Computer build for Budget up to $2,300
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Hi All,
I have up to about $2,300 to spend on a computer upgrade. It has been a handful of years since I have done this. I have tried to do what I can to research the newest components out to catch back up to date with everything, but I thought I would bring this to the experts to see how my research has faired...
I am a pretty avid gamer playing mostly online games and some FPS games. I really want to get into Age of Conan and need the most smoking system $2,300 can buy to take full advantage of this game. I have also heard great things about CoD:4 and Crysis.
Here is what I have come up with so far. I already have a pretty nice sound card and speaker system, I just need some help with the rest of the stuff.
http://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/wishlist/PublicWish...
Concerning the Antec Mid-Tower case, I have heard that it might have an issue with the larger video cards, like the one I have in my wish list. Can anyone confirm that I won't have a problem with the case. I really like the case from what I have read. I am also taking an interest in the Thermaltake cases. Would anyone suggest I look into getting a full tower?
Another concern of mine is making sure that the memory and video card I get will be compatible with the motherboard I get. I think I got it right, but I don't know. I don't know much about OCZ brand, but it seems to have pretty good reviews. Same with EVGA. I am not too sure about the brand, but it seems to have great reviews.
I first was looking at a Western Digital 150 gig 10000 RPM hard drive, but I have heard great things about that Caviar 6400 7200 rpm HD. I just thought I would throw that one on for right now.
I know it is a stupid excuse, but I don't have too much room for a bigger monitor on my desk. I thought the 20/21" monitor would be ok. My dad just bought a 24" Samsung for his new Mac he bought and it looks fantastic. I have read great reviews about Samsung monitors.
Guys, any suggestion would be GREATLY appreciated. I hope I wasn't too far off track in picking the components that I did. I just was trying to get the best for the money I have to spend. I would love to hear your suggestions on a better setup, again, for around $2,300.
-Thanks ahead of time
I have up to about $2,300 to spend on a computer upgrade. It has been a handful of years since I have done this. I have tried to do what I can to research the newest components out to catch back up to date with everything, but I thought I would bring this to the experts to see how my research has faired...
I am a pretty avid gamer playing mostly online games and some FPS games. I really want to get into Age of Conan and need the most smoking system $2,300 can buy to take full advantage of this game. I have also heard great things about CoD:4 and Crysis.
Here is what I have come up with so far. I already have a pretty nice sound card and speaker system, I just need some help with the rest of the stuff.
http://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/wishlist/PublicWish...
Concerning the Antec Mid-Tower case, I have heard that it might have an issue with the larger video cards, like the one I have in my wish list. Can anyone confirm that I won't have a problem with the case. I really like the case from what I have read. I am also taking an interest in the Thermaltake cases. Would anyone suggest I look into getting a full tower?
Another concern of mine is making sure that the memory and video card I get will be compatible with the motherboard I get. I think I got it right, but I don't know. I don't know much about OCZ brand, but it seems to have pretty good reviews. Same with EVGA. I am not too sure about the brand, but it seems to have great reviews.
I first was looking at a Western Digital 150 gig 10000 RPM hard drive, but I have heard great things about that Caviar 6400 7200 rpm HD. I just thought I would throw that one on for right now.
I know it is a stupid excuse, but I don't have too much room for a bigger monitor on my desk. I thought the 20/21" monitor would be ok. My dad just bought a 24" Samsung for his new Mac he bought and it looks fantastic. I have read great reviews about Samsung monitors.
Guys, any suggestion would be GREATLY appreciated. I hope I wasn't too far off track in picking the components that I did. I just was trying to get the best for the money I have to spend. I would love to hear your suggestions on a better setup, again, for around $2,300.
-Thanks ahead of time
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Unless you plan on doing massive overclocking, you dont need ddr2 1066 ram. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but the Q6700 is quad pumped with a FSB of 1066 (1066/4 = 266mhz) DDR2 800 is rated at 400mhz (400x2 = 800) so with an unlocked multi (6x-10x) unless you plan on doing high FSB with lower multi (333x10 = 3.33ghz decent overclock) or something like that you wont even utilize the higher speed ram (1066/2 = 533mhz). Either way, the 1066 ram is probably over kill for your build with that processor.
Another thing to consider is an aftermarket heatsink/fan. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233003 is a great choice from newegg at only $37 its a great part and will allow for better overclocks.
Other than that, I don't have the antec 900 case so I cant vouch for whether or not the larger cards will fit, but I'd imagine that they would, just might be a little tight is all.
Good luck with your build.
Another thing to consider is an aftermarket heatsink/fan. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233003 is a great choice from newegg at only $37 its a great part and will allow for better overclocks.
Other than that, I don't have the antec 900 case so I cant vouch for whether or not the larger cards will fit, but I'd imagine that they would, just might be a little tight is all.
Good luck with your build.
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