SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Strictly for Sim Racing (Iracing, RFactor/2, GTR2, etc.)
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com, tiger.com, amazon.com
PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel CPU, Gigabyte Mobo
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe in future?
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080 (Dell S2309W)
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: No frills, will be dedicated to sim racing rig. Curious if the power supply would support a 2nd video card or that the system would be capable of running 3 monitors in the future?
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Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80570E8400 - Retail $168
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Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail - $55
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CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail - $80
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Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM - $55
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LG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache IDE 22X DVD±R DVD Burner - OEM - $22.99
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Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1 64-bit for System Builders - OEM - $89
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Total - $781-$40 (rebates) = $741 + tax + shipping
I would also need some recommendations on a wireless card. I like that this system is upgradeable to 16gb ram. Just want to make sure the power supply and case could potentially handle a 2nd video card. Also want to make sure that I shouldn't be going with a 4850, 4870, or a 3870 X2?
Hey Why_Me....any explanations? I'm real curious as to how a sim racing game compares with games like Crysis, etc. Is it half as graphic demanding, 3/4?
I like the suggested build here, though I would suggest changing the heatsink with the Xigmatek s1283, mainly because the Sunbeam CCTF has a finnicky and troublesome "tab" design, not to mention the fact that it's fan is noticeably louder.