I would like some assistance in building a machine for gaming and internet use. I will be playing two games mainly, Eve online, and Flight Sim X, with the majority of my time going to Eve.
I dont like cheap stuff, but I'm not going to break the bank because I don't use the PC to game primarily. (I'm a console guy)
Here's where I'm at so far.
CPU:
Either the Intel Q6600, E8400, or E8500
MB:
Need help here. I want support for either CF or SLI. I would like support for 1066 ram since I'll likely be overclocking. I would like 2 pci-e 2.0 x16 slots for SLI or CF (no 8 x 8)
Graphics:
Either the ATI 4850 otr the 9800GTX. I've had lots of issues with ATI, but everything I read on this forum bows down to the ATI card. I'd like consideration placed on both.
Memory:
Not sure. maybe mushkin 2 x 2GB DDR2 800 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146731 $63.99 and for 1066 I don't know.
Case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021&Tpk=Antec+900 $79.99
Antec 900
PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341001 $89.99
OCZ GameXStream OCZ600GXSSLI 600W ATX12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V CB/CE/CSA/UL/FCC - Retail
If I go to Crossfire or SLI setup, I'm worried this may not be enough power, but I wont be doing this right away so no worries.
Hard Drive:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218 $89.99
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
Cooling: Need help.
Basically I'd like this setup to be around $800 - $950. I would like recommendations based if the knowledge I will most likely overclock, and I am a heavy multitasker.
Please make any and all recommendations.
I dont like cheap stuff, but I'm not going to break the bank because I don't use the PC to game primarily. (I'm a console guy)
Here's where I'm at so far.
CPU:
Either the Intel Q6600, E8400, or E8500
MB:
Need help here. I want support for either CF or SLI. I would like support for 1066 ram since I'll likely be overclocking. I would like 2 pci-e 2.0 x16 slots for SLI or CF (no 8 x 8)
Graphics:
Either the ATI 4850 otr the 9800GTX. I've had lots of issues with ATI, but everything I read on this forum bows down to the ATI card. I'd like consideration placed on both.
Memory:
Not sure. maybe mushkin 2 x 2GB DDR2 800 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146731 $63.99 and for 1066 I don't know.
Case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021&Tpk=Antec+900 $79.99
Antec 900
PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341001 $89.99
OCZ GameXStream OCZ600GXSSLI 600W ATX12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V CB/CE/CSA/UL/FCC - Retail
If I go to Crossfire or SLI setup, I'm worried this may not be enough power, but I wont be doing this right away so no worries.
Hard Drive:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218 $89.99
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
Cooling: Need help.
Basically I'd like this setup to be around $800 - $950. I would like recommendations based if the knowledge I will most likely overclock, and I am a heavy multitasker.
Please make any and all recommendations.