HELP with gaming build

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chuchuka

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Hi all.:) I am trying to build a gaming pc for myself and will play Call of Duty 4 and similar games. I am not looking to build something out of this world but something decent. My budget is about $1000 more or less. I might be interested in crossfire but I have not decided on the video card that I want to use yet. This is what I have so far for an Intel build and I also have an AMD build. I am worried that maybe some of this might not be compadible. Tell me what you think. Which of the two should I go for? all prices are from newegg.com

Intel build:

Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor - $184.99

Motherboard: ASUS P5K DELUXE/WIFI-AP LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - $169.99

Cooling Fan: ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler - $18.99

Memory: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - $44.99 (for the P5K DELUXE)

CASE: COOLER MASTER Centurion 590 RC-590-KKN1-GP Black SECC / ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $49.99

HHD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive – OEM – $79.99

POWER SUPPLY:Thermaltake Toughpower W0172RU 850W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply – $179.99

CD/DVD: SAMSUNG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model SH-S223Q - OEM - $28.99

My AMD build is:

CASE: COOLER MASTER Centurion 590 RC-590-KKN1-GP Black SECC / ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $49.99

MOBO: ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe AM2+/AM2 AMD 790FX ATX AMD Motherboard - $188.99 OR
Asus M3A78-T AMD 790GX Crossfire DDR2 HDMI Motherboard - $139.99

CPU: AMD Phenom 9950 2.6GHz Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Black Edition Processor Model HD995ZXAGHBOX - $174.00 OR
AMD Phenom 9350e Agena 2.0GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 2MB L3 Cache Socket AM2+ 65W Quad - $169.99


COOLING FAN: Tuniq Tower 120 Universal CPU Cooler 120mm Cooling Fan and Fan Controller/Heatsink - $45.99 Newegg

RAM: OCZ Reaper HPC Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - $63.99

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive – OEM – $79.99

CD/DVD: SAMSUNG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model SH-S223Q - OEM - $28.99

PSU: Thermaltake Toughpower W0172RU 850W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply – $179.99

Haven't decided on which of the 2 AMD MoBo's to pick and CPU. any recommendations?
 
I just built a computer with the ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe and the AMD 9950 processor. And, in my opinion, you just can't go wrong with that. Both are solid products, and ran well from the start, and with the AMD, you'd be getting a much better processor for much less. Intel is blatantly overpriced. If i were you, i'd go with that build. Plus, the MB has the 790FX chipset, which means you don't have to deal with the hassle of onboard video.
Hope this helps.
 
So you say i should go for the AMD Phenom 9950 with the ASUS M3A79-T.:)

Do you think the power supply if sufficient for crossfire? should i go higher or lower than the 850W?

Any recommendations on tha ATI radeon video card for crossfire at a decent price? I want to be able to play Call of Duty 4 with no problem.
 
I would suggest a Intel Core2 E8500 instead
It will be currently better for gaming though I would prefer the Q6600 in a gaming rig because the computer would be used for multi-tasking aswell

I know that a Radeon X300 can play Battlefield 2 without any problems
 
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