Alien99

Ok I've been saving up for a while and I want a crysis blasting rig. This is my first time building a rig so I don't know that much about it but ppl tell me building you own rig is 5x cheaper so I'll give it a shot. If you see any components that are subpar or will not run crysis (or any other game) on extreme please speak now so I don't have to find out the hard way or if I left anything out please tell me. Please feel free to flame my desicions. Thank You.

CPU Mobo: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...908&CatId=2406 (EDIT thanks voyagerfan99)

GPU: http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...817&CatId=2514

RAM: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&Sku=O261-8038

Tower/power supply:http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&Sku=TC3J-2335

Harddrive: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...Sku=TSD-400AS4

CD/DVD: http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...78230&CatId=88

Cooling: CPU fan: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&Sku=S457-1035
2 case fans: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...5072&CatId=494

other component: Whatever else I need?

tools: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...88581&CatId=47

Vista: Ultimate 64bit directx10




I want to try to keep it under $1500. If you think I should wait for any reason please tell me. THANKS FOR THE HELP

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Processor: 2.66 ghz Intel Core 2 Quad 6700
RAM: 4x 1024 DDR2
GPU:NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTS 512mb
Board: EVGA 780i
Power: 1000w
OP: Vista 64

voyagerfan99

First off, your better off ordering This Combo CPU & Mobo. They are the same as you wanted, but it's $60 cheaper.

For a HDD, I'd go with This SATA drive.

oscaryu1

The 680i is a poor choice of a motherboard. No 45nm, ect. Although the price is amazing, it's still a poor combination. I'd recommend a Q6600 and a P35-DS3L. More futureproof.

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Alien99

Thank for the reply oscary. I couldnt find the P35-DS3L on tigerdirect. Can you please link it? Thanks

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Processor: 2.66 ghz Intel Core 2 Quad 6700
RAM: 4x 1024 DDR2
GPU:NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTS 512mb
Board: EVGA 780i
Power: 1000w
OP: Vista 64

JLV2k5

I do not agree with a Q6600 CPU. You should go with this new 45nm CPU from Intel. E8400. I would go with a P35 chipset if you want to run one GPU. P35 from Gigabyte.
4 gigs of ram wont hurt.
The 8800GT looks good.
I don't know if Ultra PSUs are of good quality. If so, the case/psu combo looks fine.
sata HDD is what you want.

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Can't wait to finish college and build my system.

Alien99

Thanks for the feedback JLV. I might upgrade to two GPU in the future so I kinda want my rig to be somewhat future proof. I was planning on ordering it tonight but with some many suggestions I might have to do more research. I usually go on tigerdirect and read the reviews but the ppl on this forum are much more helpful. (Yea i know about newegg but I would like to get my parts all from one site to make things easier). Please keep the suggestions coming. Thanks (Can you link a good sata HDD and cooling?)

Also I know Quad core is better then Dual core but whats this 65nm vs 45nm thing and is it worth the money? Also I would prefer Intel over AMD and NVidia over ATI.

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Processor: 2.66 ghz Intel Core 2 Quad 6700
RAM: 4x 1024 DDR2
GPU:NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTS 512mb
Board: EVGA 780i
Power: 1000w
OP: Vista 64

JLV2k5

the 45nm means the transistors in the CPU are 45 nanometers in size. This new technology cools better, uses less power, and has a large cache size for increased performance. They overclock like a dream too.

Look here for Sata 3.0 HDDs

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010150014+103550777 6+1035915133&name=SATA+3.0Gb%2fs

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Can't wait to finish college and build my system.

oscaryu1

SLi/Crossfire is not worth the money. Upgrading to a SLi motherboard (if it's the 680i) will limit your upgrades on the CPU.

You may disagree on the Q6600, but I think it's a fine choice.

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SirKenin

SLI and Crossfire is definitely worth the money and the 680i is a stellar chipset. I have the Striker Extreme which does in fact support 45nm duals and quads.

If you ask me, it's better to listen to people that have actually USED the tech as opposed to kids that read something on a website.

oscaryu1

If you start judging people offa their age, I'll start judging you by the number of posts you have.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Nvidi...nt-71807.shtml

I have also heard the same from many other respected members of CF. In fact, I picked this information up from here. Your motherboard may be compatible, but it doesn't seem like the others do.

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