Help building a rig

[kenanmir]

I've been out of touch with the hardware scene these days so I dont know which Intel Processor to get and all...

I'm will to spend $1100 on just the rig thats without the display.

I dont know what to get of these things:

ITS a gaming Rig ppl, I also tend to do some DV editing...

- Processor
- Ram
- MOBO
- I want a Mobo that supports SLI but will it cost more? later I might get 2 graphics cards... Also can u run an SLI MOBO with just one card on it?
- Definitely want SATA the 3.0 Gbps version... (sorry I've just heard its faster, I'm not too acquainted with it)
- Graphics Card - NO compromise on this...
- Im not looking to get an expensive sound card, Because I'll be using headphones most of the time...

Say I had another question: has anyone ever tried out those 3D headphones the ones that run over USB? how do they work? I might get those.

- Mouse I'll prolly get a Logitech, Keyboard is standard...

PS you guys dont need to put down the prices just if you could give me a rough base, something to start my research off... possible even list down your own rigs...

Thanks LOADS

Kenan

 

[CalvinHobbes]

Use the search function.

There are tons of threads like this already. You can also look at Anands guide to building a high-end PC. Lots of good info there as well.

 

[hardcandy2]

Just finished my computer:
Ausus MB- A8N32-SLI-Deluxe It runs one 7800 GT fine.
AMD Athlon X2 3800
Hitachi 160GB IDE HD
Seagate 250 GB Sata HD x2
Benq 1655 DVD-RW
Case- I ordered a Raidmax X1, but recieved a Coolermaster Ammo- it's ugly but its growing on me.
2 GB RAM-
Nvidia 7800 GT
So far approx $1490. And that is watching Fatwallet, here (the Guides are really helpful) and various sites like Newegg, Zipzoomfly, Directron, ChiefValue, etc for about a month and jumping on deals when they popped up. Like Newegg will have 8 hour sales at times, so you got to check fairly frequently.