Ultimate Gaming Machine

[yot]

Im compiling a list of computer parts that I want to assemble for a professional counterstrike gaming machine. Now please dont reply with "you dont need THAT much power yatta yatta" because that just means you obviously arent at the level I am in CS-Source. Instead, I need the professional opinions of you ultimate computer enthusiasts.

Now I am neither an ATI/NVIDIA nor an Intel/AMD fanboy. I will simply buy what is best, without bias.

Here is the computer I have in mind so far, thoughts/suggestions would be very much appreciated. Thanks.

Motherboard: NVIDIA nForce4 SLI (ASUS A8N32 SLI) - $224 (newegg)
GPUs: 2x GeForce 7900 GTX from Gainward (Bliss Special Edition) - $1048 (newegg)
RAM: (2)1GB Corsair XMS3200 (2-3-3-6) - $376 (newegg)
CPU: AMD Athlon FX-60 - $1015 (newegg)

 

[Ridlyn]

Same CPU
Crossfire Motherboard
Same RAM
2x 1900xtx's
Very powerful PSU.

 

[PZEROFGH]

lol SLI to play CS 1.6 hehe i could max out CS with my TNT2 ANYWAYS...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130279

2 SLI 7900GTX's only 1038...

You could also go with Crossfire X1900XT's/X but i dont know how they perform in crossfire and is crossfire any better then SLI

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231021

2GB's G.skill which can overclock around 270-280mhz for only 170 dollars...

FX-60, whatever it's your money but i would go with the Opteron 170/X2 4400+ and overclock it to 2.6Ghz and it would perform on par with the FX-60. Only difference is it doesnt have an unlocked multiplayer

 

[SomeIranianKid]

^as pzero said why are makeing an ultimate gaming machine to play cs

 

[yot]

Same CPU
Crossfire Motherboard
Same RAM
2x 1900xtx's
Very powerful PSU.

so the ATI 1900's are a better choice? which crossfire motherboard is top of the line for this particular setup?

also, do you have any links to unbiased benchmark tests between the 1900 and the 7900?

 

[adam02]

I bet i could woop ur *** at CS source.

If your looking to satisfy your needs or get the extra edge, then invest in a good Mouse like the Logitechs or RAzer.

The optional gaming mouse pad.

So basically if your getting 60 FPS or over, then having SLI will mean ****!

So either be stupid and get SLI 7900GTX which will set u back like $1000 or a 6800GS which will have the exact same effect.

It also depends on what monitor u have, but a 6800GS should be able to cope.

 

[BennyV04988]

drop the FX-60 and get the Opteron 170. You don't need SLI for CSS.

If your building the ultimate gaming machine how about finding the ultimate game first eh?

 

[bryan64]

Motherboard: NVIDIA nForce4 SLI (ASUS A8N32 SLI) - $224 (newegg)
GPUs: 2x GeForce 7900 GTX from Gainward (Bliss Special Edition) - $1048 (newegg)
RAM: (2)1GB Corsair XMS3200 (2-3-3-6) - $376 (newegg)
CPU:AMD Athlon FX-60 - $1015 (newegg)

Looks good as is except change the RAM to this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145594

if you keep the ASUS A8N32-SLI Deluxe. The memory boots @ 2-3-2-6 timing and is speciffically matched for that mobo. It's faster too. DDR433 vs DDR400.

Also check Zipzoomfly. They will most likely have better prices and they ship quickly. I bought most of my parts there.

Check my sig. I have almost the same system, except the SLI part.

 

[Ridlyn]

http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=2717&p=6

 

[NosBoost300]

I bet i could woop ur *** at CS source.

If your looking to satisfy your needs or get the extra edge, then invest in a good Mouse like the Logitechs or RAzer.

The optional gaming mouse pad.

So basically if your getting 60 FPS or over, then having SLI will mean ****!

So either be stupid and get SLI 7900GTX which will set u back like $1000 or a 6800GS which will have the exact same effect.

It also depends on what monitor u have, but a 6800GS should be able to cope.

no.. the 6800gs will not play everything full quality, when i had it up to 1280x1024 and i was in an hdr level the fps was only about 20-35 which is horrible at resolutions that big, i would suggest dual 7900 gt's instead of gtx's