I'm thinking in buying a desktop pc for my first build, because as now I just use a laptop, and well it's a laptop, doesn't have a good video card.
I was thinking in buying this:
COMPUTER USE: gaming, just gaming. My laptop is good for multitasking, music, movies, internet, so this computer will be just for gaming!!!
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:USA
OVERCLOCKING: Later, when I have the computer running if necessary i will.(Later if needed i will buy a aftermarket heatsink, but not now.)
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: OS , monitor, keyboard, mouse
WEBSITES: www.newegg.com, www.tigerdirect.com, amazon.com
CROSSFIRE/SLI: Maybe in the future
If any other information is needed just ask.
Please help, is this a good future proof computer like for at least 1 year. In the future for sure I'm going some upgrades like a Phenom II X4 955, but for now that's my budget.
is the AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition a good processor??Is it capable to play well every game out there now?
Because if not for sure i'm going with the AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition.
What about the AMD Phenom II X3 720 Black Edition?
The graphics card affects gaming performance a lot more. The higher the resolution of your monitor, the more powerful graphics card you'll need. What exactly is your current monitor's resolution?
For example if it's a high enough resolution i.e. 1920x1080, then you might have to drop down the processor to that Phenom II X2 550/ X3 720 you mentioned so you'll have more money to spend on the graphics card.
The graphics card affects gaming performance a lot more. The higher the resolution of your monitor, the more powerful graphics card you'll need. What exactly is your current monitor's resolution?
For example if it's a high enough resolution i.e. 1920x1080, then you might have to drop down the processor to that Phenom II X2 550/ X3 720 you mentioned so you'll have more money to spend on the graphics card.
For now I'm going to use sometimes a 42"plasma tv, and usually a 19"lcd tv, but 2 or 3 months after I build this computer i'm going to buy a good monitor 23"
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna [...] u=320-8325 I chose this one because it has a reasonable price and have native displayport, so for the future i think it will be better, even for eyefinity technology.
Message edited by dmcfc on 10-30-2009 at 01:58:52 AM