I have been pouring over these forums and guides and have realized I am confusing myself with too many options!
Approximate Purchase Date: This week!
Budget Range: 500-800 before rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming (Shogun: Total War, Dragon Age 2, The Old Republic)
Parts Not Required: OS, Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Speakers. Just need the box!
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: I have no attachment to any in particular. Trustworthy.
Country of Origin: USA
Parts Preferences: by brand or type: No preference
Overclocking: I would like the option to explore in the future but not a deal breaker.
SLI or Crossfire: I would like the option to explore in the future but not a deal breaker.
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: I have a 2008 mac pro as my main computer for work. I am looking for a PC rig 100% for gaming. My main concern is to be able to play the games listed above and to not be left behind for a reasonable amount of time. If possible at this budget, I would like a decent platform to expand on. SLI/ Crossfire, overclocking etc would be fun. I would like, if possible, to perhaps start with a single card setup with the ability to expand to 2 cards in the future after the prices drop. I realize I may be asking too much in this budget. If that is the case, SLI/ crossfire/ overclocking can understandably get the axe. Thanks so much!
Approximate Purchase Date: This week!
Budget Range: 500-800 before rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming (Shogun: Total War, Dragon Age 2, The Old Republic)
Parts Not Required: OS, Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Speakers. Just need the box!
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: I have no attachment to any in particular. Trustworthy.
Country of Origin: USA
Parts Preferences: by brand or type: No preference
Overclocking: I would like the option to explore in the future but not a deal breaker.
SLI or Crossfire: I would like the option to explore in the future but not a deal breaker.
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: I have a 2008 mac pro as my main computer for work. I am looking for a PC rig 100% for gaming. My main concern is to be able to play the games listed above and to not be left behind for a reasonable amount of time. If possible at this budget, I would like a decent platform to expand on. SLI/ Crossfire, overclocking etc would be fun. I would like, if possible, to perhaps start with a single card setup with the ability to expand to 2 cards in the future after the prices drop. I realize I may be asking too much in this budget. If that is the case, SLI/ crossfire/ overclocking can understandably get the axe. Thanks so much!