It's been a while since I build my last PC so I'm looking for some help. As you can see my sig shows my current rig that I use to game in but I haven't played much PC games for the past 2 years due to being in Pharmacy School. Now that I've graduated and have free time I'm looking to build a good gaming PC.
Here's my plan:
CPU: Head to Micocenter and buy the Core i7 D0 Stepping. "Not sure what is the latest batch # if someone knows and can tell me it would be great".
PSU: Need a recommendation.
Case: Need a recommendation. "I would prefer big case with lots of fans and good airflow not a mid one, I've had troubles with mid one before due to heating issues and my GTX not fitting in place."
Ram: Probably going to need new ones but not quite sure?
GPU: I plan on using the same GTX 285 I have since it's still kinda new just sitting in my PC not doing any work and also plan on buying another one just for SLI.
MOBO: Need a recommendation.
Hard Drive: Currently have 2x Western Digital 250GB "Not sure if upgrading this would make a difference since I barely use much space"
Heatsink: Not sure if it's really needed.
I don't need a mouse, keyboard, speakers, or monitor since my current ones are still in good use. Also I play in 1680x1050 resolution and all graphics setting maxed out in most of my games so hopefully this system can handle it. If I'm missing something else please let me know aswell.
Spending Budget: If I can get the best bang for my bucks please recommend it but if it's top notch I don't mind spending about $600-900. The cheaper the better but the way I see it "good can't be cheap, cheap can't be good".
I don't plan on upgrading anytime soon after this build so I want something that'll last me probably until 2011+.
-Thanks
Here's my plan:
CPU: Head to Micocenter and buy the Core i7 D0 Stepping. "Not sure what is the latest batch # if someone knows and can tell me it would be great".
PSU: Need a recommendation.
Case: Need a recommendation. "I would prefer big case with lots of fans and good airflow not a mid one, I've had troubles with mid one before due to heating issues and my GTX not fitting in place."
Ram: Probably going to need new ones but not quite sure?
GPU: I plan on using the same GTX 285 I have since it's still kinda new just sitting in my PC not doing any work and also plan on buying another one just for SLI.
MOBO: Need a recommendation.
Hard Drive: Currently have 2x Western Digital 250GB "Not sure if upgrading this would make a difference since I barely use much space"
Heatsink: Not sure if it's really needed.
I don't need a mouse, keyboard, speakers, or monitor since my current ones are still in good use. Also I play in 1680x1050 resolution and all graphics setting maxed out in most of my games so hopefully this system can handle it. If I'm missing something else please let me know aswell.
Spending Budget: If I can get the best bang for my bucks please recommend it but if it's top notch I don't mind spending about $600-900. The cheaper the better but the way I see it "good can't be cheap, cheap can't be good".
I don't plan on upgrading anytime soon after this build so I want something that'll last me probably until 2011+.
-Thanks