I'm from Canada and trying to build a gaming rig. The budget is around $700 but I can spend up to 1k if it's worth the investment.
One small tidbit is that the family netgear G router is on the main floor while my computer will either be in the basement or upstairs so I'll need a good wireless card or something.
Criteria:
- to play games like L4d2 or starcraft2 but capable of playing crysis optimally
- reliable and last for couple yrs (3-5) to keep up with game advances
- can add in upgrades like HD or processor or graphics card update if necessary.
My rig:
CPU - i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz
Newegg.ca - Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
GPU - XFX HD 4890 1G
Newegg.ca - XFX HD-489X-ZSFC Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
Memory - G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666)
Newegg.ca - G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL8D-4GBHK - Desktop Memory
Motherboard - MSI P55-GD65 LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard
Canada Computers - Motherboards > Socket LGA1156 : MSI P55-GD65 Socket 1156 Intel P55 Express Chipset Dual-Channel DDR3 2133/2000/1800/1600/1333Mhz 2x PCI-E X16 7.1-Ch HD Audio 7x SATAII 1x eSATA Dual GigaLAN IEEE1394 ATX.
HD - Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 750GB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5
Newegg.ca - Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3750528AS 750GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Case - NZXT Tempest
Buy the NZXT Tempest ATX Mid-Tower Case at TigerDirect.ca
Power Supply - Antec BP430
Newegg.ca - Antec Basiq BP430 430W Continuous Power ATX12V Version 2.2 Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies
Heat sink?
Probably be also keeping an eye for any deals that are worth buying.
One small tidbit is that the family netgear G router is on the main floor while my computer will either be in the basement or upstairs so I'll need a good wireless card or something.
Criteria:
- to play games like L4d2 or starcraft2 but capable of playing crysis optimally
- reliable and last for couple yrs (3-5) to keep up with game advances
- can add in upgrades like HD or processor or graphics card update if necessary.
My rig:
CPU - i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz
Newegg.ca - Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
GPU - XFX HD 4890 1G
Newegg.ca - XFX HD-489X-ZSFC Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
Memory - G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666)
Newegg.ca - G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL8D-4GBHK - Desktop Memory
Motherboard - MSI P55-GD65 LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard
Canada Computers - Motherboards > Socket LGA1156 : MSI P55-GD65 Socket 1156 Intel P55 Express Chipset Dual-Channel DDR3 2133/2000/1800/1600/1333Mhz 2x PCI-E X16 7.1-Ch HD Audio 7x SATAII 1x eSATA Dual GigaLAN IEEE1394 ATX.
HD - Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 750GB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5
Newegg.ca - Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3750528AS 750GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Case - NZXT Tempest
Buy the NZXT Tempest ATX Mid-Tower Case at TigerDirect.ca
Power Supply - Antec BP430
Newegg.ca - Antec Basiq BP430 430W Continuous Power ATX12V Version 2.2 Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies
Heat sink?
Probably be also keeping an eye for any deals that are worth buying.