I'm planning a build using an old case which will require me to use a microATX motherboard. i plan on using an AMD processor likely a phenom II x3 or a the anthlon x2 7850 (Kuma). I'm looking to build a multimedia rig that can game well. I'm looking for a solid step up from a 9600m gt (laptop). games i would play would probably include TF 2, Fear 2, Dawn of War 2, and bioshock 1 & 2 (when it comes out). right now i'm looking at the gts 250, 4850/4870, and the gts 260. i won't be playing at ridiculous resolutions, however i would like it to play some games and watch some movies at 720p on a 36 inch LCD TV.
info about the case:
x2 5.25" drive bays
x3 3.5" drive bays (1 external)
width : 7" (roughly)
length: 16.5" however, the area the graphics card will sit in is completely open
height: 13.5"
this will be a project that will include case modding. i have all the tools necessary to do anything needed. budget will be around 450 -525 for the initial build.
also, how do the 38xx series stack up against the newer ati cards?
info about the case:
x2 5.25" drive bays
x3 3.5" drive bays (1 external)
width : 7" (roughly)
length: 16.5" however, the area the graphics card will sit in is completely open
height: 13.5"
this will be a project that will include case modding. i have all the tools necessary to do anything needed. budget will be around 450 -525 for the initial build.
also, how do the 38xx series stack up against the newer ati cards?