(This is for 2 systems, preferrably with the same build components. One is to be used as a Blue-Ray HT pc with "Light Gaming" capabilities for games such as Civ 4, Starcraft, etc. <Cpu more than graphics required.> The other will be used primarily as a Web/Office App machine.)
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Next month or so
BUDGET RANGE: LOWEST possible for "quality"
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: See prelude
PARTS NOT REQUIRED:
Monitors:
System 1: 37" LCD 8ms TV with a maximum resolution of 1360 x 768 <Accepts VGA & HDMI input.>
System 2: 17" LCD 8ms monitor with a maximum resolution of 1280 x 1024
HDs:
Seagate 320 GB 7.2k Sata 2 drives (Re-use from old project)
Cases:
CM 360 Elite
Case Fans:
Combination of 2 120mm Scythe GentleTyphoons and 1 80mm Enermax for complete fan replacement. (All fans rated under 20 DB with good sustained air flow).
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg.com (USA)
PARTS PREFERENCES: ATI Graphics for the HT pc due to one particular game played.
OVERCLOCKING: No (Underclocking may be used for power usage. These systems will probably be running 24/7.)
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Probably not, but if not much more, the potential in the future would be appreciated.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: See above
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
1. Quiet pcs needed. (See above)
2. Include the cost of a Win Vista Home Premium X bit with Win 7 Upgrade into your total cost. (X bit instead of 64 bit in the event a 32 bit would still be an option for these builds.)
3. Due to case choice, a tower type CPU cooler isn't an option. (I have used a CM Gemini 2 on 2 previous AMD build successfully.)
4. ATX MBs are acceptable with the case.
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No initial parts research has been done yet, due to the upcoming release of the Intel i5 and the timeline for this purchase. However, I usually build custom gaming PCs for myself, friends, and friends of friends instead of HT and Office pcs. As a result, requesting initial info now. I did know from prior experience, however, that the CM Elite 360 works well as a HT case for excellent cooling. (I built two AMD Phenom 2 720 gaming systems using this case recently and it went well.)
Thank you.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Next month or so
BUDGET RANGE: LOWEST possible for "quality"
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: See prelude
PARTS NOT REQUIRED:
Monitors:
System 1: 37" LCD 8ms TV with a maximum resolution of 1360 x 768 <Accepts VGA & HDMI input.>
System 2: 17" LCD 8ms monitor with a maximum resolution of 1280 x 1024
HDs:
Seagate 320 GB 7.2k Sata 2 drives (Re-use from old project)
Cases:
CM 360 Elite
Case Fans:
Combination of 2 120mm Scythe GentleTyphoons and 1 80mm Enermax for complete fan replacement. (All fans rated under 20 DB with good sustained air flow).
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg.com (USA)
PARTS PREFERENCES: ATI Graphics for the HT pc due to one particular game played.
OVERCLOCKING: No (Underclocking may be used for power usage. These systems will probably be running 24/7.)
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Probably not, but if not much more, the potential in the future would be appreciated.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: See above
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
1. Quiet pcs needed. (See above)
2. Include the cost of a Win Vista Home Premium X bit with Win 7 Upgrade into your total cost. (X bit instead of 64 bit in the event a 32 bit would still be an option for these builds.)
3. Due to case choice, a tower type CPU cooler isn't an option. (I have used a CM Gemini 2 on 2 previous AMD build successfully.)
4. ATX MBs are acceptable with the case.
---------------------------
No initial parts research has been done yet, due to the upcoming release of the Intel i5 and the timeline for this purchase. However, I usually build custom gaming PCs for myself, friends, and friends of friends instead of HT and Office pcs. As a result, requesting initial info now. I did know from prior experience, however, that the CM Elite 360 works well as a HT case for excellent cooling. (I built two AMD Phenom 2 720 gaming systems using this case recently and it went well.)
Thank you.