Hi all,
I'm pretty new when it comes to computers and I basically don't know anything. I've never built a computer before so I don't know where to start. I've done some research but I'm still pretty confused.
Approximate purchase date: Now
Budget range: $700-$800
System usage: Starcraft 2, maybe diablo 3 when it comes out. And maybe I'll put a few movies on the hard drive but Starcraft 2 on max settings > all.
Parts not required: I need everything, including mouse/keyboard, OS, etc.
Preferred website: newegg.(ca)
Parts preferred: GTX 460 for sure (one of the best performance/price and that Blizzard games tend to favor Nvidia. Maybe Sandy Bridge, but if you guys can find anything else at the same performance level but cheaper... SB is pretty expensive and I don't know if it's worth it. (SC2 does not use more than a dual core according to a few articles.)
Overclocking, SLI: not in the foreseeable future.
Monitor resolution: 1600x1050 (I think this is what my friend recommends because anything higher is in the "gaming enthusiast" category).
I don't have any parts yet, not even mouse/keyboard or monitor even or OS. Please take this into consideration when recommending me parts.
Additional comments: Since this is my first computer, I'd like it to last maybe 5 years or so before upgrading.
Thanks in advance for your opinions.
I'm pretty new when it comes to computers and I basically don't know anything. I've never built a computer before so I don't know where to start. I've done some research but I'm still pretty confused.
Approximate purchase date: Now
Budget range: $700-$800
System usage: Starcraft 2, maybe diablo 3 when it comes out. And maybe I'll put a few movies on the hard drive but Starcraft 2 on max settings > all.
Parts not required: I need everything, including mouse/keyboard, OS, etc.
Preferred website: newegg.(ca)
Parts preferred: GTX 460 for sure (one of the best performance/price and that Blizzard games tend to favor Nvidia. Maybe Sandy Bridge, but if you guys can find anything else at the same performance level but cheaper... SB is pretty expensive and I don't know if it's worth it. (SC2 does not use more than a dual core according to a few articles.)
Overclocking, SLI: not in the foreseeable future.
Monitor resolution: 1600x1050 (I think this is what my friend recommends because anything higher is in the "gaming enthusiast" category).
I don't have any parts yet, not even mouse/keyboard or monitor even or OS. Please take this into consideration when recommending me parts.
Additional comments: Since this is my first computer, I'd like it to last maybe 5 years or so before upgrading.
Thanks in advance for your opinions.
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