Need help building a gaming PC

[chambered]

So i'm tired of the choppyness,graphics lag, and all other assortment of problems. I'm looking to build myself an amazing system that won't need to be updated for a while. This is where the problem starts. I know little about what "flows" well together. So far all i have is a graphics card which would be the Radeon HD 5870. After that i was told that the AMD Phenom II would be a good Processor to choose. Money really isn't an issue, but my lack of expertise is. So i turn to you all in hope of help.

Thank you.

 

[Proximon]

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[darkjuggalo2000]

hmm. go with a gigabite motherboard am3 spec and ddr3 compatible

definatly go with a phenom 2 x4 processesor very reliable that is what i am using
and i would recomend a thermaltake evo blue power supply they are great!!!!

 

[chambered]

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Sorry. Will do

 

[Niklas_13]

I would look into something like this

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Sony Optiarc 24X DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Black SATA Model AD-7240S-0B

Sony Optiarc 24X DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Black SATA Model AD-7240S-0B - OEM
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Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy

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COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
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Return Policy: Standard Return Policy


$20.00 Mail-in Rebate11-119-197

$109.98
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Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5

Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
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Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$5.00 Instant


$99.99
$94.99
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CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply

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Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

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$139.99
$119.99
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G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH

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ASUS P7P55D-E Pro LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

ASUS P7P55D-E Pro LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
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Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy



$189.99
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Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I5750

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-$5.00 Instant


$199.99
$194.99
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Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders

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Item #: N82E16832116754
Return Policy: Software Return Policy



$104.99
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COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-G1 120mm

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$29.99
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Subtotal: $1,010.90

 

[chambered]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: September
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Hardcore gaming =)
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard,mouse,monitor,case (optional), HD, DVD/CD drive
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Wherever they are cheaper
PARTS PREFERENCES: N/A
OVERCLOCKING: No preference
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1440x900 is what i'm used to

 

[Niklas_13]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: September
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Hardcore gaming =)
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard,mouse,monitor,case (optional), HD, DVD/CD drive
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Wherever they are cheaper
PARTS PREFERENCES: N/A
OVERCLOCKING: No preference
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1440x900 is what i'm used to

with that rez the HD 5870 your thinking about would be over kill but you could always upgrade the monitor latter with that GPU


I would look into a HD 5770 for that rez but if you want room to upgrade HD 5850 or the HD 5870

 

[chambered]

I can always spot for a new Monitor. I'm just used to the res. The card is a definite purchase.

 

[darkjuggalo2000]

I am not a fan of intel bad luck in the past however if you want a flawless system amd and ati where meant for each other

go amd phenom with your ati graphics card all the way

 

[Niklas_13]

Well the system i spced with your HD 5870 and this monitor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236049 I think would make a nice system for gaming and room to xfire latter and OC if you like



Anyways if your stuck on AMD you can go that way

 

[chambered]

Niklas can i ask why you chose the Intel Core i5-750 over the Phenom II?

 

[darkjuggalo2000]

remember i am completly biased so its your preference that matters

my build

gigabite ud4 am3 board with usb 3.0 and sata 3.0 support

amd phenom 2 quad (deneb edition) 3.0 ghz

hd 5770 graphics card (xfx only!!!)

velociraptor hdd (great seek times and cant aford ssd!!!)

adata ddr3 gaming series ram ( clocked to 1600 )

my system runs flawlessly no lag or hicups to speak off tested with occt torture for 8hrs with no errors

 

[Niklas_13]

From reviews its a bit better CPU

 

[chambered]

I really am enjoying all of the information. Please keep it coming, and niklas the system you provided seems like a powerfull build for the price. I'll look further into it.

 

[Niklas_13]

Review of some CPU http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=3634&p=8

http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=3634&p=20

 

[darkjuggalo2000]

good luck in what ever you decide to get

 

[chambered]

Thanks Dark. Niklas those reviews are suprising. Too bad i gave up WoW. My games of choice now are AvP3 and BF: Bad company2

 

[darkjuggalo2000]

Crysis here!!!! and some TF2 im addicted

 

[chambered]

Yeah crysis runs but not well. right now i have a 9600gt,4 gigs of some crap ram and an E8400

 

[01123581321345589144]

Roughly what are you looking to spend? I know you said money isn't an issue, yet people are recommending parts/builds in the $1000-2000. Is that your range?

 

[Niklas_13]

http://www.techspot.com/review/193-intel-core-i5-750/

http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/22151-intel-lynnfield-core-i5-750-core-i7-870-processor-review.html


I don't care one way or another if you go AMD or Intel

Hell my next PC might be a AMD ( just trying to give you info to help you make a choice you feel fits you )

 

[chambered]

Roughly what are you looking to spend? I know you said money isn't an issue, yet people are recommending parts/builds in the $1000-2000. Is that your range?

Since i landed a new job, and have been saving now for such a project 2500 - 3000 wouldn't be out of the question, but saving money is always welcome in this economy.

 

[darkjuggalo2000]

I run Crysis in Very High settings with aa on 4x with frame rates around 45-55 depending on whats going on in the game with aa on 2x i get around 55-65 and with aa offf i get 65+

 

[darkjuggalo2000]

i spent roughly 1500 all together on my rig

 

[Niklas_13]

Yeah crysis runs but not well. right now i have a 9600gt,4 gigs of some crap ram and an E8400

I run Crysis in Very High settings with aa on 4x with frame rates around 45-55 depending on whats going on in the game with aa on 2x i get around 55-65 and with aa offf i get 65+

On what rez does this HD 5770 runs crysis @ 55 + fps on very high setting with 4Xaa ?