3500 gaming computer

[specter539]

So lets say I can spend up to 3500 dollars on a gaming computer. What would you guys recommend for the different parts? Id like to be able to play all the most demanding games on high settings. Don't forget to add the best keyboard/mouse/speakers for gaming too :) I'm interested to see what you guys come up with.

[Spawn-Inc]

oo my favorite, dreaming!!!!!!



Update LIAN LI PC-V2000Aplus II Silver Aluminum Server Computer Case - Retail
$279.99

Update EVGA 122-CK-NF68-A1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
$209.99

Update EVGA 768-P2-N887-AR GeForce 8800Ultra 768MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail

Update ENERMAX Galaxy EGX850EWL ATX12V/ EPS12V/ BTX 850W Power Supply - Retail
$279.00

Update Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80562Q6600 - Retail
$319.99

Update mushkin eXtreme Performance 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) with EPP Profile
$159.99 x2 $319.98

Update Western Digital Raptor WD740ADFD 74GB 10,000 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM
oops thats 2 $309.98

Update Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3750640AS 750GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
$209.99

Update Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard - Retail
$63.99

Update SAMSUNG 226BW Black 22" 2 ms (GTG) DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail
$319.99

Update Logitech MX Revolution Black 7 Buttons 2 x Wheels USB RF Wireless Laser Mouse - Retail
$69.99

Update PLEXTOR 18X DVD±R Super Multi DVD Burner Black SATA Model PX-810SA/SW-BL - Retail

$74.99 x2 $149.98

Update Logitech Z-5500 505 Watts 5.1 Speaker - Retail
$292.99


Subtotal: $3,575.85

i didn't have enough left for water cooling :( and no sound card as i'm not sure which one is good or not. this setup is similar to what i will be getting/have.

[Jim Beam]

raptor 150 gig is only 204 on newegg here (http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16822136011)

[doesi87]

For Soundcard I use/would use one of this little babys. Very nice:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Description=soundblaster+x-fi&x=0&y=0
I have the x-fi extreme music, but I don't find it on newegg.

[D1337]

raptor 150 gig is only 204 on newegg here (http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16822136011)

i think spawn just grabbed what he wanted, instead of price hunting. If he did look for items with the same or close to the specs he could easily fit in a watercooling system.

[Silenced_Coyote]

I would switch out those Plextors for 1 Samsung.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151141

Then use the rest to buy an OS.

[Spawn-Inc]

i think spawn just grabbed what he wanted, instead of price hunting. If he did look for items with the same or close to the specs he could easily fit in a watercooling system.

pretty much but thats for 2 74gb hdd's i accidentally erased the price of each i think around 150 i always forget about the stupid os. i just like looking at the newer parts and what not. i'm sure you could easley get a better overall system for cheaper.

[Quakken]

I bet newegg prices are just about the best you can get, without heavy searching, and besides newegg does a better job with customer service and has better shipping.

And i would personally try to wait for AMD's TRUE quad cores to come out. Phenom. the intel ones are just two dual cores slapped together.