What Type of Computer/Gaming RIG you Use?

pssst.. btw.. the old bridge 3960x still > the 3770k people are getting these days.. just sayin'..

I'm not going to post specifics, but here is what I'm running.

i7 Processor
16GB Ram
GTX 560 ti Video Card (I am upgrading that to a GTX 680 next month)
120GB SSD
1.5TB HD
2 monitors (one 23" and one 19")

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Originally Posted by PseudoCool

Just remember one thing about using a flat screen TV for your gaming.. your going to have an issue with refresh rates if you've got a middle of the road TV. That's one of the reasons why flat screen computer monitors tend to be more expensive than the TV variations.. they've got a higher native refresh rate. That refresh rate makes your gaming video a lot smoother and more concise, especially considering that "HD" for a TV is still in the 1040 range, while it's in the MILLIONS range for even a basic computer currently. I know several people who do use a TV for a monitor, and most love it.. but they've stayed with LCD and LED, and avoided plasma all together. I hope it works out well for you :)

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yeah, plasma, compared to lcd/led has some serious viewing advantages for movies.. but for anything with static menus.. plasma is bad, no matter how they word it or sell it... glad mine are some of sony's laser tech demos...

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Originally Posted by Yars Revenge

Yes, it is expensive. And generally overkill. Sorry, but for the most part an I7 is like a whip it out contest or screeching your tires at the light. The vast majority of people don't need it, but have to have the highest number. An I5 will handle any game made. And an I3 will do very well. I'll stick with my Athlon II X3. Very middle of the road, low price point and performs as well as any other for what I need it for.

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You mean it's expensive to you......Is it overkill? Probably depending on what else they use their computer for. In the end it's really no different then they guy down the street who tunes imports, some people just want to see what kind of monster they can build :p

Really good advice though for people who are looking for the most bang for their buck on a gaming only rig. Core i5 3570k's are more then enough for gaming while giving you a good option if your into OC'ing and the Athlon II X3 is pure goodness for the price.

We are not talking about Plasma Flatscreens

We are talking about DLP or LCD hdmi and dvi flatscreens that are better and more efficient.


Also depends on your video cards and DPI rates it can handle i am running 1080p and configuration is below.

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Originally Posted by PseudoCool

Just remember one thing about using a flat screen TV for your gaming.. your going to have an issue with refresh rates if you've got a middle of the road TV. That's one of the reasons why flat screen computer monitors tend to be more expensive than the TV variations.. they've got a higher native refresh rate. That refresh rate makes your gaming video a lot smoother and more concise, especially considering that "HD" for a TV is still in the 1040 range, while it's in the MILLIONS range for even a basic computer currently. I know several people who do use a TV for a monitor, and most love it.. but they've stayed with LCD and LED, and avoided plasma all together. I hope it works out well for you :)

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my rig

AMD FX-6100
AMD Radeon HD 7850x2 2GB (crossfire)
12 Gig DDR3 Ram
Logitech G35 Headset

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Originally Posted by Oceanhawk

My specs are in my sig. I do run with a 1250 watt power supply and liquid cooling. Running a pair of 680's requires both in my opinion.

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1250w is for 3 way or more SLI. My dual 680's only run around 700watts total power, peak at full load. So I have 300watts leeway for things like overclocking them. More leeway is nice to an extent but 500 watts of it would be inefficiency to me. 300 watts is just enough to be efficient without wasting too much. It's personal preference though.

System Specs
Case high tower case with 4 big fan slots
ASUS p7p55-e
Cpu Core i7 860 3,4ghz (i shall update this to haswell)
HDD Samsung 1TB
SDD Intel 320 180gb
GPU EVGA GTX 680
PSU 850watt
Ram 8GB

intel i5 3770k @ 4.3 ghz
asus pz77 lx mobo
8 gb corsaire vengeance clocked at 2400 mhz
ocz agility 3 120gb ssd
2 tb seagate hdd
gigabyte windforce 7770hd ghz edition
arctic i30 cooling
coolermaster 430 elite case
corsair tx650m power supply 80+
windows 7 ultimate 64 bit.
cm storm mouse and razer reclusa keyboard, turtle beach p11 headset.
home build :) very proud of it. it can play anything out atm.

AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor 3.40 Ghz
8.00 GB memory
64 bit Win 7
Radeon HD 7870 2 GB

Happy about this old processor running nearly every game at max or close enough to not matter Settings :)