Yes, I know, not another "New Computer Purchase" thread.
First, some background. I have never owned a "gaming" PC, nor have I ever built a computer (or have the time to). I have always been a gamer, though, and now that my financial resources have increased it's time to replace my long-in-the-tooth HP a-series desktop. That computer was bought at CompUSA about two years ago.
It can actually run some modern games (HOMM V is one example) with the help of a Visiontek x1300 and a gig of memory. Still, on games like COD 2, this system is just SSLLOOWW.
So, my wife has honored my request for an early Christmas present. I have pretty much decided on all of my major components:
Core 2 Duo 6600 or 6700
2 GB of RAM
150 GB Raptor HD
X1950 Video Card (haven't decided on Crossfire yet)
What I need help on is the company. Here are the finalists in no particular order:
Velocity Micro
Maingear
Overdrive PC
Falcon Northwest
All of these company's builds come in at about the same price point so it really boils down to build quality and long term customer care/tech support.
Give me some feedback on who you think is best at this point in time.
Thanks,
Jim
First, some background. I have never owned a "gaming" PC, nor have I ever built a computer (or have the time to). I have always been a gamer, though, and now that my financial resources have increased it's time to replace my long-in-the-tooth HP a-series desktop. That computer was bought at CompUSA about two years ago.
It can actually run some modern games (HOMM V is one example) with the help of a Visiontek x1300 and a gig of memory. Still, on games like COD 2, this system is just SSLLOOWW.
So, my wife has honored my request for an early Christmas present. I have pretty much decided on all of my major components:
Core 2 Duo 6600 or 6700
2 GB of RAM
150 GB Raptor HD
X1950 Video Card (haven't decided on Crossfire yet)
What I need help on is the company. Here are the finalists in no particular order:
Velocity Micro
Maingear
Overdrive PC
Falcon Northwest
All of these company's builds come in at about the same price point so it really boils down to build quality and long term customer care/tech support.
Give me some feedback on who you think is best at this point in time.
Thanks,
Jim