I wonder...

[Reista]

Should i build a moderate pc for say, 700-1000 bucks, or build a godlike system for 1800 bucks? ive got two builds at top of the line products but the cheaper computer would fit in an older category. heres the specs *wish chipset and fsb but not mobo*

Cheap(er):

2.5ghz amd processor
790fx chipset (2400 fsb hyper)
3870 x2
3 x 2.0 x16 (x16 x16 crossfire, x16 x16 physics, or x16 x16 x8)
750w psu
4gig of ocz 800 at 4-4-4-12


Second Cheapest:

2.5 Intel Processor
780i (1333 fsb)
2 X 8800gt 1gig oc edition
2 x 2.0 X16 (X16 X16
1 X16
800w psu *modular*
4gig of ocz 800 at 4-4-4-12

Expensive:

2.5 intel processor
X48 (1333 fsb)
4870
2 X 2.0 X16 (X16 X16 crossfire)
1000w psu *modular*
4gig of ocz 800 at 4-4-4-12

[mattaggie]

I am completely confused as to what you are asking. What are you wanting to do with the PC?

[Reista]

Which one should i get, an expensive really really good computer that isnt good in a while or one that already isnt so good without any premium. Which would be the most beneficial for gaming. i know new tech doesn't hold its edge for very long

[Alaron]

I think its best to build for the best bang for the buck. Right now you can do very well for around $1000. Going too high end is really spending a lot of money for less and less gain.

Reista, some links included with your parts would help us follow what you're considering.

[Reista]

i would link it all but its 3 builds that would take quite a bit of time =p i suppose im going to go with the outdated computer (not to outdated mind you) and use that opposed to the new one and not pay the premium =]]

[vtfanmv5]

If you're considering the "second cheapest" option, I would use a 4870 in that, too, instead of SLI 8800GTs.

[Rigone]

I've always felt 3 video cards is a complete waste of money unless you're obsessed with benchmark results. Some games don't even play as well with 3 cards instead of 2. What size is the screen you're using? If anything smaller than 24" then sli/crossfire will give you very little performance gains. I would drop 2 and go with one decent card, then you can drop the psu down to a 650-750w one, save some cash and still have a good rig.

[Reista]

The benefit of sli is huge in some games and small in others but now that i look at it i see what your saying, it would be a good move because sli and crossfire are mostly status items for a large part and water cooling as well for that matter. Thanks for the input ill work on a 4th build that revolves around 1 graphics card and most likely a physics card on an x16 input slot.

[Rigone]

PhysX was bought by Nvidia, so If you go with nvidia, all the newest cards with the latest drivers support the PhysX engine so it's like a 2 for one deal. Buying a dedicated PhysX card would probably be a redundancy at this point.

[Reista]

i wasn't getting nvidia lol.. well... i dont know yet exactly =p

[Rigone]

Oh ok, lol. Well, just let us know, we'll be here

[Reista]

Thanks much =] im set on a specific build that will last me at least 5 years (excluding the GFX card) for 1300 and with GFX its 1470 =] liquid cooling and all (not frilly stuff like lighting though) ill post my build in a while.. theres a few kinks in it and itll take a while to post =p