Is this a good build? :o

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Hi everyone, I'm trying to put together a computer for my husband ( ultra gamer :P ) We have a old Dimeion 8300 computer- witch was a monster back in the day..but it's glory days are over :(

I'm looking for a new "monster gamers" computer for his birthday. If you don't mind- what are your opinions on these builds? Anything wrong with them, and are they like "100 out of 100" if you would rate them for gaming?




Newegg.com - Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops

Newegg.com - BIOSTAR TpowerX58 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

Newegg.com - OCZ Platinum 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 (PC3 15000) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

Newegg.com - XFX GX285NZDFF GeForce GTX 285 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards get 2 of these.

Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives

Newegg.com - SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD Burner - CD / DVD Burners

Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies

Newegg.com - Antec Twelve Hundred Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases

Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 - Operating Systems
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Thats around $2,200



Case ( iBUYPOWER Vantage Gaming Tower Case w/420W Power Supply w/ Halo 2 Side Window )
Case Lighting ( None )
Power Supply ( 650 Watt -- Corsair CMPSU-650TX Power Supply SLI Ready )
Processor ( [New !!] Intel Core i7 Processor 920 (4x 2.66GHz/8MB L3 Cache) )
Free Software/Game ( Free Game - [FARCRY 2] must purchase with Intel Core i7 system )
Processor Cooling ( Certified CPU Fan and Heatsink )
Motherboard ( Asus P6T Intel X58 Chipset CrossFire and SLI Supported w/7.1 Sound, Triple-Channel DDR3, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, 3-Way SLI PCI-E MB 3-Way SLI )
Memory ( 6 GB [2 GB X3] DDR3-1333 Triple Memory Module Corsair Value or Major Brand )
Video Card ( NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 1GB w/DVI + TV Out Video )
Video Card Brand ( === High Performance === eVGA Brand Video Card Powered by NVIDIA )
Hard Drive ( 500 GB HARD DRIVE [Serial-ATA-II, 3Gb, 7200 RPM, 16M Cache] )
2nd Hard Drive ( None )
External Hard Drives [USB 2.0/eSATA] ( None )
CD/DVD Drive ( Sony Dual Format/Double Layer 20X DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive Black )
CD-RW/DVD-RW Drive ( [** Special !!! ***] LG 20X Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive Black )
Sound Card ( 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard )
Speaker System ( iBUYPOWER 2.1 Channel Stereo Super Bass Subwoofer Speaker System )
Network Card ( Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100) )
Floppy Drive ( None )
Monitor ( None )
2nd Monitor ( None )
Keyboard ( iBUYPOWER USB Keyboard with 18 Internet Hot /Multimedia Keys Black )
Mouse ( iBUYPOWER 1600 dpi High Sensitivity Internet Mouse Black )
USB 2.0 Accessories ( Built-in USB 2.0 Ports )
Meter Display ( None )
Flash Media Reader/Writer ( 12-In-1 Internal Flash Media Card Reader/Writer Black )
Operation System ( Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium + [Free 60-Day !!!] Microsoft Office 2007(Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access ....) 64-Bit )
USB Flash Drive ( None )
MP3 Player ( None )
Video Camera ( None )
Headset ( None )
Power Protection ( None )
Warranty ( Warranty Service Standard 3-Year Limited Warranty + Lifetime Technical Support )
Rush Service ( Rush Service Fee (not shipping fee) No Rush, Ship Out in 5~10 Business Days )
Sub Total: $1,409.00
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This one is pre-built It seems a lot cheaper, but a budget isn't that big of a problem- i was ready to spend 2,500-3,000 on his computer :o



And this one..


* CASE: CoolerMaster Black Pearl
* Neon Light Upgrade: NONE
* Extra Case Fan Upgrade: Default case fans
* POWER SUPPLY Upgrade: 800 Watts Power Supplies (CyberPowerPC XF800S Performance ATX 2.0 Power - Quad SLI Ready)
* CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-940 2.93 GHz 8M L3 Cache LGA1366
* COOLING FAN : CoolerMaster V8 Gaming CPU Cooling Fan (Extreme Silent Operation at only 22dBA + Overclock Proof)
* MOTHERBOARD: (3-Way SLI Support) Asus P6T Intel X58 Chipset SLI/CrossFireX Mainboard Triple-Channel DDR3/1600 SATA RAID w/ eSATA, GbLAN, USB2.0, IEEE1394a, & 7.1Audio
* MEMORY: 6GB (2GBx3) PC1333 DDR3 PC3 10666 Triple Channel Memory (Corsair Dominator)
* FREEBIES: None
* VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GeForce GTX295 X2 1.7GB 16X PCIe Video Card (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)
* MULTIPLE VIDEO CARD SETTINGS: Xtreme Performance in SLI/CrossFireX Gaming Mode Supports Single Monitor
* LCD Monitor: 26inch TFT Active Matrix LCD Display (Brand-Named LCD Display)
* 2nd Monitor: NONE
* HARD DRIVE: Single Hard Drive (750GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD)
* Data Hard Drive: 1TB (1TBx1) SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM Hard Drive
* USB PORTABLE DRIVE: NONE
* Optical Drive: (Special Price) LG 20X DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW DRIVE DUAL LAYER (BLACK COLOR)
* Optical Drive 2: 16X DVD ROM (BLACK COLOR)
* SOUND: Creative Labs SB X-Fi Xtreme Audio 24-BIT PCI Sound Card
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For a hardcore gamer ( everything on maximum settings for a good couple years) would any of these be good builds?

If you would give it a rating, what would it be?

Like the first build would be like 90/100, 2nd would be 80/100..

Could i do better on any parts?

Any impute would be extremaly helpful ^_^ :D
 
i'd say the first or 3rd. the second is overpriced im guessing since its ibuypower. the first one would be great if you added a cpu cooler like the v8 and a nice monitor for a few hundred bucks. the third one is really nice also but whats the price on it?
 
:o its $2935.00 with the monitor, $2236.00 without :o


I'm kind of leaning toward the first- i plan on buying good speakers, and maybe a sound card if someone recommends it- maybe a new monitor after i learn a bit about them ( we have a flat screen LG HD TV we paid 500$ for, and we hate it..pitcure is so ugly and distorted..)

But if both where the same price- what would perform better? :o
 
so you would be getting 2 295 with the third one? it looks like it would be a good deal without the monitor because that is pretty expensive for a monitor. i would say the thirds the best if it if with 2 295's
 
i7 920
case(not the best looking, but its got room)
ram(you could get another set if you want)
psu
motherboard
graphics(i would suggest 3 if you have a screen over 24" and the money, 2 otherwise)
as for hdd's/os, you can choose your own(unless you want 3 graphics cards, then you have to have vista)
 
That 3rd one is a beast if it has 2 GTX 295s lol
But you could probably build one yourself with most of the same parts and save you some money
 
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