It's been about 5 years since I built my last PC, as I got out of gaming and became a bit too busy with life. I can not deny that I am a gamer at heart, along with everything else that I do
So basically, I'm wanting to put together a new rig; and before I state what my price range is I would like to hear the current "bests" of all genre's: processor, video cards, hdd's, monitors, motherboards, memory, PSU; cooling/case, etc
There are typically at least a top 3 of every genre that most will agree on, and I'd like to hear them and about how they're pricing. This will mainly be a gaming rig, and I don't want chop issues with any current games and upcoming games to come. I'll decide if money is the issue after I figure out what I would settle on if money wasn't a 'huge' issue.
It looks like I'm going to have to do some reading on everything again, as I have to do everytime I need an upgrade due to the industry moving so damned fast!
As for very general preferences:
- I'm thinking a 22-24" monitor, quick timing, and high resolution. What's currently known as great monitors and top models?
-processor; whats the latest and greatest, and what's the most popular? I've been an AMD guy, but I've seen a lot about intel taking over AMD's position on which is best; correct?
-Motherboard; open to this as well, but it seems the ASUS rampage seems to be the best way to go?
- At the least, 4GB ram at the least(is this very suitable for gaming, or should 8gb be thrown into consideration?) No idea on what is the best to go with, DDR2, DDR3, or whatever else is the latest and greatest now!
- HDD size I'm open on.. I've never really purchased a quick hdd and I'm curious if it's worth it. I remember the raptors being very popular, but I always settled on a typical 7200rpm hd.
- Video card; very very open on this and I'm sure there are a ton of opinions but I've come to the conclusion that the 4870x2 seems to be the way to go? Along with this I see cooling being an issue which seems to be easily resolved with fan control, correct?
-Case/cooling: very open to this, as I have no idea where to begin.
PSU- whatever is adequate for the rig I decide on, but 750w should be enough?
Mouse/keyboard setup; what's popular among gamers?
Speakers/sound card: very open to, I would like a nice sounding setup. Although I'm pretty sure most just stick with onboard sound now?
If I'm missing anything, or or tips or suggestions or ANYTHING that would help me build the best possible rig would be very appreciated.. I want to see what the price comes out to and whether or not I need to adjust!
Thanks for any help guys, I hate being the new guy again! I've got a lot of reading to do and I probably won't be placing my order for a few weeks!
So basically, I'm wanting to put together a new rig; and before I state what my price range is I would like to hear the current "bests" of all genre's: processor, video cards, hdd's, monitors, motherboards, memory, PSU; cooling/case, etc
There are typically at least a top 3 of every genre that most will agree on, and I'd like to hear them and about how they're pricing. This will mainly be a gaming rig, and I don't want chop issues with any current games and upcoming games to come. I'll decide if money is the issue after I figure out what I would settle on if money wasn't a 'huge' issue.
It looks like I'm going to have to do some reading on everything again, as I have to do everytime I need an upgrade due to the industry moving so damned fast!
As for very general preferences:
- I'm thinking a 22-24" monitor, quick timing, and high resolution. What's currently known as great monitors and top models?
-processor; whats the latest and greatest, and what's the most popular? I've been an AMD guy, but I've seen a lot about intel taking over AMD's position on which is best; correct?
-Motherboard; open to this as well, but it seems the ASUS rampage seems to be the best way to go?
- At the least, 4GB ram at the least(is this very suitable for gaming, or should 8gb be thrown into consideration?) No idea on what is the best to go with, DDR2, DDR3, or whatever else is the latest and greatest now!
- HDD size I'm open on.. I've never really purchased a quick hdd and I'm curious if it's worth it. I remember the raptors being very popular, but I always settled on a typical 7200rpm hd.
- Video card; very very open on this and I'm sure there are a ton of opinions but I've come to the conclusion that the 4870x2 seems to be the way to go? Along with this I see cooling being an issue which seems to be easily resolved with fan control, correct?
-Case/cooling: very open to this, as I have no idea where to begin.
PSU- whatever is adequate for the rig I decide on, but 750w should be enough?
Mouse/keyboard setup; what's popular among gamers?
Speakers/sound card: very open to, I would like a nice sounding setup. Although I'm pretty sure most just stick with onboard sound now?
If I'm missing anything, or or tips or suggestions or ANYTHING that would help me build the best possible rig would be very appreciated.. I want to see what the price comes out to and whether or not I need to adjust!
Thanks for any help guys, I hate being the new guy again! I've got a lot of reading to do and I probably won't be placing my order for a few weeks!