Gaming pc and peripherals

Hanzi · Jul 5, 2011, 01:03 PM

anyone have any good tips for me? i am looking at buying a new gaming pc for cod4, plus some good gaming equipments (mouse keyboard etc). what do you recommend?

Takaharu · Jul 5, 2011, 01:36 PM

Can you provide us with a short list of games that you play, notably the most recent ones, along with a budget?

blibbax · Jul 5, 2011, 04:46 PM

A resolution would be helpful too, if you already have a monitor or know how large a monitor you want to get

**kris23** · Jul 5, 2011, 05:57 PM

steelseries Xai, 9HD mouse pad, and a 7G keyboard.

a REAL gaming keyboard.

Tipstaff · Jul 5, 2011, 09:11 PM

Seeing as how COD4's "recommended" specs aren't very high, at least now, any current gen, or last gen CPU and GPU should do you just fine. Seeing as how I'm an Intel boy I'll post some suggestions along those lines (at the moment I just have time for the 4 main parts):

Processor:
Intel i5 2400 ($205)
Intel i5 2500 ($220)
Intel i5 2500K ($240)(unlocked version)

Motherboard (from lowest to modest pricing):
Asus P8H61-M LE ($90)(mATX)
Asus P8H67-M LE ($110)(mATX)
ASUS P8P67 LE ($130)(full sized board)

Personally I would take the last board as it would give you everything you need (lots of expansion slots, 2 more RAM slots, plenty of SATA ports) with the exception of being able to do SLI. If you want that option you will need to add at least $50-100 for a good board.

GPU:
Nvidia GTX560 (average $200-250)
AMD/ATI HD6850 (average $180-200)
AMD/ATI HD6870 (average $220-250)

Prices depend on manufacturer, type of cooler (the more customized the cooler the more expensive), factory overclocking, and so fourth.

RAM:
Corsair XMS3 CMX4GX3M2A1600C9 4GB Kit (2x2GB)
Corsair XMS3 CMX8GX3M2A1333C9 8GB kit (2X4GB)

I always recommend Corsairs XMS3 to people as it is "usually" the most compatible/stable, however if you intend to overclock then I would look elsewhere, or to Corsair's Dominator line.

Hanzi · Jul 7, 2011, 12:26 PM

I am looking at spending about 800 euros on the rig and 200 euros for equipment. I have some friends using Steelseries and they swear its awesome so I guess I will have to try those. I already have a Samsung 2233 screen and apart from cod4 i like to play minecraft Oo (insert joke here), css and some HoN. thanks for the replies so far guys

Tipstaff · Jul 7, 2011, 07:01 PM

One thing to look out for are bundle deals. A lot of companies, like NCIX, Newegg, and so fourth, will have deals when you buy specific parts together, such as mobo/RAM, mobo/CPU, and so on, or even deals when you buy multiple parts all together.

Edit:
Gigabyte is also another brand to look at for motherboards, so here's 3 more to look at from them:
Gigabyte GA-P67A-D3-B3 ($125)(full size)
Gigabyte H67M-D2-B3 ($90)(mATX)
Gigabyte GA-H61M-D2P-B3 ($70-$90)(mATX)

Jul 5, 2011, 01:03 PM	#1
Hanzi HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Gaming pc and peripherals anyone have any good tips for me? i am looking at buying a new gaming pc for cod4, plus some good gaming equipments (mouse keyboard etc). what do you recommend?

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Jul 5, 2011, 09:11 PM	#5
Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,773 Rep Power: 190 System Specs	Re: Gaming pc and peripherals Seeing as how COD4's "recommended" specs aren't very high, at least now, any current gen, or last gen CPU and GPU should do you just fine. Seeing as how I'm an Intel boy I'll post some suggestions along those lines (at the moment I just have time for the 4 main parts): Processor: Intel i5 2400 ($205) Intel i5 2500 ($220) Intel i5 2500K ($240)(unlocked version) Motherboard (from lowest to modest pricing): Asus P8H61-M LE ($90)(mATX) Asus P8H67-M LE ($110)(mATX) ASUS P8P67 LE ($130)(full sized board) Personally I would take the last board as it would give you everything you need (lots of expansion slots, 2 more RAM slots, plenty of SATA ports) with the exception of being able to do SLI. If you want that option you will need to add at least $50-100 for a good board. GPU: Nvidia GTX560 (average $200-250) AMD/ATI HD6850 (average $180-200) AMD/ATI HD6870 (average $220-250) Prices depend on manufacturer, type of cooler (the more customized the cooler the more expensive), factory overclocking, and so fourth. RAM: Corsair XMS3 CMX4GX3M2A1600C9 4GB Kit (2x2GB) Corsair XMS3 CMX8GX3M2A1333C9 8GB kit (2X4GB) I always recommend Corsairs XMS3 to people as it is "usually" the most compatible/stable, however if you intend to overclock then I would look elsewhere, or to Corsair's Dominator line. __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick.

Jul 7, 2011, 12:26 PM	Thread Starter #6
Hanzi HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Re: Gaming pc and peripherals I am looking at spending about 800 euros on the rig and 200 euros for equipment. I have some friends using Steelseries and they swear its awesome so I guess I will have to try those. I already have a Samsung 2233 screen and apart from cod4 i like to play minecraft Oo (insert joke here), css and some HoN. thanks for the replies so far guys

Jul 7, 2011, 07:01 PM	#7
Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,773 Rep Power: 190 System Specs	Re: Gaming pc and peripherals One thing to look out for are bundle deals. A lot of companies, like NCIX, Newegg, and so fourth, will have deals when you buy specific parts together, such as mobo/RAM, mobo/CPU, and so on, or even deals when you buy multiple parts all together. Edit: Gigabyte is also another brand to look at for motherboards, so here's 3 more to look at from them: Gigabyte GA-P67A-D3-B3 ($125)(full size) Gigabyte H67M-D2-B3 ($90)(mATX) Gigabyte GA-H61M-D2P-B3 ($70-$90)(mATX) __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick. Last edited by Tipstaff; Jul 7, 2011 at 10:44 PM.