Help to build a gaming pc!

el_maggot · January 21st, 2007, 04:52 PM

I was wondering if you guys could suggest some specs to build a gaming pc,I'v had enough of compromising with GEForce 6600 and want to get the best out of my games now,and play them on high detail..any help?

Goose+ · January 21st, 2007, 05:10 PM

Definately dual core processors. Go for intel, not AMD. It's a fact that intel make the better ones. Also, games in the future will most likely be developed to run on more than one processor. I reccomend any Intel dual cores above 3GHZ, so 6GHZ in total. Or you could go for a quad processor if you can find one.

Graphics card. Anything 512MB or above. NVidea definately do the best mid range cards, my opinion is that Radeon have some great cards above that.

And a modded gaming case with LEDs images/smilies/biggrin.gif

el_maggot · January 21st, 2007, 05:17 PM

I don't mind spending a bit this time,but my dad probably will,but heck its worth a shot,so preferably best of whatevers available,along with manufacturer/model names,to make it easier to find,and hardware will do too,keyboard,mouse etc..

Andrew911tt · January 21st, 2007, 05:33 PM

We need some help to do this.

What games do you play?
How much so you want to spend?
Will you buy online or in a B&M store?
Will you keep anything from your previous computer?

el_maggot · January 21st, 2007, 05:41 PM

Games,well..to be frank not many,since I'v got a crappy video card,as of now im just playing NFS Carbon,Max Payne 2,and CS 1.6,I'll get better games once I get a better card..I'd spend no more than $1900 i guess..and buy at a store,and probably just keep my logitech g15 keyboard and my sony monitor,else all new..

Andrew911tt · January 21st, 2007, 06:11 PM

sorry to do this again

http://techreport.com/etc/2006q4/dec...e/index.x?pg=6

the price on Newegg is now down to $1,587.93.

leaving $312.07 to save or upgrade something

el_maggot · January 21st, 2007, 06:15 PM

Hmm,looks fine,but I think I'd still splurge a little bit more on graphics,I want the top of the range,no compromising this time,and I don't mind spending a little over the budget,because I noticed almost everyone here at finalgear have amazing desktops..

Andrew911tt · January 21st, 2007, 06:27 PM

then upgrade the video card for

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130078

edit:

I like this one better
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130072

TechZ · January 21st, 2007, 07:32 PM

You're in Dubai, head over to Al Ain Plaza/Computer Plaza and a shop called Microplus and also Premier Comp, talk to them, they have everything. I just got back from Dubai a few days ago and bought almost all my new PC's stuff from there.

They have it all in that one plaza, no need to go anywhere else.

jeffy777 · January 21st, 2007, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TopGearFan+

Graphics card. Anything 512MB or above.

You don't judge a graphics card merely on the about of RAM. For instance, the manufacturers slap 256MB on a lot of crappy cards just to trick people into buying them over a 128MB card.

RoamingGnome · January 21st, 2007, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TopGearFan+

Definately dual core processors. Go for intel, not AMD. It's a fact that intel make the better ones. Also, games in the future will most likely be developed to run on more than one processor. I reccomend any Intel dual cores above 3GHZ, so 6GHZ in total. Or you could go for a quad processor if you can find one.

Graphics card. Anything 512MB or above. NVidea definately do the best mid range cards, my opinion is that Radeon have some great cards above that.

And a modded gaming case with LEDs images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Oh brother

FATMOUSE · January 22nd, 2007, 12:57 AM

I would estimate you would spend $1000 on the tower and the stuff inside it for best bang for the buck. Cheaper = give up too much performance, Pricier = faster but with diminishing returns.

Definitely buy the beefiest power supply and strongest chassis. Most important parts of the system.

jeffy777 · January 22nd, 2007, 01:12 AM

I'm building a pretty sweet gaming PC for about $1500 (not including the monitor, I alreadt have dual 19" LCDs)

I ordered everything from Newegg (3 separate orders):

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/9256/order13mo.jpg

http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/3082/order28zv.jpg

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/7422/order36tl.jpg

With shipping, tax, and after rebates it comes to about $1500.

If you want the latest and greatest video card, then you'll have to dish out some more, but I can live with the 7900GS for now. It gives me 100 FPS on BF2, who needs more? The TV tuner card was an extra treat images/smilies/wink.gif

unbreakable · January 22nd, 2007, 04:13 PM

Core 2 duo E6600 at least
Nforce 680i SLI
2gb DDR2 800
2x 8800GTX SLI 768mb (or just one would do)
2x 500gb SATA 2 Hard drive in RAID 0
20x dvd burner...
1000watts power supply.

there that should last another 3 years images/smilies/smile.gif

January 21st, 2007, 04:52 PM	#1
el_maggot Joined: Oct 16th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Dubai,United Arab Emirates Age: 17 Posts: 159 Rep Power: 0	Help to build a gaming pc! I was wondering if you guys could suggest some specs to build a gaming pc,I'v had enough of compromising with GEForce 6600 and want to get the best out of my games now,and play them on high detail..any help? __________________

January 21st, 2007, 05:17 PM	#3
el_maggot Joined: Oct 16th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Dubai,United Arab Emirates Age: 17 Posts: 159 Rep Power: 0	I don't mind spending a bit this time,but my dad probably will,but heck its worth a shot,so preferably best of whatevers available,along with manufacturer/model names,to make it easier to find,and hardware will do too,keyboard,mouse etc.. __________________

January 21st, 2007, 05:33 PM	#4
Andrew911tt Joined: Feb 2nd, 2004 Last Online: 06:46 AM Location: San Diego Age: 23 Posts: 411 Car: 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo! Really! No not really :( Rep Power: 22	We need some help to do this. What games do you play? How much so you want to spend? Will you buy online or in a B&M store? Will you keep anything from your previous computer? __________________ Nothing better than a Porsche except a better one!! 09 F9 11 02 9D 74 E3 5B D8 41 56 C5 63 56 88 C0

January 21st, 2007, 05:41 PM	#5
el_maggot Joined: Oct 16th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Dubai,United Arab Emirates Age: 17 Posts: 159 Rep Power: 0	Games,well..to be frank not many,since I'v got a crappy video card,as of now im just playing NFS Carbon,Max Payne 2,and CS 1.6,I'll get better games once I get a better card..I'd spend no more than $1900 i guess..and buy at a store,and probably just keep my logitech g15 keyboard and my sony monitor,else all new.. __________________

January 21st, 2007, 06:11 PM	#6
Andrew911tt Joined: Feb 2nd, 2004 Last Online: 06:46 AM Location: San Diego Age: 23 Posts: 411 Car: 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo! Really! No not really :( Rep Power: 22	sorry to do this again http://techreport.com/etc/2006q4/dec...e/index.x?pg=6 the price on Newegg is now down to $1,587.93. leaving $312.07 to save or upgrade something __________________ Nothing better than a Porsche except a better one!! 09 F9 11 02 9D 74 E3 5B D8 41 56 C5 63 56 88 C0 Last edited by Andrew911tt; January 21st, 2007 at 06:14 PM..

January 21st, 2007, 05:10 PM	#2
Goose+ Previously Known As TopGearFan+ Joined: Oct 11th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: England Age: 18 Posts: 755 Rep Power: 0	Definately dual core processors. Go for intel, not AMD. It's a fact that intel make the better ones. Also, games in the future will most likely be developed to run on more than one processor. I reccomend any Intel dual cores above 3GHZ, so 6GHZ in total. Or you could go for a quad processor if you can find one. Graphics card. Anything 512MB or above. NVidea definately do the best mid range cards, my opinion is that Radeon have some great cards above that. And a modded gaming case with LEDs

January 21st, 2007, 06:15 PM	#7
el_maggot Joined: Oct 16th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Dubai,United Arab Emirates Age: 17 Posts: 159 Rep Power: 0	Hmm,looks fine,but I think I'd still splurge a little bit more on graphics,I want the top of the range,no compromising this time,and I don't mind spending a little over the budget,because I noticed almost everyone here at finalgear have amazing desktops.. __________________

January 21st, 2007, 06:27 PM	#8
Andrew911tt Joined: Feb 2nd, 2004 Last Online: 06:46 AM Location: San Diego Age: 23 Posts: 411 Car: 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo! Really! No not really :( Rep Power: 22	then upgrade the video card for http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130078 edit: I like this one better http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130072 __________________ Nothing better than a Porsche except a better one!! 09 F9 11 02 9D 74 E3 5B D8 41 56 C5 63 56 88 C0 Last edited by Andrew911tt; January 21st, 2007 at 06:36 PM..

January 21st, 2007, 07:32 PM	#9
TechZ Captain Internet Joined: Dec 19th, 2004 Last Online: November 17th, 2008 Location: Bahrain Age: 24 Posts: 2,353 Car: Audi TT '08 Rep Power: 160	You're in Dubai, head over to Al Ain Plaza/Computer Plaza and a shop called Microplus and also Premier Comp, talk to them, they have everything. I just got back from Dubai a few days ago and bought almost all my new PC's stuff from there. They have it all in that one plaza, no need to go anywhere else. __________________ techzonline.net C2D E6600//2GB Hyper-X//8800GTX//Raptor 150

January 22nd, 2007, 12:57 AM	#12
FATMOUSE Joined: Jun 30th, 2005 Last Online: 08:07 AM Location: NYC Posts: 2,974 Rep Power: 28	I would estimate you would spend $1000 on the tower and the stuff inside it for best bang for the buck. Cheaper = give up too much performance, Pricier = faster but with diminishing returns. Definitely buy the beefiest power supply and strongest chassis. Most important parts of the system.

January 22nd, 2007, 01:12 AM	#13
jeffy777 Joined: Feb 8th, 2005 Last Online: 10:53 AM Location: US Age: 27 Posts: 5,610 Car: '04 Toyota Sienna, crippled people like vans.... Rep Power: 51	I'm building a pretty sweet gaming PC for about $1500 (not including the monitor, I alreadt have dual 19" LCDs) I ordered everything from Newegg (3 separate orders): With shipping, tax, and after rebates it comes to about $1500. If you want the latest and greatest video card, then you'll have to dish out some more, but I can live with the 7900GS for now. It gives me 100 FPS on BF2, who needs more? The TV tuner card was an extra treat __________________ A man named Jeffy once said, "If laziness is craziness, then I've lost my marbles...and I don't feel like trying to find them." Last edited by jeffy777; January 22nd, 2007 at 01:14 AM..

January 22nd, 2007, 04:13 PM	#14
unbreakable Joined: Jan 7th, 2007 Last Online: November 18th, 2008 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 252 Car: 2007 Honda Civic Rep Power: 9	Core 2 duo E6600 at least Nforce 680i SLI 2gb DDR2 800 2x 8800GTX SLI 768mb (or just one would do) 2x 500gb SATA 2 Hard drive in RAID 0 20x dvd burner... 1000watts power supply. there that should last another 3 years

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