Hey, here's the spec I put together:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/uq1N
I basically picked all of the components by looking for the major price breaks.
I really have two questions:
1.> Have I done anything stupid (incompatible or way overpriced parts).
2.> Are there any cases where I should be spending a bit more?
NOTE: I already have all the accessories (Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Speakers lying around).
I usually have two monitors but only use the big one for gaming (2560x1600)
I typically play FPS's, but don't have a particular favorite.
I typically crank the graphics up to the max I can get away with (without dropping the frame rate), but I don't really mind running the graphics at medium settings.
Additionally the machine will be used for a bit of software development C and Java.
I budget around $1000 per year on hardware (but its been a few years so I would be willing to go up to about $3000 if there is value in it) - note I do plan to keep upgrading/replacing at the same $1000 per year.
Any suggestions would be most welcome.
TIA.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/uq1N
I basically picked all of the components by looking for the major price breaks.
I really have two questions:
1.> Have I done anything stupid (incompatible or way overpriced parts).
2.> Are there any cases where I should be spending a bit more?
NOTE: I already have all the accessories (Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Speakers lying around).
I usually have two monitors but only use the big one for gaming (2560x1600)
I typically play FPS's, but don't have a particular favorite.
I typically crank the graphics up to the max I can get away with (without dropping the frame rate), but I don't really mind running the graphics at medium settings.
Additionally the machine will be used for a bit of software development C and Java.
I budget around $1000 per year on hardware (but its been a few years so I would be willing to go up to about $3000 if there is value in it) - note I do plan to keep upgrading/replacing at the same $1000 per year.
Any suggestions would be most welcome.
TIA.