CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 990FXA-GD65V2 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 S210-002 ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $713.00 including shipping
Been looking over countless parts for days now for reviews, what's better, etc etc.
AMD or Intel, whatever works is fine. Although I don't really care for spending more money on an Intel when people with 965's are playing all the games I have with no problems.
Some of the cheaper more reviewed MOBO's have had a string of DOAs (ASRock) and I don't want to take a risk on that. The one I choose has all good reviews and seems like an amazing choice for an extra 40$.
The GPU I picked has almost all good reviews, plays the games I have with no problems and comes with a Tomb Raider and Bioshock which I plan on using as a 50$ rebate.
All other items seem like practical choices.
To get a feel on what I'm currently using now...
Operating System
Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit SP1
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 @ 1.86GHz (Please kill me now edition)
RAM
4.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 399MHz (5-5-5-15)
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. P35-DS3L (Socket 775)
Graphics
AMD Radeon HD 6750 (XFX Pine Group)
(1440x900@60Hz)
Pretty bad I know
This system was built to play (on a budget no less) the first Crysis back in 2007.
Medium-High settings on 1400x900 is all I'm looking for as I'm pretty used to all low settings by now.
Overclocking is also something I will definitely be doing.
Any input would be appreciated, thanks.
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 990FXA-GD65V2 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 S210-002 ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $713.00 including shipping
Been looking over countless parts for days now for reviews, what's better, etc etc.
AMD or Intel, whatever works is fine. Although I don't really care for spending more money on an Intel when people with 965's are playing all the games I have with no problems.
Some of the cheaper more reviewed MOBO's have had a string of DOAs (ASRock) and I don't want to take a risk on that. The one I choose has all good reviews and seems like an amazing choice for an extra 40$.
The GPU I picked has almost all good reviews, plays the games I have with no problems and comes with a Tomb Raider and Bioshock which I plan on using as a 50$ rebate.
All other items seem like practical choices.
To get a feel on what I'm currently using now...
Operating System
Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit SP1
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 @ 1.86GHz (Please kill me now edition)
RAM
4.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 399MHz (5-5-5-15)
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. P35-DS3L (Socket 775)
Graphics
AMD Radeon HD 6750 (XFX Pine Group)
(1440x900@60Hz)
Pretty bad I know
This system was built to play (on a budget no less) the first Crysis back in 2007.
Medium-High settings on 1400x900 is all I'm looking for as I'm pretty used to all low settings by now.
Overclocking is also something I will definitely be doing.
Any input would be appreciated, thanks.
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