Tangolima600
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Hey guys, first post. I'm on the verge of drafting my next computer build. I'll try to keep this straight forward on what my intended purpose for this rig.
Purpose
This rig will be used primarily for gaming, mostly FLIGHT SIMS such as DCS Blackshark, Flaming Cliffs 2 and FSX. Secondary games would be Source engine games from Valve (TF2, CS, HL2, etc). I am currently using a dell (2405FPW) 24" monitor and I am toying with the idea of having a three monitor configuration. More on that later in the thread.
Proposed Components
Ideal goals
To have a gaming rig with three monitors (not required) that will be able to play my flight simulators at high settings and resolution (1920x1200 for my monitor currently) for under $2,000
Motherboard
There are too many to choose from but I will propose what it will need to support an Intel core i7 processor. I would love to know what to look for specifically to be better informed when shopping for the right mobo.
CPU
I plan on getting an Intel Core i7 processor from the 2.6-2.8ghz range. When looking on Newegg (my primary site to order my rig, never let me down), I found two i7 processors for the same price:
Intel Core i7-860 Lynnfield 2.8GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor
Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor
I see a Bloomfield and Lynnfield era processor, not sure what the two differences are, what would be the better pick?
It will need to handle the output of flight sims, which are just as CPU intensive as it is GPU.
Memory
There are a LOT of choices in memory, especially for i7 processors. Only thing I know is I need DDR3 and I need 3 modules. I would love to be enlightened on what else I would need to know.
GPU
I currently have a mobile 7950gtx GPU (I got a clevo gaming laptop ), So I got a LOT of choices to pick. Being an Nvidia fan for awhile, I wont knock ATI as they have proven themselves a lot lately. I would like a great card without going SLI/crossfire because of incompatibilities with certain games (as far as I know, please enlighten me if I'm wrong). It will need to be a powerful GPU though.
PSU
PSU would be completely dependent on my GPU and CPU. I'm not sure what I will be needing but a ballpark wattage would be a good way to start. My objective with this post is to build my final proposed components for my rig from input from you guys.
HDD
Planning on getting WD or Samsung 1TB HDD, should be an easy pick
I will eventually find and propose a tower and DVD drives but the peripherals I have the most questions I listed above.
Being this is my first post, I hope I don't get eaten up TOO much, but I'm sure I'll feel a little heat from such a big post as my first.
THANKS!!
Purpose
This rig will be used primarily for gaming, mostly FLIGHT SIMS such as DCS Blackshark, Flaming Cliffs 2 and FSX. Secondary games would be Source engine games from Valve (TF2, CS, HL2, etc). I am currently using a dell (2405FPW) 24" monitor and I am toying with the idea of having a three monitor configuration. More on that later in the thread.
Proposed Components
Ideal goals
To have a gaming rig with three monitors (not required) that will be able to play my flight simulators at high settings and resolution (1920x1200 for my monitor currently) for under $2,000
Motherboard
There are too many to choose from but I will propose what it will need to support an Intel core i7 processor. I would love to know what to look for specifically to be better informed when shopping for the right mobo.
CPU
I plan on getting an Intel Core i7 processor from the 2.6-2.8ghz range. When looking on Newegg (my primary site to order my rig, never let me down), I found two i7 processors for the same price:
Intel Core i7-860 Lynnfield 2.8GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor
Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor
I see a Bloomfield and Lynnfield era processor, not sure what the two differences are, what would be the better pick?
It will need to handle the output of flight sims, which are just as CPU intensive as it is GPU.
Memory
There are a LOT of choices in memory, especially for i7 processors. Only thing I know is I need DDR3 and I need 3 modules. I would love to be enlightened on what else I would need to know.
GPU
I currently have a mobile 7950gtx GPU (I got a clevo gaming laptop ), So I got a LOT of choices to pick. Being an Nvidia fan for awhile, I wont knock ATI as they have proven themselves a lot lately. I would like a great card without going SLI/crossfire because of incompatibilities with certain games (as far as I know, please enlighten me if I'm wrong). It will need to be a powerful GPU though.
PSU
PSU would be completely dependent on my GPU and CPU. I'm not sure what I will be needing but a ballpark wattage would be a good way to start. My objective with this post is to build my final proposed components for my rig from input from you guys.
HDD
Planning on getting WD or Samsung 1TB HDD, should be an easy pick
I will eventually find and propose a tower and DVD drives but the peripherals I have the most questions I listed above.
Being this is my first post, I hope I don't get eaten up TOO much, but I'm sure I'll feel a little heat from such a big post as my first.
THANKS!!