Ok, somehow through the wonders of the work computer I ended up posting this in the "UK/Ireland" Tom's Hardware forum.
So I figured I would correct that and post it here.
Ok, for starters I am not a really "ultra new game" gamer. Or at least I am not at this point due to my PC. . . I am "rocking" a single core AMD processor, 2GB ram, AGP video card.
Ok ok I need the upgrade I know.
The thing is the computer has done well by me playing what I want to play and doing what I want to do for about 5 years now. It's a dino, but a good one (housetrained and everything)
However my motherboard's hard drive controller is starting to go so, having saved up, I am going to do a little upgrading. (I have upgraded the PSU in the last two years as a result of the old one's death).
So, with the above in mind here's what I am thinking. . .
Approximate Purchase Date: 2-3 weeks depending on cost
Budget Range: $800 – $1000 or so
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Internet surfing, home office use
Parts Not Required: Keyboard, Mouse, PSU (coolmax CUG-700B), speakers, monitor, case, secondary hard drive (WD green 2TB sata 3/gbs),
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg
Country of Origin: USA
Parts Preferences: Other than Western Digital for the HD I’m open to most anything
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Yes
Monitor Resolution:1920x1200
Additional Comments: Here’s what I am thinking at this point parts wise. . .
• Mobo - ASUS P8P67 EVO
• CPU - Intel Core i7-2600K or i5-2500k
• CPU Cooler – Stock, or something else – Suggestions?
• Memory - G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333
• OS Drive (primary) – Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB (I have had good luck with WD and been pleased with their customer support in the past)
• PSU - Existing 700w power supply (Coolermax CUG-700B)
• Video - MSI R6870 Hawk Radeon HD 6870
Of note, I will be picking up a second Radeon HD 6870 in a month or so after purchase.
I would thank you for any/all advice or opinions you have on the above.
Finally I am trying to figure if it’s better to go with the P8P67 Evo or Deluxe. . . Other than the breakout box in the Deluxe I don’t see a world of difference vs the price difference.
So I figured I would correct that and post it here.
Ok, for starters I am not a really "ultra new game" gamer. Or at least I am not at this point due to my PC. . . I am "rocking" a single core AMD processor, 2GB ram, AGP video card.
Ok ok I need the upgrade I know.
The thing is the computer has done well by me playing what I want to play and doing what I want to do for about 5 years now. It's a dino, but a good one (housetrained and everything)
However my motherboard's hard drive controller is starting to go so, having saved up, I am going to do a little upgrading. (I have upgraded the PSU in the last two years as a result of the old one's death).
So, with the above in mind here's what I am thinking. . .
Approximate Purchase Date: 2-3 weeks depending on cost
Budget Range: $800 – $1000 or so
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Internet surfing, home office use
Parts Not Required: Keyboard, Mouse, PSU (coolmax CUG-700B), speakers, monitor, case, secondary hard drive (WD green 2TB sata 3/gbs),
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg
Country of Origin: USA
Parts Preferences: Other than Western Digital for the HD I’m open to most anything
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Yes
Monitor Resolution:1920x1200
Additional Comments: Here’s what I am thinking at this point parts wise. . .
• Mobo - ASUS P8P67 EVO
• CPU - Intel Core i7-2600K or i5-2500k
• CPU Cooler – Stock, or something else – Suggestions?
• Memory - G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333
• OS Drive (primary) – Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB (I have had good luck with WD and been pleased with their customer support in the past)
• PSU - Existing 700w power supply (Coolermax CUG-700B)
• Video - MSI R6870 Hawk Radeon HD 6870
Of note, I will be picking up a second Radeon HD 6870 in a month or so after purchase.
I would thank you for any/all advice or opinions you have on the above.
Finally I am trying to figure if it’s better to go with the P8P67 Evo or Deluxe. . . Other than the breakout box in the Deluxe I don’t see a world of difference vs the price difference.
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