Hey Guys,
Figured it would be appropriate if my first post was about my first gaming PC. So here it goes...
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: 3-4 months
BUDGET: $1500-1700, Monitor Included
SYSTEM USAGE: Gaming only
PARTS NOT INCLUDED: Require everything
PREFERRED WEBSITES FOR PARTS: No preference
PARTS PREFERENCES: None
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe, but only the GPU. I don't really feel all that comfortable with doing it as it is.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080 or 1920x1200
Here are the parts I've decided on so far:
Processor:
Intel i7 920 Bloomfield
Motherboard: I'm a little more unsure about this
ASUS P6T Deluxe V2
ASUS P6T6 Revolution
ASUS Rampage II Extreme
I have a few questions about the mobos I've listed. First of all I'm not planning on using 2 GPU's right away, but I am planning on using a Blackmagic Intensity Pro to capture video and broadcast on Justin.tv, but I will have to use a PCIe slot to do that. I guess my first question for anybody who might know, is there a difference to using the Blackmagic in a x16 vs x1? Second question, is the Rampage II better than the Revolution or is it even worth the extra money? And lastly, if I'm only planning on using 1 GPU for now should I just get the Deluxe V2?
Memory:
Corsair XMS3 240-pin DDR3 1600
Hard Drive:
Hitachi Deskstar HD31000 1TB 7200 RPM SATA II
Video Card:
This is what I need the most advice about. I've been a Mac user my whole life and have really only used nVidia cards. I haven't really done any computer gaming though, just 1 or 2 here and there. I've been looking at both the GTX 295 and the Radeon HD5870. I've also considered a GTX 280 OCed. Are there any other cards I should consider? Am I overspending on something that might only have a negligible difference? If not, which of those cards would be best?
Sound Card:
Haven't decided on a sound card, is it worth my while to get one?
Optical Drive:
Samsung S222L
Power Supply:
Corsair 850W
Is this a big enough power supply for this system and will it be if I eventually go with 2 GPUs?
Computer Case:
Thermaltake Armor+
Haven't fully decided on a case yet, really just started researching on them. Will this one be good or is there better out there for the money?
Monitor:
LG 24" 2ms(gtg) LCD with LED backlight 1920x1080
I'm really only 100% on the processor, anything else you think could be replaced with something better (even cheaper), I'm all ears. Right now I'm at $1,570 total not including the video card or rebates and I haven't shopped around for best price. Everything has been pulled from newegg and I'm not firm on $1700, just don't want to go too far over. Considering I'm probably not going to be purchasing anything for 3 months, some of these prices will hopefully go down by that time anyway. I appreciate yalls help. Sorry for the novel.
Figured it would be appropriate if my first post was about my first gaming PC. So here it goes...
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: 3-4 months
BUDGET: $1500-1700, Monitor Included
SYSTEM USAGE: Gaming only
PARTS NOT INCLUDED: Require everything
PREFERRED WEBSITES FOR PARTS: No preference
PARTS PREFERENCES: None
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe, but only the GPU. I don't really feel all that comfortable with doing it as it is.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080 or 1920x1200
Here are the parts I've decided on so far:
Processor:
Intel i7 920 Bloomfield
Motherboard: I'm a little more unsure about this
ASUS P6T Deluxe V2
ASUS P6T6 Revolution
ASUS Rampage II Extreme
I have a few questions about the mobos I've listed. First of all I'm not planning on using 2 GPU's right away, but I am planning on using a Blackmagic Intensity Pro to capture video and broadcast on Justin.tv, but I will have to use a PCIe slot to do that. I guess my first question for anybody who might know, is there a difference to using the Blackmagic in a x16 vs x1? Second question, is the Rampage II better than the Revolution or is it even worth the extra money? And lastly, if I'm only planning on using 1 GPU for now should I just get the Deluxe V2?
Memory:
Corsair XMS3 240-pin DDR3 1600
Hard Drive:
Hitachi Deskstar HD31000 1TB 7200 RPM SATA II
Video Card:
This is what I need the most advice about. I've been a Mac user my whole life and have really only used nVidia cards. I haven't really done any computer gaming though, just 1 or 2 here and there. I've been looking at both the GTX 295 and the Radeon HD5870. I've also considered a GTX 280 OCed. Are there any other cards I should consider? Am I overspending on something that might only have a negligible difference? If not, which of those cards would be best?
Sound Card:
Haven't decided on a sound card, is it worth my while to get one?
Optical Drive:
Samsung S222L
Power Supply:
Corsair 850W
Is this a big enough power supply for this system and will it be if I eventually go with 2 GPUs?
Computer Case:
Thermaltake Armor+
Haven't fully decided on a case yet, really just started researching on them. Will this one be good or is there better out there for the money?
Monitor:
LG 24" 2ms(gtg) LCD with LED backlight 1920x1080
I'm really only 100% on the processor, anything else you think could be replaced with something better (even cheaper), I'm all ears. Right now I'm at $1,570 total not including the video card or rebates and I haven't shopped around for best price. Everything has been pulled from newegg and I'm not firm on $1700, just don't want to go too far over. Considering I'm probably not going to be purchasing anything for 3 months, some of these prices will hopefully go down by that time anyway. I appreciate yalls help. Sorry for the novel.