Hey guys,
As the title suggests, its time for me to build a new rig (even the wife agrees!
). I will basically use it for online gaming - mainly COD2 - and I have been looking for new bits on the web but need advice.
I already have a Antec P180 case ready in the box, but pretty much need everything else.
I am going to go for this -
Video card - BFG 8800GTS 320mb DDR3 Dual DVI PCI-E
CPU - Intel Core Duo E6300
I have read that the E6300 is a good overclocker, so, rather than spend more money and go for the E6600, I think I will stick with the E6300 and overclock it. Should I just stick with the stock fan?
Can you recommend a good motherboard, RAM (2gb?), Hard disk (thought about a 10,000rpm one!) If the motherboard was compatible with the Quad CPU then that would be a bonus, as that would be my next upgrade sorted!
A power supply. Not sure what one to get either.
Finally, what 19" TFT monitor would you recommend? I have a 17" LG and has worked flawlessly since the day I got it, but wouldnt mind a 19"
Im considering going with Vista but might just wait until SP1 comes out!
Any other suggestions / ideas / configurations / cash are all very welcome!
Many thanks for any of the above!
As the title suggests, its time for me to build a new rig (even the wife agrees!
). I will basically use it for online gaming - mainly COD2 - and I have been looking for new bits on the web but need advice. I already have a Antec P180 case ready in the box, but pretty much need everything else.
I am going to go for this -
Video card - BFG 8800GTS 320mb DDR3 Dual DVI PCI-E
CPU - Intel Core Duo E6300
I have read that the E6300 is a good overclocker, so, rather than spend more money and go for the E6600, I think I will stick with the E6300 and overclock it. Should I just stick with the stock fan?
Can you recommend a good motherboard, RAM (2gb?), Hard disk (thought about a 10,000rpm one!) If the motherboard was compatible with the Quad CPU then that would be a bonus, as that would be my next upgrade sorted!
A power supply. Not sure what one to get either.
Finally, what 19" TFT monitor would you recommend? I have a 17" LG and has worked flawlessly since the day I got it, but wouldnt mind a 19"
Im considering going with Vista but might just wait until SP1 comes out!
Any other suggestions / ideas / configurations / cash are all very welcome!
Many thanks for any of the above!
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