What you think of this PC?

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#1 Ryan_Patton
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I am thinking of buying it soon. (not out yet) Yes, I know you can build your PC cheaper but i just dont have time to do that. I thought i buy myself a new PC to replace 1.53ghz PC (5 year old) for my PC Gaming. http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Gateway-Desktop-Gaming-PC-FX8030/s
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 Gateway Desktop Gaming PC (FX8030)
• Intel Core 2 Duo Quad Q6600 •2GB of DDR2 memory • Dual 500GB hard drives • Dual DVD drives • ATI Radeon X1950 CrossFire  512MB of video memory Spec:Core 2 QuadProcessor speed: 2.4GHzBus Speed: 1066MHzLevel 2 cache 2MB Memory:RAM 2GBMemory Type (RAM) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300)RAM expandable to: 4GB Storage/Drives:HD size 800GBHD Speed: 7200RPM Power Supply: Doesn't say . 

I was wondering if this PC is good for Crisis or any other future games when it comes out? It probably comes with Vista or XP. I need to find otu what Power Supply they use for this PC.

I would have to guess its a PCI Express slot for video card when I buy me a video card. I was thinking of getting R600 ATI video card when it coems out since that direcx10. This PC is not out yet from CC. I thought I post it on here to give you guys a thought on it before I possibility buy it.

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#2 BeavermanA
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The psu may not be strong enough to handle the beastly gfx cards of the future. If you're dead set on buying a prebuilt, and this pc isn't even out yet and you want to replace the gfx card with an r600, why not buy it with an x1300 or whatever the lowest card possible? Rest is fine if you don't mind paying more and getting less, it should last a good while.
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#3 RayvinAzn
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I'd shy away from any pre-built that comes with an X1950 Crossfire master card at this point. I'd also wonder at the need for two 500GB drives - space is important and all, but that much space is entirely too much for the vast majority of people out there, even very avid music fans like myself who only keep very high quality music files. I don't like that your machine doesn't list a power supply either - that's a fairly dodgy practice, and one that generally means you're getting the short end of the stick. That machine should be more than sufficient for Crysis using DirectX 9 though. Overall, my final verdict on that rig will depend on how much it costs (as that link doesn't seem to work). As it stands right now though, I don't recommend you buy it.
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#4 jfelisario
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$2299.99 according to the site.... not bad for a quad core, the proc itself costs 800+ on the egg. good catch, though i don't see a monitor included or input devices, but no biggie.
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#5 Ryan_Patton
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So for now. I haven't decided yet while its on coming soon. This is just a pre-decision process. I have many choices from Dell, Alienware, Compaq, Gateway, Emachine, etc as a Gaming PC.
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#6 BeavermanA
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Money seems to be of little concern to you, I'd go with Dell/Alienware over those others. There are plenty of other options like Falcon or Cyberpowerpc just to name a couple. Steer clear of machines from places like HP, Compaq, Gateway, Emachines if you're going to spend that much dough.
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#7 RayvinAzn
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If money really isn't a concern, head over to Falcon Northwest or Voodoo PC.
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#9 Ryan_Patton
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Money is in no concern of me. Yes, I will check the P.S.U when the time comes before I make a decision to buy this Gaming PC. I need to find out about P.S.U on this Gaming PC. If the Gaming PC is a 700w powersupply then thats good but imo i dont think its a 1000w P.S.U. I might contact CC on what the P.S.U is on Gaming PC (Coming Soon.) I already email Circuit City on what the P.S.U on this Gaming PC. I hope to get a response from them on this.

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#10 RayvinAzn
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Money is in no concern of me.Ryan_Patton
http://www.falcon-nw.com/ Pick up a Mach V, and you'll be in damn good shape.
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#11 Ryan_Patton
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I'll keep that in mind, RayvinAzn!:) I'm going to wait to see what the P.S.U is for Gaming PC from CC when they replied back to me on it.
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#12 BeavermanA
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Holy $%#*, I clicked on the "bragging rights" config for that Mach V, spit out a price of 15,000 USD. Bragging rights indeed, of being the most retarded person alive. Hey send me the money if you get a pc from these guys and I'll make you a better pc and give you back 50% of the leftovers. Wow I don't know what's more astounding now that I peeked at the budget box, $2,500 for a system with a 7600GT, just wow.
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#13 jfelisario
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Holy $%#*, I clicked on the "bragging rights" config for that Mach V, spit out a price of 15,000 USD. Bragging rights indeed, of being the most retarded person alive. Hey send me the money if you get a pc from these guys and I'll make you a better pc and give you back 50% of the leftovers. Wow I don't know what's more astounding now that I peeked at the budget box, $2,500 for a system with a 7600GT, just wow. BeavermanA
owned. they are nice though, like the ferraris of pcs.
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#14 Ryan_Patton
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LMAO-15,000$ for Falcon-NorthWest Desktop PC top-of-the-line.

It's gotta be the custom paints they used that cost thousands of dollars then the hardwares in PC system.

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#15 drucom
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Yep, it's the custom paint of the case. In Voodoo PC's, if you custom paint your MONITOR it's already 500 dollars extra. They are ridiculous prices.
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#16 jfelisario
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its the "oooooo shiny" factor.