Hi everyone
I just wanted to get some 2nd opinions from others and to throw ideas around.
I'm looking at building a new gaming PC (Vista 64-bit environment). My budget is about $1300 MAX, and my strategy is not to skimp on the case or PSU so I can upgrade the Mobo/CPU/GPU if needed in the future. It looks like ATX has been the king for over a decade, and I'm not sure if anyone can dethrone that standard.
The Case and PSU: Antec Nine Hundred w/ Corsair 850W
GPU: GTX 260 Core 216
HD: 500GB Seagate 'Cuda
DVD: Samsung SH-S223
From High-end to low-end w/ the above parts included in cost
Core i7 920, 6GB DDR3, MSI Eclipse SLI ($1224 total)
Core i7 920, 3GB DDR3, Asus P6T ($1110 total)
Core 2 Duo E8500, 4GB DDR2, Gigabyte mobo, ($905 total)
AMD Phenom II X4 940 BE, 4GB DDR2, Giga FTW mobo ($869 total)
It seems that the only items I would vary are the mobo and CPU. The less expensive video cards may not offer the performance I want, but that is why I am here so I can get some ideas. I am also not fond of DOAs, sending stuff back for replacement under warranty, or messing w/ BSOD's - so I don't want to overclock stuff or use really exotic components. It just has to play the latest 3D games fairly smoothly at 1024-1280 resolution.
Thanks in advance and I hope this isn't too boring.
I just wanted to get some 2nd opinions from others and to throw ideas around.
I'm looking at building a new gaming PC (Vista 64-bit environment). My budget is about $1300 MAX, and my strategy is not to skimp on the case or PSU so I can upgrade the Mobo/CPU/GPU if needed in the future. It looks like ATX has been the king for over a decade, and I'm not sure if anyone can dethrone that standard.
The Case and PSU: Antec Nine Hundred w/ Corsair 850W
GPU: GTX 260 Core 216
HD: 500GB Seagate 'Cuda
DVD: Samsung SH-S223
From High-end to low-end w/ the above parts included in cost
Core i7 920, 6GB DDR3, MSI Eclipse SLI ($1224 total)
Core i7 920, 3GB DDR3, Asus P6T ($1110 total)
Core 2 Duo E8500, 4GB DDR2, Gigabyte mobo, ($905 total)
AMD Phenom II X4 940 BE, 4GB DDR2, Giga FTW mobo ($869 total)
It seems that the only items I would vary are the mobo and CPU. The less expensive video cards may not offer the performance I want, but that is why I am here so I can get some ideas. I am also not fond of DOAs, sending stuff back for replacement under warranty, or messing w/ BSOD's - so I don't want to overclock stuff or use really exotic components. It just has to play the latest 3D games fairly smoothly at 1024-1280 resolution.
Thanks in advance and I hope this isn't too boring.
