Building New Gaming RIG

[Hamilcar1]

Looking to start my selection of making a new gaming computer. My current setup is just outdated and playing new games like BF2 is sluggish.

My first concern would be should I go with AMD over Intel?
What boards work well with what components. My last computer was bought through dell because of a super sale and coupons .. so I didn't have much to choose from. But this time I want to build something that will good for a couple of years and can expand nicely. I'm also up in the air about video cards... should I go with a PCI express or is currently not worth the money.

Items I'm looking for: (items I'm considering)
MB
Processor
Video Card
Monitor (Current 21 inch Sony G500 possibly upgrade to LCD)
DVD Burner (Plextor Dual Layer)
HD (Raptor)
Case (Thermaltake)
Power Suppy
Sound Card

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
Chris

 

[imported_Kensai]

MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum SLI
AMD X2 4400+
2 X BFG 7800GTX OC
2 X Seagate 7200.8 series
Pick a case
Seasonic S-12 600W or OCZ PowerStream 600W
Creative SoundBlaster Audigy4 Pro


^, what's your budget?

 

[Hamilcar1]

I'm thinking around 2k without monitor.

 

[Arky]

or, if you are on a budget:

DFI NF4 Ultra-D
AMD A64 3000+ OC
ATI X800 XL
Seagate 7200
Creative SB Audigy 2

 

[w00t]

Just make sure you get 2gigs of ram.

 

[Hacp]

Hmm with a 2k budget, I would spend 1.3k on THe machine and .7 K for perks!

Also, just to add, with your setup I would get 2x 1gb of tight timing ram. And also with that amount of cash, I wouldn't overclock at all.

 

[Hacp]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227210
These chips look good!

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

Originally posted by: Hamilcar1
I'm thinking around 2k without monitor.

DFI LanParty NF4 Ultra-D or wait for XFire board
AMD Athlon X2 4400+
2x 7800GTXs (probably BFG)
Seasonic S12 600W
Antec P-160
2x 7200.8s or 2x Raptors + 1x Seagate 7200.8

 

[shoRunner]

SLI of 7800's is complete overkill.

i'd say

Athlon x2 4400+
epox EP-9npa Ultra or Dfi ut nf4-d
2gb of ram
seasonic s12 500w
case of your liking
WD raptor + seagate 7200.8 160-300GB
thermalright xp90 or xp120

should be right at about $2000

and overclock alittle, should get about 2.5ghz+ and it will be a monster at everything

not too different from any of the other suggestions

 

[Hamilcar1]

thanks for the help