09-10-2009, 02:27 AM
Okay first of all let's say i almost got lost in the console clutter but decided instead of getting a HDTV and a PS3 i would build a gaming computer with a budget of around $800 - $1k
I Got a little lost and would be highly appreciative if some people could post computer setup's
Requirements
2x AGP Slot's (or what ever is needed for crosfire)
4+GB Ram
64Bit OS XP/Vista or 7
What i Have so far
Looking to build a gaming computer with my Pell/Fafsa refund
Will be the first computer I build
and looking for confirmation/better suggestion's
MOBO/cpu Combo
EVGA X58 SLI LE Motherboard w/ Intel Core i7 920 Processor BX80601920 Bundle
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Motherboard-P...309&sr=1-1
$500
Video Card
Sapphire Radeon HD4870 1GB DDR5 Dual DVI / TVO PCI-Express Graphics Card
http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Radeon-HD...562&sr=1-1
$180
Ram
OCZ OCZ3P1600LV6GK DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHz 6GB Platinum XTC Triple Channel Kits
http://www.amazon.com/OCZ-OCZ3P1600LV6GK...384&sr=1-1
$170
HD
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1 TB SATA 32 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Hard Drive ST31000333AS
$100
PSU
OCZ 700MXSP 700 Watts ModXStream Pro Power Supply
$80
CPU Cooling
Noctua NH-U12P SE 2 CPU Cooler for (AM2, AM3, 775, 1366, 1156)- Four Dual Heat-Pipe, 2x 120 mm SSO Bearing Quiet Fan
$70
Total: $1165
Case is gonna be a xp tower case I have
Monitor will at first be a cheap crt monitor i can find for arround $50 or so
I Got a little lost and would be highly appreciative if some people could post computer setup's
Requirements
2x AGP Slot's (or what ever is needed for crosfire)
4+GB Ram
64Bit OS XP/Vista or 7
What i Have so far
Looking to build a gaming computer with my Pell/Fafsa refund
Will be the first computer I build
and looking for confirmation/better suggestion's
MOBO/cpu Combo
EVGA X58 SLI LE Motherboard w/ Intel Core i7 920 Processor BX80601920 Bundle
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Motherboard-P...309&sr=1-1
$500
Video Card
Sapphire Radeon HD4870 1GB DDR5 Dual DVI / TVO PCI-Express Graphics Card
http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Radeon-HD...562&sr=1-1
$180
Ram
OCZ OCZ3P1600LV6GK DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHz 6GB Platinum XTC Triple Channel Kits
http://www.amazon.com/OCZ-OCZ3P1600LV6GK...384&sr=1-1
$170
HD
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1 TB SATA 32 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Hard Drive ST31000333AS
$100
PSU
OCZ 700MXSP 700 Watts ModXStream Pro Power Supply
$80
CPU Cooling
Noctua NH-U12P SE 2 CPU Cooler for (AM2, AM3, 775, 1366, 1156)- Four Dual Heat-Pipe, 2x 120 mm SSO Bearing Quiet Fan
$70
Total: $1165
Case is gonna be a xp tower case I have
Monitor will at first be a cheap crt monitor i can find for arround $50 or so