good LAN party PCs

[cowboyX]

I am thinking about making a VERY decent LAN party computer, and would like to know what some good parts are. I want a case with lights and all, but I want one that I can put a handle on (cuz I have a mini ATX tower now and it sucks to carrry), I need a good HDD and a good ethernet card/ wirless card. I was also wondering if I were to buy a 6 port ethernet card if other people could plug directly into my PC.

Thank you,
Da natoriouse CowboyX

 

[filocardhustler]

there aren't any 6 port ethernet cards, but you can get a hub, router or switch for it
as for the case, it's really your preference. different people like different cases.
I like Lian-Li cases, they are pretty moddable if you want a handle on it.

 

[cowboyX]

actualy now that I think about it it was a 5 port card

 

[cowboyX]

I like this one, its kinda tight:
Lian LI PC-758 Blk Computer Case
My favorite brand of video card
I was thinking this MOBO
My long dreamed of CPU
This RAM
This HDD
Though my Benq is already good enough DVDR
this watter cooler

 

[Eagleboy]

I like this one, its kinda tight:
Lian LI PC-758 Blk Computer Case
My favorite brand of video card
I was thinking this MOBO
My long dreamed of CPU
This RAM
This HDD
Though my Benq is already good enough DVDR
this watter cooler

Spending that much on the case, processor, etc., yet you're getting a really crappy video card (I had the MX440, and I traded up for a Radeon 9700 Pro. MX440 was absolutely terrible for gaming), and that "water cooler" is just one heatsink - not the kit you need.

Your video card should not be the least expensive thing in your system - that should tip you off. Your optical drive is more expensive than your vid. card.......

 

[Apokalipse]

I would get a better video card than that.
but that's a great CPU

 

[filocardhustler]

yeah I agree, with apok , I couldn't believe it when I saw you wanted that GPU, especially seeing that gaming will be high on your priority list as you do intend to go to Lan party's. You should get a pretty high end GPU if you want to get optimum performance from your GPU + CPU combo. If I were you, I wouldn't go any lower than 6800gs.

 

[Apokalipse]

the 7800 GT's are a great video card for the money. if you don't have enough, you could drop to a 4400+
the difference between 4400+ and 4800+ isn't all that big

 

[cowboyX]

well I just relized I should get a job before I get a new PC (was fired a few days ago)

 

[The_Tobes99]

lol good job & a good case for lan parties is the antec super lanboy
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129145
has a handle