madu Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 Hello guys, Like the topic said I have a budget of around $1500 to build a rig and I have lot of concerns and confusions. Hope you guys would give me some suggestions. What I need: 1) Motherboard 2)CPU 3)VID card 4)Memory 5)Power supply What I want with the system: 1) Mainly for playing games in 1920x1200 but I dont want to kill it. If I can play without stuttering at highest setting thats enough. 2) Frequent encoding and unrar'ing. 3) Light multi-tasking- nothing heavy. Maybe browsing internet while extracting a large file in the background. 4) Need to overclock- not for bragging but to get the max out of the cpu What I need help with you guys additionally are: 1) Should I go for quad core or higher-clock dual core like 8500/8600? 2) High end mobo like Asus rampage or something average. 3) I had my mind on Asus but the new Gigabyte UD3 seems attractive with all that copper. what u guys think? 4)4870 or 4870X2? Its a bit long but I really appreciate suggestions from you guys. Cheers. Madu. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
My_Inner_Fred Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 It depends on what games you will be playing. Go for a duo they are for light multitasking and have better gaming capabilities atm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madu Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 It depends on what games you will be playing.Go for a duo they are for light multitasking and have better gaming capabilities atm. Thanks mate. Games will be the usual FPS games like Crysis or COD. Yeah I am also inclined towards a C2D. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scr4wl Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 (edited) HIS Hightech H487X2F2GP Radeon HD 4870 X2 2GB 512-bit (256-bit x 2) GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card ASUS Rampage Extreme LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Yorkfield 2.5GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80580Q9300 COOLER MASTER Real Power Pro RS-750-ACAA-A1 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply Corsair DDR3 That costs about $1500 Things to know GPU might be overkill depending on what you play Quad core is for multitasking more then gaming If your only gonna be playing games go with AMD it's cheaper and will be fine if you go with AMD look for crosshair 2 and maybe a phenom tricore(not the best but if your only gonna game then it will be fine) Crosshair is nvidia so you should get 2 260's (but thats only if you go with AMD proc) Edited November 4, 2008 by tacohunter52 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queenz Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 Do this: CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail $170 MOTHERBOARD: DFI LP DK P45-T2RS PLUS LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $170 RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail $80 OS HARDRIVE: Western Digital VelociRaptor WD3000GLFS 300GB 10000 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM $270 ($240 after $30 Mail in Rebate) COOLING: Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme CPU Cooler $50 OPTICAL DRIVES: SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 22X DVD-R 16X DVD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scr4wl Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 oh is the $1500 for the whole rig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtreme Gamer Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 Do this: CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail $170 MOTHERBOARD: DFI LP DK P45-T2RS PLUS LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $170 RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail $80 OS HARDRIVE: Western Digital VelociRaptor WD3000GLFS 300GB 10000 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM $270 ($240 after $30 Mail in Rebate) COOLING: Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme CPU Cooler $50 OPTICAL DRIVES: SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 22X DVD-R 16X DVD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turophiliac Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 (edited) Hi, Yep this is a near perfect build. Follow this build exactly, i would have chosen these parts also, although you might wanna upgrade the psu to 1000 w for future but its your decision. And for the mobo i highly reccomend the asus rampage formula. I own one now, awsome board worth it, awsome overclocker 10/10. :thumbs-up: he definitely does not need a 1kW power supply, even if he upgrades further after the initial build, adding another 4870x2, he wouldn't max out that 750W PS. read This EDIT: Almost forgot, nice build Queenz! Edited November 4, 2008 by turophiliac Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekiM Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 Everyone so far has posted great potential build options, but I thought I'd mix it up a bit and show some support for team green.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtreme Gamer Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 Everyone so far has posted great potential build options, but I thought I'd mix it up a bit and show some support for team green.... Hi, I reccomend two changes e8400 and simply get the one gtx 280 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scr4wl Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 he definitely does not need a 1kW power supply, even if he upgrades further after the initial build, adding another 4870x2, he wouldn't max out that 750W PS. read This Yes that is true for the 8800 gts however with all of quenz parts a ASUS rampage and 2 4870 X2's it would max out a 750 watt i've seen it happen twice. If you have a good quality 800Watt it could work. But generally it's good to go 1000watts just incase you want to add future things. Also i'm pretty sure he doesn't want two 4870X2 making all of this irrelevant because the 750watt should be just fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queenz Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 Hi, Yep this is a near perfect build. Follow this build exactly, i would have chosen these parts also, although you might wanna upgrade the psu to 1000 w for future but its your decision. And for the mobo i highly reccomend the asus rampage formula. I own one now, awsome board worth it, awsome overclocker 10/10. :thumbs-up: Sorry but a 1000watt power supply would be overkill. First off a 4870x2 uses about 200 something watts at load, and 2 of them in crossfire use about 586watts at full load. Wattage is not everything either. You have to also consider amperage of the rails. The PC Power & Cooling 750watt power supply I selected has proven to beat 1000watt power supplies with multiple rails thanks to it's single powerful 60 amp rail. The one I choose should be more than enough for him. As for the Asus Rampage board, I have it and yes it's a good board but for the very little performance difference it just isn't worth it. Your going to get the same overclock that you would on a X48 motherboard that you would get on a P45 motherboard. The extra money your spending on the board is for more features and accessories only.... thats about it, and it will be putting him over his budget Just put it like this if your looking for a single 4870x2 a 600watt+ good quality power supply should be your choice, if your looking for 2 in crossfire a 750watt+ power supply should be your choice. Remember it's not only wattage you should be taking into consideration, it's also the brand, rails, solid capacitors, etc.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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