APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: This week BUDGET RANGE: up to $1,200
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Monitor, mouse, keyboard
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
PARTS PREFERENCES: i7-920
OVERCLOCKING: Yes SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Eventually
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1600x1200 (21"), later 24"
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
FPS and RTS gaming primarily.
I will definitely get the i7-920 for $200 at Microcenter
Was thinking of getting the 5870 combo $430
HIS H587F1GDG Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card ... - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.310963
with Thermaltake TR2 W0388RU 600W ATX 12V v2.2 Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.310963
Or else there's a sale on
2x XFX HD-575X-ZNFC Radeon HD 5750 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card for $255
or
1x Sapphire Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
w/ Free 4GB Flash Drive for 155
Or should I save and do one of these Crossfire configs?
I am trying to decide on the RAM and Mobo. I was thinking:
CORSAIR DOMINATOR-GT 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMG6GX3M3A1600C7 - Retail $285
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145269
Is this good RAM for overclocking?
EVGA E758-A1 3-Way SLI (x16/x16/x8) LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $290
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188039
Which, I was wondering about going up to the classified series in a month or two when I have more money.
Any thoughts?
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Monitor, mouse, keyboard
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
PARTS PREFERENCES: i7-920
OVERCLOCKING: Yes SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Eventually
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1600x1200 (21"), later 24"
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
FPS and RTS gaming primarily.
I will definitely get the i7-920 for $200 at Microcenter
Was thinking of getting the 5870 combo $430
HIS H587F1GDG Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card ... - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.310963
with Thermaltake TR2 W0388RU 600W ATX 12V v2.2 Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.310963
Or else there's a sale on
2x XFX HD-575X-ZNFC Radeon HD 5750 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card for $255
or
1x Sapphire Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
w/ Free 4GB Flash Drive for 155
Or should I save and do one of these Crossfire configs?
I am trying to decide on the RAM and Mobo. I was thinking:
CORSAIR DOMINATOR-GT 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMG6GX3M3A1600C7 - Retail $285
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145269
Is this good RAM for overclocking?
EVGA E758-A1 3-Way SLI (x16/x16/x8) LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $290
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188039
Which, I was wondering about going up to the classified series in a month or two when I have more money.
Any thoughts?