Arek the Absolute Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 I am interested in creating the absolute best pc that I can make at this time. Obviously, I want it to be cost effective, but I have no idea when it comes to towers : /. Since I only have experience with laptops, I need help. Can someone help me create a really high end gaming pc that isn't alienware expensive? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arek the Absolute Posted January 15, 2007 Author Share Posted January 15, 2007 son of a bitch, mod mind moving this to help and newbies? eh while its here offtop can help too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychotic Ninja Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 How much money are you willing to spend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arek the Absolute Posted January 15, 2007 Author Share Posted January 15, 2007 1000, including monitor expenses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychotic Ninja Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Do you know atleast anything about the parts of a computer? Like the motherboard, CPU, RAM, Video Card, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arek the Absolute Posted January 15, 2007 Author Share Posted January 15, 2007 If they are the same as laptops, ya. I am expecting at least 2 gigs of ram, 512 meg vid card, etc etc...I just need to know what exactly to get and the best to get without getting ripped off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychotic Ninja Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_computers Scroll down untill you reach configuration, the list of 10 things, will tell you what you need to get to have a working PC. Can't tell you the best things to get without getting ripped off, cause I have never built a computer, I just know what you need to have a working computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arek the Absolute Posted January 15, 2007 Author Share Posted January 15, 2007 I know what I need to get one working. That shiz is easy. I just don't know what to research when it comes to processors, vid cards, power supplies, fans, and that sort of stuff that towers need that are different from laptops. Someone has to have an awesome array of info in making a good comp : / Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychotic Ninja Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Are you planning to get this stuff at a local computer store or off the internet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arek the Absolute Posted January 15, 2007 Author Share Posted January 15, 2007 Whichever is cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Effef Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Proc: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 - Cheaper than the top of the line 6800, and these can overclock like nobodys business. You can upgrade later to a 6800, or even to a quad core if you wish. Video Card: Nvidia Geforce 8800 GTS/GTX - Either will work, but the GTS is smaller, and puts out a bit less heat. It is a bit less powerful, though both will run anything today with no problems Power supplies: Anything from Corsair, Seasonic, or PC Power and Cooling. The latter are a bit expensive however. Fans: Yate Loon D12SL-12 http://www.svc.com/d12sl-12-bk.html You will never need any other fan. Cases: Antec P180 would be my recommendation, though Coolermaster makes the Centurion and it is very nice. You really have to do this one, as it is a matter of personal choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychotic Ninja Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 now your getting real advice. also, check out www.newegg.com, if you didnt know about it already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Effef Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Ask if you need any more advice btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhsu Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 And where did you suddenly get $1000 after telling me you were broke? ) Anyway, with that budget I would recommend holding off on the 8800 at the moment. It runs $400 by itself, and if you add a processor ($200), a motherboard ($100), 2GB of *good* RAM ($200), and a decent LCD monitor ($100), you're pretty much overbudget already, much less have enough left over for a power supply, case, optical and hard drives, and extra heatsink/fan if you want to overclock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arek the Absolute Posted January 15, 2007 Author Share Posted January 15, 2007 lol insurance for stolen laptop? i have bad luck with them, so i am sticking with a tower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Effef Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 And where did you suddenly get $1000 after telling me you were broke? )Anyway, with that budget I would recommend holding off on the 8800 at the moment. It runs $400 by itself, and if you add a processor ($200), a motherboard ($100), 2GB of *good* RAM ($200), and a decent LCD monitor ($100), you're pretty much overbudget already, much less have enough left over for a power supply, case, optical and hard drives, and extra heatsink/fan if you want to overclock. Good point. How about a 7600GT then? They make cool, running passive versions for not much dollars. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150213 (Protip: Sparkle makes that exact same card for less money and without the fatality bullshit if you can find it) For a proc heatsink, I recommend a Scythe Ninja or a Thermalright XP-90. I would go for the XP-90 myself because i have experience with it. The aluminum version is very nice, but i couldn't tell you about the copper one. http://www.svc.com/xp-90-21.html <----- aluminum http://www.svc.com/xp-90c-21.html <----- copper The SI-97a is also very nice: http://www.svc.com/si97-amd-21.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiremanJoe Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 7600 seconded. I've got an APG 7600GS, so I'd recommend the PCIe GT- gives you room to upgrade etc And as for ram.. you'll want 2Gb of DDR2, yeah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arek the Absolute Posted January 19, 2007 Author Share Posted January 19, 2007 I am getting 2g minimum. Might get more, but not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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