- Jul 12, 2009
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Hey guys, last time I made a thread, I was looking for a laptop, you helped me out and I have a great one now, hoping you guys could give me some pointers on this rig.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Would like to build and finish by end of march, but may have to hold off due to price constraints. BUDGET RANGE: My price range is somewhere in the market of 1,100, though if I could go a little lower, that would be amazing. Before / After Rebates
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: This is going to be a replacement for a family computer, so most of the time it is going to be for just browsing the web. But it is really going to be a gaming machine, used for gaming.
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: I have the case, it is a coolermaster sileo 500.
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Micro center because I like the fact that I can go there and see things, and they often have good deals in store. Would welcome any other site though. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:U.S.
PARTS PREFERENCES: My only part preference is that I would like to use DDR3, and want this to be able to last a while, so upgradable.
OVERCLOCKING: Yes SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1280x1024
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I have been looking at the core i7 920 because I can get one for $230, but I have heard it is really overkill, and that in most circumstances the i5 is faster. How much of that is true, and if the i7 is better, would I want to go for the 860 or another model? I want to stay away from AMD mostly due to the fact that they are going to have to switch sockets soon, and I have heard the 1366 is going to stay for quite some time. And I am also curious and would love any information about graphics cards.
The final thing is I am also planning on doing some case modding, mostly just plexi glass, are there any tools that are really good with it? And how about the cutting of the case itself? Any pointers?
Thanks for any tips you guys can give me.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Would like to build and finish by end of march, but may have to hold off due to price constraints. BUDGET RANGE: My price range is somewhere in the market of 1,100, though if I could go a little lower, that would be amazing. Before / After Rebates
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: This is going to be a replacement for a family computer, so most of the time it is going to be for just browsing the web. But it is really going to be a gaming machine, used for gaming.
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: I have the case, it is a coolermaster sileo 500.
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Micro center because I like the fact that I can go there and see things, and they often have good deals in store. Would welcome any other site though. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:U.S.
PARTS PREFERENCES: My only part preference is that I would like to use DDR3, and want this to be able to last a while, so upgradable.
OVERCLOCKING: Yes SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1280x1024
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I have been looking at the core i7 920 because I can get one for $230, but I have heard it is really overkill, and that in most circumstances the i5 is faster. How much of that is true, and if the i7 is better, would I want to go for the 860 or another model? I want to stay away from AMD mostly due to the fact that they are going to have to switch sockets soon, and I have heard the 1366 is going to stay for quite some time. And I am also curious and would love any information about graphics cards.
The final thing is I am also planning on doing some case modding, mostly just plexi glass, are there any tools that are really good with it? And how about the cutting of the case itself? Any pointers?
Thanks for any tips you guys can give me.
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