Extreme Gamer / Entertainment PC

[jdeb]

I just recieved 1700.00 deposit (3500.00 equipment budget, 1000.00 labor/install) on a gaming,/entertainment PC, what do you guys think?


http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.149941

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...328.22-136-337

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...726.11-112-179

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136137

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835106102

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231238

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820309001

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817814011

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824185003

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16812105808

[Alaron]

That looks alright, though it is certainly a very expensive setup.

You're missing a CPU in that list.

You'll want Vista 64-bit to use all of that RAM.

I'd skip the dual-monitors. Spend the money on 2 larger screens or one very large screen.

[shadowpr]

I think it's incredible overkill.

Tri-sli isn't really necessary.

Vista Ultimate doesn't really offer much more than hp for the average user.

I like lite-on or asus dvd drives personally. Have used them in a few builds, and they work nice.

I would also get better monitors if it's for gaming. 2ms to 5ms at the most.

I might have passed over the processor but I didn't see one listed.

No need for the cpu cooler unless overclocking.

[jdeb]

Originally Posted by Alaron That looks alright, though it is certainly a very expensive setup. You're missing a CPU in that list. You'll want Vista 64-bit to use all of that RAM. I'd skip the dual-monitors. Spend the money on 2 larger screens or one very large screen.

the CPU is I7 and bundled

[jdeb]

Originally Posted by Alaron That looks alright, though it is certainly a very expensive setup. You're missing a CPU in that list. You'll want Vista 64-bit to use all of that RAM. I'd skip the dual-monitors. Spend the money on 2 larger screens or one very large screen.

Good call, will change to 64bit... that why I posted it... thanks

[jdeb]

Originally Posted by shadowpr I think it's incredible overkill. Tri-sli isn't really necessary. Vista Ultimate doesn't really offer much more than hp for the average user. I like lite-on or asus dvd drives personally. Have used them in a few builds, and they work nice. I would also get better monitors if it's for gaming. 2ms to 5ms at the most. I might have passed over the processor but I didn't see one listed. No need for the cpu cooler unless overclocking.

more for the media aspect, i am not a big windows guy in terms of usage, but the obtuse customer insists on it.

[jdeb]

Originally Posted by shadowpr I think it's incredible overkill. Tri-sli isn't really necessary. Vista Ultimate doesn't really offer much more than hp for the average user. I like lite-on or asus dvd drives personally. Have used them in a few builds, and they work nice. I would also get better monitors if it's for gaming. 2ms to 5ms at the most. I might have passed over the processor but I didn't see one listed. No need for the cpu cooler unless overclocking.

I respect your opinion on the drives but I have had great luck with LG... Please convince me otherwise, I am not an expert on optical drives.

[jdeb]

Originally Posted by shadowpr I think it's incredible overkill. Tri-sli isn't really necessary. Vista Ultimate doesn't really offer much more than hp for the average user. I like lite-on or asus dvd drives personally. Have used them in a few builds, and they work nice. I would also get better monitors if it's for gaming. 2ms to 5ms at the most. I might have passed over the processor but I didn't see one listed. No need for the cpu cooler unless overclocking.

He is H bent on dual monitors, please advise, I am not an expert on REPONSE TIMES BY TODAY'S STANDARDS. I DO NOT EVEN OWN A TV

[jdeb]

Oh I forgot to mention that I will be spending 255.00 (my nephew, thank God) on a electrician to put in a separate breaker for the outlet. I am not getting paid that well for my services....

[Alaron]

jdeb, please post once instead of a lot seperate posts. It is easier to read. Thanks.

As for the monitors, using two screens is fine, but I'd skip that particular doublescreen package in your list. You can do much better just buying two identical LCDs. You can easily pick up two 19" LCDs for under $400. If your customer wants to spend more, get larger screens. Two 22" LCDs can easily come in around $500. I'd look at Samsung brand monitors.

[amdalex]

You could get 2 of these- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824009145, for $340. A lot less than $700.

[JBMX]

$1000 on labor/install?

[jdeb]

Originally Posted by JBMX $1000 on labor/install?

The guy is like Monk, has to be clean installation so I went high and he didn't bat an eye. He could turn out to be a nightmare though... more than likely. He wants three cards, I tried to talk to him about it but you can't tell some people anything. He agreed about the monitors though and they should mount to the wall easy enough.