I will be attempting to build my first computer and I'm looking to build a midrange gaming rig.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: I am looking to begin purchasing parts within the next 3-4 weeks and have begun researching only recently. I would like to keep my budget in the $1100-$1300 range
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: 1. Gaming: particularly World of Warcraft raiding 2. Internet usage 3. Other, like word processing, etc.
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: I only know about tigerdirect and newegg. I do not have much of a preference. So I'm willing to be flexible to find the best deal.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
PARTS PREFERENCES: I am looking for an Intel i5 processor. I am pretty much flexible with everything else. I will list the specs I am looking at at the end, but I'm always willing to look at other options since i'm new to this.
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe. I'm a little wary of overclocking since I would like to have my computer last for as long as possible. I would like to keep my options open for SLI or Crossfire.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: (e.g.: 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1080, 1920x1200) Not sure. I was looking at getting something between 20-22
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I'm looking for an affordable mid-range gaming computer. Something that can handle gaming without major issues, but not break the bank. I'm also looking for what will be compatible with my choices that I have found.
Ideas for current setup:
CPU: Intel Core i5-750
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R
RAM: OCZ Platinum
Videocard: Sapphire Radeon HD 5770 1GB
or XFX Radeon HD 4870 1GB
Hard Drive: Western Digtal Caviar Black 500GB
Optical Drive: LG DVD/RW Drive
Cooling: CoolerMaster V8
PSU: Corsair TX750W
Case: Antec 300
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
I am open to suggestions. I am also looking for a wireless network adapter and a nice 20-22" monitor.
I would like a motherboard that has Crossfire compatibility. I am going with a Core i5. Any suggestions would be helpful. My main concern is that everything that I have chosen is compatible. I am new to this and want to make sure that the motherboard, videocard, memory, PSU, etc. will work with each other without problems. Thank you for the help.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: I am looking to begin purchasing parts within the next 3-4 weeks and have begun researching only recently. I would like to keep my budget in the $1100-$1300 range
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: 1. Gaming: particularly World of Warcraft raiding 2. Internet usage 3. Other, like word processing, etc.
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: I only know about tigerdirect and newegg. I do not have much of a preference. So I'm willing to be flexible to find the best deal.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
PARTS PREFERENCES: I am looking for an Intel i5 processor. I am pretty much flexible with everything else. I will list the specs I am looking at at the end, but I'm always willing to look at other options since i'm new to this.
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe. I'm a little wary of overclocking since I would like to have my computer last for as long as possible. I would like to keep my options open for SLI or Crossfire.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: (e.g.: 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1080, 1920x1200) Not sure. I was looking at getting something between 20-22
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I'm looking for an affordable mid-range gaming computer. Something that can handle gaming without major issues, but not break the bank. I'm also looking for what will be compatible with my choices that I have found.
Ideas for current setup:
CPU: Intel Core i5-750
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R
RAM: OCZ Platinum
Videocard: Sapphire Radeon HD 5770 1GB
or XFX Radeon HD 4870 1GB
Hard Drive: Western Digtal Caviar Black 500GB
Optical Drive: LG DVD/RW Drive
Cooling: CoolerMaster V8
PSU: Corsair TX750W
Case: Antec 300
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
I am open to suggestions. I am also looking for a wireless network adapter and a nice 20-22" monitor.
I would like a motherboard that has Crossfire compatibility. I am going with a Core i5. Any suggestions would be helpful. My main concern is that everything that I have chosen is compatible. I am new to this and want to make sure that the motherboard, videocard, memory, PSU, etc. will work with each other without problems. Thank you for the help.