well, to qualify your needs, I will need to know several things. What games do you play? At what settings and resolution do you game?
This will effect which cpu/video setup you need.
Rather, may I suggest a setup of a new build for about 2500 total?
Case and PSU combo:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.732896
Video card x2:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102945
CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
Memory:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231429
Mobo:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131702
SSD:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227706
HDD:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533
Monitor:
http://www.provantage.com/hewlett-packard-hp-vm617a8-aba~7HEWA178.htm
CPU cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835242001
I would highly recomend a build like this, very similar to the one I have. The monitor is the exact one I have. 30" ones are very nice.
You would just need to choose, optical drive, keyboard, mouse, and 120mm fans of choice.
ah, forgot to mention, it would be more like 2800 plus shipping and extras, but I think it would be worth it.
If there is something you want to change or questions or stricter budget, let me know.
nice setup but i dont run ATI or Intel only AMD and Nvidia.
i have no budget,
and yeah. i currently have three monitors however with the dual graphics cards ill get i will have 4 setup.. well maybe 5 because i want my center to be in the middle of a screen.
ugh i dont know.
:C I am just saying, the i5 is going to be better for gaming, though it depends on the games also. Also, it is VERY overclock able. right now, ATI and intel are kinda owning the game, though nvidia is also strong. Keep in mind I do not believe AMD supports SLI anymore on their mobos, since AMD and ATI are still the same.
So, if you want SLI, I would recomend intel to go with it, but I would caution against the 560 Ti's, they have had some issues. However, 2 gtx570's would also be a nice solution!
wait.. will a PCI-E 2.1 card work on a mobo that says its only has a PCI-E 2.0 ??
yup! No problem.
in that case i need to sell 3 monitors and a graphics card!! cuz i will buy 3 23" LED Acers and that card.
lol which graphics card u looking at?
THE ONE YOU RECAMENDED
THE ONE YOU RECOMMENDED
ah ya, the 6950? ya, that's a sweet card. You may need to get a mini DP adapter for the 3rd monitor.
yeah. I will be selling my current setup. and getting my new one for 600 + COST OF MONITORS
i found an 23" Asus LED 2ms responce, for 179 on new egg
Some people clearly got too much money - am i jelly? Yes, i am jelly !
lol jelly! I know I am jelly!