- Apr 20, 2009
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First and foremost thank you for taking the time to read the posting of a lowly noob with none to little pc building experience (I figure if I degrade myself you'll feel more empathetic to my cause). As the thread title says I want to build a gaming pc for $1800 and I could use all the help I can get. I have in mind a number of components I'd like and rather then worrying about complete compatability on my own, I figured I'd ask for help. Keep in mind this will be a full build, everything from the case down to the thermal paste. Now the items I'd like to see as part of this build:
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 ($150)
CPU: Intel Core i7 920 @2.66ghz ($289)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master v8 or your choice of Zalman ($70 for the v8)
Keyboard: Logitech G-15 ($73)
Total: $582. This leaves you with $1218 (or more if you find a cheaper CPU cooler) for the rest of the build. So this is where I enlist the help of the generous members of the forum. Other than the Case, CPU and Keyboard, you have free reign over all the other components with some small guidelines.
MoBo - I'd like the room to upgrade to Crossfire or SLI and add a sound card, keep this in mind when choosing (Asus, MSI or EVGA prefered).
Memory - I'd like to take advantage of triple channel memory so other than multiples of three the brand is your decision.
GPU - One able to play games like Farcry 2, Crysis, Crysis:Warhead with high settings. Medium is acceptable if your budget deems necessary as I'll be playing WoW most of the time.
Monitor - 1680 x 1050 or higher. I prefer that the monitor is HDMI capable for plugging in my 360 and PS3 although it's not necessary to have them both plugged in at once (1 HDMI slot).
Mouse - Looking for suggestions from anyone who uses their mouse for extended periods of time. Whether it be editing, gaming, browsing or business. For the most part the mouse will be used for gaming but I'm open for anything.
PSU - No preference here other than make it as modular as possible. Obviously I know going 100% modular will burn quite a bit of the budget (Ultra X-3) but, the more the better. Keep in mind too that I'll be upgrading to SLI or CF later so I'll need the extra wattage and connections now.
Now for a couple more questions. If I were to upgrade to dual displays, are there drivers that support dual displays in SLI or CF? Would I need to use a USB 2.0 adapter if not? Also, anything that I failed to mention as far as connection extensions, thermal paste, extra cooling, etc. feel free to dictate what would be best. Remember this is a full build so other than the components I've already selected and the $1800 budget, the rest is up to you!
*I'll be building (or attempting to build) the system myself. If you guys have any tips or links to tutorials about this I'd appreciate it.
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 ($150)
CPU: Intel Core i7 920 @2.66ghz ($289)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master v8 or your choice of Zalman ($70 for the v8)
Keyboard: Logitech G-15 ($73)
Total: $582. This leaves you with $1218 (or more if you find a cheaper CPU cooler) for the rest of the build. So this is where I enlist the help of the generous members of the forum. Other than the Case, CPU and Keyboard, you have free reign over all the other components with some small guidelines.
MoBo - I'd like the room to upgrade to Crossfire or SLI and add a sound card, keep this in mind when choosing (Asus, MSI or EVGA prefered).
Memory - I'd like to take advantage of triple channel memory so other than multiples of three the brand is your decision.
GPU - One able to play games like Farcry 2, Crysis, Crysis:Warhead with high settings. Medium is acceptable if your budget deems necessary as I'll be playing WoW most of the time.
Monitor - 1680 x 1050 or higher. I prefer that the monitor is HDMI capable for plugging in my 360 and PS3 although it's not necessary to have them both plugged in at once (1 HDMI slot).
Mouse - Looking for suggestions from anyone who uses their mouse for extended periods of time. Whether it be editing, gaming, browsing or business. For the most part the mouse will be used for gaming but I'm open for anything.
PSU - No preference here other than make it as modular as possible. Obviously I know going 100% modular will burn quite a bit of the budget (Ultra X-3) but, the more the better. Keep in mind too that I'll be upgrading to SLI or CF later so I'll need the extra wattage and connections now.
Now for a couple more questions. If I were to upgrade to dual displays, are there drivers that support dual displays in SLI or CF? Would I need to use a USB 2.0 adapter if not? Also, anything that I failed to mention as far as connection extensions, thermal paste, extra cooling, etc. feel free to dictate what would be best. Remember this is a full build so other than the components I've already selected and the $1800 budget, the rest is up to you!
*I'll be building (or attempting to build) the system myself. If you guys have any tips or links to tutorials about this I'd appreciate it.
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