Yet Another Help Me With My Build Thread

[RAutrey]

I have not been keeping up with the hardware scene for almost two years now as I quit gaming due to not having enough time. Well with a recent job change and deer season ending in a couple months I am going to build a rig as I will have a lot more time on my hands.

I need to build the computer only. Don't need mouse, keyboard, speakers, monitor, OS.

I plan to play FPS primarily. Want as much eye candy as possible at high res.

I will OC. Budget is 1500 USD.

Thanks for the help.

 

[Dangman]

Answer these questions or we cannot help you:

If you're gonna ask us to build/list a PC for you or seek advice about a build, please answer all of the following questions:

1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
3) Where do you live?
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. Please be very specific.
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
6) Will you be overclocking?
7) What size monitor do you have or plan to have?
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? etc.

By answering these questions you help us help you build a better quality/preforming/cheaper PC.

 

[ordovician]

Right now I'd recommend.... (wont link cuz I'm short on time)
mobo: Asus P5Q Pro
ram: Crucial 4GB kit (See Hot Deals forum)
processor: Q6600 or E8400 or E8500 (might want to wait for Core i7)
video card: Radeon HD 4870 1 GB or GTX 260
PSU: BFG tech 800 watt (see Hot Deals forum again!!!)
Case: personal preference, but I'd never spend more than $200... Antec Three Hundreds are fantastic for the price
Cooler: Freezer 7 Pro
HDD: WD Velociraptor 300GB
HDD2: A 500 gb to 1 tb drive of your choice

tiraides will probably link you. I'm out of time... peace and good luck!

 

[RAutrey]

1. Gaming
2. 1500 USD including shipping
3. Bama (roll tide)
4. Everything except peripherals
5. Nothing in the case or the case
6. Yes
7. Gonna buy a new one that will do 2560 x 1600 (not included in the 1500)
8. Within 2 months
9. Those necessary to support other recommended hw (i.e. crossfire, sli) not worried about RAID