good day to everyone!
this is my first gaming build that im waiting for to arrive:
Case: Xion Echo Gaming Case - Black
Processor: [= Six Core =] AMD Phenomâ„¢ II X6 1100T Black Edition Six-Core CPU
Processor Cooling: Asetek 550LC Liquid CPU Cooling System (AMD) - ARC Dual Silent High Performance Fan Upgrade (Push-Pull Airflow)
Memory: 8 GB [4 GB X2] DDR3-1600 Memory Module - Corsair or Major Brand
Video Card: AMD Radeon HD 6970 - 2GB - Single Card
Motherboard: [CrossFire] ASUS M4A87TD EVO -- AMD 870 w/ 2x PCI-E 2.0 x16
Primary Hard Drive: 750 GB HARD DRIVE -- 32M Cache, 7200 RPM, 6.0Gb/s - Single Drive
Sound Card: ASUS Xonar DX
Power Supply: 850 Watt -- Thermaltake TR2 W0319RU
Advanced - iBUYPOWER Harmony SRS Sound Reduction System
Asetek 550LC Liquid CPU Cooling System (AMD) - ARC Dual Silent High Performance Fan Upgrade (Push-Pull Airflow)
i had a few questions for the experts
1. does the case matter all that much? i kinda picked one of the cheaper ones from the list...the amd hd 6970 video card seems huge, will it fit in it? lol
2. is an ssd worth the price? if i decide to get one, will it make much difference in gaming?
2. i had the option to buy a surge protector but skipped on it since i already have one at home. its just a basic thing though, and it got me wondering if my new computer will get fried at the first sight of a power outage, and if i should reconsider. what do you all use in that regard?
3. does anyone have any comments or suggestions on what else i should possibly get/change to make my experience with this new pc a good one?
i appreciate any feedback!
this is my first gaming build that im waiting for to arrive:
Case: Xion Echo Gaming Case - Black
Processor: [= Six Core =] AMD Phenomâ„¢ II X6 1100T Black Edition Six-Core CPU
Processor Cooling: Asetek 550LC Liquid CPU Cooling System (AMD) - ARC Dual Silent High Performance Fan Upgrade (Push-Pull Airflow)
Memory: 8 GB [4 GB X2] DDR3-1600 Memory Module - Corsair or Major Brand
Video Card: AMD Radeon HD 6970 - 2GB - Single Card
Motherboard: [CrossFire] ASUS M4A87TD EVO -- AMD 870 w/ 2x PCI-E 2.0 x16
Primary Hard Drive: 750 GB HARD DRIVE -- 32M Cache, 7200 RPM, 6.0Gb/s - Single Drive
Sound Card: ASUS Xonar DX
Power Supply: 850 Watt -- Thermaltake TR2 W0319RU
Advanced - iBUYPOWER Harmony SRS Sound Reduction System
Asetek 550LC Liquid CPU Cooling System (AMD) - ARC Dual Silent High Performance Fan Upgrade (Push-Pull Airflow)
i had a few questions for the experts
1. does the case matter all that much? i kinda picked one of the cheaper ones from the list...the amd hd 6970 video card seems huge, will it fit in it? lol
2. is an ssd worth the price? if i decide to get one, will it make much difference in gaming?
2. i had the option to buy a surge protector but skipped on it since i already have one at home. its just a basic thing though, and it got me wondering if my new computer will get fried at the first sight of a power outage, and if i should reconsider. what do you all use in that regard?
3. does anyone have any comments or suggestions on what else i should possibly get/change to make my experience with this new pc a good one?
i appreciate any feedback!