Hi everyone, I've been googling, and checking many hardware stuff. I would like to build a custom gaming computer. I never built computers in my life. I'm not new to computers. I'm a coder, I know about security, but it doesn't matter. I'm just confused about the cases stuff, and how do I know which case would fit. I need something like: - 2TB HD (32MB Cache). - 16GB Ram (4x4GB). - Nvidia GTX295 - A great motherboard (Suggestions?). - A great 3GHZ 64 bit processor. - A great sound card. - A great power supply of (1000W+). Also, about the case, I'm afraid the whole stuff will burn since there is no cooling, I've never built computers. Need suggestions and advice on case and cooling and what I've listed. Waiting for some answers, Thanks.
Hi There That is a heavily speced system. What games require this spec? 16 GB of RAM? Plus which operating system are you going to run this on? Remembering that most Windows OS's have a RAM ceiling. I know XP is 4 GB, not sure about Vista or 7. Doubt they can do 16 GB without problems. Also 16GB of RAM and a 3Ghz CPU is gonna create a bottleneck. I think your gonna need a server operating system but then will your games run on it? Regards
I'm going to use Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit which must support the stuff. Well I found a gaming mother board which supports up to 16GB Ram. Thanks any way for your answer. I'm just going to order the stuff through ebay. x3
well for me that is very very high end computare and i think 99,99% can play all games if you afraid about heat, why dont you install colling fan into your computare
You can buy an ATI graphics card 5870 right now is the best or any new ATI card due to lesser power consumption. Win7 is free until June next year. Ram is overkill unless you want to build a server Sound card is pointless (leave it alone unless you have money to spare) Any i7 processor Any high-end motherboard for overclocking
Hey, thanks for your answer, but I have changed my plan. New plan: 8 GB Ram 2 Ghz Nvidia GTX 295 Windows 7 1TB HD 32MB Cache Also, what do you mean by "Windows 7 is free"? o.o
as my experience in computer assembly gigabyte motherboard is very good one as it have 4 slot each one can carry 4 giga ram (4slot*4giga)= 16 gigabyte ram for the processor you can buy AMD processor it is very good in gaming and graphic systems and that processor supports a high definition graphic card (AMD have from 1 core processor to 6 core processor you can choice your need but 3 core is good in performance and price) for graphic card you can get it built in with the board if you want to save some money , but the built out card is better (there is 1 giga graphic card it is the best ) best wishes in building a good gaming computer
You're forgetting the Power Supply, Just get anything 600 watts and high amperage on the +12v connectors, you can see it on the sticker panel. Yep, even a lousy non i7 processor e5200 can get you over 3ghz if you overclock it right. Windows 7 RTM can still be downloaded from Microsoft's technet site and you can get a legit Trial key that will last next year.
I've been made some case mods for a pro gamers before. He's using Cooler Master HF-932 PC Case with FSP Everest Pro 1200W PSU. This case has good air flow and large enough to put radiator water cooling system, also has several additional windows side panel.
Focus on the power generator and add more systems to the rest of your hardware specs. The best part of it all is that with a custom built computer, you can do much with it. The issue is ALWAYS the power system and cooling needs of the computer's power.
If your are looking for computers for gaming try to choose workstation model machines, which are more powerful as that of servers, ability to have more than processors, good graphic cards and increase in memory. Most important the operating system, if you use high end hardware and operating system puts on hardware limitation.
I thought the 64bit versions let you get above the 4gb cap in vista? orrr I think the 32bit centi allows you to get to at least 8.
Hey, I don't get you. Here is how it should be: 32 Bit: Doesn't support more than 4GB. 64 Bit: You can have as much as your OS supports. So yeah, which is better for gaming? "I say 64 Bit."
Why dont youg et a water coolign system for your CPU and run it thorugh the computer? if your going to have a high spec PC liek that, you migth aswell get a water coolign system and no fans. This should do the trick.
Although all the new stuff is always compatible with 64 bit machines, I find that every now and then you'll run into an older driver or some software which doesn't work with it and it's quite annoying. How much are you looking to spend, by the way?
So true, and so very annoying. I really like Ubuntu for this reason. Though, I've been messing around with windows 7 lately, and it seems to have a relatively stable 64 bit branch--that is, better than Vistas, which was a nightmare. And do go with the core i7 or core i5 (just came out not too long ago) for the CPU. They're great quad core processors with lots of horsepower. Also, use newegg for your parts. I've built many computers using only parts from newegg, and I love those guys.