- Jul 29, 2011
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Heya people,
I am looking to upgrade from my rig that I build 2.5 years ago. I haven't really followed hardware in that time, so I would appreciate some help.
1) Approximate Purchase Date >>>> By the end of the summer, i am in no rush.
2) Budget Range: $850-1100
3) System Usage: I want to play Civ 5 + Shogun 2 TW and not wait ages for AI turns. I'd also like to play MMOs maxed out, things like Rift, WoW, and APB.
4) Parts Not Required: Screen, case, peripherals, cpu cooler. I need MB, CPU, GPU, PSU, ram.
5) Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, US
6) No brand preference really.
7) Overclocking: I always fiddle with the idea but never do it. So much for the stock Phenom IIx3 720 BE that's in my 2.5 year old rig right now.
8) SLI or Crossfire: Probably not. When the time comes I am more likely to wait out a few months and buy a newer single GPU.
9) Monitor Resolution: 1680x1050.
10) Special considerations: Haa, I have been wondering about water cooling for a long time, and from what I understand decent water cooling would be in the region of $400-500? Is that so? (actually, let me correct myself - i do not know what decent water cooling is, but recently I stumbled upon a poll in which better half of the watercooling crowd said they spent ~$500 for their set up). I will certainly have to get a new case if I want water cooling, not sure how much can be done with my small budget here.
~Thanks!
I am looking to upgrade from my rig that I build 2.5 years ago. I haven't really followed hardware in that time, so I would appreciate some help.
1) Approximate Purchase Date >>>> By the end of the summer, i am in no rush.
2) Budget Range: $850-1100
3) System Usage: I want to play Civ 5 + Shogun 2 TW and not wait ages for AI turns. I'd also like to play MMOs maxed out, things like Rift, WoW, and APB.
4) Parts Not Required: Screen, case, peripherals, cpu cooler. I need MB, CPU, GPU, PSU, ram.
5) Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, US
6) No brand preference really.
7) Overclocking: I always fiddle with the idea but never do it. So much for the stock Phenom IIx3 720 BE that's in my 2.5 year old rig right now.
8) SLI or Crossfire: Probably not. When the time comes I am more likely to wait out a few months and buy a newer single GPU.
9) Monitor Resolution: 1680x1050.
10) Special considerations: Haa, I have been wondering about water cooling for a long time, and from what I understand decent water cooling would be in the region of $400-500? Is that so? (actually, let me correct myself - i do not know what decent water cooling is, but recently I stumbled upon a poll in which better half of the watercooling crowd said they spent ~$500 for their set up). I will certainly have to get a new case if I want water cooling, not sure how much can be done with my small budget here.
~Thanks!
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