Hello everyone, need some input

[JLcaron]

Hi, my name is Jean-Luc and im from Canada. Currently figuring out what to do for post secondary studies (did 1.5 years of electrical engineering but probably changing).

My current setup is a Origin EON-15 from september 2010

Intel i7 620M

Nvidia 285M

2x4GB RAM

I would tell you more stats but thats all I can name off the top of my head, as I've sent my laptop in for repair for the first time ever (gotta love 3 year warranty). The main reason why I joined here is because I need to build a better desktop in time for Guild wars 2

Basically I want to run it on ultimate and Fraps at 60 Fps without any issues. I also want a very clean looking case like the Corsair 550D because I plan on getting artwork on both sides and the front. The main store that I have access to is canadacomputers.com which would save me shipping and also the wait time to get a part.

Anyways was wondering if you guys had any suggestions, sorry if I didn't put a URL there, I am on my phone haha.

 

[Jadarite]

[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]When looking for a Graphics card as a minimum the gtx 560 ti 800+ Mhz would be the place to start, imo[/font]

 

[chudley]

Hi Jean-Luc, Welcome to OC3D, if you want to get better and probably quicker advice is to pose the question in the hardware section - new build advice. It would also be good if you could give some indication of budget.

 

[JLcaron]

Yeah well my budget is around 3000 excluding the paintjob. I can go up to 4000 but id rather not. So I can get a 7970 or a 680 if i want, just wondering how I am supposed to distribute my costs. Basically all I know is i need a 13 ish Ghz of total processing power at least and a solid 2GB of video. 8GB of ram will be enough im pretty sure.

Let me rephrase my question. If you were to build a desktop in a clean case as stated above with 3000-3500 ( to leave room for tax), what components would you get from canada computers?

 

[Master&Puppet]

You've got some good basics there - start a thread in the new build section though and we'll get back to you dude!

Welcome to OC3D

 

[SEBAR]

Yeah well my budget is around 3000 excluding the paintjob. I can go up to 4000 but id rather not. So I can get a 7970 or a 680 if i want, just wondering how I am supposed to distribute my costs. Basically all I know is i need a 13 ish Ghz of total processing power at least and a solid 2GB of video. 8GB of ram will be enough im pretty sure.

Let me rephrase my question. If you were to build a desktop in a clean case as stated above with 3000-3500 ( to leave room for tax), what components would you get from canada computers?

With that kind of budget you can have just about anything you want.

 

[Excalabur50]

G'day Welcome

 

[The Scientific Moustache]

if you want to spend your money.... 3930k, ASUS X79 anything, GTX680 SLI or GTX690 or 7970 SLI or 7990 maybe.

if you want to achieve your goals... 3770k, Z77 board, GTX680 SLI or GTX690 or 7970 SLI or 7990 maybe.

 

[tharionos]

welcome to OC3D m8 !

as suggested make another post in the build section so we can help u better !

 

[FTR.4500MHz]

Welcome Mate !

 

[MaXiMiZe]

Hello and welcome

 

[mundivalur]

Hello m8

 

[seumasbeathan]

Welcome to oc3d

 

[sg12004]

Welcome to the OC3D forums

 

[Jadarite]

Hello and welcome