Hey guys.........after much waiting I finally decided to build my own P.C.
Its nothing too high-end and I don't want to exceed $700-800 on parts (OS not included) but I plan on overclocking....
Heres what I got: Opinions Welcomed
Case: Antec 900 ($35 rebate on egg) seems like everyone likes it
CPU: Intel E2180.....overclocking to 3.x (something around there)
Mobo: Gigabyte P35-DS3R people seem to love it
RAM: DDR2-800 (not sure about model)
I was considering Corsair, Crucial Ballistix, or Patriot....which is better (warranty, overclock, reliable, etc)?
GPU: 8800GT couple questions:
1) What brand do you recommend? Best warranty.....etc. I saw EVGAs step up program
2) Should you get a preoverclocked card or does it not matter (might do it myself more anyways)
2) Does overclocking or changing the cooler void the warranty or can you just change it back without them knowing? (Heard 8800GT has bad cooling: any cooling suggestions welcome)
Cooling: I want to get a nice cooler for the CPU........people like the Thermalright 120 Extreme and Tuniq Tower
Which is the best (other suggestions welcome)
OS: I was considering Vista (32 bit) for DX10, unless u guys highly do not advice that (then I'll just get XP)
I have no clue about Power Supplies, Hard Drives, and Optical Drives.
I want a reliable good PSU that will last awhile with upgrades (need suggestions)
I don't know anything about HDDs. I don't need anything fancy (like Raptor) and would like 250-320 Gb, just a good brand, etc.
On the Optical Drive I just want something good, fast and it must be DVD-Rom, RW, etc. (I don't know what brands are good)
I plan on playing Crysis with med.-high settings, and other new games
So what do you guys think/suggest?
Its nothing too high-end and I don't want to exceed $700-800 on parts (OS not included) but I plan on overclocking....
Heres what I got: Opinions Welcomed
Case: Antec 900 ($35 rebate on egg) seems like everyone likes it
CPU: Intel E2180.....overclocking to 3.x (something around there)
Mobo: Gigabyte P35-DS3R people seem to love it
RAM: DDR2-800 (not sure about model)
I was considering Corsair, Crucial Ballistix, or Patriot....which is better (warranty, overclock, reliable, etc)?
GPU: 8800GT couple questions:
1) What brand do you recommend? Best warranty.....etc. I saw EVGAs step up program
2) Should you get a preoverclocked card or does it not matter (might do it myself more anyways)
2) Does overclocking or changing the cooler void the warranty or can you just change it back without them knowing? (Heard 8800GT has bad cooling: any cooling suggestions welcome)
Cooling: I want to get a nice cooler for the CPU........people like the Thermalright 120 Extreme and Tuniq Tower
Which is the best (other suggestions welcome)
OS: I was considering Vista (32 bit) for DX10, unless u guys highly do not advice that (then I'll just get XP)
I have no clue about Power Supplies, Hard Drives, and Optical Drives.
I want a reliable good PSU that will last awhile with upgrades (need suggestions)
I don't know anything about HDDs. I don't need anything fancy (like Raptor) and would like 250-320 Gb, just a good brand, etc.
On the Optical Drive I just want something good, fast and it must be DVD-Rom, RW, etc. (I don't know what brands are good)
I plan on playing Crysis with med.-high settings, and other new games
So what do you guys think/suggest?