Hey Tom's hardware!
I need advice. Started lurking around this parts of the interwebs about 5 months ago. I've always wanted to build a gaming rig, but every time I think about it, I overcomplicate things.
(Incoming story) I'm now gaming on a rMBP through bootcamp. I always use more than one screen as I fancy watching a stream or a movie while gaming. And as you can probably imagine, the performance I get aren't nearly reaching what I'm hoping for. Furthermore, I like to stream once in a while and my current setup wont let me do any of that sweet sweet data dispatching.
Every time I look into building a computer I get carried away. Wanting to build a water-cooled machine with 3 way sli and 3 monitors... (Previous build Idea came up to 3900$ with to much modding and tweaking (Keep in mind that I've never done this before)). And I really don't need such a beast of a machine. So I'm asking for your help. I want to build a good rig, I want to keep to the required components (Not to add to much fluff)...
Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: This summer, considering my options and your suggestions...
Budget Range: 1500 - 1800 $ (Living in Japan, so... the equivalent in Yen (180 000)
System Usage : Gaming (Mostly Sc2 with Occasional steam library games), Streaming, Media box of enlightenment...
Are you buying a monitor: No, I have 2 x 23 inch 1080p monitors.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, windows 8???
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon.jp (No really matter, Id rather have a good build and look for the prices on my own afterwards)
Location: Japan
Parts Preferences: I don't know why but I've always gone for Nvidia and Intel (Should I rethink my priorities?)
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe (Should I?)
Your Monitor Resolution: 2x 23 inches (1920x1080)
Additional Comments: I really like the Corsair Graphite 600t case... And a thunderbolt capable Motherboard would be great (As my steam game library is on a thunderbolt drive and my Itune library / picture library are on thunderbolt drives)
Why Are You Upgrading: I want to be able to do all what I couldn't do on my previous machine and I'm sick of gaming performance limitations caused by hardware.
Well... I'm looking forward to reading your suggestions...
Thanks.
I need advice. Started lurking around this parts of the interwebs about 5 months ago. I've always wanted to build a gaming rig, but every time I think about it, I overcomplicate things.
(Incoming story) I'm now gaming on a rMBP through bootcamp. I always use more than one screen as I fancy watching a stream or a movie while gaming. And as you can probably imagine, the performance I get aren't nearly reaching what I'm hoping for. Furthermore, I like to stream once in a while and my current setup wont let me do any of that sweet sweet data dispatching.
Every time I look into building a computer I get carried away. Wanting to build a water-cooled machine with 3 way sli and 3 monitors... (Previous build Idea came up to 3900$ with to much modding and tweaking (Keep in mind that I've never done this before)). And I really don't need such a beast of a machine. So I'm asking for your help. I want to build a good rig, I want to keep to the required components (Not to add to much fluff)...
Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: This summer, considering my options and your suggestions...
Budget Range: 1500 - 1800 $ (Living in Japan, so... the equivalent in Yen (180 000)
System Usage : Gaming (Mostly Sc2 with Occasional steam library games), Streaming, Media box of enlightenment...
Are you buying a monitor: No, I have 2 x 23 inch 1080p monitors.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, windows 8???
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon.jp (No really matter, Id rather have a good build and look for the prices on my own afterwards)
Location: Japan
Parts Preferences: I don't know why but I've always gone for Nvidia and Intel (Should I rethink my priorities?)
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe (Should I?)
Your Monitor Resolution: 2x 23 inches (1920x1080)
Additional Comments: I really like the Corsair Graphite 600t case... And a thunderbolt capable Motherboard would be great (As my steam game library is on a thunderbolt drive and my Itune library / picture library are on thunderbolt drives)
Why Are You Upgrading: I want to be able to do all what I couldn't do on my previous machine and I'm sick of gaming performance limitations caused by hardware.
Well... I'm looking forward to reading your suggestions...
Thanks.
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