New computer build help
 

Guys im just about to build myself a new Rig, any recommendations plz
1,000 to spend, maby manage a bit more
I want i7 build, :)
Dual graphics :)
8-12 gig memory :)
help me out plz
regards
Doc

Judging from recent news i5 2500 overclocked to 4/5GHz

I would go dual chip rather than dual gpu, new ones are expensive but you can get 5970's for £300.

6-8 Gigs max atm, games don't need more than that.. only professional CAD, stress and video software need that much..

Update

i5 - £180 http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...=6&subcat=1275

8GB Ram - £80 http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...=8&subcat=1517

GPU Nivida/Ati -$300/400 http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...d=1914&subcat= / http://www.overclockers.co.uk/produc...rtby=priceDesc

Add the rest and you have a fairly decent PC!

Dual graphics is not supported yet.

Forget the dual gpu. I had two Ati 5770 in CF and OC´d and yes I had great power for little money, but when the game did not use CF I was in trouble. I had to sell the cards and get Ati 6970 2gb because of IL2 not supporting CF.

As Krupi said 6gb of RAM is enought for games. Yes you can buy more, but it helps nothing if you don´t multitask heavily or do some videoediting or something. Plus even if you bought 6gb and noticed it is not enought it is cheap to buy more later.

And on the processor side I5 is the choise for you. I7 is slower one of the two (until they release the new I7´s at later this year) 2500 or 2600 depending on you budget. And do yourself a favor and buy a good aftermarket cooler. Less noise and you can OC those I5´s like no other. For example Noctua NH-D14 is a good aircooler. It´s not the only one but for my liking it is the best (went from stock 2.66ghz to 4.1ghz and still same temperatures with my I7 920).

What about a nice motherboard, recomend one plz :)

2500k definitely
be careful P67 motherboard are dual channel not triple channel so it's 2x2Gb or 2x4Gb

I am using a rig I bought and built from scratch a month ago..

Intel 2500K @ 4.2 Gig ($219)
MSI P67A-GD65 (Has OUTSTANDING "Auto Overclocking" feature.. can't rave about it enough) ($179)
8 Gig Corsair Vengence DDR3 1600 ($99)
WD Caviar 7400 RPM $49.00
Samsung DVD R $20
FXF 6970 2 Gig VRAM $350
Cooler Master HAF 932 Case $139 (Has LARGE fans that make almost no noise)
RaidMax RX 850 AE PS $119 (I Heard mixed reviews about the "Maker" but have seen good reviews on this particular PS and hasen't had an issue)
Scythe SCMG-2100 Sleeve CPU Cooler $39 Big.. I mean BIG! But almost silent and keeps my CPU at 38' under load so how can you argue?

So if you are short of cash you could get the Mobo, CPU, RAM and a new Power SUpply for about $650 US (Assuming prices are what they were a few weeks ago) Carry over your DVD/HDD or get new ones, they are alsmot free at this point..

The big expense will be the G Card.. It was 1/3rd of my purchase price.

Also a word of advice.. if you are "saving up or trying to buy things a piece at a time, buy RAM whenever its cheap... everything else, and I mean everything will cost the same or less if you wait.. you are better off buying it all in a big lump when you are ready..

I'd go i5 and use the extra $100 towards your graphics card..you won't regret it for games..

For the MOBO read the Hard OC review of the MSI P67A-GD65.. After I installed everything I booted it up with fingers crossed.. entered BIOS, loaded Defaults.. then installed my Win 7 64 Bit OS (I'd recommend it.. you can get it for about $99 at New Egg)

Once I was done.. I shut down the PC, opened the case and pressed a button on the board that lit a little LED.. closed case and rebooted.. it automatically OD'd my system to a safe 4.2 Gigs without ever having to touch a BIOS option.. Very very easy.

yeah the "push button" over-clock MSI feature is neat

how goes your 6970 JG14_Jagr with CoD ?

Woukld i be able to put 2 of 6970's on the MSI P67A-GD65:grin:

So i will go for
psu i5
Memory http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...=8&subcat=1517
Motherboard MSI P67A-GD65
Graphic somthing like the 6970
The rest i think i can sorce
Thanks guys

If you can afford it I7 2600K is the way to go (with the I5 2500K right behind it). Use a Corsair H60 water cooling kit to cool down your CPU for a great $$$/performance ratio.

As for a MOBO: ASUS P8P67 Deluxe rev3 is a good choice.

Video cards: Right now looks like NVIDIA cards a less prone to stutters, but this will surely change soon.

Get as much RAM as you can afford and a Sata III SSD drive.

Like this mobo?
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=BU-013-OP

That is the PRO model, so you are giving up a few options but still a VERY GOOD MB.

If the price is right for you, it's hard to beat that combo.

I'm suggest you think about it.

If you want a new system that's fine. If better play in BOB COD is your motivation leave off until the reviews are all coming in thumbs up; based on your proposed system configuration.

I wouldn't make any new computer system purchases based on BOB COD at this time. There will be more patches, and the US version isn't released. The US release will bring large numbers of new users and probably more issues will be exposed.

That is good advice, but if you are due for an upgrade, I seriously doubt that you would go wrong with the combo you've showed me. And iL2-1946 would run GREAT on that system.

++++++100000

Yes it would be stupid to make decisions based on COD now, BUT it you are about to buy a new computer even without COD and the money is not a problem (so you won´t be in trouble with bills or anything if you buy it) I suggest you get the best you ever can. At least it will be good even a year after and you wont have to buy new computer next year when some other game comes out and makes it obsolete.