So I am finally looking to build a new rig. The last rig I built was 5 years ago when I was actually more in tuned with things going on in the hardware market but as time goes on and work changes its fairly easy to not have the time to keep up with this stuff.
First off I'll be using this rig for the most part gaming (WoW, SC2, DIII, Steam). Also enjoy watching movies and amassing my stockpile of music!
I'd like to only spend around $1500 but does not mean limited to it. I live in the eastern part of the states so all parts will be bought in the states.
I don't care much for brandings as long as it works and does the job I'm down for it! This will be a brand new rig, built from the bottom up with no used parts.
Plan to overclock this system, don't know much in how to go about overclocking but that won't stop me from figuring it out.
Playing in 1920 X 1080 resolution.
And I plan on getting it built between now and the end of November for Cata's release on Dec 7th.
I have done some research for building this new rig. I'm wondering should I go with a p55 board or an x58? I feel as if for the money and performance the i7s are the way to go even though my two best buds refuse to help me build this rig unless I get an amd chip! like thats going to stop me. I was thinking since the i7-950 chip just came down to $294, it would be a great to pick up!
So far the only thing I have bought is the case!
Silverstone FT02B-W Flying Fortress ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-161-_-Product )
Final thoughts, looking to get the best bang for my buck without going overboard on all new stuff that will be outdated very shortly! Almost like buying the 2nd best stuff because its price has already been reduced!
Thank you in advance for any help!
First off I'll be using this rig for the most part gaming (WoW, SC2, DIII, Steam). Also enjoy watching movies and amassing my stockpile of music!
I'd like to only spend around $1500 but does not mean limited to it. I live in the eastern part of the states so all parts will be bought in the states.
I don't care much for brandings as long as it works and does the job I'm down for it! This will be a brand new rig, built from the bottom up with no used parts.
Plan to overclock this system, don't know much in how to go about overclocking but that won't stop me from figuring it out.
Playing in 1920 X 1080 resolution.
And I plan on getting it built between now and the end of November for Cata's release on Dec 7th.
I have done some research for building this new rig. I'm wondering should I go with a p55 board or an x58? I feel as if for the money and performance the i7s are the way to go even though my two best buds refuse to help me build this rig unless I get an amd chip! like thats going to stop me. I was thinking since the i7-950 chip just came down to $294, it would be a great to pick up!
So far the only thing I have bought is the case!
Silverstone FT02B-W Flying Fortress ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-161-_-Product )
Final thoughts, looking to get the best bang for my buck without going overboard on all new stuff that will be outdated very shortly! Almost like buying the 2nd best stuff because its price has already been reduced!
Thank you in advance for any help!
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