so this is my first ever build and i have been non stop researching parts that i want for my ideal build. basically want a single gpu (dont plan on running SLI) machine that can run today's game in full settings at high res and run windows xp 32 bit fast, and fast web surfing
I am going for a total budget of $800 max So far, I have finally decided on a CPU and a GPU:
So my problem is I cant figure out the rest...I really need help in selecting a mobo. I seriously am going nuts to find a mobo that fits the budget and utilizies the GPU and CPU i have selected well.
Also need to figure out and would really appreciate if you could suggest:
RAM (i think max speed with this CPU is 1066)
PSU ( no idea on which PSU will suit the power needs of all components)
CASE (i would like a mid tower size but not sure if the GPU and other components can fit into a mid tower with out blocking
out other ports on the MOBO)
CPU COOLING, COOLING PASTE, and CASE FANS - again little knowledge on how best to select cooling solutions
so again would like to stay under budget of $800. thanks guy, please help me out if ya can
If you want to cut the price down some in this build, switch to the Pony gtx 260. It's a good card, and easy to o/c. Otherwise this is a solid build. One more thing, ditch the XP if you plan on gaming. It only reads 3 gigs of memory, it doesn't utilize DX10 and it's all around a cooked o/s.
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^ very nice build...
But how about getting more performance for the same price...
SAPPHIRE 100269OCSR Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - OC edition - Retail
$20 off with promo code HARDOCP61VGA2, ends 6/8
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