Building my own Custom Gaming PC

[theonlyjero]

I was wondering what sort of CPU and Motherboard to get for my New Gaming PC?

I will be using a Radeon HD 6870 and a 750w PSU with this case -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gigabyte-GZ-G2-Gaming-PC-Case-Mid-Tower-2-Front-Fans-ATX-Micro-ATX-Black-/221079083907?pt=UK_Computing_DesktopComponents_RL&hash=item3379571b83#ht_2252wt_1185

I would like to have it running a 3Ghz or above CPU and a Good Motherboard with 2 Slots for a Graphics Card such as a Radeon HD 6870 as I may in the future want to Crossfire two of them.

HardDrive and Disk tray is already sorted as I will be using my them from my Old Gaming PC.
As you can probably tell I am new to this site, So thanks for any replies.

 

[jerreddredd]

please fill out the form posted below so we can better help you.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/353572-31-build-upgrade-advice

 

[JefferyD90]

I dont know your price range but ASUS makes the best motherboard. Their Sabertooth line up is probably their best. Its durable like no other, the Crosshairs OC better but they dont have a 5 year warrienty.

This is the best period: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=618836&CatId=7246 179.99

This is a good budget one that gives a lot of expandability: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=670049&CatId=7247 134.99

As far as a CPU goes, grab one of these two: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1239958&CatId=7341 134.99

Or: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6620917&CatId=4919 69.99 (unlock the 4th core and L3 Cache upon arrival)

If you get the first one you should be good untill "Steamroller" if you get the second one it will hold you over untill "Piledriver".

 

[theonlyjero]

please fill out the form posted below so we can better help you.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/353572-31-build-upgrade-advice

Okay, Sorry about that.

Approximate Purchase Date: Anytime before December

Budget Range: £150 for both parts total cost

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Recording and Video Editing, Surfing Internet, Everything else.

Are you buying a monitor: No

Parts to Upgrade: CPU, MotherBoard

Do you need to buy OS: No

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Anywhere reliable, Preferably Ebay

Location: City, State/Region, Country - UK, Herefordshire

Parts Preferences: Whatever you suggest

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Yes

Your Monitor Resolution: 1280x960

Additional Comments: Quiet components preferably

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Current PC only has 1 PCI so no crossfire and it only runs at 2.2Ghz, Would prefer around the 3.0Ghz area.

 

[jerreddredd]

Sorry, I don't search ebay, but here are items that meet your requirements:

http://www.dabs.com/products/asrock-970-extreme4-am3--amd-970-ddr3-atx-7RCB.html
http://www.dabs.com/products/amd-phenom-ii-x4-965-3-4ghz-black-edition-am3-socket-l2-l3-8mb-6B0X.html

these will easily drive 2 6870's in CF.