So I had started a thread a month ago about a $500 budget gaming. However, I really want to go the Intel route so I'm starting a new thread. I hope this is ok
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Next few weeks since I just got SC2 beta but no comp to play on
BUDGET RANGE: $600-$800, I want to start out with a budget build but getting the main components right so I can upgrade as necessary.
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming & Movies, eventually light photo editing
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Price is mainly for just computer, will buy keyboard/monitor separate, already have OS
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg, local microcenter
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
PARTS PREFERENCES: Would like to use Intel i-5 (which version depends on what you guys say)
OVERCLOCKING: Probably not
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Probably not, but maybe crossfire if I learn how
MONITOR RESOLUTION: Will be using a 22-24" monitor as well as on my 47" LCD (so must have hdmi output)
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
- Like I mentioned, this is a budget build to start out with, basically I'm looking for something that can play SC2 for now but can be upgradable in the future. I want to make sure to get quality components now (ie processor / mobo / psu)
- Would like computer to be quiet
Thanks!
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Next few weeks since I just got SC2 beta but no comp to play on
BUDGET RANGE: $600-$800, I want to start out with a budget build but getting the main components right so I can upgrade as necessary.
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming & Movies, eventually light photo editing
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Price is mainly for just computer, will buy keyboard/monitor separate, already have OS
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg, local microcenter
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
PARTS PREFERENCES: Would like to use Intel i-5 (which version depends on what you guys say)
OVERCLOCKING: Probably not
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Probably not, but maybe crossfire if I learn how
MONITOR RESOLUTION: Will be using a 22-24" monitor as well as on my 47" LCD (so must have hdmi output)
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
- Like I mentioned, this is a budget build to start out with, basically I'm looking for something that can play SC2 for now but can be upgradable in the future. I want to make sure to get quality components now (ie processor / mobo / psu)
- Would like computer to be quiet
Thanks!