MY Gaming computer Revised Build?
Posted by admin in Digital Reader Cases Monday, 31 May 2010 21:41 2 Comments
Over the Past few weeks, I have been designing a gaming computer (with the help of the people here at yahoo answers) Here is the build
Case NZXT Nemesis Elite Gaming Case – Black
http://www.xoxide.com/nzxt-nemesis-elite-case-black.html
From XOXIDE
109.99
Power: OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ700MXSP 700W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire
Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply compatible with core i7
$89.99
Video Card ASUS EAH5750 FORMULA/2DI/1GD5/A Radeon HD 5750 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1
x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121356
$104.99
Optical Drive Samsung SH-S223C DVDRW Drive – DVD+R 22X, DVD+RW 8X, DVD-RW 6X, DVD-RAM 12X,
CD-R 48X, OEM
$26.97
CPU AMD Phenom II X4 945 Deneb 3.0GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W
Quad-Core Processor
$150.99
Flash Media Sabrent Internal 68-in-1 Multi Flash Media Card Reader – USB 2.0, Black, 3.5″,
Self Powered, SDHC, MicroSD Support, Vista Ready
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1871218&csid=_21
$17.99
Hard drive Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s
3.5″ Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533&cm_re=WD_black-_-22-136-533-
_-Product
$109.99
Headset Logitech ClearChat Pro USB Headset
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3296232&csid=_21
$52.99
Keybord Microsoft ANB-00001 Wired Keyboard 600 – USB, Black
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=4364466&sku=M17-0
025&srkey=Microsoft%20ANB-00001%20Wired%20Keyboard%20600%20-%20USB,%20Black
$18.99
Mouse Logitech Gaming Mouse G500, Adjustable Tracking Sensitivity and Weight, Onboard
Memory, 10 Programmable Buttons, 5700 DPI
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5214793&CatId=239
00
$69.97
Monitor Philips 221E1HSB 22″ Class HD Widescreen LCD Monitor – 1080p, 1920 x 1080, 8000:1
Dynamic, 5ms, HDMI
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5268280&Sku=P109-
2205%20CA
$ $174.97
Motherboard GIGABYTE GA-890FXA-UD5 AM3 AMD 890FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
8-_-Product
$109.99
Memory CORSAIR XMS3 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel
Kit Desktop Memory Model TW3X4G1333C9DHX
CORSAIR XMS3 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit
Desktop Memory Model TW3X4G1333C9DHX
$179.99
Speakers Logitech Z-2300 THX-Certified 200-Watt 2.1 Speaker System (Silver)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002SQ2P2/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s
=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000062VUO&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=10ZD6QGF9RZH
8WZQH6E1
$148.99
Windows 7 Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64BIT Operating System Software – OEM DVD,
English
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5213932&CatId=462
2
$114.97
$1481.77
1. what graphics settings will this be able to run crysis on?
2.Will it be able to play games like Starcraft 2, World in conflict, EVE, and Battlefield Bad company 2 on max settings? (not at the same time)
3. any other cases that you would recommend (mainly a question for Jasuchan 
)
4.any Problems with this setup as far as you can see?
thanks for all your help Jasuchan and to all the oher people the last few weeks for answering my questions about this
Ps all the parts can be found on tigerdirect or newegg (unless stated otherwise (i think one thing comes from amazon) )
i was thinking of this case
Auzentech GMC R-4 Bulldozer Case
http://www.xoxide.com/auzentech-gmc-bulldozer-case.html
You might want to spend more on your video card than you do on your case.
than i need a less expensive case, so i can get a more expensive card…
Other Cases i like
http://www.xoxide.com/psi-cyclone-case-black.html
http://www.xoxide.com/aerocool-vxe-performance-case.html
http://www.xoxide.com/aerocool-aeroengine-plus-case.html
and this case
http://www.xoxide.com/aspire-x-cruiser-case-silver.html
I AM SERIOUSLY CONSEDERING THESE 2 CASES OVER ALL OTHERS
http://www.xoxide.com/apevia-xcruiser2-silver-case.html
AND
http://www.xoxide.com/auzentech-gmc-bulldozer-case.html
You might want to spend more on your video card than you do on your case.
Hmm.. I’ve heard good things about the Bulldozer case. But it can only hold one ODD, and it has no external 2.5 bay, so you can’t use your media reader.
The XCruiser is… well… okay. The build quality isn’t the best, but it’s not bad. It’s still a case that I wouldn’t mind using, although I would choose others over it.
So! Answers to your questions…
1. what graphics settings will this be able to run crysis on?
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2009/10/12/amd_ati_radeon_hd_5770_5750_review/6
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/24216-asus-radeon-hd-5770-1gb-voltage-tweak-edition-review-12.html
2.Will it be able to play games like Starcraft 2, World in conflict, EVE, and Battlefield Bad company 2 on max settings? (not at the same time)
-SC2, and EVE will have no problem playing at Max settings. World in Conflict will get about 35 fps, and BFBC2 will get about 40 fps at max.
3. any other cases that you would recommend (mainly a question for Jasuchan
)
-Our taste in cases are really different. I like my cases simple and tank-like, with build quality, cable management, and airflow as priorities. XD. While you seem to enjoy more superfluous looks. I’d be hard for me to suggest a case that you would like.
Here are a few budget cases that I feel you might like the looks of. Could be wrong though. ^ ^
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156223
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811517003
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811162055
I do personally think that this case is a great choice. Phenomenal build quality. All black, superior airflow, and a CPU retention hole! That’s unheard of on a case in this price range. This is the case that I personally use for every mid range build that I do.
Plus, doing a modded case door window isn’t hard. Not sure if you’re up to it though.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811121099&cm_re=hec_compucase-_-11-121-099-_-Product
Just buy a few 120mm LED fans and cold cathodes with the extra cash.
4.any Problems with this setup as far as you can see?
-What happened to the 5850? If you are dropping to the 5750, then bring your PSU’s wattage down to about 500W (still a bit overkill, but you won’t need any more than that. You could even go for 400W if you’re not overclocking or going CrossfireX anytime soon).
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256061
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256060
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139008
On the other hand, the HD5770 may be right up your alley. It’s got amazing performance at 1920×1080. If you cut your case price down a bit, you can afford it!!