Hi, im thinking of putting together a gaming computer (is also my first time building a computer ). In essence I am looking to replace my current 6yrs old pc, with a flexible PC that can last me around 5 yrs with the usual upgrades and OCing along the way while i could still play the games i like (basically eveonline, and few others that are coming out soon)
I've been doing some research in several websites (including Tom's) and here is what i got so far:
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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: within the next 2 weeks
BUDGET RANGE: around ~ $1,000.00
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Im using my Tv as monitor. Also about the Operating System, I dont want to spend $100 on vista 64bit only to have it replaced within a yr with Windows 7, so I am thinking of using my Windows XP and upgrading to Windows 7 RC right away.
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com, but im open to suggestions
PARTS PREFERENCES: no preference, but i do care about quality.
OVERCLOCKING: Yes, but not extreme OCing.
CROSSFIRE: Using crossfire, havent decided about OCing them in the near future.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: I honestly don't know, whichever works better for the TV i'll be using as monitor, Samsung 23" SyncMaster 2333 HDTV:
http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/detail/detail.do?group=computersperipherals&type=monitors&subtype=lcd&model_cd=LS23CFUKFV/ZA
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Im concerned about the space in the motherboard for the Crossfire setup that im using. Also about the power supply, ist enough?
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Here is the List:
For a complete list of parts with prices go here:
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=10707932
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Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD3R LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128375
CPU: Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202
PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005
Video Cards: SAPPHIRE 100277L Radeon HD 4770 512MB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire (x2):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102835
RAM: OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227365
HardDrive: Western Digital Caviar Green WD10EADS 1TB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5":
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136317
Case: Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021
CD/DVD: Pioneer Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 40X CD-R 32X CD-RW 2MB Cache SATA CD/DVD Burner:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827129038
Multicard reader: Rosewill RCR-IC001 40-in-1 USB 2.0 3.5" Internal Card Reader w/ USB port /:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820223103
Keyboard/mouse: Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000 B2L-00047 Black 105 Normal Keys 9 Function Keys USB Ergonomics Keyboard and Mouse:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823109156
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After thoughts: This rig comes to about $1,150 dollars
Like i said before, Im concerned about the space in the motherboard for the Crossfire setup that im using. Also about the power supply, ist enough?
Finally, is the case im using big enough for this rig?
Any suggestion or if im missing some components plz let me know
thanks for your time
I've been doing some research in several websites (including Tom's) and here is what i got so far:
-------------------------
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: within the next 2 weeks
BUDGET RANGE: around ~ $1,000.00
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Im using my Tv as monitor. Also about the Operating System, I dont want to spend $100 on vista 64bit only to have it replaced within a yr with Windows 7, so I am thinking of using my Windows XP and upgrading to Windows 7 RC right away.
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com, but im open to suggestions
PARTS PREFERENCES: no preference, but i do care about quality.
OVERCLOCKING: Yes, but not extreme OCing.
CROSSFIRE: Using crossfire, havent decided about OCing them in the near future.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: I honestly don't know, whichever works better for the TV i'll be using as monitor, Samsung 23" SyncMaster 2333 HDTV:
http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/detail/detail.do?group=computersperipherals&type=monitors&subtype=lcd&model_cd=LS23CFUKFV/ZA
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Im concerned about the space in the motherboard for the Crossfire setup that im using. Also about the power supply, ist enough?
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Here is the List:
For a complete list of parts with prices go here:
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=10707932
-------------------------
Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD3R LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128375
CPU: Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202
PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005
Video Cards: SAPPHIRE 100277L Radeon HD 4770 512MB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire (x2):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102835
RAM: OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227365
HardDrive: Western Digital Caviar Green WD10EADS 1TB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5":
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136317
Case: Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021
CD/DVD: Pioneer Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 40X CD-R 32X CD-RW 2MB Cache SATA CD/DVD Burner:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827129038
Multicard reader: Rosewill RCR-IC001 40-in-1 USB 2.0 3.5" Internal Card Reader w/ USB port /:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820223103
Keyboard/mouse: Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000 B2L-00047 Black 105 Normal Keys 9 Function Keys USB Ergonomics Keyboard and Mouse:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823109156
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After thoughts: This rig comes to about $1,150 dollars
Like i said before, Im concerned about the space in the motherboard for the Crossfire setup that im using. Also about the power supply, ist enough?
Finally, is the case im using big enough for this rig?
Any suggestion or if im missing some components plz let me know
thanks for your time