Since each persons budget and goals a different I thought it would be safe to start my own thread about this.
►Goals:
◘I want to build a rig almost entirety around making GC/Wii games as pretty as possible (after all, if it can do that at a solid speed running Crysis3 maxed out should be a cinch right?)
◘I am also excited to see if the Nvidia Shield's PC Streaming abilities will prove to be a good match for playing GC/Wii games. I make note that I want to build this right to perform well with it, as I am not sure what things would support it more then others.
◘I run a single 100" HD Projector as my primary monitor, I will be aiming to optimism 1900x1080res.
*at this time I do not have 3D, but at a later time the option for going to a 3D projector might come up.
My budget: $1200-$1500, I could bend a bit more if it's really worth it.
*NOTE: When I do my shopping I will be using ebay, Craigslist, and will be hunting for used hardware to squeeze as much value out as I can. So market prices will not be so black and white. I will buy new things too but I will buy somethings used if trustworthy.
►OS
◘Windows 7 or 8?
►CPU
◘Haswell
*i5 4670k
*i7 4770k
*I don't do much with my PC that is hardware intensive aside from gaming, but I do want to be a little future proof.
►GPU:
Nvidia only.
◘ 770gtx 4gb and with the option open for later going sli with a second 770gtx
*note I am unsure if an SLI Option has any negitive effects on Dolphin
◘ A single 780gtx 3gb
►Motherboards: I never follow mobos very closely to know much difference between them.
◘I know I want an other Asus. So please help me pick one. (asus and only asus please.)
◘Sound cards: [color=#333333][color=#000099](this might be a different topic all together so don't get hung up on it)[/color]
Reliable sound is VERY important for me, I run my audio thru to a Home-Theater reviver digitally. I have ALWAYS always always had problems doing it this way. Even with the best of sound cards/HT amps (at the time) I have always had, I guess would be, "Handshake" issues.[/color] [color=#666666]Right now i'm using an "auzentech prelude"(X-FI) and tho it can separate surround sound in games or movies, it always has glitches trying to do sound tests and often the drivers/services crash randomly. [/color]
Bottom line, whether it be on-board or independent, if you know a specifically repeatable option please mention it.
►Ram: (Something I almost know nothing about other then "more is better")
◘How much should I am for?
◘What kind of configuration is best?
◘Are there specific latency numbers I should use?
◘What brands hold the best value?
►SSD: I defiantly want my first SSD drive in my next rig. I can't tell much difference between one SSD from the next. I'm looking for best value over all. As for size, around 128gb give or take.
►PSU:
Aside from the above mentioned hardware above, I will also be running 3 or 4 standard HDDs a LG Bluray burner and a few standard accessories.
I currecntly run a enermax liberty 500w, only this last week has some issues come up that may put it in question, but I am unsure as of yet if it is it or something else entirely. I am also unsure if it will be enough to power the new modern rig.
◘If i do upgrade my PSU, I say go big to last me a few builds, so 700w-1200w? I don't need to get too carried away but Its something I don't like to upgrade every build.
◘Looking for good value and solid build.
◘I don't want to tie up more then $200, so under $200 would be great.
►Cooling: [color=#000066](again maybe a topic for an other time)[/color]
◘ I don't think I will be doing much OC for a while so standard stuff might be fine, I might be able to fit my current tower cooler on the next gen cpu as it is semi universal.
◘I would love to have a quieter PC tho, I dont know what advancements are in the water cooling department but if there is anything worth mentioning please feel free.
Thank you for reading my long winded thread, and for any suggestions provided.
►Goals:
◘I want to build a rig almost entirety around making GC/Wii games as pretty as possible (after all, if it can do that at a solid speed running Crysis3 maxed out should be a cinch right?)
◘I am also excited to see if the Nvidia Shield's PC Streaming abilities will prove to be a good match for playing GC/Wii games. I make note that I want to build this right to perform well with it, as I am not sure what things would support it more then others.
◘I run a single 100" HD Projector as my primary monitor, I will be aiming to optimism 1900x1080res.
*at this time I do not have 3D, but at a later time the option for going to a 3D projector might come up.
My budget: $1200-$1500, I could bend a bit more if it's really worth it.
*NOTE: When I do my shopping I will be using ebay, Craigslist, and will be hunting for used hardware to squeeze as much value out as I can. So market prices will not be so black and white. I will buy new things too but I will buy somethings used if trustworthy.
►OS
◘Windows 7 or 8?
►CPU
◘Haswell
*i5 4670k
*i7 4770k
*I don't do much with my PC that is hardware intensive aside from gaming, but I do want to be a little future proof.
►GPU:
Nvidia only.
◘ 770gtx 4gb and with the option open for later going sli with a second 770gtx
*note I am unsure if an SLI Option has any negitive effects on Dolphin
◘ A single 780gtx 3gb
►Motherboards: I never follow mobos very closely to know much difference between them.
◘I know I want an other Asus. So please help me pick one. (asus and only asus please.)
◘Sound cards: [color=#333333][color=#000099](this might be a different topic all together so don't get hung up on it)[/color]
Reliable sound is VERY important for me, I run my audio thru to a Home-Theater reviver digitally. I have ALWAYS always always had problems doing it this way. Even with the best of sound cards/HT amps (at the time) I have always had, I guess would be, "Handshake" issues.[/color] [color=#666666]Right now i'm using an "auzentech prelude"(X-FI) and tho it can separate surround sound in games or movies, it always has glitches trying to do sound tests and often the drivers/services crash randomly. [/color]
Bottom line, whether it be on-board or independent, if you know a specifically repeatable option please mention it.
►Ram: (Something I almost know nothing about other then "more is better")
◘How much should I am for?
◘What kind of configuration is best?
◘Are there specific latency numbers I should use?
◘What brands hold the best value?
►SSD: I defiantly want my first SSD drive in my next rig. I can't tell much difference between one SSD from the next. I'm looking for best value over all. As for size, around 128gb give or take.
►PSU:
Aside from the above mentioned hardware above, I will also be running 3 or 4 standard HDDs a LG Bluray burner and a few standard accessories.
I currecntly run a enermax liberty 500w, only this last week has some issues come up that may put it in question, but I am unsure as of yet if it is it or something else entirely. I am also unsure if it will be enough to power the new modern rig.
◘If i do upgrade my PSU, I say go big to last me a few builds, so 700w-1200w? I don't need to get too carried away but Its something I don't like to upgrade every build.
◘Looking for good value and solid build.
◘I don't want to tie up more then $200, so under $200 would be great.
►Cooling: [color=#000066](again maybe a topic for an other time)[/color]
◘ I don't think I will be doing much OC for a while so standard stuff might be fine, I might be able to fit my current tower cooler on the next gen cpu as it is semi universal.
◘I would love to have a quieter PC tho, I dont know what advancements are in the water cooling department but if there is anything worth mentioning please feel free.
Thank you for reading my long winded thread, and for any suggestions provided.