Hey peeps,
I am considering making my next gaming system all by myself, being a newb im not sure of any parts, but i am researching like mad. Just wondering if any of you could point me in the right directions and give me some suggestions regarding any of my choices so far. The main part im not sure of is the graphics card i have chosen, i've had Nvidia Geforces since i started using a computer and im a little 'scared' to go away from that brand.
Here are my specs so far:
Case: NZXT Hades Black w/ Red LED **HD5970 Compatible**
Power Supply: OCZ 750w Modular PSU
CPU: Intel Core i7 860 2.8Ghz 8Mb Cache Quad Core Hyperthreading 4 Cores/8 Threads (Stock Intel Cooler)
Motherboard: Gigabyte P55A-UD5 SLI/Crossfire Motherboard
RAM: 4Gb (2x2Gb) 1600Mhz DDR3 (OCZ/Corsair)
Video Card: 2x ATI HD5850 1Gb in Crossfire DX11 **Dirt2 Coupon** 750w PSU Required
Hard Drive 1: Western Digital WD5000AADS 500Gb 32Mb Cache Caviar Green Read/Write 50Mb/s
Optical Drive 1: BenQ DW240S Dual Layer 24x DVD+-RW Black
Sound Card: Onboard Sound
Network Card: Onboard Network
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
Productivity Software: Microsoft Office Home & Student Edition 2007
Thanks all
I am considering making my next gaming system all by myself, being a newb im not sure of any parts, but i am researching like mad. Just wondering if any of you could point me in the right directions and give me some suggestions regarding any of my choices so far. The main part im not sure of is the graphics card i have chosen, i've had Nvidia Geforces since i started using a computer and im a little 'scared' to go away from that brand.
Here are my specs so far:
Case: NZXT Hades Black w/ Red LED **HD5970 Compatible**
Power Supply: OCZ 750w Modular PSU
CPU: Intel Core i7 860 2.8Ghz 8Mb Cache Quad Core Hyperthreading 4 Cores/8 Threads (Stock Intel Cooler)
Motherboard: Gigabyte P55A-UD5 SLI/Crossfire Motherboard
RAM: 4Gb (2x2Gb) 1600Mhz DDR3 (OCZ/Corsair)
Video Card: 2x ATI HD5850 1Gb in Crossfire DX11 **Dirt2 Coupon** 750w PSU Required
Hard Drive 1: Western Digital WD5000AADS 500Gb 32Mb Cache Caviar Green Read/Write 50Mb/s
Optical Drive 1: BenQ DW240S Dual Layer 24x DVD+-RW Black
Sound Card: Onboard Sound
Network Card: Onboard Network
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
Productivity Software: Microsoft Office Home & Student Edition 2007
Thanks all