$1,500 Homebuilt Gaming System - How's This Look?
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Hello community! I suspect I'll receive the answers I'm looking for. ![:)]( ":)")
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Now!
BUDGET RANGE: $1,000-$2,000
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Playing WoW, potentially playing SW:TOR when it is released, surfing the internet, doing homework, watching blu-ray movies, etc.
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com, tigerdirect.com, and anything else that will net me a good deal
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States of America
PARTS PREFERENCES: I am completely open to anything, I have been an Intel/Nvidia guy for years, but if AMD, ATI, or whoever has something better to offer, let me know
OVERCLOCKING: If there is enough reason to do it, sure!
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Again, whichever is better, I have a system I'm linking in this thread that has crossfire
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: As the title stated, this is more of a gaming PC than anything else. Please, I am completely open to anything you would recommend that would save me money without losing the power that comes with everything on the list. I want to build a PC that will last 3+ years for MMOs such as WoW, SW:TOR, and anything else that isn't too graphically intensive. I appreciate your help, thank you. I will now include a list of parts I've already gathered.
Case/PSU Combo - http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...
Motherboard/CPU Combo - http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...
Video Card - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
RAM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
HDD - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Blu-Ray - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Heatsink - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Heatsink Adaptor - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
So, with all of this information, what can I downgrade or upgrade to save money without losing FPS? I'd like to get 100+ FPS in WoW during raids with a large amount of addons at a 1920x1080 resolution. Again, thank you VERY much for your help.
Is the RAM the right voltage? Will all the parts interact properly? Please, any recommendation is welcome!
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Now!
BUDGET RANGE: $1,000-$2,000
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Playing WoW, potentially playing SW:TOR when it is released, surfing the internet, doing homework, watching blu-ray movies, etc.
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com, tigerdirect.com, and anything else that will net me a good deal
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States of America
PARTS PREFERENCES: I am completely open to anything, I have been an Intel/Nvidia guy for years, but if AMD, ATI, or whoever has something better to offer, let me know
OVERCLOCKING: If there is enough reason to do it, sure!
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Again, whichever is better, I have a system I'm linking in this thread that has crossfire
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: As the title stated, this is more of a gaming PC than anything else. Please, I am completely open to anything you would recommend that would save me money without losing the power that comes with everything on the list. I want to build a PC that will last 3+ years for MMOs such as WoW, SW:TOR, and anything else that isn't too graphically intensive. I appreciate your help, thank you. I will now include a list of parts I've already gathered.
Case/PSU Combo - http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...
Motherboard/CPU Combo - http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...
Video Card - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
RAM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
HDD - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Blu-Ray - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Heatsink - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Heatsink Adaptor - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
So, with all of this information, what can I downgrade or upgrade to save money without losing FPS? I'd like to get 100+ FPS in WoW during raids with a large amount of addons at a 1920x1080 resolution. Again, thank you VERY much for your help.
Is the RAM the right voltage? Will all the parts interact properly? Please, any recommendation is welcome!
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You could save some money by using this CPU/motherboard combo and RAM. The i7 920 and the i5 750 perform very similarly in games.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite... $434.98
CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMX4GX3M2A1600C7 - Retail $109.99
You could use the money saved towards a 5870.
You don't have an OS listed. Do you already have the OS? Don't forget to get a 64-bit OS.
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM $104.99
This cooler performs like the Xigmatek one without the need for the extra cooler:
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-G1 120mm "heatpipe direct contact" Long life sleeve CPU Cooler - Retail $29.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite... $434.98
CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMX4GX3M2A1600C7 - Retail $109.99
You could use the money saved towards a 5870.
You don't have an OS listed. Do you already have the OS? Don't forget to get a 64-bit OS.
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM $104.99
This cooler performs like the Xigmatek one without the need for the extra cooler:
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-G1 120mm "heatpipe direct contact" Long life sleeve CPU Cooler - Retail $29.99
Some changes:
CPU: Same as shortstuff
Mobo: Asus P7P55D-E Pro $190
RAM: Same as shortstuff
Cooler: Same as shortstuff
Saves you $175 (over original build). Same performance for much less. And all of that is overkill for WoW. You do realize that you can't see anything over 60 FPS, right?
CPU: Same as shortstuff
Mobo: Asus P7P55D-E Pro $190
RAM: Same as shortstuff
Cooler: Same as shortstuff
Saves you $175 (over original build). Same performance for much less. And all of that is overkill for WoW. You do realize that you can't see anything over 60 FPS, right?
GPU/OS combo
Sapphire 5850 + win 7 $384.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...
The HIS 5850 is $10 cheaper than sapphire if you don't need an OS.
Don't bother with factory overclocked GPU's. It's a price premium for something you can do yourself with a few clicks in ATI overdrive.
Sapphire 5850 + win 7 $384.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...
The HIS 5850 is $10 cheaper than sapphire if you don't need an OS.
Don't bother with factory overclocked GPU's. It's a price premium for something you can do yourself with a few clicks in ATI overdrive.
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Okay, I've updated my build based on some more research and your recommendations.
Check it out, give more advice if you can, and most of all THANK YOU!
Case/PSU Combo - http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...
Motherboard/CPU Combo - http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...
Video Card/OS Combo - http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...
RAM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
HDD - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Blu-Ray - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Heatsink - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Check it out, give more advice if you can, and most of all THANK YOU!
Case/PSU Combo - http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...
Motherboard/CPU Combo - http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...
Video Card/OS Combo - http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...
RAM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
HDD - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Blu-Ray - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Heatsink - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Oh btw, you're not gonna get 100+ FPS with maxed out settings at 1920x1080 in 25 mans, wintergrasp or Dal.
xfire 5850's and 3.6ghz i5 and I'm only at 70. It was about 40 with only 1 5850.
Doesn't matter because a monitor with 60hz refresh rate won't display more than 60 fps anyway.
Besides, TV is 24 FPS, HDTV 30 FPS, and I don't see anyone complaining...
xfire 5850's and 3.6ghz i5 and I'm only at 70. It was about 40 with only 1 5850.
Doesn't matter because a monitor with 60hz refresh rate won't display more than 60 fps anyway.
Besides, TV is 24 FPS, HDTV 30 FPS, and I don't see anyone complaining...
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