Hi all. I'm looking to build a new PC to replace my 5000+ BE/8800GT machine. I can mostly pick all of my own parts and such but I need to clear up a few particulars before I pull the trigger on this.
First of all, I've been a lifelong AMD supporter starting with the K6. Lately, I've become more familiar with Intel platforms but I'm still in need of some clarification.
This build is for gaming primarily. I need to be able to play all but the most resource intensive games like Crysis at 1680 x 1050 with high settings. I'd also like to be able to run a web browser and maybe a messenger client on a second screen while playing.
I decided on this P45 motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128344
Seems like a good bang for the buck. The memory standard is listed as DDR2 1200. Newegg doesn't carry any ram that's rated as such. What speed would be recommended. I do plan on overclocking.
I'm having trouble deciding between the Q9550 and the E8500. Would an E8500 @ 3.4 - 3.6GHz allow for the kind of gaming multi-tasking that I want or would I be better off spending the extra money for the quad-core?
As I mentioned, I already own a 8800GT 512 which, I think, should hold me over until the next round of updates from NV/ATi.
I also plan on using my PC Power & Cooling Silencer 610 in my new build. It's been running strong for almost a year now and I'm sure it will last for several years to come.
Any advice is welcomed and appreciated.
- Brian
First of all, I've been a lifelong AMD supporter starting with the K6. Lately, I've become more familiar with Intel platforms but I'm still in need of some clarification.
This build is for gaming primarily. I need to be able to play all but the most resource intensive games like Crysis at 1680 x 1050 with high settings. I'd also like to be able to run a web browser and maybe a messenger client on a second screen while playing.
I decided on this P45 motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128344
Seems like a good bang for the buck. The memory standard is listed as DDR2 1200. Newegg doesn't carry any ram that's rated as such. What speed would be recommended. I do plan on overclocking.
I'm having trouble deciding between the Q9550 and the E8500. Would an E8500 @ 3.4 - 3.6GHz allow for the kind of gaming multi-tasking that I want or would I be better off spending the extra money for the quad-core?
As I mentioned, I already own a 8800GT 512 which, I think, should hold me over until the next round of updates from NV/ATi.
I also plan on using my PC Power & Cooling Silencer 610 in my new build. It's been running strong for almost a year now and I'm sure it will last for several years to come.
Any advice is welcomed and appreciated.
- Brian