DaytonaCharger06
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Hello! New to the boards and I did read through the stickys but I am still lost.
Been about 4 years since I had this computer built so excuse me if some of this doesnt sound right. I am currently running a 3.06 pentium 4 with hyper threading, 5950 Ultra Video Card, sata raid 150g hard drive with DDR and 1g of ram. Looking to upgrade for New games specifically mmorpgs and shooters and would like to be able to play blue rays and movies on a HD TV(not looking for exceptional quality). I am also looking for this upgrade to last me a few years like my last one did.
Been looking around and I am all over the freaking place with estimates about a 1k difference. My budget is less than 2k and I dont need a DVD / disc drive as I plan to buy the Blue ray at a later date.
So here are my thoughts so far...
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Yorkfield 2.83GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Yorkfield 2.83GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
329.99
w/ASUS Rampage Extreme LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
The Ultimate Overclocking Board for Tweaking Fun
Newegg.com - ASUS Rampage Extreme LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
399.99
Combo Deal = 684.00
or
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 Yorkfield 2.66GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 Yorkfield 2.66GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail
324.99
w/ASUS RAMPAGE FORMULA LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Newegg.com - ASUS RAMPAGE FORMULA LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
299.99
Seems like in this case better off just getting the more exspensive one or maybe AMD instead? Since I have read mixed reviews about the formula.
IF I did get the top of the line one I have listed could some one please give me some ideas for Power supply, Hard drive, Memory (want 4g at least), and video card(s) depending on price might get 2 right off the bat? Was looking at 8800 GT or something similar and would like to be able to run SLI and 2 cards if I want to buy another card later on.
Last but not least cooling? Dont want to skip on cooling but again not sure what I need with this kind of gear.
Sorry for the life story....
Been about 4 years since I had this computer built so excuse me if some of this doesnt sound right. I am currently running a 3.06 pentium 4 with hyper threading, 5950 Ultra Video Card, sata raid 150g hard drive with DDR and 1g of ram. Looking to upgrade for New games specifically mmorpgs and shooters and would like to be able to play blue rays and movies on a HD TV(not looking for exceptional quality). I am also looking for this upgrade to last me a few years like my last one did.
Been looking around and I am all over the freaking place with estimates about a 1k difference. My budget is less than 2k and I dont need a DVD / disc drive as I plan to buy the Blue ray at a later date.
So here are my thoughts so far...
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Yorkfield 2.83GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Yorkfield 2.83GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
329.99
w/ASUS Rampage Extreme LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
The Ultimate Overclocking Board for Tweaking Fun
Newegg.com - ASUS Rampage Extreme LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
399.99
Combo Deal = 684.00
or
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 Yorkfield 2.66GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 Yorkfield 2.66GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail
324.99
w/ASUS RAMPAGE FORMULA LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Newegg.com - ASUS RAMPAGE FORMULA LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
299.99
Seems like in this case better off just getting the more exspensive one or maybe AMD instead? Since I have read mixed reviews about the formula.
IF I did get the top of the line one I have listed could some one please give me some ideas for Power supply, Hard drive, Memory (want 4g at least), and video card(s) depending on price might get 2 right off the bat? Was looking at 8800 GT or something similar and would like to be able to run SLI and 2 cards if I want to buy another card later on.
Last but not least cooling? Dont want to skip on cooling but again not sure what I need with this kind of gear.
Sorry for the life story....