Looking to build a gaming computer need some help on it...

maxclarkmaxclark In a hole in the ground
edited October 2007 in Hardware
i'm thinking of building gaming desktop from scratch since i think it is cheaper than getting one from a major company...however i have never done this before and was wondering what are the nessecary components that a desktop needs in order to function...i think i have an idea, but i might have missed something...
i am hoping that this will play games like Crysis on high settings. so any nessecary hardware that i need to know about would be nice
alright thanks...

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  • edcentricedcentric near Milwaukee, Wisconsin Icrontian
    edited October 2007
    You might want to start by reading some of threads that others have posted on this subject. I would also suggest reading at www.anantech.com Look at hte guides, they regularly select parts to fit different budgets and uses.

    The first question is how much do you want to spend?
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited October 2007
    Yep. What's your budget? We'll maximize the performance for your dollar. :D
  • maxclarkmaxclark In a hole in the ground
    edited October 2007
    around $2,000 a more would be okay as well... but less tham 2500
  • NightwolfNightwolf Afghanistan Member
    edited October 2007
    You could def get a high end system for 2 grand.
  • joytime360joytime360
    edited October 2007
    [FONT=宋体]Hey I know that you want to get a good quality pc for gaming but why build it yourslef , I do think it is troublesome to build one . Just get a laptop , it is more convenient also, you can take it anywhere you like . Here I got to know pretty excellent laptop ;
    ASUS 17.1 inch Wide UXGA 2GB DDR2 667 160GB laptop:
    17.1" WUXGA,Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 2.2G,2GB DDR2,160GB,256MB GDDR3 VRAM.
    The cpu is powerful enough for your game and the screen is big and clear .
    Right now you can get it for $1916 :
    http://www.dealstudio.com/searchdeals.php?deal_id=59374
    And if you do want to build your own I suggest you to get this Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4GHZ Quad Core CPU :
    • CPU Speed:2.40 GHz
    • PCG:05B
    • Bus Speed:1066 MHz
    • Bus/Core Ratio:9.0
    http://www.mwave.com/mwave/skusearch.hmx?SCriteria=ba23383&CartID=done&nextloc=
    And for the monitor I suggest you get the Samsung or the Acre .
    Hope this helps anyway.[/FONT]
  • JokkeJokke Bergen, Norway Icrontian
    edited October 2007
    A laptop can't replace a desktop. With a desctop you have a greater potensial for OC'ing, you have the possibility to upgrade, and you get way better performance if you want to. However, laptops have the portability the desktop lacks, and it's great for office/school use, but, in my opininon, not for gaming.
  • joytime360joytime360
    edited October 2007
    How do you like this setup :
    MotherBoad: ASUS Striker Extreme nForce 680i SLI
    CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz 8Mb BOX
    GPU: ASUS EN8800GTS GeForce 8800GTS 640MB PCIe
    Ram: Kingston 4GB 667MHz DDR2 Non-ECC CL5 DIMM (Kit of 2)
    Hrd: Western Digital 500GB 7200Rpm 3.5 16Mb SATA II WD5000ABYS
    DVDRW: LG x18 GSA-E40L External DVD±RW Super MultiDrive LightScribe
    Case: RAIDMAX Scorpio Deluxe 868 Black 400Watt No Window Gaming Case
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited October 2007
    MOBO: Gigabyte GA-P35-DQ6
    CPU: Core 2 Quad Q6600
    GPU: GeForce 8800 Ultra (You have teh moniez!)
    RAM: 2GB of OCZ/Corsair/Crucial/Kingston PC2-8000
    Case: Antec 900
    HSF: Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme w/ Thermaltake A2029 fan
    PSU: Corsair or HiPer 500-600w

    Insert massive amounts of storage, and any LG/NEC/Samsung SATA DVD writer of your choice, and it'll go like the clappers for far less than your maximum budget
  • maxclarkmaxclark In a hole in the ground
    edited October 2007
    Is the nForce 680i SLI better than the Gigabyte GA-P35-DQ6?
    yeah the 8800 ultra was deffinately going to be there...cause crysis is a very demanding game...
    i assume this stuff can be gotten at tigerdirect.com??? that's what is reccomended?
  • RichDRichD Essex, UK
    edited October 2007
    joytime360 wrote:
    How do you like this setup :
    MotherBoad: ASUS Striker Extreme nForce 680i SLI
    CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz 8Mb BOX
    GPU: ASUS EN8800GTS GeForce 8800GTS 640MB PCIe
    Ram: Kingston 4GB 667MHz DDR2 Non-ECC CL5 DIMM (Kit of 2)
    Hrd: Western Digital 500GB 7200Rpm 3.5 16Mb SATA II WD5000ABYS
    DVDRW: LG x18 GSA-E40L External DVD±RW Super MultiDrive LightScribe
    Case: RAIDMAX Scorpio Deluxe 868 Black 400Watt No Window Gaming Case

    Your RAM there only runs at 677Mhz. Personally I would stick with two gig and get some at 800Mhz or Higher (depending on what your board can handle.

    If you are using XP you wont get more than 3GB to work anyway.
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited October 2007
    In my opinion, yes, the P35 is better. I don't suggest inferior products.
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