I am upgrading my brothers gaming/ light multimedia machine(mp3 ripping, occasional dvd). It will be overclocked and it would help if people would leave feedback. This is a low budget rig. cpu/gpu will be upgraded every 9-12mo
e6750
EVGA 680i (the $154 dollar one from newegg)
EVGA 7900 GS KO
2 GB of wintec ampo ddr2 800
Chiefmax 680w PSU
500gb Seagate Barracuda
Centurion 5 case
I may go with the stock cooler at first and see what type of results I can get ocing then maybe go with a bigger cooler.
I went with the 7900 GS because I have the same one and it runs CS:S at 1680x1050 at max settings at over 110 fps and overclocks well.
2 questions
1) is it worth getting name brand mem or 1066
2) right now is it worth going directx 10 or should I wait until the next family of boards come out (8900?)
e6750
EVGA 680i (the $154 dollar one from newegg)
EVGA 7900 GS KO
2 GB of wintec ampo ddr2 800
Chiefmax 680w PSU
500gb Seagate Barracuda
Centurion 5 case
I may go with the stock cooler at first and see what type of results I can get ocing then maybe go with a bigger cooler.
I went with the 7900 GS because I have the same one and it runs CS:S at 1680x1050 at max settings at over 110 fps and overclocks well.
2 questions
1) is it worth getting name brand mem or 1066
2) right now is it worth going directx 10 or should I wait until the next family of boards come out (8900?)