Hey Guys,
Never been much of a computer gamer. I usually play console games ps3 and nintendo wii. I have played some computer games but none with "intense graphics" I've played world of warcraft counter strike and starcraft (LOL ). Anyways I'm building a gaming rig. I dont know if I should go for an i7 920 / ddr3 build or a q9650 ddr 2 build. I know that ddr3 isnt in the proper stages to be superior to ddr3 in gaming anyways and I also know that there aint much of a diffrence between the i7 and the 9650 IN GAMING. I know the i7 will rip the 9650 a new one when it comes to encoding and other apps. These are the setups I would like (please feel free to bash me on my choices ).
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 3.0GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
Newegg.com - ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks
Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
Newegg.com - G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory x2
Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Power Supplies
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Green WD10EADS 1TB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives
and lets not forget the all mighty
Newegg.com - Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - Thermal Compound / Grease
or
Newegg.com - EVGA 132-BL-E758-TR LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
Newegg.com - Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
Newegg.com - G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives
Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Power Supplies
still undecided on the video card still don't know if I should save some green and go to the 285 and wait for the 295 prices to drop or to fork up the extra dough and go for the 295
oh and this is my case
Thermaltake VH8000BWS Armor+ MX ATX Mid-Tower Case - 230mm Fan at TigerDirect.com
and monitor
Acer X223Wbd 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor - 2500:1, 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), VGA, DVI (HDCP), Black ET EX3WP 001 at TigerDirect.com
please comment guys!!
thanks in advance!!
----Rudy
Never been much of a computer gamer. I usually play console games ps3 and nintendo wii. I have played some computer games but none with "intense graphics" I've played world of warcraft counter strike and starcraft (LOL ). Anyways I'm building a gaming rig. I dont know if I should go for an i7 920 / ddr3 build or a q9650 ddr 2 build. I know that ddr3 isnt in the proper stages to be superior to ddr3 in gaming anyways and I also know that there aint much of a diffrence between the i7 and the 9650 IN GAMING. I know the i7 will rip the 9650 a new one when it comes to encoding and other apps. These are the setups I would like (please feel free to bash me on my choices ).
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 3.0GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
Newegg.com - ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks
Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
Newegg.com - G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory x2
Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Power Supplies
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Green WD10EADS 1TB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives
and lets not forget the all mighty
Newegg.com - Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - Thermal Compound / Grease
or
Newegg.com - EVGA 132-BL-E758-TR LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
Newegg.com - Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
Newegg.com - G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives
Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Power Supplies
still undecided on the video card still don't know if I should save some green and go to the 285 and wait for the 295 prices to drop or to fork up the extra dough and go for the 295
oh and this is my case
Thermaltake VH8000BWS Armor+ MX ATX Mid-Tower Case - 230mm Fan at TigerDirect.com
and monitor
Acer X223Wbd 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor - 2500:1, 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), VGA, DVI (HDCP), Black ET EX3WP 001 at TigerDirect.com
please comment guys!!
thanks in advance!!
----Rudy