This will be my first build and I will be OCing. After weeks of researching, forums, op's experiences etc, I finally came up with this setup:
Case: Gigabyte Triton 180 Black
CPU: Q6600 (GO Stepping preferably)
CPU Cooler: Tuniq Tower 120
MOBO: ASUS P5K Deluxe
RAM: Corsair XMS2...
What's the absolute best GPU I can get get right now to use with a 19" LCD for games like HL2, Bioshock, COD4, Crysis(although I know its in a category of its one) with highest settings and as much AA and AF as possible? Native res. is 1440x900. Thanks.
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I updated my list. I originally thought I had done my homework, but thanks to you guys I realize I kind of had the right idea but was geared more towards SLI and too many bells and whistles. What I?m really looking for is a fairly basic yet solid gaming PC. What do you all think of the new...
Mostly gaming and internet use. School work ,bills etc. Yes, I would really like to try overclocking the CPU, thats why I would get DDR2 800. I want to go with XMS2 but I see that there are such differences in in prices as far as latency and timings. I'm a bit confused, can anyone shed some light?
I chose this one (A1 version) because of its overclocking features. It's something I'd like to do with the Q6600. For a nub like myself, it seemed like overclocking using the software provided with that board would be more helpful to me. Am I way off?
Thanks for the gret feedback. I've posted on several forums and have been getting very similar suggestions. Sounds like I can make a more effective rig for way less money.
Although I asked for help, I didn't ask for anyone to try and lecture me as if they know me.. If you must know, I'm a 28 year old hard working father of a six year old, and am also going to college. The money is not a gift, I'd be using a credit card. I don't feeel I owe you any of this...
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