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RE: New computer

It depends on your preferences. If you simply want to click-buy something and get the package delivered to your home, already built, this is what you should go for. If you're aiming for something cheap - but want the maximum performance for your money I have a suggestion.

Graphic cards:
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html

CPUs:
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/high_end_cpus.html

Looking at those lists:
---------- CPU ----------
(Your Order) AMD FX-4100 Quad-Core 4,013 $97.99
VS
(Potential upgrade) AMD FX-6300 Six-Core 7,145 $139.99

Your order has a performance value of 4,013 at a price of 97.99. Performance per 100$ dollar ~ 4,0953.

Potential upgrade has a performance value of 7,145 at a price of 139.99. Performance per 100$ dollar ~ 5,1039.

Theoretically - Buying the upgrade would mean you get 25% more CPU power for your each dollar you put into your computer.

Practically - Compared to your order the potential upgrade is 78% more powerful for a 43% increase in price. Pay 42 dollars more -> Get a CPU which has 78% more power.

--------- GPU --------------
(Your Order) GeForce GTX 560 3,043 $154.99
VS
(Potential upgrade) GeForce GTX 480 4,205 $199.99

Your order has a performance value of 3,043 at a price of 154.99. Performance per 100$ ~ 1,9633.
The potential upgrade has a performance value of 4,205 at 199.99. Performance per 100$ ~ 2,1026.

Theoretically - Buying the upgrade means you get a 7,1% more GPU power for each dollar you spend on your computer.

Practically a ~ 38% more powerful graphics card for 45$ more.


In the end you would get a computer which is more powerful and more cost-effective! The increased cost would approximately be 476 DK. You would however have to build the computer yourself. It all comes down to what you are comfortable with - perhaps you think it's worth buying something which isn't optimal (get your money's worth) in exchange for the simplicity of having someone else build your computer.

Hopefully this information will be helpful when you make a decision. Cheers! :]

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11-23-2012, 02:57 PM
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New computer - by FlawlessHappiness - 11-22-2012, 09:12 PM
RE: New computer - by Bridge - 11-22-2012, 09:22 PM
RE: New computer - by FlawlessHappiness - 11-22-2012, 09:57 PM
RE: New computer - by Bridge - 11-22-2012, 10:15 PM
RE: New computer - by Your Computer - 11-23-2012, 09:42 PM
RE: New computer - by Bridge - 11-24-2012, 12:56 AM
RE: New computer - by FlawlessHappiness - 11-22-2012, 10:59 PM
RE: New computer - by Bridge - 11-22-2012, 11:10 PM
RE: New computer - by FlawlessHappiness - 11-23-2012, 06:54 AM
RE: New computer - by Acies - 11-23-2012, 02:57 PM
RE: New computer - by Bridge - 11-23-2012, 03:51 PM
RE: New computer - by failedALIAS - 11-24-2012, 01:10 AM
RE: New computer - by Acies - 11-24-2012, 04:00 AM
RE: New computer - by FlawlessHappiness - 11-24-2012, 09:11 AM



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