Recommended Builds by Usage. Recommended Builds by Usage [ff0000] This thread is to provide a few "pre-built" options for those looking to build or upgrade based on usage, not including monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers...

Why build your own desktop?. After hours and hours of researching my build for a new gaming desktop I just happen to come across this: Can someone explain to me why not just buy this as it would cost the same to price out and build anyway? Other then...

become gaming enthusiasts. Actually, the motherboard I picked for the i5 build runs the second PCI-E 16x slot at 4x so it would not be a good idea to crossfire on that board. Havent done an i5 build before but how about this. CPU Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield...

and you do even if you dont know it ;) ) then yes get an aftermarket cooler. I am not going to tell you not to pay someone else to build it. I dont build computers full time but I have done around 100 builds or so for myself/friends/family ect. and have...

on pc building on youtube read some guides you will be set in an hour to build a system And on the off chance you do encounter a problem, everyone here on the forums will help you get it solved. Also, Skora's build is solid. * PSU- Seasonic X750 or Corsair...

What Is The Absolute Fastest System One Can Build Today?No Price Limit. I'm wondering what components would make the absolute fastest system one can build as of January/February 2009? Price no object. Geared toward gaming. . I'm wondering what components...

be fine). But my i5 build is GREAT for the price, and kills all amd cpus. Like i said i realize that the i5 is better in synthetic benchmarks, but all i care about is gaming, with the price of your build, i could build mine and crossfire 4870's that...

Newbie trying to build an i5 with GTX 260 :) help needed. Hey everyone, This is my first attempt at building a computer and I really need help choosing parts and making sure everything is capatible with each other. I plan to build an overall all-around pc...

with my apartment's Linksys WCG200, I am going to need something like that as well. Here are the two builds: "Cheaper" build: Build 2: You can get an AM3/DDR3 build for about the same price. Antec Three Hundred + BP430 Black Steel ATX Mid Tower...