I am going to be purchasing a custom computer from ibuypower.com since the price is great and very much similar when compared product to product with newegg.com. The thing is, they way I have it configured is a bit too costly for a computer... around 3000 dollars. I am looking for a computer that will last some 3+ years of ON time with the ability to keep up with upcoming games. I am looking for something that can multi-task GREATLY, without much if any lag time.
Things I will be using the computer for:
For everyday internet use and downloading content.
Computer programs such as C++ and Adobe Photoshop CS2
Games such as Counter-Strike and World of Warcraft, also upcoming games Diablo 3 Starcraft 2 and Alan Wake, APB, things of this nature (basically keeping up with new games and requirements running at optimal levels at full resolution)
Multimedia center for hook up to a HDTV(Will most likely use an already owned external hard drive), and possibly the playing of blu ray movies. but not necessary since I currently play blu ray on my ps3 with an external HD hook up.
Will eventually run two lcd (HD)monitors to be able to game and watch a movie or run programs such as cs2 or IE or dual game at same time.
I can upgrade at a later time to something that will run future software more smooth (video card)
So basically need something that will last me, and being able to upgrade (easily, pop out the old and pop in the new) with playing world of warcraft, counterstrike, and half life 2/portal type games VERY SMOOTHLY, at an optimal FPS and switching back and forth from programs FAST. with of course the above mentioned uses of the computer in the last paragraph in mind With obviously a good cool running system. NO OVERCLOCKING whatsoever and keeping it air cooled to avoid any unwanted maintenance.
These are the current specifications for my computer build:
Case ( Coolermaster HAF 932 Full Tower Gaming Case - Black )
Processor ( Intel® Core™ i7 950 Processor (4x 3.06GHz/8MB L3 Cache) )
Motherboard ( Asus P6T Deluxe V2 Intel X58 Chipset CrossFire and SLI Supported w/7.1 Sound, Triple-Channel DDR3, Dual Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, Three PCI-E MB )
Memory ( 6 GB [2 GB X3] DDR3-1333 Triple Memory Module - Corsair XMS3 Dominator w/DHX technology )
Video Card ( NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 PCI-Express x16 - 1792MB - Single Card )
Case Lighting ( Cold Cathode Neon Light - Blue )
Power Supply ( 1000 Watt -- Corsair CMPSU-1000HX Power Supply - Quad SLI Ready )
Processor Cooling ( Coolermaster V10 Hybrid TEC CPU Cooling Fan System - Full cover of DRAM & CPU cooling for best cooling performance )
Hard Drive ( 80 GB Intel X25-M SATA MLC Solid State Disk - Gaming SSD Drive )
2nd Hard Drive ( 1 TB HARD DRIVE - [Serial-ATA-II, 3Gb, 7200 RPM, 16M Cache] )
Optical Drive ( None )
2nd Optical Drive ( [6X Blu-Ray] LG GGC-H20L BLU-RAY Reader & DVD±R/±RW Burner Combo Drive - Black )
External Hard Drives [USB 2.0/eSATA] ( None )
Sound Card ( 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard )
Speaker System ( iBUYPOWER 2.1 Channel Stereo Super Bass Subwoofer Speaker System )
Network Card ( Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100) )
Floppy Drive ( None )
Monitor ( None )
Keyboard ( iBUYPOWER USB Keyboard with 18 Internet Hot /Multimedia Keys - Black )
Mouse ( iBUYPOWER 1600 dpi High Sensitivity Internet Mouse - Black )
Operating System ( Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate + [Free 60-Day !!!] Microsoft Office 2007(Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access ....) - 64-Bit )
Warranty ( Standard Warranty Service - Standard 3-Year Limited Warranty + Lifetime Technical Support )
Rush Service ( Rush Service Fee (not shipping fee) - No Rush Service, Estimate Ship Out in 5~10 Business Days )
Advanced Build Options ( iBUYPOWER Specialized Advanced Packaging System - Protect your investment during transportation! )
Advanced Build Options ( Tuniq TX-2 High Performance Thermal Compound - The best interface between your CPU and the heatsinks )
Advanced Build Options ( Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower - Achieve exceptional airflow in your chassis )
USB 2.0 Accessories ( Built-in USB 2.0 Ports )
Video Camera ( None )
Power Protection ( None )
Headset ( None )
Meter Display ( Thermal Temperature LCD Display - Black )
Flash Media Reader/Writer ( 12-In-1 Internal Flash Media Card Reader/Writer - Black )
Software/Game ( [Free Game] - Halo 2 - Free with purchase of Microsoft Windows Vista operating system )
Software/Game ( [Free Game] - H.A.W.X - Free with purchase of Intel Core i7 )
MP3/MP4 Player ( None )
USB Flash Drive ( None )
2nd Monitor ( None )
Windows 7 Upgrade Coupon ( [*** Free Upgrade Coupon ***] Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit Edition - $29 -$29(mail-in-rebate) = $0 )
What should I be changing??? Thanks for the input
Things I will be using the computer for:
For everyday internet use and downloading content.
Computer programs such as C++ and Adobe Photoshop CS2
Games such as Counter-Strike and World of Warcraft, also upcoming games Diablo 3 Starcraft 2 and Alan Wake, APB, things of this nature (basically keeping up with new games and requirements running at optimal levels at full resolution)
Multimedia center for hook up to a HDTV(Will most likely use an already owned external hard drive), and possibly the playing of blu ray movies. but not necessary since I currently play blu ray on my ps3 with an external HD hook up.
Will eventually run two lcd (HD)monitors to be able to game and watch a movie or run programs such as cs2 or IE or dual game at same time.
I can upgrade at a later time to something that will run future software more smooth (video card)
So basically need something that will last me, and being able to upgrade (easily, pop out the old and pop in the new) with playing world of warcraft, counterstrike, and half life 2/portal type games VERY SMOOTHLY, at an optimal FPS and switching back and forth from programs FAST. with of course the above mentioned uses of the computer in the last paragraph in mind With obviously a good cool running system. NO OVERCLOCKING whatsoever and keeping it air cooled to avoid any unwanted maintenance.
These are the current specifications for my computer build:
Case ( Coolermaster HAF 932 Full Tower Gaming Case - Black )
Processor ( Intel® Core™ i7 950 Processor (4x 3.06GHz/8MB L3 Cache) )
Motherboard ( Asus P6T Deluxe V2 Intel X58 Chipset CrossFire and SLI Supported w/7.1 Sound, Triple-Channel DDR3, Dual Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, Three PCI-E MB )
Memory ( 6 GB [2 GB X3] DDR3-1333 Triple Memory Module - Corsair XMS3 Dominator w/DHX technology )
Video Card ( NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 PCI-Express x16 - 1792MB - Single Card )
Case Lighting ( Cold Cathode Neon Light - Blue )
Power Supply ( 1000 Watt -- Corsair CMPSU-1000HX Power Supply - Quad SLI Ready )
Processor Cooling ( Coolermaster V10 Hybrid TEC CPU Cooling Fan System - Full cover of DRAM & CPU cooling for best cooling performance )
Hard Drive ( 80 GB Intel X25-M SATA MLC Solid State Disk - Gaming SSD Drive )
2nd Hard Drive ( 1 TB HARD DRIVE - [Serial-ATA-II, 3Gb, 7200 RPM, 16M Cache] )
Optical Drive ( None )
2nd Optical Drive ( [6X Blu-Ray] LG GGC-H20L BLU-RAY Reader & DVD±R/±RW Burner Combo Drive - Black )
External Hard Drives [USB 2.0/eSATA] ( None )
Sound Card ( 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard )
Speaker System ( iBUYPOWER 2.1 Channel Stereo Super Bass Subwoofer Speaker System )
Network Card ( Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100) )
Floppy Drive ( None )
Monitor ( None )
Keyboard ( iBUYPOWER USB Keyboard with 18 Internet Hot /Multimedia Keys - Black )
Mouse ( iBUYPOWER 1600 dpi High Sensitivity Internet Mouse - Black )
Operating System ( Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate + [Free 60-Day !!!] Microsoft Office 2007(Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access ....) - 64-Bit )
Warranty ( Standard Warranty Service - Standard 3-Year Limited Warranty + Lifetime Technical Support )
Rush Service ( Rush Service Fee (not shipping fee) - No Rush Service, Estimate Ship Out in 5~10 Business Days )
Advanced Build Options ( iBUYPOWER Specialized Advanced Packaging System - Protect your investment during transportation! )
Advanced Build Options ( Tuniq TX-2 High Performance Thermal Compound - The best interface between your CPU and the heatsinks )
Advanced Build Options ( Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower - Achieve exceptional airflow in your chassis )
USB 2.0 Accessories ( Built-in USB 2.0 Ports )
Video Camera ( None )
Power Protection ( None )
Headset ( None )
Meter Display ( Thermal Temperature LCD Display - Black )
Flash Media Reader/Writer ( 12-In-1 Internal Flash Media Card Reader/Writer - Black )
Software/Game ( [Free Game] - Halo 2 - Free with purchase of Microsoft Windows Vista operating system )
Software/Game ( [Free Game] - H.A.W.X - Free with purchase of Intel Core i7 )
MP3/MP4 Player ( None )
USB Flash Drive ( None )
2nd Monitor ( None )
Windows 7 Upgrade Coupon ( [*** Free Upgrade Coupon ***] Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit Edition - $29 -$29(mail-in-rebate) = $0 )
What should I be changing??? Thanks for the input