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Hello, I want to build a computer for the very first time after getting tired of branded PCs and their specs. I need help on choosing parts for my desktop. I'm going to build this probably in April, so help would be appreciated.
I want this desktop to be able to play all of my favorite game at maximum settings in Eyefinity triple monitor setup @ 60 frames per second average. Some of my favorite games are Tomb Raider with TressFX, Borderlands 2 with PhysX, and APB Reloaded max settings in Eyefinity. The resolution will be 3x 1920x1080 for 5760x1080.
There's a build upgrade advice, so I'm going through these questions because I'm new to computer forums.
Approximate Purchase Date:
mid-April
Budget Range:
$2000 (before rebates) for the computer build. I don't mind going a little over $2000 as long as the desktop will run perfectly with what I wanted.
around $500-$1000 for 3 monitors, each at 1920x1080 resolution. I just want a Full HD monitor, don't need 3D or touch screen or anything like that.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming at maximum settings in Eyefinity @ 60fps. Microsoft Office Word/Powerpoint etc., and Google Chrome.
Are you buying a monitor?
Yes, 3 of the same brand and model monitors for Eyefinity.
Parts to Upgrade:
None, because I am using an outdated HP desktop. I am making a fully new build.
Do you need to buy OS?
Yes, I have already decided to use Windows 7 Professional 64-bit. No Windows 8, I may not like it.
Preferred Websites for Parts:
Newegg.com or MicroCenter
Location:
Orange County, CA, USA. Very near MicroCenter.
Parts Preferences: I am planning to go Intel processors, no AMD processors as I heard from my friends that they bottleneck a lot in Eyefinity. Video cards either NVIDIA or AMD, no Intel graphics. No Windows 8 operating systems.
Overclocking:
No. However, I still want a processor that can will not bottleneck a video card (or more if I have to SLI/CrossFire).
SLI or CrossFire:
If I have to SLI/Crossfire to play Tomb Raider, Borderlands 2, and APB Reloaded at max settings in 5760x1080, then Yes!
Your Monitor Resolution:
1920x1080. Three monitors will make it 5760x1080.
Additional Comments:
None so far. I think the information is enough.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading:
I bought my HP desktop (costs $999) like 6 months ago, and it will not run Tomb Raider, a game that was released just recently. And I want to max out Tomb Raider, Borderlands 2, and APB Reloaded at max settings at 1920x1080 with 60 frames per second and higher. Also, I would like to reward myself for being very hard-working in life and a very high raise in my job.
I did get help from my friends so far with these parts.
Intel Core i7-3770k Ivy Bridge $229
16gb RAM Corsair Vengeance about $109
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130781 ] GTX 690 supports Nvidia Surround (similar to Eyefinity) about $1000[/url]
Samsung SSD 250GB about $210
The rest is what I found because I didn't ask my friends specifically about their build and I don't want to bother them because they are busy.
Cooler Master Storm Stryker Full Tower $170
http://microcenter.com/product/388088/SABERTOOTH_Z77_LGA_1155_Z77_ATX_Intel_Motherboard ] Asus Sabertooth motherboard $240 [/url]
http://microcenter.com/product/399157/HX-Series_1050_Watt_ATX_12V_Modular_Power_Supply ] Corsair HX 1050 watts - may be a little overkill but better safe than sorry. I wouldn't want to destroy my first build. it costs $209 [/url]
http://microcenter.com/product/407512/24x_Super_Multi_Internal_SATA_DVD%C2%B1RW_DL_Drive_-_Bare_Drive ] LG 24x Dvd Reader $17. [/url]
Windows 7 Professional, to support 16gb ram and higher. $130.
I would like suggestions or help, because the build may be wrong.
I want this desktop to be able to play all of my favorite game at maximum settings in Eyefinity triple monitor setup @ 60 frames per second average. Some of my favorite games are Tomb Raider with TressFX, Borderlands 2 with PhysX, and APB Reloaded max settings in Eyefinity. The resolution will be 3x 1920x1080 for 5760x1080.
There's a build upgrade advice, so I'm going through these questions because I'm new to computer forums.
Approximate Purchase Date:
mid-April
Budget Range:
$2000 (before rebates) for the computer build. I don't mind going a little over $2000 as long as the desktop will run perfectly with what I wanted.
around $500-$1000 for 3 monitors, each at 1920x1080 resolution. I just want a Full HD monitor, don't need 3D or touch screen or anything like that.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming at maximum settings in Eyefinity @ 60fps. Microsoft Office Word/Powerpoint etc., and Google Chrome.
Are you buying a monitor?
Yes, 3 of the same brand and model monitors for Eyefinity.
Parts to Upgrade:
None, because I am using an outdated HP desktop. I am making a fully new build.
Do you need to buy OS?
Yes, I have already decided to use Windows 7 Professional 64-bit. No Windows 8, I may not like it.
Preferred Websites for Parts:
Newegg.com or MicroCenter
Location:
Orange County, CA, USA. Very near MicroCenter.
Parts Preferences: I am planning to go Intel processors, no AMD processors as I heard from my friends that they bottleneck a lot in Eyefinity. Video cards either NVIDIA or AMD, no Intel graphics. No Windows 8 operating systems.
Overclocking:
No. However, I still want a processor that can will not bottleneck a video card (or more if I have to SLI/CrossFire).
SLI or CrossFire:
If I have to SLI/Crossfire to play Tomb Raider, Borderlands 2, and APB Reloaded at max settings in 5760x1080, then Yes!
Your Monitor Resolution:
1920x1080. Three monitors will make it 5760x1080.
Additional Comments:
None so far. I think the information is enough.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading:
I bought my HP desktop (costs $999) like 6 months ago, and it will not run Tomb Raider, a game that was released just recently. And I want to max out Tomb Raider, Borderlands 2, and APB Reloaded at max settings at 1920x1080 with 60 frames per second and higher. Also, I would like to reward myself for being very hard-working in life and a very high raise in my job.
I did get help from my friends so far with these parts.
Intel Core i7-3770k Ivy Bridge $229
16gb RAM Corsair Vengeance about $109
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130781 ] GTX 690 supports Nvidia Surround (similar to Eyefinity) about $1000[/url]
Samsung SSD 250GB about $210
The rest is what I found because I didn't ask my friends specifically about their build and I don't want to bother them because they are busy.
Cooler Master Storm Stryker Full Tower $170
http://microcenter.com/product/388088/SABERTOOTH_Z77_LGA_1155_Z77_ATX_Intel_Motherboard ] Asus Sabertooth motherboard $240 [/url]
http://microcenter.com/product/399157/HX-Series_1050_Watt_ATX_12V_Modular_Power_Supply ] Corsair HX 1050 watts - may be a little overkill but better safe than sorry. I wouldn't want to destroy my first build. it costs $209 [/url]
http://microcenter.com/product/407512/24x_Super_Multi_Internal_SATA_DVD%C2%B1RW_DL_Drive_-_Bare_Drive ] LG 24x Dvd Reader $17. [/url]
Windows 7 Professional, to support 16gb ram and higher. $130.
I would like suggestions or help, because the build may be wrong.