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    Alright PC Guru's..i call on you for your wisdom

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by 780Cinco, Sep 23, 2008.

  1. 780Cinco

    780Cinco Notebook Evangelist

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    I would like to build a gaming rig. A desktop PC. i want to build it piece by piece and learn how things work.

    I would like some advise. I want a rig (CPU/GPU) that is top of the line and will run games spec'd out for years to come.
    I would like to spend about $1000 but may go over a bit.

    Can anyone tell me a great setup...a list of each component from CPU to GPU to motherboard..i have a write up on "how" to put the PC together and what components i need, but im looking for advise on the best components and compatability.

    Please help i really want to take on this project and have an amazing gaming rig.

    Main usage will be for gaming/movies-entertainment and lots of internet

    Thank you soo much i love this site and i lern a new thing every day :)
     
    780Cinco, Sep 23, 2008
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  2. TehSuigi

    TehSuigi Notebook Virtuoso

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    Mods, could we move this to the desktop forum please?
     
    TehSuigi, Sep 23, 2008
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  3. NAS Ghost

    NAS Ghost Notebook Deity

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    Or better yet, redirect him to DTR :D
     
    NAS Ghost, Sep 23, 2008
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  4. 780Cinco

    780Cinco Notebook Evangelist

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    ya.....i tried posting on the desktop forum...wouldnt let me for some reason :confused:
     
    780Cinco, Sep 23, 2008
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  5. NAS Ghost

    NAS Ghost Notebook Deity

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    Because there is a whole forum ( a sister site if you will ) dedicated to desktops located here. Near the top of the desktop page there is a link that says "DesktopReview.com <<< CLICK ME".
     
    NAS Ghost, Sep 23, 2008
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  6. killeruio

    killeruio Notebook Consultant

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    First off, we know to know, do you want with or without SLI/ Xfire?
     
    killeruio, Sep 23, 2008
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  7. 780Cinco

    780Cinco Notebook Evangelist

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    Not sure what that SLi and cross fire mean? can you explain? Also what is the best CPU/GPU combination (for the money and straight up) on the market right now for a PC?
     
    780Cinco, Sep 23, 2008
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  8. rschauby

    rschauby Superfluously Redundant

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    $1,000 is a pretty slim budget if you expect the PC to be a top performer for 4 years. $1,000 is about the minimum you need to get games running on maximum just for this year's games (and this even includes a little bit of overclocking). If you could spend around $2k, then we would be a little closer to building a machine that could offer a little more performance longevity.

    Honestly, you better get in touch with some very good over-clockers because your goals and constraints are going to require some pretty extreme OC'ing. I'm not saying your constraints are impossible but you are definitely going to be pushing some limits.
     
    rschauby, Sep 23, 2008
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  9. NAS Ghost

    NAS Ghost Notebook Deity

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    1) See here
    2) See above
    3) IMO something like a Q9550 and a HD 4870x2 ( which actually comes out to about $900 )
    4) Post on DTR for more assistance.
     
    NAS Ghost, Sep 23, 2008
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  10. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Agreed. Since we now have a forum dedicated to Desktops, please make a thread there. Your login info should be the same(new NBR registered member may have to register again).

    Thanks for your cooperation.
     
    Kdawgca, Sep 23, 2008
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