Build a gaming rig for COD MW2

Nickbaldwin86

Nickbaldwin86

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1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming?
Gaming rig.


2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?

$1500 would be MAX

3) Where do you live?

???? on earth ???? with the humans ???

4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. Please be very specific.

I need everything, I sold off my old system and need to get everything

5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.

I need everything, I sold off my old system and need to get everything

6) Will you be overclocking?

Most likely but not tell well after I bet COD MW2... LOL

7) What size monitor do you have and/or plan to have?

I plan to play off my 42" LCD 1080p, I used it with my old system and it's most amazing

8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?

SOON... could start buying parts as early as Friday LOL

9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? etc.

basic, nothing way over board, I have had a system with all the gadgets and I spent more time playing with them then playing on the machine...

10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license?

I have Windows 7 64bit


Here is what I built out on Newegg, I just wanted a little input and direction, I don't want to miss anything so having someone take a look over the list will help.


Sony Optiarc DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Black SATA Model AD-7240S-0B
Item #:N82E16827118030
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
$31.99
1
ASUS P6T SE ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #:N82E16813131386
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
-$15.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$219.99
$204.99
1
LIAN LI Lancool PC-K58 Black Computer Case
Item #:N82E16811112237
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$74.99
1
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply
Item #:N82E16817139006
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$70.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$179.99
$109.99
1
Intel Core i7-920 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor
Item #:N82E16819115202
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
$288.99
1
Kingston HyperX 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2000 (PC3 16000) Desktop Memory
Item #:N82E16820104126
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
$178.49
1
Western Digital VelociRaptor 150GB 3.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #:N82E16822136296
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$20.00 Instant
$179.99
$159.99
Grand Total: $1,049.43

You will see I didn't put a video card in the cart, I am still totally undecided on what card to buy, I want a card with DX11 so ATI (I am a NV fan but I don't know when they are bring out a DX11 card) but I am still not sure which one and how much money to spend.

All inputs are welcome..

Thanks in advanced
 
We ask where you live because you could get parts cheaper locally (sometimes) or we can help you avoid paying taxes.
 
Ah all right then I will play... Oregon... Portland OR :D

HOME OF PDXLAN :D

I think I want

XFX Radeon HD 5870 :eek:
 
after doing more reading and research for this build I noticed I really don't need the DDR3-2000, dont think I would have researched it more if you wouldn't have said something,

I don't care much for RAIDs, I want the system to be silent, so I would like to run one HDD, are the Raptors loud, the one I used to own was not all that loud, though I did everything I could to make it as silent as possible( shock mounts, est)

I don't like the Antec 300s, though that combo price is a deal of a steal,

Is that CORSAIR 750W over kill for my system?

Thanks gwarren007
 
Just so you know, here are teh system requirements for MW2:

* OS: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 (Windows 95/98/ME/2000 are unsupported)
* Processor: Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 3200+ processor or better supported
* Memory: 1 GB RAM
* Graphics: 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 6600GT or better or ATI Radeon 1600XT or better
* DirectX: Microsoft DirectX(R) 9.0c
* Hard Drive: 12GB of free hard drive space
* Sound: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
* Internet: Broadband connection required for Multiplayer Connectivity. Internet Connection required for activation


....not very demanding. However, those ARE the minimum system requirements. Good luck!
 
Stiffy said:
Just so you know, here are teh system requirements for MW2:

* OS: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 (Windows 95/98/ME/2000 are unsupported)
* Processor: Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 3200+ processor or better supported
* Memory: 1 GB RAM
* Graphics: 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 6600GT or better or ATI Radeon 1600XT or better
* DirectX: Microsoft DirectX(R) 9.0c
* Hard Drive: 12GB of free hard drive space
* Sound: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
* Internet: Broadband connection required for Multiplayer Connectivity. Internet Connection required for activation


....not very demanding. However, those ARE the minimum system requirements. Good luck!
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(don't take this the wrong way but) I should have mentions this from the beginning, I have been building custom gaming PCs for many many years, but I just wanted a little insight from anyone because I have not been keeping on top of it like I used to...

Those system requirements aren't what I am shooting for, I want to play that game, but I not as if I am going to sell the system off when I finish playing the game... I want to be able to own this computer for a while and play the future games on it as well.

Those minimum system requirements while playing that game to wouldn't be worth it too me. I like High res and want to play it on my 42" LCD

So all and all I am just looking for insight to make that system I stated in post 1 a little more rounded... lets say not basing it off any one games system requirements, but keep it under $1500

Thanks
 
p3sty said:
Don't waste your money MW2 isn't worth it.
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You have played it and know or are you just posting?

I played and loved every minute of COD MW1, even if MW2 is half as good it would be worth playing it. IMO

I play 1st person shooters, I don't WoW it up for 50+hrs a week.
 
The seagate hardrive that I pointed out is a single platter design and will run nearly as fast as the raptors and they will be one of the quietest drives.

The 750w power supply is good if you will be running Sli, otherwise a 500- 550w watt model will do fine.

The new True Power 650 is the same price as the TP-550 (which would be the one here)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371021

550vx
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004

Antec 500w for an efficient videocard (like the 5770)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371007
 
gwarren007 said:
The seagate hardrive that I pointed out is a single platter design and will run nearly as fast as the raptors and they will be one of the quietest drives.

The 750w power supply is good if you will be running Sli, otherwise a 500- 550w watt model will do fine.

The new True Power 650 is the same price as the TP-550 (which would be the one here)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371021

550vx
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004

Antec 500w for an efficient videocard (like the 5770)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371007
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Thanks again for the info man ;)
 
Nickbaldwin86 said:
You have played it and know or are you just posting?

I played and loved every minute of COD MW1, even if MW2 is half as good it would be worth playing it. IMO

I play 1st person shooters, I don't WoW it up for 50+hrs a week.
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Good for you!! If your comp could play mw1 it can play mw2 and yes I have played it mw2 has killed competition play. C'mon Battlfield do me proud!!
 
gwarren007 said:
Hey, stick around. Here is a few of the guys here you'll learn a lot from-

Short list includes
Tirades
enginurd
ltshiro
Zero82z
dannybui
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I have been around this forum for many years... Just reading and under different user names,... I love the forum to death, but there are a few bad apples...

I will be around, I will PM you personally when I get the system all built out ;)

Thanks again for the pointers
 
p3sty said:
Good for you!! If your comp could play mw1 it can play mw2 and yes I have played it mw2 has killed competition play. C'mon Battlfield do me proud!!
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*NOTE* I sold my old system. Lets 1st read the thread before posting in it. ;)
 
Your build looks nice. I just cant stomach paying 288 for a 920 Do you have a microcenter around you?They have had good sales on 920's in the past I got mine for 189 plus tax a few months ago.Find a good modular psu to help the cable managment.Everything else seems good the p6t is a solid board happy building.
 
p3sty said:
Your build looks nice. I just cant stomach paying 288 for a 920 Do you have a microcenter around you?
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I did a search before I posted the first results

gwarren007 said:
We ask where you live because you could get parts cheaper locally (sometimes) or we can help you avoid paying taxes.
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Nickbaldwin86 said:
Ah all right then I will play... Oregon... Portland OR
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And it looked as though there is a Fry's about 80 to 100 miles away. Not necessarily worth it to drive 200mi round trip. Its why we ask the questions ;)
 
I go to Frys all the time, but I couldn't find a better price on anything there, the price of shipping is cheaper then the price of gas (truck gets 20mpg, gas @ $2.75(for the moment LOL))

I will shop around once I get the money together, I just find it easier to post everything from one site and I prefer Newegg for that.

Thanks guys


PS pesty what is a "microcenter" ?
 
Since DX11 won't be a factor for at least 6 more months, I say the better bang for the buck for you would be a HD4890. Since games are now engineered as console first (for the most part), this card will let you play new games at high resolution with ease.
 
Exeodus said:
Since DX11 won't be a factor for at least 6 more months, I say the better bang for the buck for you would be a HD4890. Since games are now engineered as console first (for the most part), this card will let you play new games at high resolution with ease.
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This is what I've pretty much considered and have fully decided to do. The 4890 is definitely a lot of bang for the buck. I am also building a i7 system. GL.
 
XFX for peace of mind!!!! You can even sell it and the new buyer has the warranty. Better re-sale value.
 
Yes I love the XFX because of the Warranty, and because like I said what is not to like about them :D

Thanks for the link man, that is a great deal, I might just shoot him a PM
 
I completed my build... :D

LIAN LI Lancool PC-K58 added 2 XIGMATEK XLF Series 140mm fans
EVGA E758-A1
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX
LITE-ON Black 24X DVD+R
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB (x2 Raid0)
CORSAIR XMS3 6GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
Intel Core i7-920 soon to be OCed
CORSAIR H50 ;)
XFX HD5850


Oh and a retail copy of MW2 :D


Thanks for all the help guys
 
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