Building a Gaming Computer [HELP]

alvinmathew88 · 12-12-2009, 02:58 PM

As you know there is no such thing as future-proofing for computers, so try and get the latest stuff, and sell parts before they become obsolete. My 2 cents.

My recommendations:

Processor - i7 (199 @ microcenter)
RAM - Corsair/OCZ 3gb of ram (unless your going 64-bit) then go 6gb (even then, its overkill), speed is dependent upon MOBO & what you want to do for overclocking
Power Supply - seasonic/ corsair power supply (preferably modular for ease)
Motherboard - Gigabyte, MSI, or DFI lanparty Mobo
Graphics Card - ATI 5850 or 5950
HDD - 10k raptor drive as your main, Seagate 7200 rpm hdd any size as your secondary, or if your feeling expensive SSD
OS - XP or Windows 7 (avoid vista) or OS X (technically illegal)
Monitor - avoid TN panel, if you want quality.

Newegg is the best place to get the parts or you can shop around. I didnt check the price, but i just gave your parts you should try and use! If you have more questions ask. I build computers, as a hobby, for elderly, regular household users, and gamers!

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12-12-2009, 02:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
alvinmathew88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 268 Drives: 97 Civic Ex Coupe Rep Power: 18	As you know there is no such thing as future-proofing for computers, so try and get the latest stuff, and sell parts before they become obsolete. My 2 cents. My recommendations: Processor - i7 (199 @ microcenter) RAM - Corsair/OCZ 3gb of ram (unless your going 64-bit) then go 6gb (even then, its overkill), speed is dependent upon MOBO & what you want to do for overclocking Power Supply - seasonic/ corsair power supply (preferably modular for ease) Motherboard - Gigabyte, MSI, or DFI lanparty Mobo Graphics Card - ATI 5850 or 5950 HDD - 10k raptor drive as your main, Seagate 7200 rpm hdd any size as your secondary, or if your feeling expensive SSD OS - XP or Windows 7 (avoid vista) or OS X (technically illegal) Monitor - avoid TN panel, if you want quality. Newegg is the best place to get the parts or you can shop around. I didnt check the price, but i just gave your parts you should try and use! If you have more questions ask. I build computers, as a hobby, for elderly, regular household users, and gamers!