First time builder for a gaming machine

[Yellowhello]

Originally Posted by avatar9

if im ordering from like cyberpowerpc and on the pc configurator...if i select a new psu will they take the one out that came with the case and put the psu i paid extra for in?

Build your own man... It's the only way to go. Come to think of it, you can even buy my system in my sig of Ebay: Custom water cooled computer - (eBay item 110180367901 end time Oct-22-07 21:31:03 PDT)
I know it doesn't meet your requirements, but I'd just like to throw that in there.

Back to your question, you should email them and ask them.

[Stormcrow]

Raptors are kinda overrated in my book. A modern drive is close enough in RPMs to nearly match the 10k of the Raptors; you may notice a couple of a seconds shaved off a boot time or loading screen and some higher points in benchmarks but thats about it. My ideal configuration would be a Raptor 74/150GB with the OS and most played games on it, with a 500GB for holding the media/other games/files etc. Its a small speed boost but desirable if you have the cash. Just don't expect a zooming load up with one like Newegg reviews tend to give. For that kind of speed one of those 300 dollar 64GB SSDs would be in order

Originally Posted by yellowhello

Build your own man... It's the only way to go. Come to think of it, you can even buy my system in my sig of Ebay: Custom water cooled computer - (eBay item 110180367901 end time Oct-22-07 21:31:03 PDT)
I know it doesn't meet your requirements, but I'd just like to throw that in there.

[_WBaS_]

I agree with stormcrow. You really won't need a raptor. If you're planning on building this for gaming then it's not going to help all that much. I rather wait a couple more seconds on windows load up and have a better cpu or vga for gaming.

I also recommend that you build the system yourself. It really isn't hard! You honestly just plug the stuff together, throw in the OS CD, install the OS (it does almost all of it by itself), then install whatever drivers you might need (the cds that came with your hardware... then you can update them later via internet), install whatever other software you want, then you're done. Besides... you have people like us that are willing to help for free. You'll find that you can save a good amount of money, which in turn will allow you to build a better system based on the same budget.

[avatar9]

can someone explain what sli is?

[Yellowhello]

Originally Posted by avatar9

can someone explain what sli is?

It's nVidia's technology to run 2 GPU's on 1 motherboard.

This pretty much explains it all: Learn More About NVIDIA SLI

[_WBaS_]

I'd like to add that if you don't plan on running at resolutions higher than say 1600x1200, you probably won't see much of a performance gain with SLI. In that case it would be better to spend the money elsewhere.

[avatar9]

yeah my native resolution is at 1680 by 1050 on a samsung syncmaster 226bw. Would this monitor hold up well for gaming? i like it alot so far i just recently got it.

[Yellowhello]

Originally Posted by avatar9

yeah my native resolution is at 1680 by 1050 on a samsung syncmaster 226bw. Would this monitor hold up well for gaming? i like it alot so far i just recently got it.

Well, it would for me. If you like it thus far, I'd say you should keep it.

BTW, you definitely don't need SLI for that monitor.

[avatar9]

is that a good thing that i dont need it for this monitor?

[Yellowhello]

Originally Posted by avatar9

is that a good thing that i dont need it for this monitor?

I'd say yes. SLI is A LOT of money for a really small benefit.