Help Making Gaming Rig.

[DarkOwnagePeace]

I have never made a computer before, and was wondering if you guys could help me. Currently I am on my laptop

2.33ghz core 2 duo
256mb ati mobility x1800
and 1 gig of ram
vista basic :(

works fine for my regular user needs BUT

I'd like a gaming rig(desktop) where it'll make the new games make my eyes wana tear.
I don't know that much about making my own system so any recomendations would be appreciated.
Basicly I'm looking for something that can play any game on the highest possible setting without any flicker of lag (my price range varies but I can say nothing higher then 2500) Basicly I want the best of everything at the best price.

(Oh also I have a 23" samsung 720p so i think that should be fine as my monitor it has pc input in back?)

[George Hallam]

Hello DarkOwnagePeace and welcome to http://www.pcguide.com/ubb/pcgubb.gif

Ok for $2500 you should get a very nice rig

CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 2.33GHz (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115030)
this is not a very good CPU but it can be temporary until this (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-202-IN&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=793)come out. If you want a CPU just to keep get the Q6600 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017)

MOBO
ASUS Striker II Formula 780i (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131255)

GPU
BFG 8800GTS (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814143119) x 2 (in SLI)

RAM
Patriot 2 x 1Gb DDR2 1066Mhz (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220284) x2 (4Gb)

PSU
Thermaltake 700w (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153039)

Case
Thermaltake SHARK (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133143) full tower case is down to personal preference but this one is nice ;)

HDD storage
500Gb Hitachi (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822147007)

HDD games/OS
Western Digital Raptor X 150Gb (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136012)

OS
Vista home premium 64bit (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116204)

Mouse/keyboard/speakers
all down to you but logitech are the best
Logitech G15
(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126034)Logitech G51 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121012&Tpk=G51%2bspeakers)
Logitech G9 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104079)

Total (using a Q6600 CPU) $2269.86

any more question or query's please ask...

Also
Have you built a PC before?

[DarkOwnagePeace]

No, I have never built a computer before :s the closest thing I have done is replace ram clean the fan and take out the dvd drive :s. Would there be any compatibility problems with 64 bit os, would it be a hassel to put xp pro on it also for older things, i'm not sure how that would work.?
Also like I said i'm a newbie and have no idea but I heard you need a 1000wat psu for that grfix card?

[George Hallam]

No, I have never built a computer before :s the closest thing I have done is replace ram clean the fan and take out the dvd drive

Putting a system together is very simple so long as you follow the instructions

Would there be any compatibility problems with 64 bit os
No, only with older hardware (which you wont have) and older software

would it be a hassel to put xp pro on it also for older things, i'm not sure how that would work.?
Yes you can dual boot its very simple i will explain when the time comes

Also like I said i'm a newbie and have no idea but I heard you need a 1000wat psu for that grfix card?
nah 700w will be more than enough

[Ajmukon]

if you can find a 1000W on the cheap from a good quality man. why not get it?

there really isn't a reason to, but it should be more than effective...