Needs help building a PC

[Unreal_Boy]

hi guys, I want 2 build a powerful gaming PC that can handle UT3 at max settings with solid 60 frames per second, my wallet can afford up to 4000$, I need to know the (CPU,GPU....etc) names and models and any modifications that can add more performance, I'll go with the ones that most of you recommend, thanks in advance.

 

[T2A`]

I got an E6850, 2 gigs of DDR2 RAM, a mobo, and an 8800GT for less than $800. This setup does 100+ FPS in many UT3 maps at 1680x1050 at max detail. There's some newer stuff out now that would perform even better for the same price.

 

[Unreal_Boy]

I got an E6850, 2 gigs of DDR2 RAM, a mobo, and an 8800GT for less than $800. This setup does 100+ FPS in many UT3 maps at 1680x1050 at max detail. There's some newer stuff out now that would perform even better for the same price.

can u state those items more precisely? I mean which 1 is CPU or GPU and which company made it so i can look 4 it instead of giving the retail guy a bunch of code which will make me look like an idiot

 

[Unreal_Boy]

I don't think 800$ will be enough coz I want 2 get a decent screen which I suppose will cost alot.

 

[Fuzz]

Funny conversation.

You have to do some digging of your own. There must be a store where you can get that computer without spending a fortune. A big screen can be fun but why not sit a little closer and save yourself a lot of money?

It's always smarter to buy a cheap computer than an overpriced one. All computers get old relatively fast anyway.

I could go for a GF8800GT 512MB graphics card, an Intel C2D processor, 2 GB ram and a Soundblaster X-Fi would suffice, but I would probably wait a while for prices to go down further. By the way, just don't go to Dell, Compaq, HP or Apple. Of course you need a hard drive and a PCIe x2 motherboard too, as well as a keyboard, a mouse, you get the picture, with a monitor that is.

The new GF9600 could have some hardware issues involving the chip reduction and higher frequencies. Time will tell.

 

[Unreal_Boy]

since I don't know much about hardware, I think going to a store will get me ripped off, and since you guys know the game well and how much of hardware it needs, it's better to take your advice.

 

[Lopar-XL]

Here's what I have. With my system's specs, UT3 runs like liquified butter on silk even with a screen full of combatants fighting each other and graphic and sound details cranked to the max.

Manufacturer: Vision Computers, Inc.
Model: Proton 6060 (Atlanta)
Motherboard: Intel Desktop Board DP35DP
Case: mid-size ATX
CPU: Intel Core2 Duo E6850 (3.0GHz)
RAM: 2 gigs dual channel DDR2 (800MHz, 2x1Gb sticks)
Hard Disk: 320Gb SATA II 7,200RPM NCQ
Optical Drive: Memorex DVD+/-RW Dual Layer
Audio: Onboard audio
OS: Windows Vista Home Basic 32-bit
Graphics Card: PNY Verto nVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS w/640M RAM, PCIe
Power Supply: Sparkle Power 650W ATX