Hi guys, thanks in advance for any input. I want to build a computer for eyefinity across three (1900x1200) monitors and am wondering if it can be done with a 1.5k budget (not including monitor cost).
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Eyefinity gaming hopefully. Games like BF3 and Guildwars 2 when they come out. For now, BFBC2, starcraft 2.
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
1.5k give or take $150.
3) Where do you live?
Massachusetts, USA
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.
CPU, Mobo, case, graphics cards, Hard Drive, CPU cooler, case fans, PSU, RAM.
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
None. Perhaps a CD/DVD drive
6) Will you be overclocking?
No.
7) What size monitor do you have and/or plan to have?
3 monitors: each 28", (1900x1200)
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
Within a month.
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video? etc.
Crossfire
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
Yes, 64 bit.
My current build (I'm especially wondering if this is the best video card setup and/or the cheapest way to get some good settings on games across three monitors).
Case:Coolermaster Haf 922 - $110
- Is this case big enough for the CPU cooler I'm buying and crossfire? I'm very willing to install additional case fans if case cooling is an issue.
Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth X58 - $195
Graphics Card: 2x Radeon HD 6970 in crossfire - $340
- Is this enough to play games at high settings across three monitors? Predictions about how this would do on a game like battlefield 3 are welcome
CPU: Intel Core i7 - 960 (3.2 gHz) - $290
HD: WD Caviar Black 1TB 7200RPM - $90
CPU Cooler: Coolermaster V8 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - $60
PSU: Corsair HX850 - $148.50 (with coupon)
RAM: Corsair DDR3 1600 6GB (3x2GB) - $75
Thanks again.
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Eyefinity gaming hopefully. Games like BF3 and Guildwars 2 when they come out. For now, BFBC2, starcraft 2.
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
1.5k give or take $150.
3) Where do you live?
Massachusetts, USA
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.
CPU, Mobo, case, graphics cards, Hard Drive, CPU cooler, case fans, PSU, RAM.
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
None. Perhaps a CD/DVD drive
6) Will you be overclocking?
No.
7) What size monitor do you have and/or plan to have?
3 monitors: each 28", (1900x1200)
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
Within a month.
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video? etc.
Crossfire
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
Yes, 64 bit.
My current build (I'm especially wondering if this is the best video card setup and/or the cheapest way to get some good settings on games across three monitors).
Case:Coolermaster Haf 922 - $110
- Is this case big enough for the CPU cooler I'm buying and crossfire? I'm very willing to install additional case fans if case cooling is an issue.
Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth X58 - $195
Graphics Card: 2x Radeon HD 6970 in crossfire - $340
- Is this enough to play games at high settings across three monitors? Predictions about how this would do on a game like battlefield 3 are welcome
CPU: Intel Core i7 - 960 (3.2 gHz) - $290
HD: WD Caviar Black 1TB 7200RPM - $90
CPU Cooler: Coolermaster V8 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - $60
PSU: Corsair HX850 - $148.50 (with coupon)
RAM: Corsair DDR3 1600 6GB (3x2GB) - $75
Thanks again.
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