So Battefield 3 is coming out in October and I'd really like to be able to play it. Unfortunately my computer is fairly crappy, only good for playing Source games at reasonable FPS. It's time for my first gaming computer! Before coming here I went through a few configs with another forum. Now I'm here to get some more opinions. (You guys are awesome at working around budgets)
Approximate Purchase Date: I'm hoping to be able to buy everything by the release of BF3. I know it's not best to buy computer parts over time due to how technology advances but I'd like to start buying parts now. I'll be checking the prices constantly and perhaps the release of Bulldozer will alter some prices a bit.
Budget Range: $900 after rebates. I lot of things seem to have free shipping so I won't worry too much about how much the shipping is budget-wise.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Internet, [Perhaps Bitcoin Mining,] School
Parts Not Required: Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Speakers
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, Amazon
Country of Origin: USA
Parts Preferences: I prefer Intel Processors and ATI Video Cards.
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe (will probably do so in the future)
Monitor Resolution: I currently use 1024x768 montor. If I somehow end up under the limit I will use the money for a new monitor.
Additional Comments: Quiet is good but it doesn't have to be completely silent. I like the case to look interesting but if the budget can't handle it I don't mind a plain case. The bigger the better. Lights are always good.
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Here is what the final build was on that other forum:
Thanks in advance.
Approximate Purchase Date: I'm hoping to be able to buy everything by the release of BF3. I know it's not best to buy computer parts over time due to how technology advances but I'd like to start buying parts now. I'll be checking the prices constantly and perhaps the release of Bulldozer will alter some prices a bit.
Budget Range: $900 after rebates. I lot of things seem to have free shipping so I won't worry too much about how much the shipping is budget-wise.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Internet, [Perhaps Bitcoin Mining,] School
Parts Not Required: Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Speakers
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, Amazon
Country of Origin: USA
Parts Preferences: I prefer Intel Processors and ATI Video Cards.
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe (will probably do so in the future)
Monitor Resolution: I currently use 1024x768 montor. If I somehow end up under the limit I will use the money for a new monitor.
Additional Comments: Quiet is good but it doesn't have to be completely silent. I like the case to look interesting but if the budget can't handle it I don't mind a plain case. The bigger the better. Lights are always good.
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Here is what the final build was on that other forum:
Graphics Card: XFX HD-687A-ZDFC Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150521
RAM: Patriot G Series ‘Sector 5’ Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model PGV34G1333ELK
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220435
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986
Aftermarket Cooler: COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065
Case + PSU Combo: COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case + COOLER MASTER GX Series RS750-ACAAE3-US 750W ATX12V v2.31 SLI Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.662139
Hard Drive + CD/DVD Burner Combo: Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive + ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.667935
Processor + Motherboard Combo: Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K + BIOSTAR TP67B+ LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.660793
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150521
RAM: Patriot G Series ‘Sector 5’ Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model PGV34G1333ELK
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220435
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986
Aftermarket Cooler: COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065
Case + PSU Combo: COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case + COOLER MASTER GX Series RS750-ACAAE3-US 750W ATX12V v2.31 SLI Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.662139
Hard Drive + CD/DVD Burner Combo: Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive + ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.667935
Processor + Motherboard Combo: Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K + BIOSTAR TP67B+ LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.660793
Thanks in advance.