Gaming build

[Full Speed]

Alright here's what I'm going to go with when I get my return:

Core i5 750
Coolermaster CM Hyper 212+
Asus P7P55D Pro
4GB G.Skill Ripjaws DDR3-1600
MSI HD5770 (NCIX doesn't have the HAWK listed)
Lancool PC-K62
WD 1TB Black (I'm sticking with this because the prices I can find now are lower then the Samsung. I'll have another look before I order though.)
Corsair TX750W
LG 22x DVD Burner


I'll do up the pricing closer to when I get my taxes back and think about getting a monitor.

[MarkOne]

Originally Posted by martin_metal_88

Gérard no!

O yes, I keep your Gigabyte statement in my pocket for future use .

[Raserei408]

The 5770 Hawk is on Newegg.ca for $190 (about a $15 premium, worth it IMO), though I'm not sure how much the shipping will be.

[Full Speed]

I'd rather do this all in one order, but I'll think about it.

[martin_metal_88]

Nice to see that you have done your choice! now get the hardware and make a workblog when building this baby beast

[rjbarker]

The 5770 Hawk is on Newegg.ca for $190 (about a $15 premium, worth it IMO), though I'm not sure how much the shipping will be.

Be careful ordering from the "Egg" as they tend to stroke you on their "Handling Fees".....better off to go NCX / DC or BD and Price Match.

[Full Speed]

I'm debating getting a 5850 instead of the 5770. I sit my PC right next to my HDTV and I might start using that as my display for some games. It's 1080p. I play a wide range of games (including demanding stuff like Crysis). I'd be happier if I could max them out no problem. Does the 5770 start to suffer at 1080p? Is the 5850 a nice step up for that resolution?

[MrDiaz]

Again, can't stress this enough! Wait 2 more weeks my friend, I'm not suggesting you buy an NVIDIA card but you can see how things pan out, maybe prices will drop? You've got nothing to lose here!

But to comment on your post, the 5770 is a nice card indeed but once you pump your res at 1920xXXXX or higher + AA it will drop your FPS considerably, specially in Crysis! I'd get the 5770 if I'm gaming at 1680x1050 for sure, I know at that res I can max the video settings no problem.

[Full Speed]

I'm waiting to get my taxes anyway so if there's any price cuts when Fermi drops I'll get them. Just trying to plan it out.

Pretty sure I'll go for the 5850 if the 5770 takes a hit at 1920x1080.

[rapmaster]

Originally Posted by Full Speed

I'm debating getting a 5850 instead of the 5770. I sit my PC right next to my HDTV and I might start using that as my display for some games. It's 1080p. I play a wide range of games (including demanding stuff like Crysis). I'd be happier if I could max them out no problem. Does the 5770 start to suffer at 1080p? Is the 5850 a nice step up for that resolution?

You'll need at least a 5850 if you want to max out your games with good fps.

Originally Posted by rjbarker

Be careful ordering from the "Egg" as they tend to stroke you on their "Handling Fees".....better off to go NCX / DC or BD and Price Match.

Handling Fees are taxes.