I'm looking to build a gaming desktop for around $850. I would like to have the following: Intel i5 750 processor and nVidia GeForce GTX 460 video card. I know that an AMD processor with an ATI video card may be cheaper, but I prefer Intel and nVidia. However, I can be convinced to go with an ATI GPU if a lot of folks have really positive feedback on a particular one. As for the other components, I'm not too picky about them.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Will purchase by Friday, 7/23/2010
BUDGET RANGE: $850 (either before or after rebates)
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming (hoping to go for ultra settings for World of Warcraft and high settings for more graphically intense games)
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Speakers, Cables
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg.com and Tigerdirect.com
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel and nVidia
OVERCLOCKING: Any
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: at least SLI
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1200
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I need a build that won't break the bank yet has very reliable components - something that balances budget with power/quality. Thanks in advance for the advice and feedback.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Will purchase by Friday, 7/23/2010
BUDGET RANGE: $850 (either before or after rebates)
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming (hoping to go for ultra settings for World of Warcraft and high settings for more graphically intense games)
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Speakers, Cables
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg.com and Tigerdirect.com
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel and nVidia
OVERCLOCKING: Any
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: at least SLI
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1200
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I need a build that won't break the bank yet has very reliable components - something that balances budget with power/quality. Thanks in advance for the advice and feedback.