I am currently on an ASUS G50V laptop and would like to upgrade to a desktop PC for BF3, Skyrim, D3, and SWTOR. I would like the PC to be viable for around three years before needing to upgrade most everything. However, I am open to the idea of getting a strong single GPU right now and adding on another one for SLI or Crossfire within the year. I do not need to purchase the PC right now, though I would like to. Thus, if there is a reason to wait a month for prices to drop or new parts/peripherals being released then I can. Especially when it comes to the keyboard, mouse, and headset. I can get by without those if there is a really good reason to hold off until, at the latest, the end of December.
Approximate Purchase Date: Before BF3 Launches, Oct. 25th.
Budget Range: $1500 - $2500, less is always better and $2500 is a hard-cap. Ideally, I'd like the desktop to not cost over $1500 and spend around $400 - $1000 on peripherals + monitor.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming
Parts Not Required: All parts are required including mouse, keyboard, headset, microphone, monitor, and desktop. Only part that I could hold off on for now is speakers.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Ideally Newegg to use their 6-month no-pay option unless Amazon has a similar option.
Country of Origin: United States
Parts Preferences: None.
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe, I am open to doing it for the performance boost, but I am worried about micro-stuttering. I really do not know just how noticeable micro-stuttering is, but from reading the Tom's article on it, I would say that I am more in favor of just using a single GPU.
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 is what I am aiming for right now given my budget, but obviously the resolution depends on which monitor and GPU(s) are chosen.
Additional Comments: I already have an OS so that cost does not need to be factored in.
I am still unsure I want to get an SSD or not. I am not knowledgeable enough about them to decide whether they are worth the extra cost or not. I also have no idea how to install and the best way to use them.
A quieter PC is always preferable. The look of the case isn't that important to me. I do like a nice looking one with a window and lights, but I am much more concerned with the weight, noise, size, price, upgradability, (in that order) and a flashy look last.
I have ideas about what parts to get, but nothing really set in stone enough to link, except to mention that I will be getting the i5 2500k for my PSU. I really have no idea on what monitor to get. As far as the peripherals go, I would really like a mechanical back-lit keyboard. The mouse I am still up in the air about other than that I don't want a zillion buttons on it. I like having a headset with a microphone on it, but from researching headsets, I think I have been won over to the idea of just buying a headset and table microphone for the performance value.
Thank you for any help! =]
Approximate Purchase Date: Before BF3 Launches, Oct. 25th.
Budget Range: $1500 - $2500, less is always better and $2500 is a hard-cap. Ideally, I'd like the desktop to not cost over $1500 and spend around $400 - $1000 on peripherals + monitor.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming
Parts Not Required: All parts are required including mouse, keyboard, headset, microphone, monitor, and desktop. Only part that I could hold off on for now is speakers.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Ideally Newegg to use their 6-month no-pay option unless Amazon has a similar option.
Country of Origin: United States
Parts Preferences: None.
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe, I am open to doing it for the performance boost, but I am worried about micro-stuttering. I really do not know just how noticeable micro-stuttering is, but from reading the Tom's article on it, I would say that I am more in favor of just using a single GPU.
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 is what I am aiming for right now given my budget, but obviously the resolution depends on which monitor and GPU(s) are chosen.
Additional Comments: I already have an OS so that cost does not need to be factored in.
I am still unsure I want to get an SSD or not. I am not knowledgeable enough about them to decide whether they are worth the extra cost or not. I also have no idea how to install and the best way to use them.
A quieter PC is always preferable. The look of the case isn't that important to me. I do like a nice looking one with a window and lights, but I am much more concerned with the weight, noise, size, price, upgradability, (in that order) and a flashy look last.
I have ideas about what parts to get, but nothing really set in stone enough to link, except to mention that I will be getting the i5 2500k for my PSU. I really have no idea on what monitor to get. As far as the peripherals go, I would really like a mechanical back-lit keyboard. The mouse I am still up in the air about other than that I don't want a zillion buttons on it. I like having a headset with a microphone on it, but from researching headsets, I think I have been won over to the idea of just buying a headset and table microphone for the performance value.
Thank you for any help! =]
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