Hey all,
I'm about to buy myself a new computer but not sure if the spec is reasonable as each component responds well to each other. The purpose of this computer is 80% playing games and the rest is watching movies with few day to day tasks. Games i'm planning to play are WoW, Crysis, and pretty all the new games coming out but i can't think of many names right now. I dont think i want a spec that can play Crysis at all highest setting since it will need a very expensive system and probably unnecessary. Plus, i dont plan to overclock. Enough with the intro, here are the specs:
Asus P5E or Maximus Formula
Core 2 Duo 8200
XFX or eVGA 8800 GT
G.Skill 2x1GB DDR2-800 CAS4 F2-6400
WD 250GB or 500 GB
Logitech Cordless Desktop MX3200 Laser mouse and keyboard set
Silverstone Zeus 750w
Soundblaster Audigy 2 ZS (from old system)
Lite-on optical drives that can write dvdr from my old system
I think i dont miss any part here and here are the questions:
1.) For mobo part, can i get cheaper ones without sacrificing the performance of the rest of the system? Are these two listed on par or better when compared to the rest of the system.
2.) In Thailand, there are only Inno, Asus, Gigabyte, Winfast, xfx, and maybe eVGA, out of these, which are the best in term of performance and durability? IF performances are the same, i will just pick one with the cheapest price and the best return policy
3.) Right now, i have 37 inch sharp lcd tv (true 16:9 aspect ratio, HDTV resolution of 1366 x 768, 6000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, 6ms response time) which i am planning to play games on this. Is it recommended? or should i buy lcd monitor for computer purpose? There are not much space on my desk right now.
4.) Between Zalman, Thermaltake, and Thermalright, which are the best & most quiet CPU cooler right now? We only have 3 options in Thailand.
5.) Is my soundcard good enough for gaming and watching dvds? Between watching movie through computer with 5.1 speakers and through dvd player with 5.1 home theatre system at the comparable price, which would give off better sound?
6.) how long will this build last without updating it and able to play top of the line game at medium setting?
I know it's a lot of questions but dont know who to ask really.
Thanks.
Bob
I'm about to buy myself a new computer but not sure if the spec is reasonable as each component responds well to each other. The purpose of this computer is 80% playing games and the rest is watching movies with few day to day tasks. Games i'm planning to play are WoW, Crysis, and pretty all the new games coming out but i can't think of many names right now. I dont think i want a spec that can play Crysis at all highest setting since it will need a very expensive system and probably unnecessary. Plus, i dont plan to overclock. Enough with the intro, here are the specs:
Asus P5E or Maximus Formula
Core 2 Duo 8200
XFX or eVGA 8800 GT
G.Skill 2x1GB DDR2-800 CAS4 F2-6400
WD 250GB or 500 GB
Logitech Cordless Desktop MX3200 Laser mouse and keyboard set
Silverstone Zeus 750w
Soundblaster Audigy 2 ZS (from old system)
Lite-on optical drives that can write dvdr from my old system
I think i dont miss any part here and here are the questions:
1.) For mobo part, can i get cheaper ones without sacrificing the performance of the rest of the system? Are these two listed on par or better when compared to the rest of the system.
2.) In Thailand, there are only Inno, Asus, Gigabyte, Winfast, xfx, and maybe eVGA, out of these, which are the best in term of performance and durability? IF performances are the same, i will just pick one with the cheapest price and the best return policy
3.) Right now, i have 37 inch sharp lcd tv (true 16:9 aspect ratio, HDTV resolution of 1366 x 768, 6000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, 6ms response time) which i am planning to play games on this. Is it recommended? or should i buy lcd monitor for computer purpose? There are not much space on my desk right now.
4.) Between Zalman, Thermaltake, and Thermalright, which are the best & most quiet CPU cooler right now? We only have 3 options in Thailand.
5.) Is my soundcard good enough for gaming and watching dvds? Between watching movie through computer with 5.1 speakers and through dvd player with 5.1 home theatre system at the comparable price, which would give off better sound?
6.) how long will this build last without updating it and able to play top of the line game at medium setting?
I know it's a lot of questions but dont know who to ask really.
Thanks.
Bob