- Apr 8, 2011
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Approximate Purchase Date: This week unless a Kepler release date is given and it's in the near future.
Budget Range: $1500 after rebates. I would rather keep it at $1400 unless I can get a lot of bang for my buck that last $100.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, CS5, 3D applications... I'm really hoping to get a rig that can do it all. I'm getting into game design and I need it to perform well in all situations. I know there are dedicated workstation cards, but will a top of the line GTX or ATI card be able to handel these processes?
Parts Not Required: Monitors, Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers, OS, HD (I need a SSD, I have a spare HD for storage already.)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg
Country: US
Parts Preferences: Intel / NVIDIA though I would probably rather go with ATI unless Kepler is released.
Overclocking: Maybe (I doubt it but maybe as the machine starts to show it's age)
SLI or Crossfire: Probably not, but it's not out of the question.
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 x 2
Additional Comments: My desk has an enclosed area that would fit a mid tower but I'm guessing I probably shouldn't use it. My current computer (Dell gx620) is in there now and I leave the door open while the computer is on, but even with the door open I don't know how good the airflow is. The rear has a good sized cutout for cables but behind the cutout is my wall. What do you guys think? Also, is there a reason to go with a full size tower compared to a mid other than more space to work in? It's seems mids nowadays have everything you need.
I also noticed that Newegg has the 2700k on sale for $320 and the Corsair Carbide 500R for $120 and the Intel 520 Series Cherryville for $170 for the next 48 hours. Are these deals worth purchasing now, or should I wait and buy the whole rig together? I'm not set on these parts, just thought I would mention it.
Budget Range: $1500 after rebates. I would rather keep it at $1400 unless I can get a lot of bang for my buck that last $100.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, CS5, 3D applications... I'm really hoping to get a rig that can do it all. I'm getting into game design and I need it to perform well in all situations. I know there are dedicated workstation cards, but will a top of the line GTX or ATI card be able to handel these processes?
Parts Not Required: Monitors, Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers, OS, HD (I need a SSD, I have a spare HD for storage already.)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg
Country: US
Parts Preferences: Intel / NVIDIA though I would probably rather go with ATI unless Kepler is released.
Overclocking: Maybe (I doubt it but maybe as the machine starts to show it's age)
SLI or Crossfire: Probably not, but it's not out of the question.
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 x 2
Additional Comments: My desk has an enclosed area that would fit a mid tower but I'm guessing I probably shouldn't use it. My current computer (Dell gx620) is in there now and I leave the door open while the computer is on, but even with the door open I don't know how good the airflow is. The rear has a good sized cutout for cables but behind the cutout is my wall. What do you guys think? Also, is there a reason to go with a full size tower compared to a mid other than more space to work in? It's seems mids nowadays have everything you need.
I also noticed that Newegg has the 2700k on sale for $320 and the Corsair Carbide 500R for $120 and the Intel 520 Series Cherryville for $170 for the next 48 hours. Are these deals worth purchasing now, or should I wait and buy the whole rig together? I'm not set on these parts, just thought I would mention it.
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