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Looking into creating a new gaming pc
I've decided to get a new pc, one that can be used to play high-end games, such as crysis.
My budget lies between €800 and €1200. I don't really prefer any brands, if it works without problems, it's good for me. I'll be using several rather heavy programs on this pc, such as 3ds max, valve hammer editor, and games such as crysis. As for the HDD, i figure a 500GB drive will do for now. I'm considering that i wait for win7 to be released, or use the beta, but i have win xp from this pc. The case should be large enough to carry everything, plus additional space if i ever need to add to or upgrade it. It should also be properly cooled. This will be an all included pc, so keyboard, mouse, etc will also be needed. I already have a screen, so i will only need to make sure it works with the new pc. It's an LCD widescreen with VGA port, i guess i'll need a piece to fit between it and the GPU. I'm from belgium, and i'm planning on going to a nearby store to order all the parts there, and hopefully, have it be assembled and tested there, to ensure it's working properly, as this is my first true gaming pc, and i don't want to have to pay for a component more than once. Any ideas? Note that i tried to do this a year ago, but i didn't get it, this time, i will be getting it. |
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06-22-2009, 07:12 AM
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Re: Looking into creating a new gaming pc
Look at this thread for some ideas.
Want to Build A New Intel or AMD Computer? Here are 6 suggested models with Spec
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06-22-2009, 10:51 AM
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Re: Looking into creating a new gaming pc
I've picked this:
Case: Coolermaster 690 $59.99 http://jbrlsr.com/?aid=5336121828&bi...82E16811119137 Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P $134.99 http://jbrlsr.com/?aid=5336121828&bi...82E16813128358 Processor: Intel E8500 Wolfdale $189.99 http://jbrlsr.com/?aid=5336121828&bi...82E16819115036 Ram: Corsair 4gb (2x2gb) ddr2 1066 $73.00 http://jbrlsr.com/?aid=5336121828&bi...82E16820145214 CPU Cooler: Zalman 9700 $49.99 http://jbrlsr.com/?aid=5336121828&bi...82E16835118020 Power Supply: Corsair 850TX $149.99 http://jbrlsr.com/?aid=5336121828&bi...%26Tpk%3D850tx Video Card: Sapphire HD4870 1 gb $189.99 http://jbrlsr.com/?aid=5336121828&bi...82E16814102801 Hard Drive: Seagate 640gb $69.99 http://jbrlsr.com/?aid=5336121828&bi...82E16822148335 DVD Burner: Asus Black $28.99 http://jbrlsr.com/?aid=5336121828&bi...82E16827135186 Blu-ray reader (among other things) $119.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827135185 Operating System: Vista Home Premium 32 $99.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116485 I added the blu-ray reader, and i'm going to get 32-bit vista premium, instead of 64-bit. The case has enough cooling of its own to cool everything, right? EDIT: Fixed links. Last edited by Solokiller; 06-22-2009 at 11:20 AM. |
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06-22-2009, 11:01 AM
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Re: Looking into creating a new gaming pc
Your links don't work.
The CM 690 is a good cooling case. It's the RC690 w/ a window and lights. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119137 I would suggest LG or Lite-On for the DVDRW. Go with 2X2GB of PC6400 RAM. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-184-_-Product The stock HSF will be fine. The rest looks good.
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06-22-2009, 11:27 AM
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Re: Looking into creating a new gaming pc
So, all of the following then:
Case: Coolermaster RC690 $79.99 Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P $134.99 Processor: Intel E8500 Wolfdale $189.99 Ram: Corsair 4gb (2x2gb) ddr2 800 pc6400 $46.99 CPU Cooler: Zalman 9700 $49.99 Power Supply: Corsair 850TX $149.99 Video Card: Sapphire HD4870 1 gb $189.99 Hard Drive: Seagate 640gb $69.99 DVD Burner: Asus Black $28.99 Blu-ray reader (among other things) $119.99 Operating System: Vista Home Premium 32 $99.99 What do you mean by "HSF", and LG or Lite-on for the DVDRW? |
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06-22-2009, 12:19 PM
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Re: Looking into creating a new gaming pc
HSF= Heatsink/Fan...the one that comes with the E8500 CPU will work fine and save you $49.99 for the Zalman.
LG and Lite-On are brand names of quality DVDRW optical drives. Either brand is a better choice than the Asus. I would also suggest going with a WD Hdd (Hard Drive). The 640GB Black series has a 32MB Cache (faster) and comes with a 5 yr. warranty. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136319 Seagate has had some recent issues with their drives.
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06-22-2009, 01:01 PM
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Re: Looking into creating a new gaming pc
So this is the final setup:
Case: Coolermaster RC690 $79.99 Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P $134.99 Processor: Intel E8500 Wolfdale $189.99 Ram: Corsair 4gb (2x2gb) ddr2 800 pc6400 $46.99 Power Supply: Corsair 850TX $149.99 Video Card: Sapphire HD4870 1 gb $189.99 Hard Drive: Western Digital Black WD6401 640gb $69.99 DVD Burner: Lite-on Black $23.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106289 Blu-ray reader (among other things) $119.99 Operating System: Vista Home Premium 32 $99.99 |
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