Hello Everyone,
About three weeks ago the computer I had at the time went thermo nuclear. The mobo, gpu, and psu all got toasted. I figured it was time to purchase a new computer.
Purpose: A gaming setup that aims to maximize Starcraft 2 performance, on about a $1000 CDN budget. In addition, this will be the computer that I use for my university studies.
Location: I am located in Ottawa, Canada. I am willing to purchase from the following stores: PcCyber.com, CanadaComputers.com, NCIX.com, TirgerDirect.com, and Newegg.ca.
Based on the this review by techspot on starcraft 2. I have decided to put together the following build:
- CPU = Core i5 750 Processor ($199.99)
- CPU Cooler = Zalman CNPS10x Quiet ($59.99)
- MOBO = Asus P7P55D-E LX ($138.99)
- GPU = MSI GeForce GTX 460 Cyclone ($209.99)
- MEMORY: 4GB G.Skill Ripjaws DDR3 1600Mhz ($50.99)
- PSU: OCZ GameXStream 850 W ($119.99)
- CASE: Antec Nine Hundred Two ($109.99)
- Hardrive:WD Caviar Black (640 GB, 64 Cache, 7200 RPM) ($59.99)
Total: $949.92
Please comment on the selection of parts, the value of items (buck for bang), and whether you feel the two purposes of the system will be achieved adequately.
Thank you,
Aldin
About three weeks ago the computer I had at the time went thermo nuclear. The mobo, gpu, and psu all got toasted. I figured it was time to purchase a new computer.
Purpose: A gaming setup that aims to maximize Starcraft 2 performance, on about a $1000 CDN budget. In addition, this will be the computer that I use for my university studies.
Location: I am located in Ottawa, Canada. I am willing to purchase from the following stores: PcCyber.com, CanadaComputers.com, NCIX.com, TirgerDirect.com, and Newegg.ca.
Based on the this review by techspot on starcraft 2. I have decided to put together the following build:
- CPU = Core i5 750 Processor ($199.99)
- CPU Cooler = Zalman CNPS10x Quiet ($59.99)
- MOBO = Asus P7P55D-E LX ($138.99)
- GPU = MSI GeForce GTX 460 Cyclone ($209.99)
- MEMORY: 4GB G.Skill Ripjaws DDR3 1600Mhz ($50.99)
- PSU: OCZ GameXStream 850 W ($119.99)
- CASE: Antec Nine Hundred Two ($109.99)
- Hardrive:WD Caviar Black (640 GB, 64 Cache, 7200 RPM) ($59.99)
Total: $949.92
Please comment on the selection of parts, the value of items (buck for bang), and whether you feel the two purposes of the system will be achieved adequately.
Thank you,
Aldin