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Hopefully this is the right place. I'm looking to max out games and get more than 60 FPS. The cost for 1440p 144hz monitors doesn't seem worth the benefit yet. The second monitor will only get basic use. No gaming. I don't see much changing with my build unless saving up takes long enough for me...

So I built this using PCPartPicker and was wondering what you guys think for the sole purpose of maxing out any games I throw at it with a resolution of 1080p and 60 FPS. PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nn8CjX Price breakdown by merchant...

To the smartass that says use google. I did use google. I couldn't find very good info on the mobile cards. Anyway thanks for the real answers. The 5870m crossfire is actually cheaper too. So sweet.

Simple question. Which performs better?

Just thought I'd ask. Are people on these forums willing to help you with builds? I figure I can get it all together(maybe not :P) but drivers and software I'm sure is gonna be where I get stuck going ugh how do I do this.

Thanks for the info that's good to know. The more I can save the less I spend.

I know it's not needed but for general future proofing I'd like a better PSU when I get the build. I read that 850 watts with dual 480's is pushing it. Especially with overclocked cards. The Amps are overclocked slightly stock. So I guess my question what's the best PSU for around 1200 watts?

This is exactly the kind of stuff I wanted to know. Thanks for the answer. I actually figured some ways to save myself money since some of that is kinda pointless. Start with 6gb of RAM instead of 12gb. Cooler Master HAF X - Better for Air cooling and I'm not smart enough advanced water...

Wow. lol Saving a lot of money is fine with me. Look like I'll have an awesome Christmas. :D

Nope I'll be going with one monitor around 24". Which will be big to me since I've had this tiny 13" macbook screen for two years. Yeah it will be 100% for gaming actually. Unless my macbook dies. lol I was just thinking it's only $150 more why not fill all 6 slots for RAM. I'll just go with...

One last question. Are there any advantages to getting any ATI card over Nvidia? From what I've read it seems that SLI scales a lot better than crossfire.

I know you said one is a better idea but for the price I'm fine with SLI. It's 320 dollars less and dual 480's. Dual 470's will perform way better than a single 480 right? Also thanks for the help everyone. I'm really new to this. I won't be getting the computer for awhile (black...

CASE:COOLER MASTER HAF X RC-942-KKN1 Black Steel/ Plastic ATX Full Tower Computer Case MOTHERBOARD: MSI Big Bang-XPower LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard PSU:CORSAIR HX Series CMPSU-850HX 850W ATX12V 2.3 / EPS12V 2.91 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Modular Active PFC Power...

Dual drives. One DVD burner one Blu-Ray Reader. Thanks for the case links. I'm going to go with the HAF X. Newegg has a combo deal with the HAF X with a 1200 watt PSU for 419. So I think I'll go with that. I'm gonna post up a new build on this thread in a minute.

I got my last question too late. lol I'm not gonna be super picky on a case if the HAF X is my best option I'll pick it. Anyway. 7)What are good cases for air cooling besides the HAF X? I'm not smart enough for advanced water cooling. Just the cpu kit.