Hi all,
I'm a first timer at this stuff. I would like to build a new system to replace my 4-year-old system XD.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: The sooner, the better~
BUDGET RANGE: about US$1200, might go up a bit higher if really needed.
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Game mostly, MMORPG
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS.
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg.com probably, seem like the best.
PARTS PREFERENCES: I will buy a Intel i7 920 for $199 at Micro Center. Either full size or mid size tower, whichever fits my usage best.~
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe, I might overclock just a tiny bit, under the safe line.
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe, if it fits my usage best. Not a main priority, but also like to have the option available when the opportunity arises.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 23.6" LCD, 1920x1080, full HP it seems. I also will sometimes connect it to my 63" Plasma, I don't think that will make a difference though. I'm not too sure.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I would mainly use this computer to play MMORPG, especially Aion online. So I would like the build to be able to handle massive amount of people on the screen at the same time. My internet connection speed is roughly 20mbps. I hope to get as little lag as possible during a huge raid, siege with 100+ people on the screen.
I saw other build for around the same as my budget. But most people use it to play intense 3D game like Crysis, and I'm not sure if it is the same as MMORPG. So I just have to make a new thread and ask for advice. I apologize if it is the same basically XD
Thank you all in advance for advice~
PS: Since this will be the first time I build a computer, it would be great if you can show me the complete list of those extra things like thermal grease and what not. I work as a laptop motherboard technician, so I don't know those extra bitty thing when putting a desktop together. Thanks again~
So far:
Processor: Intel i7 920 2.66Ghz, Micro Center, $200 (read some bad reviews about this site, but it is pick up at store, and in original box. So if it turn out to be lemon, I'll just buy it from newegg I supposed XD)
MoBo: ASUS P6T LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard, $240
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131359
PSU: OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ700MXSP 700W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply compatible with core i7 (courtesy of jbakerlent), $90
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341018
Video card: not sure
Memory: OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800), $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227365
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Green WD10EADS 1TB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive, 80$ (what is the different between this one and the Caviar black version, which is also 1TB, and retailed at $95?)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136317
LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model GH22NP20, $25
Total so far: $735
I'm a first timer at this stuff. I would like to build a new system to replace my 4-year-old system XD.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: The sooner, the better~
BUDGET RANGE: about US$1200, might go up a bit higher if really needed.
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Game mostly, MMORPG
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS.
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg.com probably, seem like the best.
PARTS PREFERENCES: I will buy a Intel i7 920 for $199 at Micro Center. Either full size or mid size tower, whichever fits my usage best.~
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe, I might overclock just a tiny bit, under the safe line.
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe, if it fits my usage best. Not a main priority, but also like to have the option available when the opportunity arises.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 23.6" LCD, 1920x1080, full HP it seems. I also will sometimes connect it to my 63" Plasma, I don't think that will make a difference though. I'm not too sure.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I would mainly use this computer to play MMORPG, especially Aion online. So I would like the build to be able to handle massive amount of people on the screen at the same time. My internet connection speed is roughly 20mbps. I hope to get as little lag as possible during a huge raid, siege with 100+ people on the screen.
I saw other build for around the same as my budget. But most people use it to play intense 3D game like Crysis, and I'm not sure if it is the same as MMORPG. So I just have to make a new thread and ask for advice. I apologize if it is the same basically XD
Thank you all in advance for advice~
PS: Since this will be the first time I build a computer, it would be great if you can show me the complete list of those extra things like thermal grease and what not. I work as a laptop motherboard technician, so I don't know those extra bitty thing when putting a desktop together. Thanks again~
So far:
Processor: Intel i7 920 2.66Ghz, Micro Center, $200 (read some bad reviews about this site, but it is pick up at store, and in original box. So if it turn out to be lemon, I'll just buy it from newegg I supposed XD)
MoBo: ASUS P6T LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard, $240
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131359
PSU: OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ700MXSP 700W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply compatible with core i7 (courtesy of jbakerlent), $90
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341018
Video card: not sure
Memory: OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800), $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227365
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Green WD10EADS 1TB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive, 80$ (what is the different between this one and the Caviar black version, which is also 1TB, and retailed at $95?)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136317
LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model GH22NP20, $25
Total so far: $735
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