Hi everyone,
I am in the process of building a new computer, and since it's been a few years, I wanted to reach out to some experts out there. I am looking to use my computer mainly for gaming, video editing, and as a media center. Any comments on compatability, performance, etc. would be greatly appreciated!
CPU: Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Processor Q6600
Graphics: ASUS EAH3850/G/HTDI/512M Radeon HD 3850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda ES.2 ST3250310NS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM (2 of them to run RAID)
Case: Antec P182 Gun Metal Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Power: OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI ATX12V 700W Power
Motherboard: ASUS P5K-E/WIFI-AP LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
RAM: Patriot Extreme Performance 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model PDC24G6400ELK - Retail
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX Universal Socket 775 AM2
DVD-RW: LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model LH-20A1L-06 - Retail
Also, which do ya'll think is preferable between these two options:
1) MSI NX8800GTS 320M OC GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127328
2) DIAMOND Viper 3850PE3512O Radeon HD 3850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814103051
Thanks!
Jeff
P.S. I have Vista Business already and was wondering if it is necessary for me to purchase Vista Premier for the media center (can I still use my tuner and access tv shows without it?)
I am in the process of building a new computer, and since it's been a few years, I wanted to reach out to some experts out there. I am looking to use my computer mainly for gaming, video editing, and as a media center. Any comments on compatability, performance, etc. would be greatly appreciated!
CPU: Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Processor Q6600
Graphics: ASUS EAH3850/G/HTDI/512M Radeon HD 3850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda ES.2 ST3250310NS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM (2 of them to run RAID)
Case: Antec P182 Gun Metal Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Power: OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI ATX12V 700W Power
Motherboard: ASUS P5K-E/WIFI-AP LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
RAM: Patriot Extreme Performance 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model PDC24G6400ELK - Retail
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX Universal Socket 775 AM2
DVD-RW: LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model LH-20A1L-06 - Retail
Also, which do ya'll think is preferable between these two options:
1) MSI NX8800GTS 320M OC GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127328
2) DIAMOND Viper 3850PE3512O Radeon HD 3850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814103051
Thanks!
Jeff
P.S. I have Vista Business already and was wondering if it is necessary for me to purchase Vista Premier for the media center (can I still use my tuner and access tv shows without it?)