- Dec 15, 2001
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Alright, I'm finally ready to upgrade from my old rig (2400+, 9700 Pro, etc...) and I'm looking to spend somewhere around $1000-$1500 on just the rig itself and then I'll purchase the monitor(s). I want something that will last - as you can tell from my last rig, I tend to overspend somewhat and upgrade only every few years. I think I've got most things figured out, but I always like to bounce a few ideas off of people and see if there is something I might not have thought of yet.
Few notes from the sticky:
1. Will be doing a good bit of gaming, and possibly watching Blu-Ray movies on it - minimal video editing.
2. Budget - Ideally I'd like to keep it around $1200 or so before I purchase the monitors, but I'd be willing to go up to $1500.
3. Will be buying from Cali (suggestions for places out of state so I don't have to pay sales tax = +++ )
4. I don't have any strong brand loyalty. I've always used WD for HDD's and Asus for Mobo's, but that's because I have never really had an issue with them. If there's something better I don't mind using it.
5. Read many threads and many reviews/comparisons. Right now I'm mostly just trying to toss out there what I'm thinking and see what other suggestions I might get back.
6. I will end up overclocking eventually, whether or not I decide to do it out of the box or wait a bit is still up in the air.
And now, on with the show:
CPU - E8400
Mobo - Asus P5K-E
RAM - OCZ 2 x 2GB 800mhz
HDD's - Raptor 150gb (OS/Programs) and Caviar 500gb (storage)
PSU - OCZ 780w - Little pricey, and probably overkill slightly so any suggestions would be appreciated.
DVD Drive - Lite-On Blu-Ray
GPU - Up in the Air (8800GT, maybe 8800GTX or 9800GT?)
Sound - Probably going to stick with onboard for the time being. If I feel a need down the line I'll look into it then (definitely not getting a Creative card though ).
Case - Up in the Air (would like to keep it around $100, needs a mobo tray and no front door)
CPU Cooler - Up in the Air, but I'm thinking Zalman.
DVD Burner - Have one.
Anyone especially happy with an Abit or Gigabyte mobo that would be cheaper with same/more features that I should consider? Different PSU? Different HDD's?
Few notes from the sticky:
1. Will be doing a good bit of gaming, and possibly watching Blu-Ray movies on it - minimal video editing.
2. Budget - Ideally I'd like to keep it around $1200 or so before I purchase the monitors, but I'd be willing to go up to $1500.
3. Will be buying from Cali (suggestions for places out of state so I don't have to pay sales tax = +++ )
4. I don't have any strong brand loyalty. I've always used WD for HDD's and Asus for Mobo's, but that's because I have never really had an issue with them. If there's something better I don't mind using it.
5. Read many threads and many reviews/comparisons. Right now I'm mostly just trying to toss out there what I'm thinking and see what other suggestions I might get back.
6. I will end up overclocking eventually, whether or not I decide to do it out of the box or wait a bit is still up in the air.
And now, on with the show:
CPU - E8400
Mobo - Asus P5K-E
RAM - OCZ 2 x 2GB 800mhz
HDD's - Raptor 150gb (OS/Programs) and Caviar 500gb (storage)
PSU - OCZ 780w - Little pricey, and probably overkill slightly so any suggestions would be appreciated.
DVD Drive - Lite-On Blu-Ray
GPU - Up in the Air (8800GT, maybe 8800GTX or 9800GT?)
Sound - Probably going to stick with onboard for the time being. If I feel a need down the line I'll look into it then (definitely not getting a Creative card though ).
Case - Up in the Air (would like to keep it around $100, needs a mobo tray and no front door)
CPU Cooler - Up in the Air, but I'm thinking Zalman.
DVD Burner - Have one.
Anyone especially happy with an Abit or Gigabyte mobo that would be cheaper with same/more features that I should consider? Different PSU? Different HDD's?