Hi all,
My name is Ally and this is my first post on Tom's. I am very excited to be here since there's a wealth of information to be gained. In fact, I already learned a thing or two just by reading the forums! I am planning to build my own PC for gaming and I desperately need some advice. I've never done this before but I am confident I can build it with some help. I've been researching into all the parts I'll need so any feedback would be awesome! Thank you!
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Now BUDGET RANGE: Max $1000 US
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: games, movies, web browsing, studying
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Mouse (Logitech MX Revolution), Keyboard (Logitech Illuminated Keyboard), Monitor (Samsung 2333SW), OS (XP Pro 64-bit)
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com or wherever it's cheapest
PARTS PREFERENCES: Only part I've decided on is the Intel Core i7 920 CPU and maybe 2x GTX 260
OVERCLOCKING: yes SLI OR CROSSFIRE: yes, I heard 2x GTX 260 is as good as 1x GTX 285
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080 recommended on my monitor
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I am new at this!!!
My name is Ally and this is my first post on Tom's. I am very excited to be here since there's a wealth of information to be gained. In fact, I already learned a thing or two just by reading the forums! I am planning to build my own PC for gaming and I desperately need some advice. I've never done this before but I am confident I can build it with some help. I've been researching into all the parts I'll need so any feedback would be awesome! Thank you!
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Now BUDGET RANGE: Max $1000 US
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: games, movies, web browsing, studying
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Mouse (Logitech MX Revolution), Keyboard (Logitech Illuminated Keyboard), Monitor (Samsung 2333SW), OS (XP Pro 64-bit)
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com or wherever it's cheapest
PARTS PREFERENCES: Only part I've decided on is the Intel Core i7 920 CPU and maybe 2x GTX 260
OVERCLOCKING: yes SLI OR CROSSFIRE: yes, I heard 2x GTX 260 is as good as 1x GTX 285
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080 recommended on my monitor
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I am new at this!!!