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Maplewalnut
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Hey Folks,
Just to start off, a bit about myself. I currently work at X store at which I'm working with computer components every minute. I am also studying network security so the need to go into details about what x and y components do will be probably be unnecessary but explaining as to why x has z advantage over y would be really helpful. The computer I'm putting together for myself will need to run Warhammer Online at it's finest as well as any other game I throw at it. I have not begun to get the components for it just yet, but have built the PC on paper. I am really excited to build my PC as this is the first time in 8 years I've put one together. Being a college student and having to support myself while living with my girlfriend has been a bit of a challenge to keep money in my pocket. My budget is about $1500CAN. That being said, let's begin
I want to see this computer breathe when I turn it on. If you want to skip the second half of my post and go right to the point. I want a future proof computer for the next year or two before the new socket becomes the norm as well as having the best-bang-for-my-buck components.
In all seriousness. Would it be better to buy all my components at once or in increments? My main issue currently is, having memories of Oblivion and UT3 and a few other games before my motherboard when kaput, so I'm a bit anxious to splurge on my new rig. The problem is, I'm on the fence on what's worth waiting for.
Motherboards. What would you guys recommend? I'm looking at the EVGA nforce 780i vA1 (The one with 2-Way SLi) I don't really see a need for 3-Way SLI at this moment in time. I may or may not pop in two cards--it all depends on which GPU I choose.
CPU. As Quad vs. C2D has a nearly an unnoticeable difference in terms of FPS in games, I'm wondering if it's even worth to pick up a quad core considering Intel's new socket coming up in the next several months to a year. Would it be a better idea to go with an C2D E8500 or a Q6600? I probably won't be OCing seeing as I don't have the money to replace components.
RAM. I will most likely pick up a 64-Bit version of Vista so I'm considering 4GB of RAM. Any brand in particular that you guys would recommend?
GPU. This is where it gets sort of messy. Doesn't matter whether it's Nvidia or ATI, I just want to avoid the craptastic 3rd party manufacturers. My only concern is if it's ATI then I would be looking at a cross-fire (or both) ready motherboard rather than the one I'm considering. I know the scoop on the 200 series from nVidia so it's nothing new Chances are the 280 will be going for about $499USD so it's a bit out of my price range. That being said, I really do need something that will be able to handle current games and the ones coming out in the next 5 months to be running on the highest settings and no frame issues. I can't stand buying a new computer and having to turn down settings on games--it just makes me feel like I've wasted my money.
Anyways, if you guys could give me any advice as to what I should be looking for and whether or not it matters for certain components to be waited on before purchasing then I would really appreciate it.
These are all the components I've looked at for my new rig so far:
EVGA nforce 780i SLI Motherboard
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Processor (OEM)
XFX GeForce 8800 GT
Corsair XMS2 DHX 4096MB Dual Channel PC6400 DDR2 800MHz Memory
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB Hard Drive
LG L226WTY-BF 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor
Logitech VX Revolution Cordless Laser Notebook Mouse
Cheers,
Maplewalnut
Just to start off, a bit about myself. I currently work at X store at which I'm working with computer components every minute. I am also studying network security so the need to go into details about what x and y components do will be probably be unnecessary but explaining as to why x has z advantage over y would be really helpful. The computer I'm putting together for myself will need to run Warhammer Online at it's finest as well as any other game I throw at it. I have not begun to get the components for it just yet, but have built the PC on paper. I am really excited to build my PC as this is the first time in 8 years I've put one together. Being a college student and having to support myself while living with my girlfriend has been a bit of a challenge to keep money in my pocket. My budget is about $1500CAN. That being said, let's begin
I want to see this computer breathe when I turn it on.
If you want to skip the second half of my post and go right to the point. I want a future proof computer for the next year or two before the new socket becomes the norm as well as having the best-bang-for-my-buck components.In all seriousness. Would it be better to buy all my components at once or in increments? My main issue currently is, having memories of Oblivion and UT3 and a few other games before my motherboard when kaput, so I'm a bit anxious to splurge on my new rig. The problem is, I'm on the fence on what's worth waiting for.
Motherboards. What would you guys recommend? I'm looking at the EVGA nforce 780i vA1 (The one with 2-Way SLi) I don't really see a need for 3-Way SLI at this moment in time. I may or may not pop in two cards--it all depends on which GPU I choose.
CPU. As Quad vs. C2D has a nearly an unnoticeable difference in terms of FPS in games, I'm wondering if it's even worth to pick up a quad core considering Intel's new socket coming up in the next several months to a year. Would it be a better idea to go with an C2D E8500 or a Q6600? I probably won't be OCing seeing as I don't have the money to replace components.
RAM. I will most likely pick up a 64-Bit version of Vista so I'm considering 4GB of RAM. Any brand in particular that you guys would recommend?
GPU. This is where it gets sort of messy. Doesn't matter whether it's Nvidia or ATI, I just want to avoid the craptastic 3rd party manufacturers. My only concern is if it's ATI then I would be looking at a cross-fire (or both) ready motherboard rather than the one I'm considering. I know the scoop on the 200 series from nVidia so it's nothing new
Chances are the 280 will be going for about $499USD so it's a bit out of my price range. That being said, I really do need something that will be able to handle current games and the ones coming out in the next 5 months to be running on the highest settings and no frame issues. I can't stand buying a new computer and having to turn down settings on games--it just makes me feel like I've wasted my money. Anyways, if you guys could give me any advice as to what I should be looking for and whether or not it matters for certain components to be waited on before purchasing then I would really appreciate it.
These are all the components I've looked at for my new rig so far:
EVGA nforce 780i SLI Motherboard
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Processor (OEM)
XFX GeForce 8800 GT
Corsair XMS2 DHX 4096MB Dual Channel PC6400 DDR2 800MHz Memory
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB Hard Drive
LG L226WTY-BF 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor
Logitech VX Revolution Cordless Laser Notebook Mouse
Cheers,
Maplewalnut
