My next Gaming Rig

[onishixx]

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=4985949

Link above is my Rig as of now I just want to know what you guys think of it and what I could do to improve it
I'm looking for a good gaming Rig that will last me as long as possible, with some minor updates like Video card, RAM ect.
So I'm not sure about what motherboard I should get. Some say Windows Vista Home Premium is terrible for gaming.
If so what Vista OS if any is good for Gaming I'm not against using XP at all if it's my best option.

Also a Motherboard I can get 2 or 3 video cards on in the Future and I can Over clock. Overall I want a good gaming experience for as long as I can without needing to build another one to keep up with the Games.

I'd like to keep it under $1500

Thank you!

-Onishixx

 

[evongugg]

Welcome to the forums!

I would get a Gigabyte X48 Crossfire motherboard with a HD4850 or 4870, unless you want SLI. If you want SLI I would get a 780i motherboard.

 

[evongugg]

This is a great case for $99.99.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146047&Tpk=NZXT%20Tempest

 

[evongugg]

This is a great DVD drive:

ASUS Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 14X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135156

You probably want to add a nice cooler to that:

XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233003

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cpu-cooler-charts,1967-12.html

http://www.frostytech.com/top5heatsinks.cfm

XIGMATEK ACK-I7751 Retention Bracket - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233019

don't forget to order the retention bracket because push pin mounting sucks.

 

[cokenbeer]

The mothrboard you've chosen will not support more than a single Nvidia graphics card. If you really want to stick with the Nvidia graphics card you'll need a mobo with an Nvidia chipset.

Something like this would be pretty good for the money:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188026

An nvidia board starts out at that price level (there are cheaper but not really worth it) and the high end are in the $400 range.

Personally I'd suggest going with an ATI graphics card. Either a good 4850 or 4870 will outperform the 9800GTX and the 4850 can be had for quite a bit less.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121253

Something like this Asus is around 150 after mail in rebate and will perform better than the card you've listed.

The 4870's are about 250 after mail in rebate but offer excellent performance and better cooling... to get something better than the 4870 you're looking at above the $400 mark and the 4870 can be crossfired now or later for better performance.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814129113

If you do plan to use two cards from ATI look at any of the X38/X48 chipset motherboards, otherwise the one you've chosen is fantastic!

Besides that the other parts seem great.

 

[cow_moo]

That is a great system the 9800gtx very good

 

[cokenbeer]

I'd also consider switching your ram to this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146731

The stuff you had listed is essentially overclocked and runnign at a higher voltage. You can get more out of this mushkin for the same price.

 

[Zenthar]

Few suggestions/pointers:
■The E8500 is 20$ more, interested?
■For 20$ more, you can probably get a 4870 instead of the 9800GTX
■If you want to go for the ATI card above but still want to keep room to Crossfire another one in the future (IMO not worth it), go for the X48 boards.

Other than that, the setup looks good.

 

[rochin]

I would get the 9800gtx+ instead of the regular 9800gtx

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130376

 

[Onus]

+1 @cokenbeer on the [Mushkin 1.8v] RAM.

 

[onishixx]

Wow, thanks alot for the Info I'll read it all and do some research.
and I'll post the Results.

 

[onishixx]

I would get the 9800gtx+ instead of the regular 9800gtx

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130376

Could you please tell me why you would go with 9800gtx+ instead of 9800gtx?

Thank you!

 

[cokenbeer]

Could you please tell me why you would go with 9800gtx+ instead of 9800gtx?

Thank you!

9800GTX+ is buit using a new process. The card is faster, and more efficient and in the link he provided it's actually cheaper. If you are set on Nvidia then the 9800GTX+ is a good option!