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Hello,
I want to build a new pc for extream gaming,I will use the new intel i7-980x. I want to know what mobo is the best for gaming,also best ram and harddrive to usecan some 1 just tell me the set up to buy.I would like to run two geforce 460's.I play codmw2 and all the quake sieries....I want a very very fast gaming rig....plz help me out
 
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I would skip the 980. Better to get the 950 or even 930 and overclock it. Put more money into the power supply and video cards. Many folks are unloading stuff right now to upgrade to sandy bridge. You can find some used bargains if you are patient and build your system over time. I found a 920 for only $100 recently from a guy who needed rent money. Best thing you can do now is download some motherboard manuals off their websites before you order and read. Also check some faqs on this and anandtech's website for recent system builds and tips.
 
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okay these two responses are great.I think I failed to mention that I am not at all computer savie,I just get on and play,surf the web and pay bills. So,if either one of you can just send me what to buy,piece for piece that would be the best answer. I will have a pc shop put it together. Thanks for ur time and understanding......8^)
 
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Need a budget. You don't have to spend too much. In your last response, you don't even mention gaming. IF you are just an occasional gamer, then you definately don't want top of the line stuff. It's a waste of money. A low end sandy bridge cpu and h67 board will work just fine.
 
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sorry o1die,yes i game at least 6-8 hours a day and well i would spend 2000 to 3000 :cry:
 
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cant remember what my box(the specs) is atm but its similar to what u just mentioned.....I want speed!!
 
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Budget would have been helpful.... Howz $2,100 ? :

Case - $160 - Antec DF-85 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129087
Door Case Fan - $17 - Antec Red 120 mm http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835209013
PSU - $120 - Antec CP850 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371024
MoBo - $395 - ASUS P8P67 Pro http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.575884
CPU - incl above - Intel Core i5-2500K http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070
Cooler - $40 - Scythe SCMG 2100 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185142
TIM - $5 - Shin Etsu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835150080
RAM - $140 - 2 x (2 x 2GB) Mushkin CAS 7 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226103
GFX - $370 - EVGA GTX 570 Superclock http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130595
GFX - $370 - Same
HD - $65 - Seagate 7200.12 1TB 7200 rpm http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148433
SSD - $199 - OCZ Vertex 2 3.5" 120GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227590
DVD Writer - $80 - ASUS BR Model BC-08B1LT http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135220
OS - $140 - Win 7-64 Pro OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116758


$1,500 ?

Case - $90 - Coolermaster HAF-922 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197
Case Fans - Later - CM Red 200 mm http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103072
PSU - $110 - XFX Black Edition 850 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207001
MoBo - $395 - ASUS P8P67 Pro http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.575884
CPU - incl above - Intel Core i5-2500K http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070
Cooler - $40 - Scythe SCMG 2100 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185142
TIM - $5 - Shin Etsu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835150080
RAM - $70 - 2 x 2GB Mushkin CAS 7 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226103
GFX - $350 - GTX 570 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130593
GFX - - Same
HD - $70 - Samsung F3 1TB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185
SSD - $199 - OCZ Vertex 2 2.5" 120GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227551
DVD Writer - $19 - ASUS 24X DVD Writer http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204
OS - $140 - Win 7-64 Pro http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116758
 
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okay,2100$ is just fine.......I thank you so much for ur time and research.....the set up u mention for 2100$ is it fast for gaming? for the rest of the responders,do u agree with JACKNAYLORPE? 1 more question,that i5 2500k is it a quad core cpu,because I'm running an i5 duel core now @3.33ghz and want faster than that :bounce:
 
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