Looking to build a new quiet computer - recommendations?
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:20 pm
Hello all,
I've been out of the loop for a while but I'd like to build a new quiet desktop gaming rig that can adequately play games and watch movies on my monitors. Main limitations are my Dell 3007 and a secondary Dell 2405 so I'll probably need dual video cards.
I have no idea where to start so any setups are welcome. For budget let's say in the ballpark of $1500? Willing to go over if the price justifies it. I'm basically starting from scratch except for the case and PSU (Lian Li V1000, Corsair HX620) but if someone can recommend a better one than that I'm open to suggestions. I'll also need a recommendation on a heatsink, fan, etc.
I did some preliminary research and saw that the Q6600 just had a price cut to $185 so I'd be happy to use that chip unless someone recommends otherwise. Storage looking for at least 1TB and a MB that can do RAID-0, ASUS RAMPAGE or P5Q maybe?
In summary:
- Needs to be quiet
- Needs to be able to play games satisfactorily on Dell 3007 and be able to support an additional Dell 2405
- Would like at least 1TB storage and RAID-0
- Probably 4GB RAM
- Budget ~$1500 but can go higher if worth the value
- Motherboard with built in Wifi would be nice
- Have case and MB
Thank you!
I've been out of the loop for a while but I'd like to build a new quiet desktop gaming rig that can adequately play games and watch movies on my monitors. Main limitations are my Dell 3007 and a secondary Dell 2405 so I'll probably need dual video cards.
I have no idea where to start so any setups are welcome. For budget let's say in the ballpark of $1500? Willing to go over if the price justifies it. I'm basically starting from scratch except for the case and PSU (Lian Li V1000, Corsair HX620) but if someone can recommend a better one than that I'm open to suggestions. I'll also need a recommendation on a heatsink, fan, etc.
I did some preliminary research and saw that the Q6600 just had a price cut to $185 so I'd be happy to use that chip unless someone recommends otherwise. Storage looking for at least 1TB and a MB that can do RAID-0, ASUS RAMPAGE or P5Q maybe?
In summary:
- Needs to be quiet
- Needs to be able to play games satisfactorily on Dell 3007 and be able to support an additional Dell 2405
- Would like at least 1TB storage and RAID-0
- Probably 4GB RAM
- Budget ~$1500 but can go higher if worth the value
- Motherboard with built in Wifi would be nice
- Have case and MB
Thank you!