VishKapish
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I'm building a rig for my brother, the main purpose is light gaming/office tasks. The games he plays are WoW, Team Fortress 2, Starcraft 2, nothing too demanding. All I need is the stuff in the tower, no monitor, OS, or peripherals.
Here's what I'm planning:
CPU/Mobo: Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, LED LCD TV, Digital Cameras and more!
PSU/DVD Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.418942
Graphics Card/RAM:Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, LED LCD TV, Digital Cameras and more!
Hard Drive: Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
This is a total of $620.93 after shipping, without a case (he's still picking one that he likes).
My concern is with the AM2+ CPU and AM3 mobo. I thought you could use an AM2+ mobo with an AM3 CPU, but can you do it the other way around? Is there a reason to step up to an AM3?
Will a 5770 fit into a mid tower?
Like I said, this computer is only going to be used for undemanding games like WoW, and I believe this rig can max it. However, is there anywhere where you think its worth it to shell out a few more dollars? For instance, does a 6gbs HDD offer any increase in performance?
Here's what I'm planning:
CPU/Mobo: Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, LED LCD TV, Digital Cameras and more!
PSU/DVD Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.418942
Graphics Card/RAM:Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, LED LCD TV, Digital Cameras and more!
Hard Drive: Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
This is a total of $620.93 after shipping, without a case (he's still picking one that he likes).
My concern is with the AM2+ CPU and AM3 mobo. I thought you could use an AM2+ mobo with an AM3 CPU, but can you do it the other way around? Is there a reason to step up to an AM3?
Will a 5770 fit into a mid tower?
Like I said, this computer is only going to be used for undemanding games like WoW, and I believe this rig can max it. However, is there anywhere where you think its worth it to shell out a few more dollars? For instance, does a 6gbs HDD offer any increase in performance?