- Best Gaming Computer -

[ShaunMood]

Im recieving a check for completing my advanced training in the US NAVY and among other things like buying a car... im building a very impressive gaming system...But i dont know where to start

So what do you reccomend?Im looking for reccommendations all the way to the power supply...

-CPU
-HD
-MOBO

Also... how do you compare amd to pentium - what is equal to what?

Thanks in advance!

[JediOfDarkness]

Well, you can't especially compare AMD's and Intel's anymore when it comes to gaming, but you can just look at the ratings. Like an Athlon 64 3400 is comparible to a P4 3.4GHz. That's not exact, but it's the best way to look at it.

Now onto the specs...

CPU: I'd recommend an AMD for sure, somewhere around an Athlon 64 3500.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...103-463&depa=1

Hard Drive: I'd go with around a 120GB 7200RPM, probably a Seagate would be your best bet.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...148-022&depa=1

Motherboard: I'd go with a higher end board, like an MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...130-468&depa=1

And even though you didn't ask for it:
Video Card: GeForce 6800GT, no doubt
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...130-203&depa=1

PSU: a 480W will do you good, and this is a great one.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...153-007&depa=1

RAM: I'd go with 1GB of some good RAM, and I've heard some good things about this stuff.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...220-033&depa=1

Sound Card: Onboard sound would do you OK, but if you want a good sound card, look no further than this one.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...102-179&depa=1

Speakers: Depending on what you really want to spend, here's a good set of 5.1CH speakers. If you want something better, there are better choices, but these would be one of my top choices:
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...121-121&depa=1


A couple of those items from NewEgg are out of stock because of the holidays, but check back there later or go to http://www.pricewatch.com and check around there for a good price.
Hope that helps ya out!

[sell2ucheap]

MB__ASUS
CPU__AMD64
PERIOD

[ShaunMood]

I did not expect such a greatly detailed response like that at all... thanks alot! that helped!... but i still am up for more suggestions

[sell2ucheap]

people here know very much...thats why i come here every day just about and look at all fourms...and most all go above and beyond when you ask a question or have a problem

[ShaunMood]

Keep in mind im looking to make this run games like doom 3 top knotch with no problem... So keep it comming like jediofdarkeness did. List everything you think would make a killer comp...

Dont forget the cd/dvd...drives... cooling fans etc...

Every last part it would take to make a top gaming pc... list it!

Thanks alot!

[ShaunMood]

Originally posted by sell2ucheap
people here know very much...thats why i come here every day just about and look at all fourms...and most all go above and beyond when you ask a question or have a problem

Yeah no joke... I wasnt expecting help... i was expecting a smart *** answer... Im really happy with the results!

[MJCfromCT]

If money is *almost* no object, what about a SLI setup?

[sell2ucheap]

SLI?..not sure i know what that means

[MJCfromCT]

SLI = multiple video cards.

http://graphics.tomshardware.com/graphic/20041123/

[ShaunMood]

What about a monitor?

[MJCfromCT]

Originally posted by ShaunMood
What about a monitor?

I'd say the biggest and baddest CRT monitor you can afford, perfect for a gaming computer:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...116-234&depa=0

[sell2ucheap]

most will say a crt is the way to go but i use a sony 20.1" flat screen and i love it in all games...no problem here

[sell2ucheap]

have you ever seen a 22" crt..they are huge heavy and take up a load of space...but are nice also if you got the space and are cheaper that lcd's

[ShaunMood]

Well from a source of mine im told that playing a game over 1600x1200 is useless... is this true?