Building a Gaming Computer with 3000 dollars and I have no clue what im doing.

Mitchell_Krever · 11-12-2008, 01:58 PM

I am looking to build a gaming computer that can play WOW on a gigantic TV screen and surround sound.

1- Budget = 3000 Dollars to spend on tower, mouse, keyboard, speakers, and screen.

2- Multi-Tasking- Some games like WOW i want to play on my comp 2 times (lol that = x3 exp bonus Refer-a-Freind)

And so I'm hoping that with my 3000 dollars i put into your hands... you can help me make the best WOW machine!

**linderman** · 11-12-2008, 11:58 PM

hummmmmmmmm i love pop flys

**grimx133** · 11-13-2008, 01:12 AM

Lotta coin for sure. Prob is the tv thing, take one heck of a big screen to make a decent monitor methinks. Or "large format display", as I see Newegg puts it. And the resolution, or lack thereof. You are looking at only two different resolutions in the two pages that newegg has of these, 1366 x 768 or the big one 1920 x 1080. Anyway, here's those 2 pages.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...3&N=2010190633

Was in the position, I would want the 1920 x 1080, 1366x just doesn't do it for me. You can spend anywhere from say, a little under a couple thousand to not very far from ten grand. The display has a very large impact on the computing experience, specially in the gaming department.

IMHO, you'd be better off spending 1500ish or a tad less on a 30" monitor and getting some great 5.1 or better speakers. You'll get great sound and video, though with only a thousand left, you'd only be able to squeeze out a fairly solid gaming rig, if that.

Huge displays are just soooo expensive.

Mitchell_Krever · 11-13-2008, 02:47 AM

Yes they are I was looking for an alternative and i was thinking maybe a...HD Projector? Will that work.. my room is naturally dark but how will the picture quality be?

**grimx133** · 11-13-2008, 06:25 AM

Only time I've ever seen a projector used was with powerpoint presentations, and in not very ideal conditions. Don't have a clue how good they can be. The thought did pass through my mind earlier, I wonder if anyone uses one as a monitor on a regular basis?

**bruiser** · 11-13-2008, 06:27 AM

A 1080P projector will cost about $3000. A 780P is quite a lot cheaper.

Mitchell_Krever · 11-13-2008, 01:46 PM

my freind has a year old projector hd but the light is broken. He says he will sell me his for 600 dollars and than i get it fixed dont know the price but hey... I have a VERY dark room so lighting is not an issue anyone who has a projector wanna speak up an help a fella theres also a sale for an HD flat screen 72' at WoW sight and sound for 999 dollars maybe that would be a good alternative leaving me with 2000 dollars to spend on comp and surround sound?

11-12-2008, 01:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mitchell_Krever Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3 OS: Vista :(	Building a Gaming Computer with 3000 dollars and I have no clue what im doing. I am looking to build a gaming computer that can play WOW on a gigantic TV screen and surround sound. 1- Budget = 3000 Dollars to spend on tower, mouse, keyboard, speakers, and screen. 2- Multi-Tasking- Some games like WOW i want to play on my comp 2 times (lol that = x3 exp bonus Refer-a-Freind) And so I'm hoping that with my 3000 dollars i put into your hands... you can help me make the best WOW machine!

11-12-2008, 11:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
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grimx133 Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada eh Posts: 3,153 OS: xp mce sp2, xp pro sp2, windows 7 beta My System	Re: Building a Gaming Computer with 3000 dollars and I have no clue what im doing. Lotta coin for sure. Prob is the tv thing, take one heck of a big screen to make a decent monitor methinks. Or "large format display", as I see Newegg puts it. And the resolution, or lack thereof. You are looking at only two different resolutions in the two pages that newegg has of these, 1366 x 768 or the big one 1920 x 1080. Anyway, here's those 2 pages. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...3&N=2010190633 Was in the position, I would want the 1920 x 1080, 1366x just doesn't do it for me. You can spend anywhere from say, a little under a couple thousand to not very far from ten grand. The display has a very large impact on the computing experience, specially in the gaming department. IMHO, you'd be better off spending 1500ish or a tad less on a 30" monitor and getting some great 5.1 or better speakers. You'll get great sound and video, though with only a thousand left, you'd only be able to squeeze out a fairly solid gaming rig, if that. Huge displays are just soooo expensive.

11-13-2008, 02:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mitchell_Krever Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3 OS: Vista :(	Re: Building a Gaming Computer with 3000 dollars and I have no clue what im doing. Yes they are I was looking for an alternative and i was thinking maybe a...HD Projector? Will that work.. my room is naturally dark but how will the picture quality be?

11-13-2008, 06:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
grimx133 Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada eh Posts: 3,153 OS: xp mce sp2, xp pro sp2, windows 7 beta My System	Re: Building a Gaming Computer with 3000 dollars and I have no clue what im doing. Only time I've ever seen a projector used was with powerpoint presentations, and in not very ideal conditions. Don't have a clue how good they can be. The thought did pass through my mind earlier, I wonder if anyone uses one as a monitor on a regular basis?

11-13-2008, 06:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
bruiser TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,977 OS: xp	Re: Building a Gaming Computer with 3000 dollars and I have no clue what im doing. A 1080P projector will cost about $3000. A 780P is quite a lot cheaper.

11-13-2008, 01:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mitchell_Krever Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3 OS: Vista :(	Re: Building a Gaming Computer with 3000 dollars and I have no clue what im doing. my freind has a year old projector hd but the light is broken. He says he will sell me his for 600 dollars and than i get it fixed dont know the price but hey... I have a VERY dark room so lighting is not an issue anyone who has a projector wanna speak up an help a fella theres also a sale for an HD flat screen 72' at WoW sight and sound for 999 dollars maybe that would be a good alternative leaving me with 2000 dollars to spend on comp and surround sound?