-8352

$190
Motherboard:ASUS Sabertooth 990FX AMD AM3+ TUF Motherboard - ATX, Socket AM3+, AMD 990FX Chipset, 1866MHz-DDR3, SATA 6.0 Gb/s, RAID, 8-CH Audio, Gigabit LAN, SuperSpeed USB 3.0, SLI/CrossFireX Ready
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=618836&CatId=7246

$30
Memory: Kingston HyperX KHX1600C9D3K2/8GX 8GB Desktop Memory Kit - DDR3, (2 x 4GB), PC3-12800, 1600MHz, CL9, Intel XMP Ready
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7104116&CatId=4534

$80
Operating System: Microsoft WN7-00404 Windows 8 Operating System Software - 64-Bit, OEM

$110
GPU: EVGA 02G-P3-1559-KR GeForce GTX 550 Ti Video Card - 2GB, GDDR5, PCI-Express 2.0 (x16), Dual DVI, Mini-HDMI, DirectX 11, Dual-Slot, SLI Ready, Plus Photoshop Elements 10 Promo
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=356682&CatId=3669

$96
HDD:WD Green WD10EZRX 1TB Desktop Hard Drive - 3.5", SATA, 64MB Cache
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2128458&CatId=2459

$50
Case: Cooler Master RC-430-KWN1 Elite 430 Mid Tower ATX Case - ATX/Micro-ATX, USB, Audio, 120mm Blue LED Fan, Black
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6430030&CatId=1509

$50
PSU:Ultra LSP550 550-Watt Power Supply - ATX, SATA-Ready, SLI-Ready, 135mm Fan, Lifetime Warranty w/ Registration
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3276574&CatId=1079

$60
CPU Fan:Thermaltake CLW0215 Water 2.0 Performer CPU Liquid Cooler - 4-Pin, Multi-Socket, 1200 ~ 2000RPM, 81.32CFM, 27.36 dBA, 0.5A, 2x 120mm PWM Fans
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2543342&Sku=T925-8046

$35
CD/DVD writer: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5311069&CatId=1624

Total: $811

I hope I helped you. BTW order the Motherboard and CPU first before you order the memory to make sure the memory/RAM is completely compatible with the board. Im quite sure it is but ASUS can be fishy when it comes to RAM sometimes.

I encourage you to look up alot of sites on how exactly to build and install a CPU, Motherboard, the Fan, and how how all the parts fit together. BTW this Motherboard is highly upgradeable when you learn more about computers so it is a good start. Be safe and find out how to build it.

Link on how to build your own PC

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Computer questions + motherboard?

Q. Hey guys, first time computer builder here. I have questions on my build and a motherboard since i have no idea which to get.

My build so far:
CPU - Intel i7 2600k
RAM - Corsair vengeance DDR3 16gb
Sound card - Creative PCI SB 5.1 XFI xtreme
Optical drive - Lite-on Internal Blu-ray
Case - Cooler Master HAF 912
Power supply - Corsair cx600 600-watt
OS - Windows 7
Keyboard - Logitech G510 game keyboard
Mouse - Cyborg R.A.T 3


As you can tell im missing the:

Motherboard
Video card
Hard drive
Speaker
Monitor

Im just asking for a good motherboard and whether the build will work altogether. I really want an ssd hard drive so if you're going to suggest one keep that im mind :). The main thing im asking for is help on if the build will work and which motherboard is good priced and fits. Also another thing I currently own the dell xps 420, im willing to tear it apart to make this thing cheaper so please help me on whether i should use its video card, motherboard, etc


******* This is just more questions and information if you have spare time *******

Im buying the; cpu, sound card , case, power supply and keyboard at MSY, by the way i live in australia and will be traveling between Sydney and Brisbane in the next few weeks, i would like to buy parts from stores unless you see a really good deal from a trusted site. by the way for the things im buying at msy its already around $670 and i really dont want to go over 1500, should be alright but all i want is a fairly good gaming comp at a good price, you can edit things from my build i can change them no prob.

Im having problems finding out what mouse i want, im sure of getting the cyborg RAT (3,4,5,6,7,8,9) but i dont see the real difference between them, i might just stick with 3, unless you think otherwise.

Just a few preferred things:

Led monitor
SSD hard drive
Cyborg Rat mouse
intel i7
8+ gb ram
cooler master HAF 912 case
windows 7

But remember i will change if its getting to costly or if it just wont go together.

I know this is starting to sound like a Christmas wish list but really thanks for helping ... i will be checking very often and make changes if i see a good one.

Thanks a ton
kk i5 core..

A. When building a computer, always work from the motherboard up. The type of motherboard you get will determine what kind of hardware you can stick into it. Unfortunately, I'm a terrible teacher, so that tidbit is all I'm going to be able to provide XD Sorry, but good luck.

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Good gaming motherboards?

Q. I am looking for a decent gaming motherboard. When I say decent, I prefer 150 dollars or less. I am a moderate gamer and enjoy World of Warcraft and GTA IV (Have never been able to run this game fully on my computer, so I want something that can handle it well!) I would rather get something a little older and cheaper but still pretty good since all the brand new stuff will be expensive and lose it's flair in about year anyway. So, can you suggest some reliable brands that'll be able to run my games? Thanks!

A. Your money might be better spent on a graphics card upgrade..

If you got a good motherboard but you are still using your old crappy graphics card, your games will still run like crap.

So check your computer.. If you have a PCIExpress 16x slot, the graphics card will be the most cost-effective upgrade in your situation.

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Computer for gaming.?

Q. I have about 1200$. What type of computer can I get that will run new games like BIOSHOCK or Orange Box smoothly? I know I want at least 3 gigs of ram, or else enough money to spare to upgrade it.
Thanks

A. I think $1200 is not enough. I recommend you build your own.

High End Gaming Computer
$75 Case: ATX Mid Tower
$110 Power supply 650 watt or larger, SLI certified a plus
$180 Motherboard ATX; LGA 775 ; 2 PCI express x16 slots
$280 Core 2 Quad Q6600
$140 4 GB Dual Channel 800Mhz RAM
$249 Nvidia 8800GTS (1 ea,)
$35 CD/DVD 20x Burner
$120 500 GB SATA II Hard Drive
$180 Vista Ultimate OEM
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$1369 USD Prices per new egg.com

Substitute Core 2 Duo E6550 2333 MHz $157 for Core 2 Quad Q6600 $280
$280-$157 =$123

$1369-$123 = $1246

Substitute 8600GTS for 8800GTS
$270-$133= $137

$1246 - $137 = $1109

Optional:
Prices per new egg.com
$45 Logitech MX518 or Logitech G5
$58 Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard
$270 SAMSUNG 226BW Black 22" 2 ms
Widescreen LCD Monitor

$90 Logitech THX Z-5300e 280 Watts RMS 5.1 Speaker
http://www.google.com/products?q=Logitech+THX+Z-5300e&scoring=p
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My opinion for a new computer processor to run Vista:
For non gaming a Rendering Time of 1:59 or less
For gaming a Rendering Time of 1:33 or less (1.20 or less preferred)
Refer to:
http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu_2007.html
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Rendering time, lower number is faster per
http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu_2007.html
Core 2 Duo E4300 1800 MHz $129.99
Rendering time = 1:54
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Processor 6000+ $159.99
Rendering time = 1:27
Core 2 Duo E6550 2333 MHz $157.39
Rendering time = 1:27
Core 2 Duo E6750 2666 MHz $175.39
Rendering time = 1:17
Core 2 Duo E6850 3000 MHz $279.99
Rendering time = 1:09
Core 2 Quad Q6600 $279.99
Rendering time = 0:47
Core 2 Extreme QX6850 $1034.99
Rendering time = 0:39

Prices per newegg.com
I recommend you use a Core 2 Duo or Core 2 Quad CPU
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Motherboard
ATX (not ATX micro)
775 socket will take Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad, Core2 Extreme
Maximum RAM 8GB or more
1000 MHz or faster FSB
2PCI express X16 slots
(careful some cheap ones are only X8 internally)
8 channel audio
5 star rating and at least 10 reviews.

this leaves 3 choices
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010200280+1070509908+1073607588+1075707618+1074007596&Configurator=&Subcategory=280&description=&Ntk=&srchInDesc=
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My opinion for a new video card:
For playing the latest advanced games a FRAPS (frames per second) of 50 or higher (80 or higher ideal)
For moderate games a FRAPS of 30 or more.
For simple games or no games a FRAPS of 18 or more
Refer to:
http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics.html
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FRAPS (frames per second); higher is better per
http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics.html

NVIDIA 8600GTS ($133) FRAPS= 53.6
http://www.evga.com/products/moreinfo.asp?pn=256-P2-N761-AR&pwindow=specs&family=23
400 Watt Minimum; 22 Amps minimum @ 12V rail

ATI Radeon HD 2900 PRO($280) FRAPS= 88.1 estimated
http://download.hightech.com.hk/manual/HD2900/radeon_hd2900_users_guide_2nded_137-41328-20.pdf
A 550 Watt or better power supply with two 2�3-pin PCIe� power connectors.

NVIDIA 8800GTS ($269) FRAPS=102.2
http://www.evga.com/products/moreinfo.asp?pn=640-P2-N825-AR&family=23
400 Watt Minimum; 26 Amps minimum @ 12V rail .

ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT ($375) FRAPS = 108.6
http://download.hightech.com.hk/manual/HD2900/radeon_hd2900_users_guide_2nded_137-41328-20.pdf
A 550 Watt or better power supply with two 2�3-pin PCIe� power connectors.

NVIDIA 8800Ultra ($549) FRAPS=116.9
http://www.evga.com/products/moreinfo.asp?pn=768-P2-N888-AR&family=23
500 Watt Minimum; 34 Amps minimum @ 12V rail .
Two available 6-pin Molex hard drive power dongles.

All support DirectX 10

Prices per
http://www.newegg.com
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Graphics card gaming performance charts:
http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics.html
http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=399&type=expert&pid=1
http://www.fudzilla.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1595&Itemid=40&limit=1&limitstart=2
Mobile Graphics Cards - Benchmark List
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphics-Cards-Benchmark-List.844.0.html
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CPU gaming performance charts:
http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu_2007.html

CPU Benchmarks
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/index.php
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Higher performance video cards require more current from the 12 volt leg of the power supply that supplies the video card. This may require changing to a more powerful power supply. Determine the amps at 12 Volts the video card recommends and compare it to your existing power supply.

How to Buy a Power Supply
http://www.wikihow.com/Buy-a-Power-Supply
Nvidia SLI Certified Power Supplies
http://www.slizone.com/object/slizone_build_psu.html
EVGA Approved Power Supplies
http://www.evga.com/articles/286.asp
ATI Radeon Crossfire Certified Power Supplies
http://ati.amd.com/technology/crossfire/buildyourown2.html
Diamond Video Cards Certified Power Supplies
http://www.diamondmm.com/certified.php
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RAM
Changing from 800 MHz Dual Channel RAM to 1244 MHz Dual Channel Ram only increased performance 2%.
A 50+% increase in RAM speed only increased performance 2%.
http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/06/15/hardcore_ddr2_ram_by_corsair/page16.html

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How much would it cost to build a moderately good computer?

Q. I love me some computer games but REALLY don't wanna spend well over a thousand dollars for a comp that will be outdated before long. I've heard that building is cheaper. Any idea how much it'd cost for parts to make a decent computer? It doesn't need to be a tank, but I'd like to be able to play recent games without trouble. Would that be manageable with a 1,000 budget, or is it not THAT much cheaper?

A. The only difference between you and I is confidence. Once that little hurdle is overcome then it's smooth sailing. It honestly doesn't take a lot of experience to put a computer together. I mean they have orientation points on everything. Look at RAM sticks see that little slot in the middle. It makes it impossible to put it backwards. When you put a computer together make sure you use kid gloves. Think about it like an elementary puzzle. There are fairly bid pieces and if you force it and pound on it then yeah something will go wrong. If you use kid gloves everything will be jsut fine. Lets move over to your CPU. There is a triangle printed on the corner of your on your CPU as well as the motherboard. It may be a circle but there are markers on each piece that makes assembly fairly straightforward. Moving on to your GFX card. there is a slot on the left hand side of the bottom of the GFX card where it mates with the board. I also wouldn't make any sense to have the wrong side of the card facing out so backwards isn't happening here either. PSU? Screws are on one side and there is only one big square hole with places for your screw hole where your PSU can go. Now the motherboard? That has to be hard. If you look a bit closer at a motherboard you will see a LOT of holes and usually only 6 risers & screws to install it with. How in the heck are you supposed to make sense out of all the circuitry, holes and hardware? The screw holes will have starbursts surrounding the holes.

In a nutshell if you look a bit closer everything is clearly marked for ease of assembly. Take each piece of your build and go to youtube and watch an installation. See how simple pressing in and then plugging in a graphics card is. Watch how someone screws in the risers that the motherboard sits on and then see how the motherboard is screwed into place. You will see that when taken in small bites the process is rather simplistic.

Now we get down to your parts. I chose the 2500K so i will have to suggest that because it is in your BUDGET and you want your price vs performance to lean towards performance. the 2500K is really the HOTTEST CPU on the market today. Yes AMD's bulldozer is on the horizon but it isn't on the market yet and the price would probably be a bit steep at launch and I would still wait a bit to see if any issues arise.There was an issue with the 1155 socket at launch but those have been taken care of long ago. Anyways the links below will = your budget. This is just for the tower. Lets put the 1100T HEX core against the 2500K before I do this http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/203?vs=288. As you can see the 1100T and the 2500K are both at 3.3 GHZ and the 2500K only has 4 cores and the 1100T has 6. The 2500K is the clear winner especially where gaming is concerned at the bottom of the page. Anyways on to your parts.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072 CPU $220

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130583 Motherboard $109 after MIR

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231311 RAM $45

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139009 PSU $140

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130604 GPU/GFX $229 after MIR

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119224 Case $99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986 Windows 7 Premium $94

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204 $21

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065 CPU Cooler. Yes you may recycle the USELESS cooler that comes with the 2500K. I mean it does do its' job but not all that well.


Grand total after your MIRs $987


Want to learn how to overclock this AWESOME CPU from 3.3GHz to 4.2GHZ? Turn on, press delete, click overclocking, change the multiplier from 33 to 42, press F10 to save and exit and you're done. You could add in one step when you change the multiplier. Press backspace and click on green power and enable C1E. Just conserves power when you are only watching a movie or surfing. I own this motherboard so I now how simple a change to a number and enabling a power saver really is. I'm not an overclocker but this board/CPU combo makes the process easy.

Operating System
MS Windows 7 32-bit Upgrading to 64bit soon
CPU
Intel Core i5 2500K @ 3.30GHz34 °C
Sandy Bridge 32nm Technology
RAM
8.00 GB DDR3 @ 665MHz (9-9-9-25)
Motherboard
MSI P67A-G43 (MS-7673) (SOCKET 0)36 °C
Graphics
DELL 1704FPV (1024x768@75Hz)
ATI Radeon HD 3800 Series (Diamond)44 °C
ATI Radeon HD 3800 Series (VISIONTEK)39 °C
CrossFire Disabled
Hard Drives
156GB Seagate ST3160812AS ATA Device (SATA)34 °C
78GB Western Digital WDC WD800JD-00MSA1 ATA Device (SATA)31 °C
977GB Seagate ST31000528AS ATA Device (SATA)32 °C
Optical Drives
ATAPI iHAS124 Y ATA Device
Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio

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What is a really good gaming computer ?

Q. So I used to be on top of all the gaming news in the world but I kinda quite with computer games and went to consol games. Recently i have been missing the computer games and all I have to play is a 6 year old computer.
I have a mac but that can run games anywhere near as good as I would like it to.
I kno of a lot of companies that make amazing gaming computers. Like alienware but I was just going to ask are there any good gaming computers out there for a relatively low price??? Thanks for any answers!

A. Have you considered building your own gaming computer? It would be much cheaper than buying one from a company, such as alienware, that puts it together for you. You can go to newegg.com and buy the parts listed below for 2 different good gaming computers. The first gaming computer can run most games like WoW, allods, cally of duty, HON, SC2 etc at a little less than max graphics pretty well. The second custom computer can basically run any game you throw at it on max graphics at over 60FPS easily.

This computer set-up will cost roughly $500.
Computer Case:........Rosewill DESTROYER ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Power Supply:..........Rosewill Green Series 430W Power Supply
CPU:..........................AMD Athlon 2.9GHz 2 x 1MB 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor
CPU Fan:...................Comes with the CPU. No additional CPU Fan needed.
Motherboard:............ASUS EVO 785G ATX Motherboard
Hard Drive:...............Western Digital Caviar Blue 250GB 7200 RPM 8MB 3.0Gb/s 3.5"
CD/DvD-ROM:..........LITE-ON CD/DVD Burner
Video Card:...............GeForce GTX 260
Memory Modules:.......CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB)

This computer set-up will cost roughly $884.
Computer Case:........Antec Nine Hundred Two Black Steel Mid Tower
Power Supply:..........Antec EarthWatts ATX12V 650W
CPU:..........................Intel Core i5-750 2.66GHz 8MB 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor
CPU Fan:...................Intel Core i7/i5 8mm Heatpipes Dual 120mm Fans i5 Compatable
Motherboard:............ASUS Deluxe LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard
Hard Drive:...............Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 16MB 3.0Gb/s 3.5"
CD/DvD-ROM:..........LITE-ON CD/DVD Burner
Video Card:...............GIGABYTE GeForce GTS 450 1GB 128-bit
Memory Modules:.......CORSAIR 4GB 2 x 2GB


Or

This computer set-up will cost roughly $1468.
Computer Case:........Antec Nine Hundred Two Black Steel Mid Tower
Power Supply:..........Antec EarthWatts ATX12V 650W
CPU:..........................Intel Core i7-950 4 x 256KB 8MB 1366 Quad-Core Processor
CPU Fan:...................Intel Core i7/i5 8mm Heatpipes Dual 120mm Fans
Motherboard:............EVGA 1366 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard
Hard Drive:...............OCZ Vertex 2.5" 120GB SATA Solid State Drive
CD/DvD-ROM:..........LITE-ON CD/DVD Burner
Video Card:...............EVGA GeForce GTX 470 1280MB 320-bit
Memory Modules:.......OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB)

You can find other part lists at this website:
http://elitepcbuilding.com/modules.php?name=How-to-Build-A-Computer&file=Parts-Selection

That website also has step by step instructions on how to put the computer parts together, with pictures included.

If you dont want to build one yourself you can check out this pc listed below for about $610, just remember that you are paying extra for the computer for them to build it for you:
http://www.ibuypower.com/Store/AMD_Phenom_II_AM3_DDR3_Configurator

A few websites to check out for these pre-built computers are:
http://ibuypower.com
http://cyperpowerpc.com


Hope this helps!

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What is the best processor, mother board, video card, and etc.for computer gaming desktop?

Q. Im planning to put a computer gaming shop business. Please give me advice on whats the most affordable but best set up of computer I can assemble.please be specific.im really not a tech person.

A. It is all very budget dependent. Here is a nice $1000 part set if putting it together yourself, and be sure to watch youtube videos and work on a non-static flat big surface and wear gloves or ground yourself and never force things together.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zWjz
CPU Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz 4 cores, 4 threads since gaming does not use hyperthreading nor more than 4 cores.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106-5.html
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler - a good value for overclocking the CPU. It is tall, but very efficient and priced well.
Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard - supports overclocking, and has 2 slots of pciex16 to possibly add a second GPU in SLI at another time for crossfiring instead of replacing the graphics card as you would in a 1 slot system.
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 The right amount for gaming in the right speed for the CPU and is a good brand 1.5V with heat spreader in CAS 9
Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive - fairly reliable bulk storage in a good size of a terrabyte
Sandisk 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk - to hold Windows and a few games for fast load and top performance. Can use half in partition for Intel RST/SRT HDD acceleration if preferred.
Video Card Galaxy GeForce GTX 660 2GB - Highly rated solid performer. I did not look up its status for SLI vs crossfire
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/660?vs=548
Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case - Nice looking case with good air flow and roomy. Starts with only 2 fans as adequate, but could add a top fan. There are many good choices of cases. Has USB 2 and 3 and audio ports.
Rosewill Green 630W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
Decent enough as a single rail (one +12V as preferred) with a 6 and 6+2 pcie connector set and since GTX 660 needs only one, should be enough for crossfire one day without changing it. 50A (600 watts) on 12V to power GPU, CPU, fans and disk drives. There are better and worse PSUs but this is surely at least adequate and more.
Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer - any DVDRW
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)
gamers prefer Win 7
Still need keyboard, mouse, audio output (speakers/headphones), and a display

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Which is the cheapest gaming motherboard to buy ?

Q. Hi guys this is chintan.
I am going to setting up a game zone at my cuber cafe.
I need help.
Which is the cheapest gaming motherboard that i should buy for my 10 PCs ?

A. It depends on what processors they have in them. More specifically it depends which processor socket they have. AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, LGA 775, LGA 1156, LGA 1366, LGA 1155?

Scout around on different websites and look for deals, read reviews to make sure they aren't junk, and compare prices.

Try Newegg.com, Amazon.com, TigerDirect.com, Frys.com, Overstock.com, Buy.com. eBay.com, or do some searches online.

I'm going to say it again - on any cheap or discount computer item READ REVIEWS.

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What is the best processor, mother board, video card, and etc.for computer gaming desktop?

Q. Im planning to put a computer gaming shop business. Please give me advice on whats the most affordable but best set up of computer I can assemble.please be specific.im really not a tech person.

A. It is all very budget dependent. Here is a nice $1000 part set if putting it together yourself, and be sure to watch youtube videos and work on a non-static flat big surface and wear gloves or ground yourself and never force things together.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zWjz
CPU Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz 4 cores, 4 threads since gaming does not use hyperthreading nor more than 4 cores.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106-5.html
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler - a good value for overclocking the CPU. It is tall, but very efficient and priced well.
Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard - supports overclocking, and has 2 slots of pciex16 to possibly add a second GPU in SLI at another time for crossfiring instead of replacing the graphics card as you would in a 1 slot system.
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 The right amount for gaming in the right speed for the CPU and is a good brand 1.5V with heat spreader in CAS 9
Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive - fairly reliable bulk storage in a good size of a terrabyte
Sandisk 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk - to hold Windows and a few games for fast load and top performance. Can use half in partition for Intel RST/SRT HDD acceleration if preferred.
Video Card Galaxy GeForce GTX 660 2GB - Highly rated solid performer. I did not look up its status for SLI vs crossfire
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/660?vs=548
Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case - Nice looking case with good air flow and roomy. Starts with only 2 fans as adequate, but could add a top fan. There are many good choices of cases. Has USB 2 and 3 and audio ports.
Rosewill Green 630W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
Decent enough as a single rail (one +12V as preferred) with a 6 and 6+2 pcie connector set and since GTX 660 needs only one, should be enough for crossfire one day without changing it. 50A (600 watts) on 12V to power GPU, CPU, fans and disk drives. There are better and worse PSUs but this is surely at least adequate and more.
Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer - any DVDRW
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)
gamers prefer Win 7
Still need keyboard, mouse, audio output (speakers/headphones), and a display

Original Question

Which is the cheapest gaming motherboard to buy ?

Q. Hi guys this is chintan.
I am going to setting up a game zone at my cuber cafe.
I need help.
Which is the cheapest gaming motherboard that i should buy for my 10 PCs ?

A. It depends on what processors they have in them. More specifically it depends which processor socket they have. AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, LGA 775, LGA 1156, LGA 1366, LGA 1155?

Scout around on different websites and look for deals, read reviews to make sure they aren't junk, and compare prices.

Try Newegg.com, Amazon.com, TigerDirect.com, Frys.com, Overstock.com, Buy.com. eBay.com, or do some searches online.

I'm going to say it again - on any cheap or discount computer item READ REVIEWS.

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What is the best processor, mother board, video card, and etc.for computer gaming desktop?

Q. Im planning to put a computer gaming shop business. Please give me advice on whats the most affordable but best set up of computer I can assemble.please be specific.im really not a tech person.

A. It is all very budget dependent. Here is a nice $1000 part set if putting it together yourself, and be sure to watch youtube videos and work on a non-static flat big surface and wear gloves or ground yourself and never force things together.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zWjz
CPU Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz 4 cores, 4 threads since gaming does not use hyperthreading nor more than 4 cores.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106-5.html
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler - a good value for overclocking the CPU. It is tall, but very efficient and priced well.
Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard - supports overclocking, and has 2 slots of pciex16 to possibly add a second GPU in SLI at another time for crossfiring instead of replacing the graphics card as you would in a 1 slot system.
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 The right amount for gaming in the right speed for the CPU and is a good brand 1.5V with heat spreader in CAS 9
Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive - fairly reliable bulk storage in a good size of a terrabyte
Sandisk 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk - to hold Windows and a few games for fast load and top performance. Can use half in partition for Intel RST/SRT HDD acceleration if preferred.
Video Card Galaxy GeForce GTX 660 2GB - Highly rated solid performer. I did not look up its status for SLI vs crossfire
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/660?vs=548
Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case - Nice looking case with good air flow and roomy. Starts with only 2 fans as adequate, but could add a top fan. There are many good choices of cases. Has USB 2 and 3 and audio ports.
Rosewill Green 630W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
Decent enough as a single rail (one +12V as preferred) with a 6 and 6+2 pcie connector set and since GTX 660 needs only one, should be enough for crossfire one day without changing it. 50A (600 watts) on 12V to power GPU, CPU, fans and disk drives. There are better and worse PSUs but this is surely at least adequate and more.
Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer - any DVDRW
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)
gamers prefer Win 7
Still need keyboard, mouse, audio output (speakers/headphones), and a display

Original Question

Which is the cheapest gaming motherboard to buy ?

Q. Hi guys this is chintan.
I am going to setting up a game zone at my cuber cafe.
I need help.
Which is the cheapest gaming motherboard that i should buy for my 10 PCs ?

A. It depends on what processors they have in them. More specifically it depends which processor socket they have. AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, LGA 775, LGA 1156, LGA 1366, LGA 1155?

Scout around on different websites and look for deals, read reviews to make sure they aren't junk, and compare prices.

Try Newegg.com, Amazon.com, TigerDirect.com, Frys.com, Overstock.com, Buy.com. eBay.com, or do some searches online.

I'm going to say it again - on any cheap or discount computer item READ REVIEWS.

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What is the best processor, mother board, video card, and etc.for computer gaming desktop?

Q. Im planning to put a computer gaming shop business. Please give me advice on whats the most affordable but best set up of computer I can assemble.please be specific.im really not a tech person.

A. It is all very budget dependent. Here is a nice $1000 part set if putting it together yourself, and be sure to watch youtube videos and work on a non-static flat big surface and wear gloves or ground yourself and never force things together.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zWjz
CPU Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz 4 cores, 4 threads since gaming does not use hyperthreading nor more than 4 cores.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106-5.html
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler - a good value for overclocking the CPU. It is tall, but very efficient and priced well.
Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard - supports overclocking, and has 2 slots of pciex16 to possibly add a second GPU in SLI at another time for crossfiring instead of replacing the graphics card as you would in a 1 slot system.
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 The right amount for gaming in the right speed for the CPU and is a good brand 1.5V with heat spreader in CAS 9
Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive - fairly reliable bulk storage in a good size of a terrabyte
Sandisk 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk - to hold Windows and a few games for fast load and top performance. Can use half in partition for Intel RST/SRT HDD acceleration if preferred.
Video Card Galaxy GeForce GTX 660 2GB - Highly rated solid performer. I did not look up its status for SLI vs crossfire
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/660?vs=548
Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case - Nice looking case with good air flow and roomy. Starts with only 2 fans as adequate, but could add a top fan. There are many good choices of cases. Has USB 2 and 3 and audio ports.
Rosewill Green 630W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
Decent enough as a single rail (one +12V as preferred) with a 6 and 6+2 pcie connector set and since GTX 660 needs only one, should be enough for crossfire one day without changing it. 50A (600 watts) on 12V to power GPU, CPU, fans and disk drives. There are better and worse PSUs but this is surely at least adequate and more.
Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer - any DVDRW
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)
gamers prefer Win 7
Still need keyboard, mouse, audio output (speakers/headphones), and a display

Original Question

Which is the cheapest gaming motherboard to buy ?

Q. Hi guys this is chintan.
I am going to setting up a game zone at my cuber cafe.
I need help.
Which is the cheapest gaming motherboard that i should buy for my 10 PCs ?

A. It depends on what processors they have in them. More specifically it depends which processor socket they have. AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, LGA 775, LGA 1156, LGA 1366, LGA 1155?

Scout around on different websites and look for deals, read reviews to make sure they aren't junk, and compare prices.

Try Newegg.com, Amazon.com, TigerDirect.com, Frys.com, Overstock.com, Buy.com. eBay.com, or do some searches online.

I'm going to say it again - on any cheap or discount computer item READ REVIEWS.

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What computer components make a computer system good?

Q. I want to know what exact component parts makes a computer gaming system outshine other computers, such as it's graphic card and other components. Can you name a general computer system that is rated for it's gaming features?

A. GPU, CPU and RAM, in that order, I'd say.

I'm more of a laptop enthusiast myself, but the NVidia GTX 29x/39x series seems great, especially in an SLI configuration.

As for CPUs, it can get a little confusing; it depends on what games you're playing. Most games that weren't made in the last three or four years can't take full advantage of more than 2 cores, so a high-power Core 2 Duo is perfect for those, and is what I look for. Otherwise, if you're playing newer games, many very new games can use more than 2 cores, so a good Core i7 CPU is perfect for that - 4 cores with hyperthreading.

Having enough/fast RAM is good, too, but usually won't be the dealbreaker, since it usually won't make that huge of an impact. 4 GB or more is good if you're a heavy-duty gamer (keep in mind you need a 64-bit OS to use more than 3), and look for DDR3 with fast clocks, just make sure your motherboard supports it.

When it comes to DESKTOPS, I can't really name any pre-fab computer brand that shines above the others, but iBuyPower is one place to consider. Personally I'd just build the computer myself; you save a LOT of money that way.

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What kind of components and such would i need to build a computer specifically for gaming?

Q. i i know theres a lot of stuff for computers but i want recommendations on what hardware and components to make a custom computer that does the gaming at high levels like the best graphic and gameplay for any computer game (like starcraft 2). budget isen't really a concern i just want to know what to look for.

A. I'll make this very simple. You haven't got to know what it means, it's just something to look out for. Price may be very expensive depending on the hardware you chose. Please bare in mind when you reach a certain point, small upgrades become very very expensive just for that little boost.

CPU - Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 @ 2.66GHz or faster (or 2.4GHz i7 or better)
RAM - 4GB DDR2 Minimum, best to go 1333MHz DDR3 4-8GB
Graphics - at least 1GB graphics best to be 1.5-2.0GB at fastest possible MHz
Sound - depends on your speakers. You shouldn't be paying more than £40 tops ($68) for a sound card
Motherboard - intel extreme (one that supports i7) this supports the full 1333MHz ram too
Case - your choice of case depending on taste. Ensure that there is plenty of room for ventilation and lots of fan spaces. Style should not outweigh function
Monitor - any monitor that supports 1920 x 1080 natively. Any higher and your games will have to be upscaled and will become blurry and horrible to play.
Keyboard and mouse - your choice on comfort and style, generally gamers prefer wireless devices.
Hard drive - 500Gb - 2Tb , this will vary depending what you store on the computer. Most people can get by on 500-1tb, but if you're a music or movie freak with tons and tons of data, you might wanna get a 2tb drive or 2 x 1tb drives. Make sure they are SATA 7200RPM or faster. If you chose Solid state you will be paying a LOT and you won't get as much space, but the performance will be epic
DVD drive. - 2 is preferred, or 2 blu ray supported drives with speeds of a minimum of 24x
Speakers, I'd reccomend creative surround studio, (and creative soundcard to match) to get really decent sound. Creative know their sound stuff.

Hope this helps, and happy shopping

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Can I find a cheap computer that I can work on and play video games with?

Q. I can no longer use my e machines computer for gaming due to my motherboard shorting out. Plus my xbox360 recently shorted out as well. So I figure that I should just get a cheap long lasting computer. Something that has a lot of hard drive space and a long lasting motherboard. And it doesn't need a good video card, since I already have the one I am using.

A. Your best bet would be to build your own. You get exactly what you want that way, and it's usually a lot cheaper than buying an HP/Dell/whatever, and you get higher quality components.

If you would like, you can add me on MSN and I can help you price together a computer.

skylarky@hotmail.com if you're interested

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What computer components make a computer system good?

Q. I want to know what exact component parts makes a computer gaming system outshine other computers, such as it's graphic card and other components. Can you name a general computer system that is rated for it's gaming features?

A. GPU, CPU and RAM, in that order, I'd say.

I'm more of a laptop enthusiast myself, but the NVidia GTX 29x/39x series seems great, especially in an SLI configuration.

As for CPUs, it can get a little confusing; it depends on what games you're playing. Most games that weren't made in the last three or four years can't take full advantage of more than 2 cores, so a high-power Core 2 Duo is perfect for those, and is what I look for. Otherwise, if you're playing newer games, many very new games can use more than 2 cores, so a good Core i7 CPU is perfect for that - 4 cores with hyperthreading.

Having enough/fast RAM is good, too, but usually won't be the dealbreaker, since it usually won't make that huge of an impact. 4 GB or more is good if you're a heavy-duty gamer (keep in mind you need a 64-bit OS to use more than 3), and look for DDR3 with fast clocks, just make sure your motherboard supports it.

When it comes to DESKTOPS, I can't really name any pre-fab computer brand that shines above the others, but iBuyPower is one place to consider. Personally I'd just build the computer myself; you save a LOT of money that way.

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Can I find a cheap computer that I can work on and play video games with?

Q. I can no longer use my e machines computer for gaming due to my motherboard shorting out. Plus my xbox360 recently shorted out as well. So I figure that I should just get a cheap long lasting computer. Something that has a lot of hard drive space and a long lasting motherboard. And it doesn't need a good video card, since I already have the one I am using.

A. Your best bet would be to build your own. You get exactly what you want that way, and it's usually a lot cheaper than buying an HP/Dell/whatever, and you get higher quality components.

If you would like, you can add me on MSN and I can help you price together a computer.

skylarky@hotmail.com if you're interested

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What computer components make a computer system good?

Q. I want to know what exact component parts makes a computer gaming system outshine other computers, such as it's graphic card and other components. Can you name a general computer system that is rated for it's gaming features?

A. GPU, CPU and RAM, in that order, I'd say.

I'm more of a laptop enthusiast myself, but the NVidia GTX 29x/39x series seems great, especially in an SLI configuration.

As for CPUs, it can get a little confusing; it depends on what games you're playing. Most games that weren't made in the last three or four years can't take full advantage of more than 2 cores, so a high-power Core 2 Duo is perfect for those, and is what I look for. Otherwise, if you're playing newer games, many very new games can use more than 2 cores, so a good Core i7 CPU is perfect for that - 4 cores with hyperthreading.

Having enough/fast RAM is good, too, but usually won't be the dealbreaker, since it usually won't make that huge of an impact. 4 GB or more is good if you're a heavy-duty gamer (keep in mind you need a 64-bit OS to use more than 3), and look for DDR3 with fast clocks, just make sure your motherboard supports it.

When it comes to DESKTOPS, I can't really name any pre-fab computer brand that shines above the others, but iBuyPower is one place to consider. Personally I'd just build the computer myself; you save a LOT of money that way.

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Which is the cheapest gaming motherboard to buy ?

Q. Hi guys this is chintan.
I am going to setting up a game zone at my cuber cafe.
I need help.
Which is the cheapest gaming motherboard that i should buy for my 10 PCs ?

A. It depends on what processors they have in them. More specifically it depends which processor socket they have. AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, LGA 775, LGA 1156, LGA 1366, LGA 1155?

Scout around on different websites and look for deals, read reviews to make sure they aren't junk, and compare prices.

Try Newegg.com, Amazon.com, TigerDirect.com, Frys.com, Overstock.com, Buy.com. eBay.com, or do some searches online.

I'm going to say it again - on any cheap or discount computer item READ REVIEWS.

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Can I find a cheap computer that I can work on and play video games with?

Q. I can no longer use my e machines computer for gaming due to my motherboard shorting out. Plus my xbox360 recently shorted out as well. So I figure that I should just get a cheap long lasting computer. Something that has a lot of hard drive space and a long lasting motherboard. And it doesn't need a good video card, since I already have the one I am using.

A. Your best bet would be to build your own. You get exactly what you want that way, and it's usually a lot cheaper than buying an HP/Dell/whatever, and you get higher quality components.

If you would like, you can add me on MSN and I can help you price together a computer.

skylarky@hotmail.com if you're interested

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