So the thread title was actually my first computer many, many, many moons ago. I don't have it anymore although I wish I did, it would probably be worth a good penny as an antique. Kudos to anyone who knows what a CBM is. Anyways...
I could use some advice on a new build. Stats as follows:
Items I have:
Single Monitor - 1920 X 1080 (50' Plasma TV HDMI)
Keyboard
Mouse
Windows 7 Home Premium
Headphones
Things I need on the inexpensive side:
Case - Black preferred
Powersupply
Ethernet Card
Questions:
For this resolution on a single monitor is this a good setup, and would I ever find the need to upgrade to a 2nd graphics card? (Main games will be Arma 2, BF3, Arma 3 (when it comes out)).
Is Everything compatible.
Do you see anywhere I can save money?
Do you see anything that should be upgraded?
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($129.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($41.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital 7200 RPM 1T ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card (CrossFire) ($449.99 @ Newegg)
Case: ?
Power Supply: ?
Ethernet Card: ?
Optical Drive: ASUS 24X DVD Burner ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: 956.92
Thanks for taking the time to read and Merry X-mas!
I could use some advice on a new build. Stats as follows:
Items I have:
Single Monitor - 1920 X 1080 (50' Plasma TV HDMI)
Keyboard
Mouse
Windows 7 Home Premium
Headphones
Things I need on the inexpensive side:
Case - Black preferred
Powersupply
Ethernet Card
Questions:
For this resolution on a single monitor is this a good setup, and would I ever find the need to upgrade to a 2nd graphics card? (Main games will be Arma 2, BF3, Arma 3 (when it comes out)).
Is Everything compatible.
Do you see anywhere I can save money?
Do you see anything that should be upgraded?
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($129.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($41.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital 7200 RPM 1T ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card (CrossFire) ($449.99 @ Newegg)
Case: ?
Power Supply: ?
Ethernet Card: ?
Optical Drive: ASUS 24X DVD Burner ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: 956.92
Thanks for taking the time to read and Merry X-mas!