- Jun 5, 2006
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Current build:
Intel Q6600 quad core
Evga 8800gt
4gb ram
I have the itch to upgrade. I assume adding a new card to my build would be pointless as the system would bottleneck it?
If so, I have proposed a New build:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1SDsS
I'd like to keep this under $1200 and the parts I have selected are all I need. Thanks in advance!
Please offer your thoughts and suggestions. I will be gaming at 1080p on 58in plasma.
I want the highest settings for all next gen games like Titanfall, crysis, battlefield, half life 3 and other future high performance titles.
Questions:
CPU: I could save a bit of money going with the amd FX8350/respective motherboard but not sure if the cost savings would be worth it? If I went this route I could use the money towards a better GPU or something. Stick with the intel or no?
MB: is there a big difference between the extreme 3 and extreme 4? I would like the option to overclock in the future but nothing right now. Alternatives welcome.
RAM: will I see a difference between 1600 or 1866 ram? I'm not real versed on latency issues and timings. I realize I have a 8 gb and 16 gb set in my build I am trying to decide which to go with? Are there better/cheaper options than what I have chosen for these routes?
SSD: everyone seems to like the Samsung evo but is it worth more
Money if I can get a SSD a tad cheaper with the same storage?
GPU: is this overkill for my resolution? will I see a noticeable difference going with the Asus matrix over a $300 model? Also is the sapphire toxic better than the Asus matrix? Both are $350ish
PSU: is this a good one, if I miss this sale do you have other suggestions? I might want to add a 2nd card in the future.
Case: will I have room for 2 cards? Alternatives welcome for $50-$60 budget
One final question, will I be able to hook up this through hdmi to my surround sound receiver? And pass thru to my tv?
Intel Q6600 quad core
Evga 8800gt
4gb ram
I have the itch to upgrade. I assume adding a new card to my build would be pointless as the system would bottleneck it?
If so, I have proposed a New build:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1SDsS
I'd like to keep this under $1200 and the parts I have selected are all I need. Thanks in advance!
Please offer your thoughts and suggestions. I will be gaming at 1080p on 58in plasma.
I want the highest settings for all next gen games like Titanfall, crysis, battlefield, half life 3 and other future high performance titles.
Questions:
CPU: I could save a bit of money going with the amd FX8350/respective motherboard but not sure if the cost savings would be worth it? If I went this route I could use the money towards a better GPU or something. Stick with the intel or no?
MB: is there a big difference between the extreme 3 and extreme 4? I would like the option to overclock in the future but nothing right now. Alternatives welcome.
RAM: will I see a difference between 1600 or 1866 ram? I'm not real versed on latency issues and timings. I realize I have a 8 gb and 16 gb set in my build I am trying to decide which to go with? Are there better/cheaper options than what I have chosen for these routes?
SSD: everyone seems to like the Samsung evo but is it worth more
Money if I can get a SSD a tad cheaper with the same storage?
GPU: is this overkill for my resolution? will I see a noticeable difference going with the Asus matrix over a $300 model? Also is the sapphire toxic better than the Asus matrix? Both are $350ish
PSU: is this a good one, if I miss this sale do you have other suggestions? I might want to add a 2nd card in the future.
Case: will I have room for 2 cards? Alternatives welcome for $50-$60 budget
One final question, will I be able to hook up this through hdmi to my surround sound receiver? And pass thru to my tv?
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