Well since my plan of ordering a barebones kit from cyberpower didnt work out, I'm left building one on my own. This is what I've decided on so far, please let me know what you guys think and what changes you would make. I'd like to keep this build closer to $1,000 so suggestions that would shave off a few dollars are much appreciated Also, am I correct in assuming that this will handle Crysis on very high with a playable frame rate?
Case:
Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
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CPU:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
Mobo:
BIOSTAR TForce TP45HP LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard
Newegg.com - BIOSTAR TForce TP45HP LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
PSU:
Corsair 750TX
Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies
Video 1:
MSI R4850-512M Radeon HD 4850 512MB
Newegg.com - MSI R4850-512M Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
Video 2:
MSI R4850-512M Radeon HD 4850 512MB
Newegg.com - MSI R4850-512M Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
RAM:
OCZ 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit
Newegg.com - OCZ 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory
CPU cooler:
XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler
Newegg.com - XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks
Hard Drive:
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives
CD/DVD:
Newegg.com - LITE-ON Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache IDE 20X DVD±R DVD Burner - CD / DVD Burners
OS:
Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit
Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit English for System Builders 1pk DSP OEI DVD - Operating Systems
I've kind of got my heart set on the crossfire as I'm playing at 1920x1200 and sometimes hook my computer up to my 60" TV, I may go with a dual monitor setup in the near future as well. In one of the newegg reviews for the card I picked though it says it takes up 2 slots... Will I even be able to crossfire with that particular 4850? If there is a single card out there that is roughly the same price ($400) that will perform better, let me know. As for the CPU, I'm still not sure if I want to go with the quad core or a cheaper, faster dual core. I will be overclocking this computer regardless of what I get but I probably wont go crazy with it, I know the dual cores OC better but would a quad core be better in the long run?
Like I said though, I'd like to keep this build around $1000 but it currently sits at $1240...
Case:
Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Newegg.com - Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases
CPU:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
Mobo:
BIOSTAR TForce TP45HP LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard
Newegg.com - BIOSTAR TForce TP45HP LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
PSU:
Corsair 750TX
Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies
Video 1:
MSI R4850-512M Radeon HD 4850 512MB
Newegg.com - MSI R4850-512M Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
Video 2:
MSI R4850-512M Radeon HD 4850 512MB
Newegg.com - MSI R4850-512M Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
RAM:
OCZ 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit
Newegg.com - OCZ 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory
CPU cooler:
XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler
Newegg.com - XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks
Hard Drive:
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives
CD/DVD:
Newegg.com - LITE-ON Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache IDE 20X DVD±R DVD Burner - CD / DVD Burners
OS:
Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit
Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit English for System Builders 1pk DSP OEI DVD - Operating Systems
I've kind of got my heart set on the crossfire as I'm playing at 1920x1200 and sometimes hook my computer up to my 60" TV, I may go with a dual monitor setup in the near future as well. In one of the newegg reviews for the card I picked though it says it takes up 2 slots... Will I even be able to crossfire with that particular 4850? If there is a single card out there that is roughly the same price ($400) that will perform better, let me know. As for the CPU, I'm still not sure if I want to go with the quad core or a cheaper, faster dual core. I will be overclocking this computer regardless of what I get but I probably wont go crazy with it, I know the dual cores OC better but would a quad core be better in the long run?
Like I said though, I'd like to keep this build around $1000 but it currently sits at $1240...