HELP! I need the best way way to build a system on cyberpowerpc.

[LandynSilence]

OK! So i work in computer sales but i'll be the first to admit im not the brightest bulb in the knife drawer. I know enough to get into computer gaming but not enough to really build one myself, plus i want the warrenty. My solution so far is cyberpowerpc.com. I pick it they build it and give me a three year warrenty on it all.

So using the site i was hoping someone would be willing to help give me some sugested configurations for a desktop (tower only) so i can get into the world of modern pc gaming. The best config at around 800 bucks.

My needs are simple CRYSIS, FARCRY 2, and other FPS games like Bioshock 2.
I need both Gigabit ethernet and a wireless of some kind.
Full tower

I dont need software other than OS
I'll run it off of my 27 tv first than buy a monitor later
I dont need any accesories i'll grab them on my own later

I prefer Intel and EVGA but this is my first gaming desktop so i can go either way

So can anyone help me get the right system?

Thanks

 

[anzacfalcon]

Hi, firstly i would recommend a Core 2 Duo rather than a quad because they are mosty used for video editing and applications which have support for mulitple cores like photoshop. Crysis and Farcry 2 are both power demanding games but thanx to the fastly advancing technology as long as your cpu isn't old anything better than a 8800 GT will allow you to play smoothly. I would recommend 2 gb's of RAM and a minimum 500 watt power supply. If you follow these guidelines you should be good!

 

[Why_Me]

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11318264&whse=BC&Ne=4000000&eCat=BC|84|56671&N=4018595&Mo=12&No=5&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=74658&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&topnav=

 

[daship]

I just bought one from Ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=130296027359 He let me customize everything I wanted and even gave me a 750G HDD because the 640s were out of stock. I can play Crysis average 20FPS very playable on a 19" monitor, and other games are perfect. I bought a 3 year warranty from squaretrade for $120. I couldn't be happier, I would do it again.

You can buy the auction this guy has for $1.00 and get a consultation to see if you could get a better deal then Cyberpower. It can't hurt for just $1.00.

This guy has fast shipping, and very high quality PCs. This 4.0 core 2 duo blows away my old P4. I couldn't be happier.

 

[jitpublisher]

^ Sounds great and glad you are happy with your new system. That after all is most important.
I wouldn't brag too much on the HDD trade off though, the 640 gig drive, if this was a Western Digital drive, they are very fast drives. Why they were likely out of them, they are popular with the performance crowd.

 

[daship]

Ya both were WD Black editions.

 

[marco324]

what about micro center if they have one in your state they have some good deals on returned items

http://www.microcenter.com/index.html


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[LandynSilence]

Alright good stuff, its like there is just so much out there

on the ebay guy maybe his consultation would help so i'll look him up

costco looked sexy but i have no membership but i like the specs

and on the last one that one i know the best, very sick computer... however i work for Dell actually and i think if that is the same Studio XPS then believe it or not the power supply is horrible for gaming.... Its beatiful and i would call her Sasha! but she really only is for performance not worth the games...

I think its only 425 or something....

I know.... I couldn't believe it either.

 

[marco324]

how about this 1
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0302799