- May 9, 2010
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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Within 2 weeks.
BUDGET RANGE: Max for the GPU would be $350-450 range before rebates if applicable. PSU in the under $125 range after rebates. The screens are what I will spring the most for, as that is what my face is gonna be glued to...
USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Work and gaming. Work wise, I run a multitude of windows and programs. I have 2 screens at my office and I find myself still having to switch and minimize more than I would like. I run spreadsheets, word docs, numerous browser windows, outlook, work programs both java and IE based, and other like items. Gaming wise, I don't know if I truly can see the differences in AA or any of that stuff. With that said, I want smooth gameplay across a resolution of 5760x1200. With my current setup I don't normally kick up any extras but occasionally. I am a late to play gamer. I buy games when they go on deep sales, so I am usually behind, but not by terribly long. I play everything ranging from Fallout(1&2), Kane & Lynch 2, Mass Effect, and BF2. Newer games that interest me are Dishonored, BS:Infinite, and Hawken looks pretty enticing.
CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: XFX 650W XXX Editionhttp://
OTHER RELEVANT SYSTEM SPECS:
GPU: PowerCooler 4890
MOBO: Asus P7P55DE-PRO http://
CHIP:i5-760
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RAM:4GB G.Skill DDR3 1600MHZ Cas 7
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COOLER: Coolermaster V8
HDD: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg, Manufacturer, TigerDirect, Directron, MicroCenter.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
PARTS PREFERENCES: ATI/NVIDIA doesn't matter as long as it can do what I need.
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: If needed and cost and performance effective. Preferably less stress inducing.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 5760x1200
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
The setup I will be running from my rig will be 3 monitors and 1 TV. The 3 monitors will be in extended desktop while the TV is only needed to duplicate the main display when I decide to play games or movies. The TV will be 3D capable, but I understand that PC 3D games & TV 3D are not on the same field, although I would like to be able to watch movies in 3D.
I am looking at Dell U2412M for the monitors. Newegg has them at 10% off right now. I am open for input on the monitors. My current monitor is an older Samsung Monitor/TV ToC 24" 1920x1200 monitor. I would like to stay with the 16:10 ratio.
Please let me know what items I need to address to not end up throwing money down the drain. My 4890 has served me well, but the breaking point was when I bought L.A. Noire. Booted the game up and got the worst frame rates on anything
I have ever tried to play. At that point I said "oh hell, better do this right".
My wife and I have recently redone our home office and decided to do it proper since we both spend some much time on the computer for work and leisure. That means I can justify "necessary" upgrades!
I am looking for an easy and straightforward solution. I don't expect it to be effortless, but I would like it to be consistent and reliable. Thanks for the info and help in advance.
BUDGET RANGE: Max for the GPU would be $350-450 range before rebates if applicable. PSU in the under $125 range after rebates. The screens are what I will spring the most for, as that is what my face is gonna be glued to...
USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Work and gaming. Work wise, I run a multitude of windows and programs. I have 2 screens at my office and I find myself still having to switch and minimize more than I would like. I run spreadsheets, word docs, numerous browser windows, outlook, work programs both java and IE based, and other like items. Gaming wise, I don't know if I truly can see the differences in AA or any of that stuff. With that said, I want smooth gameplay across a resolution of 5760x1200. With my current setup I don't normally kick up any extras but occasionally. I am a late to play gamer. I buy games when they go on deep sales, so I am usually behind, but not by terribly long. I play everything ranging from Fallout(1&2), Kane & Lynch 2, Mass Effect, and BF2. Newer games that interest me are Dishonored, BS:Infinite, and Hawken looks pretty enticing.
CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: XFX 650W XXX Editionhttp://
OTHER RELEVANT SYSTEM SPECS:
GPU: PowerCooler 4890
MOBO: Asus P7P55DE-PRO http://
CHIP:i5-760
http://
RAM:4GB G.Skill DDR3 1600MHZ Cas 7
http://
COOLER: Coolermaster V8
HDD: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg, Manufacturer, TigerDirect, Directron, MicroCenter.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
PARTS PREFERENCES: ATI/NVIDIA doesn't matter as long as it can do what I need.
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: If needed and cost and performance effective. Preferably less stress inducing.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 5760x1200
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
The setup I will be running from my rig will be 3 monitors and 1 TV. The 3 monitors will be in extended desktop while the TV is only needed to duplicate the main display when I decide to play games or movies. The TV will be 3D capable, but I understand that PC 3D games & TV 3D are not on the same field, although I would like to be able to watch movies in 3D.
I am looking at Dell U2412M for the monitors. Newegg has them at 10% off right now. I am open for input on the monitors. My current monitor is an older Samsung Monitor/TV ToC 24" 1920x1200 monitor. I would like to stay with the 16:10 ratio.
Please let me know what items I need to address to not end up throwing money down the drain. My 4890 has served me well, but the breaking point was when I bought L.A. Noire. Booted the game up and got the worst frame rates on anything
I have ever tried to play. At that point I said "oh hell, better do this right".
My wife and I have recently redone our home office and decided to do it proper since we both spend some much time on the computer for work and leisure. That means I can justify "necessary" upgrades!
I am looking for an easy and straightforward solution. I don't expect it to be effortless, but I would like it to be consistent and reliable. Thanks for the info and help in advance.
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