Tips for new computer

[nylax99]

Hi there!

I am trying to build a new computer in the next few months but was wondering if I can get a few ideas from you guys.

I built my computer years ago, but the last 7 years or so i've only been buying pre-built computers and upgrading the graphics card and maybe adding some ram. I'm not opposed to buying all the parts and building it from scratch, but if there's a barebone system or a premade that I can just replace a few parts i'd lean more towards that.

I didn't see many deals so far on newegg/tigerdirect, do most deals around this time of the year come around BF and cybermonday? Or after christmas?

Sorry for all the noob questions...I recently just discovered this forum 🙂

Thank you for any ideas or suggestions!

 

[nylax99]

bump for some help 🙂

I've found 3 barebone kits from newegg that seem to have a good starting point.
Trying to get a system that I can play current games(mostly WoW and SC2) at max settings. And be able to at least last me a few more years(possible crossfire/SLI upgrade)

Combo1

Combo2 without graphics card

Combo3 without graphics card

For graphics card. I'm leaning towards a GTX 460(been reading that it's the best prices for that price range). But if the next step up is a big enough of a jump in performance...I would seriously consider it? Is there any benefit to get an ATI over AMD cards other than personal preference?

Thank you guys for your help!

 

[FishAk]

You should check out the General Hardware page. Lot's of what you're looking for there.

 

[nylax99]

oh thank you! I never checked out that forum.... I should have posted in there....going to repost there for more help.

 

[Necrolezbeast]

May be worth checking this thread out..

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2117560