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ThisIsaCoo
Hey guys, I'm building a new beast gaming and UDK computer. I want this to be future-proof for 5-10 years, and I can spend maximum of $4000 CAD (including everything). I am also getting into professional level video editing, plus I consider myself an audiophile. Also, everything is being ordered from Newegg.ca. Anyways, here's my specs:
MB: Asus Rampage IV Formula
CPU: Intel Core i7 3930K
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 16GB
GPU: 2x Asus DirectCUII GTX 670 4GB
PSU: XCLIO Gold 1000W PSU
Case: NZXT Phantom 630
Sound Card: Asus Xonar Essence STX
OS: Windows 8 64-bit
Cooling: Corsair H100i
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST
Hardrives: WD Red 2TB, Samsung 840 Pro 128GB
Monitor: Achieva Shimian QH270 2560x1440 Korean IPS Display
Other: Byerdynamic DT 990 Pro audiophile headphones
This all adds up to slightly over $4k. Will this be future-proof for 5-10 years?
Answer
Make sure the RAM is 1600 or 1866MHz. For gaming? It will definitely need to be upgraded GPU-wise but likely not for about 3 years. Have you seen what it takes to run Crysis 3? If you have the extra money, go for two 680's or even 3 7970's. That way you'd be REALLY future-proofed.
Also make sure the Hard Drives are at least 7200rpm if not 10000 since the within 5 years SSD's will probably be the norm.
Stick with Windows 8. Four thumbs up on that, since 7 will be obsolete within 10 years I'm willing to bet.
Have a nice time building, and good luck! This is a really nice system you have here. Great job choosing parts.
Make sure the RAM is 1600 or 1866MHz. For gaming? It will definitely need to be upgraded GPU-wise but likely not for about 3 years. Have you seen what it takes to run Crysis 3? If you have the extra money, go for two 680's or even 3 7970's. That way you'd be REALLY future-proofed.
Also make sure the Hard Drives are at least 7200rpm if not 10000 since the within 5 years SSD's will probably be the norm.
Stick with Windows 8. Four thumbs up on that, since 7 will be obsolete within 10 years I'm willing to bet.
Have a nice time building, and good luck! This is a really nice system you have here. Great job choosing parts.
Best gaming headphones?
Eric
Hi!! Im looking for a good pair of headphones for my ASUS Xonar essence STX. I play FPS games mostly and i want to get the most out of this sound card! Any recommendations?!?
Answer
Believe it or not, some of the best headphone are often USB ones which don't use your soundcard at all since they use their own audio drivers and process audio over USB in the headset. Logitech makes good ones, Turtle Beach makes good to great ones, Razer makes some fantastic ones like the Tiamat and Megalodon. You really have to narrow down to what your budget is, here are what I would consider the best for the 3 price categories
<$40 the Turtle Beach Earforce Z11
$60ish Plantronics GameCom 780
$129 Razer Megalodon 7.1
Honestly you won't go wrong with the GameCom 780 it offers great performance for the price.
Believe it or not, some of the best headphone are often USB ones which don't use your soundcard at all since they use their own audio drivers and process audio over USB in the headset. Logitech makes good ones, Turtle Beach makes good to great ones, Razer makes some fantastic ones like the Tiamat and Megalodon. You really have to narrow down to what your budget is, here are what I would consider the best for the 3 price categories
<$40 the Turtle Beach Earforce Z11
$60ish Plantronics GameCom 780
$129 Razer Megalodon 7.1
Honestly you won't go wrong with the GameCom 780 it offers great performance for the price.
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