Hey Toms Hardware,
Im pretty sure ive been using this forums for as long as I can remember. You guys are always a great help!
Anyways...
So I'm finally able to build a system myself and I need some help from the experts here
I love gaming, and always will. I'm a WoW addict in my free time, and love playing the biggest new fps that come out, So I want my system to be top notch.
First question, What do I gain from using a i7 over a core 2 quad? I know iv'e heard from everyone about how amazing the i7 is. Also, what about going with AMD instead of intel? Does amd have anything that competes with intels lineup.
About the video cards, Iv'e always been a nvidia fanboy, and was disturbed when the 4870x2 was the top end video card. Is the 4870x2 still the best price per dollar? What about the new 295gtx?
It seems like all harddrives are the exact same to me, what should I be looking for? What does the cashe do? What would I gain if I choose a 10000rpm over a 7500?
As for memory, How much does a brand matter? I know Ive always heard great things from companys like oz and patriot, but at the same time, I see memory with the same stats that are 50$ cheaper. The only difference is a brand name I havent heard of.
Will im at work currently, and ill check back time to time today. Thanks in advance for your help.
Edit: Just read the "* Guide to choosing parts*" which helped with some of my questions.
Im pretty sure ive been using this forums for as long as I can remember. You guys are always a great help!
Anyways...
So I'm finally able to build a system myself and I need some help from the experts here
I love gaming, and always will. I'm a WoW addict in my free time, and love playing the biggest new fps that come out, So I want my system to be top notch.First question, What do I gain from using a i7 over a core 2 quad? I know iv'e heard from everyone about how amazing the i7 is. Also, what about going with AMD instead of intel? Does amd have anything that competes with intels lineup.
About the video cards, Iv'e always been a nvidia fanboy, and was disturbed when the 4870x2 was the top end video card. Is the 4870x2 still the best price per dollar? What about the new 295gtx?
It seems like all harddrives are the exact same to me, what should I be looking for? What does the cashe do? What would I gain if I choose a 10000rpm over a 7500?
As for memory, How much does a brand matter? I know Ive always heard great things from companys like oz and patriot, but at the same time, I see memory with the same stats that are 50$ cheaper. The only difference is a brand name I havent heard of.
Will im at work currently, and ill check back time to time today. Thanks in advance for your help.
Edit: Just read the "* Guide to choosing parts*" which helped with some of my questions.
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