I consider myself an avid gamer, but my entire gaming collection does not even scratch 3+ TB. You must keep DOS logs of every action your OS takes. :)
In all seriousness, I do like that build. I think I would have to upgrade the CPU, though. I don't overclock, so I can use all the power I can...
More often than not, the GPU tends to be the limiting factor for what a PC can do. 10 years ago, it wasn't as important. Over the years, however, graphics have become more and more intensive as can be seen by the substantial increase in Video RAM in today's GPU's.
The short answer is a...
+2 for picking a different HDD.
I am an NVidia fan. The 570 offers long term value. NVidia always unlocks some mystical secrets with their driver updates.
-Draco
I am posting to hit on the same points as others already mentioned. That power supply is a disaster waiting to happen. I am a huge corsair fanboy. I have never had an issue with their PSU's. Having a faulty PSU or one that is less powerful than you need can destroy your system. DO NOT risk...
Heh. I think that just might bring the total build price a little ((><) space between the angle brackets) outside the budget. However, I will investigate the Revo drive. At first glance, I have to say I am impressed. I'll post an update to the build later.
-Draco
It's a good build. It is definitely powerful. Realistically, though, you cannot expect a computer to last more than a year for gaming anymore without upgrades.
-Draco
I cropped the quote a bit as it was quite long to be part of another post. The build looks solid. Everything is compatible from what I can see as well. I will give you some personal insight, however.
It really depends on the life expectancy of this computer. By that, I mean how long you plan...
This is actually pretty much the same build I devised. The only differences would be aesthetic. Great build, Roark. Thank you to everyone who made suggestions.
-Draco
I don't think you read my post as intended. I said 2 rigs running 2 each. I mean 2 separate machines. I could swap the HDD out in case a hardware component other than the HDD itself fried. Keep the ideas coming. I'll be posting my version of the build later when I get off work.
-Draco
I really don't think it would. Four of them seems like it would be a waste. It would be cool to have to rigs running 2 each, though. I could have gaming redundancy! If one of the computer's components failed, I'd have a twin to use while I was waiting on parts, lol.
I did ask for power, though...
I'm looking at building a gaming rig on steroids. The budget is $5000. Don't hold back. Pull out all the tricks. I am looking at 2 HDD's max for the initial setup. I am an NVidia fan, but don't let that stop you if you're a die hard AMD person. This is not something you should spend all night...
This isn't my specific problem, but I'm interested since it doesn't make sense. My friend has a laptop that will connect to the Internet, but will not connect to Star Wars: The Old Republic. The launcher opens, but it always says "servers offline" while he is connected with his desktop. I don't...
No, Western Digital is nothing like Alienware. You pay Alienware for the two or three LEDs and their logo plus a plethora of useless accessories. Western Digital is just following the economic principal of supply and demand. They are charging too much these days, though. Roark and I think quite...