Building a New computer

[Pocket_jocket]

Hi everyone, Im posting here to see what the gaming world would suggest for a new computer, here is the deal i have a $1,000 dollar bugget and want a computer souly for gaming.

i just want to know what the Atrippers would suggest in my case i ask that you say the product and how much and a link to where to get it.

Thanks everyone

[SuperDavidGT]

wait a few months and get an xbox360 ftw!

[Yian]

Come on, console is never going to be as goos as PC!

Okay, for $1000, you can actually get a lot of good stuff. You need to be more specific on details, though. Do you want a generic DVD rom, or a burner? What kind of sound quality do you desire? What kind of games do you usually play?

[Pocket_jocket]

wait a few months and get an xbox360 ftw!

i already have the 400$ version reserved so thats a differnt story completely

Come on, console is never going to be as goos as PC!

Okay, for $1000, you can actually get a lot of good stuff. You need to be more specific on details, though. Do you want a generic DVD rom, or a burner? What kind of sound quality do you desire? What kind of games do you usually play?

Currently my computer is a pos and cant run very many games, but i am into all the MMORPG's and Shooters. I'd like 2 rom's one for burning dvd's and one for quick transfer onto the disk and sound quality isnt a priority but i'd like something moderate. i'd like something that runs games really smoothly at a high fps and a large screen size (something like 1280x960) that way it looks real nice.

[SuperDavidGT]

if sound isnt an issue and you want moderate then look at an Audigy2 value. i have one, and i swear by it. couple that with some midrange logitech 5.1s and you have a very formidable sound setup - cost me $AUD200, probably about $US100-150

and monitor - acer lcds are crashing in price, but dont forget to get one with DVI input so you can get the best out of it when using a relatively new videocard

input - logitech again. if you arent too big on peripherals n shiz, just take logitech as a rule of thumb for speakers, keyboards, mice, webcams, controllers, etc.

[Pocket_jocket]

if sound isnt an issue and you want moderate then look at an Audigy2 value. i have one, and i swear by it. couple that with some midrange logitech 5.1s and you have a very formidable sound setup - cost me $AUD200, probably about $US100-150

and monitor - acer lcds are crashing in price, but dont forget to get one with DVI input so you can get the best out of it when using a relatively new videocard

input - logitech again. if you arent too big on peripherals n shiz, just take logitech as a rule of thumb for speakers, keyboards, mice, webcams, controllers, etc.

personally i am only looking for the in-case components for the 1000 anything else i get would be a differnt budget completely

[TopSecretBoy]

Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814143037
Or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130238

Processor (Depending on your OC capabilities)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103533
Or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103535

Motherboard (Getting good reviews at OCforums.com)
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813131517

RAM (Or any TCCD really)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820146890

390
220
160
170

Leaves about 60 bucks for a PSU. I'd reccomend Enermax, Thermaltake, Antec, etc etc. Doesn't really matter all that much, as long as it has a strong volt rail, and at least 400w.

Have a nice day. Please, anyone feel free to critize, especially the motherboard, I'm not totally up to par with the 64 mobos at this moment. (939)

As for monitor, HD, (sound if applicable) mouse, keyboard. Raid your old computer. Saves you a couple hundred. If not, then I guess that renders my options unacceptable.

[metaljaw]

[QUOTE=SuperDavidGT]

monitor - acer lcds are crashing in price, but dont forget to get one with DVI input so you can get the best out of it when using a relatively new videocard
[QUOTE]
i would suggest not geting an lcd onitor there not good for gameing unless you have alot more money to spend just on the monitor, i would say to get an aoc 17" crt monitor

[Digital Limit]

I'll be able to respond to that once I order my LCD - it's looking like my only option at this price is the Samsung, which has a decent enough response time that gaming is possible.

[SuperDavidGT]

i dont know what you crt-whores are on, but i bet half of you have never really played games with an lcd, and if you did you obviously didnt take the time to set it up properly. keep the refresh rate low kids! keep it on native resolution! pump the digital colouration and use DVI or you are an idiot!

[Chimera[NL]]

keep the refresh rate low kids! keep it on native resolution! pump the digital colouration and use DVI or you are an idiot!

Nice to see all those restrictions which are totally unnecessary when you're using a CRT. You'll just have to admit that CRT > LCD when it comes to gaming. I mean the best LCD can do in response time is 8 times ours and that's on a peak, generally it's around 16-20 times ours.

[amirin]

i dont know what you crt-whores are on, but i bet half of you have never really played games with an lcd, and if you did you obviously didnt take the time to set it up properly. keep the refresh rate low kids! keep it on native resolution! pump the digital colouration and use DVI or you are an idiot!

CRT= Plug in, done.

[SuperDavidGT]

id rather take the time to set it up and not have to worry about eye cancer and glaucoma

[Chimera[NL]]

id rather take the time to set it up and not have to worry about eye cancer and glaucoma

Because CRTs cause that and LCDs don't? What makes you think that?

[Striker]

']What makes you think that?
Bias.

[SuperDavidGT]

i heard the report on some japanese site that they think crts cause eye disease. they had nothing solid to back it up, but i like the thought that my eyes are healthier than yours ^_^

[Chimera[NL]]

Well my dick is bigger so there you go.

[SuperDavidGT]

bullshit, how can a dutch man have a bigger dick than me?

[WhoGivesARatsAss]

Pocket_jacket. Dont buy a PC now. Get it next month when prices hit the fan and go down.

[amirin]

in fact, just dont buy at all

[SnapJaw]

There's an Anandtech buyers guide for mid-range gaming, but the budget is $1,500.

[TopSecretBoy]

There's an Anandtech buyers guide for mid-range gaming, but the budget is $1,500.

That's rediculious, you can build a great computer for half of that.

[Digital Limit]

Not from retail or non-auction, that's for sure.

[SnapJaw]

That's rediculious, you can build a great computer for half of that.

That's exactly what the author said, but mentioned it wouldn't be good for serious gaming or professional work. Anyway, I don't know much about US prices.

There's a 7800GT OC'ed that's part of the make-up however, that's the most expensive part ($379). Next is an 8ms 19" LCD screen ($301).

[Pocket_jocket]

i got a 8ms DVI 17' lcd which is absolutly fine for me.

[Chimera[NL]]

Goddamn you people and your huge local market. I get to buy 7800GTs for over 400-500 Euro (400E x 1.2 = 480$)