Suggestions for a ~$2000 gaming build?

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xonto

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Hey all. Well, it is getting to be around that time to build a new rig for gaming/video editing and I am hoping to get some initial suggestions and tips as I have somewhat lost track of what is going on in the hardware world right now.

As I said, my price range falls around $2000 and that is just for the box--I do not need peripherals or operating system or anything like that. I will be running Windows 7 professional 64-bit as well as another version for increased compatibility (Either Windows 7 professional 32-bit, or XP 32-bit), at least initially.On thing to note is that my natural tendancy these days is to go with Intel processors and Nvida graphics cards, but I am not necessarily opposed to AMD/ATI if you can justify it.

So, that is about it as far as general expectations, just looking to build the fastest, coolest, quietest machine that I can for $2000, and my priorities are in that order (Speed > temp > noise).

Thanks!
 
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xonto said:
Hey all. Well, it is getting to be around that time to build a new rig for gaming/video editing and I am hoping to get some initial suggestions and tips as I have somewhat lost track of what is going on in the hardware world right now.

As I said, my price range falls around $2000 and that is just for the box--I do not need peripherals or operating system or anything like that. I will be running Windows 7 professional 64-bit as well as another version for increased compatibility (Either Windows 7 professional 32-bit, or XP 32-bit), at least initially.On thing to note is that my natural tendancy these days is to go with Intel processors and Nvida graphics cards, but I am not necessarily opposed to AMD/ATI if you can justify it.

So, that is about it as far as general expectations, just looking to build the fastest, coolest, quietest machine that I can for $2000, and my priorities are in that order (Speed > temp > noise).

Thanks!
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Hard to justify amd when they are not on top atm, ati on the other hand...

Here is my 2000 rig:

Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz - $289.99

XIGMATEK Intel Core i7 compatible Dark Knight - 44.98

GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD5 - 278.99

CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB - 209.99

SAPPHIRE 100281SR Radeon HD 5870 - 379.99

CORSAIR CMPSU-850HX 850W - 199.99

Antec Twelve Hundred - 159.99

SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R - 31.99

Western Digital RE3 WD1002FBYS 1TB - 159.99

32bit OS?!?!

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64 Includes free Windows 7 upgrade coupon 109.99

total - 1865.89

These are good products and will give you an idea of what you can get for that amount of money. Had to do this quick so double check items. Have fun! ;)
 
Backwoods166 said:
Hard to justify amd when they are not on top atm, ati on the other hand...

Here is my 2000 rig:

Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz - $289.99

XIGMATEK Intel Core i7 compatible Dark Knight - 44.98

GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD5 - 278.99

CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB - 209.99

SAPPHIRE 100281SR Radeon HD 5870 - 379.99

CORSAIR CMPSU-850HX 850W - 199.99

Antec Twelve Hundred - 159.99

SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R - 31.99

Western Digital RE3 WD1002FBYS 1TB - 159.99

32bit OS?!?!

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64 Includes free Windows 7 upgrade coupon 109.99

total - 1865.89

These are good products and will give you an idea of what you can get for that amount of money. Had to do this quick so double check items. Have fun! ;)
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+1

But I would suggest a SSD for OS + Programme. cheaper HDD for storage and RAM
 
You can get free Microsoft software if your school is eligible for it, I will get Windows 7 soon :D Maybe next week, the OEM version :D
 
Gooberman said:
Maybe he's on college or something remember I have windows 7 professional OEM right now =]
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This ;)

Yeah, I already have the release versions of Windows 7 prof in both 32 and 64 bit versions.

Do you know how the crossfire support is looking for that card and windows 7? When I take out the cost of the OS I could get 2 of those cards and still be about on budget. Think I should wait on that until 7 has been released for a while?
 
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got the .ISO from my school
 
I'm pretty sure we understood your point in your last post, without you posting the bandwidth killer picture. :P
 
Lol it was 2.2 MBs guess how long it took to upload on dial up? like 20 min lol (I'm at school right now)
 
At $2000 this is what i would do personally:

CPU: I7 920
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202

Mobo: Asus P6T Deluxe V2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131365

Case: Coolermaster Storm Sniper
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119194

GPU: (2x) Sapphire 5870
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102856

Memory: 6gb(3x2gb) Mushkin 1600Mhz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226030

PSU:Zalman ZM850-HP
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817379007

HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284

ODD: Liteon Dvd Burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289

$1,884.80 Without OS

Heatsink(best on the market):
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/8...k_LGA_775_1156_1366_AM2_AM2_AM3_Hot_Item.html
+
http://www.jab-tech.com/Scythe-KAZE...mm-Case-Fan-SY1225SL12SH-1900rpm-pr-3945.html

Fan $7.99
Heatsink $64.99
 
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bomberboysk said:
At $2000 this is what i would do personally:

CPU: I7 920
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202

Mobo: Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128362

Case: Coolermaster Storm Sniper
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119194

GPU: (2x) Sapphire 5870
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102856

Memory: 6gb(3x2gb) Mushkin 1600Mhz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226030

PSU:Zalman ZM850-HP
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817379007

HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284

ODD: Liteon Dvd Burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289

$1,884.80 Without OS

Heatsink(best on the market):
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/8...k_LGA_775_1156_1366_AM2_AM2_AM3_Hot_Item.html
+
http://www.jab-tech.com/Scythe-KAZE...mm-Case-Fan-SY1225SL12SH-1900rpm-pr-3945.html

Fan $7.99
Heatsink $64.99
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2x5870? I mean I like the idea also. But that system would be a bottleneck for 2x5870 not to mention wtf do you need 2 for?! :P
 
Backwoods166 said:
2x5870? I mean I like the idea also. But that system would be a bottleneck for 2x5870 not to mention wtf do you need 2 for?! :P
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Actually that wouldnt really be bottlenecked by two 5870's, and if he wants the best performance two 5870's is the way to go. If he doesnt need the full power of two 5870's he can just drop one and go for a nice 1920x1200 display such as this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236047

Two 5870's would be similar in performance if not better(due to two gpu's vs four) than quad SLI GTX295's.
 
bomberboysk said:
Actually that wouldnt really be bottlenecked by two 5870's, and if he wants the best performance two 5870's is the way to go. If he doesnt need the full power of two 5870's he can just drop one and go for a nice 1920x1200 display such as this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236047

Two 5870's would be similar in performance if not better(due to two gpu's vs four) than quad SLI GTX295's.
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you ruined the rest of my day. I am going to sit here and dream of 2x5870's until I fall asleep. Imagine the benchmarks!
 
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