I have a choice to make

[zune-the-hedgehog]

Can someone help me? I am goning to buy a new computer, currently my budeget is $2000. Soooo.....
Should I buy one now or wait a year to raise my budget to $5000?
Also, ATI or Nvidia?
Intel or AMD?
Please provide enlightenment.

[Super Sonic Boom]

Depends on how much you need it, in my opinion I'd wait so you could get a really good one next year.
Also, I'd go with Nvidia for the graphics card, they seem better for gaming of sorts if that's your thing.

[Proto_Blaze]

$5000 is an overkill... amd and ati are great brands that offer the same stuff... but cheaper and slightly less quality... honestly... but you dont need to spend more than $2500. what do you want to do with the pc? gaming or 3d modeling, browsing the web?

[Tanassy]

Nvidia and Intel. heh.

I haven't looked into prices recently so I can't really help. I'm still running with the computer I built three years ago...

[TranceRaver83]

Build your own.  You can get a damn good one for 2000 dollars.  Get dual gtx 460, cheapish, yet good , a Quad Core (Intel is best), like 4 GB of ram, 750 Watt power supply, and a motherboard that can support sli.  That should be able to run anything at high, and you probably will have some money leftover to spend. Here are some links:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125333

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115041&cm_re=quad_core-_-19-115-041-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145260

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128412

And a case to hold all of that: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066

That is, of course, if you are building your own computer.

Edit:  Didn't realize that the 460's are around same price as 260's, and they support directx 11.

[zune-the-hedgehog]

Thanks for the info. I intend to use this computer for gaming and modeling. I also Intend to over-clock the CPU GPU
How's this config:

Case: NZXT Tempest EVO $90
Processor: Intel Core i7 930 $290
CPU Colling: ??
Motherboard: ASUS P6X58D-E $240
Video Card: EVGA Nvidia GTX 460 X2 SLI $480
Memory: Corsair XMS3 6GB $150
Power Supply: ??
Boot Drive: OCZ 64 GB SSD
Data Drive: 1TB SATA 3.0 WD HDD
Optical Drive: SAMSUNG DVD Burner
OS: Windows 7 Pro
Keyboard: RAZER Arctosa
Mouse: RAZER DeathAdder
Monitor: Asus 22" 1080p HD LCD

What do ya think? Any suggestions

[TranceRaver83]

Thanks for the info. I intend to use this computer for gaming and modeling. I also Intend to over-clock the CPU GPU
How's this config:

Case: NZXT Tempest EVO $90
Processor: Intel Core i7 930 $290
CPU Colling: ??
Motherboard: ASUS P6X58D-E $240
Video Card: EVGA Nvidia GTX 460 X2 SLI $480
Memory: Corsair XMS3 6GB $150
Power Supply: ??
Boot Drive: OCZ 64 GB SSD
Data Drive: 1TB SATA 3.0 WD HDD
Optical Drive: SAMSUNG DVD Burner
OS: Windows 7 Pro
Keyboard: RAZER Arctosa
Mouse: RAZER DeathAdder
Monitor: Asus 22" 1080p HD LCD

What do ya think? Any suggestions

That's pretty damn good.  Overclocking the GPU would be a good boost, but i think it would be kind of a overkill to overclock a i7.  Plus you might wanna get some extra internal cooling if you plan on overclocking.

[zune-the-hedgehog]

That's pretty damn good.  Overclocking the GPU would be a good boost, but i think it would be kind of a overkill to overclock a i7.  Plus you might wanna get some extra internal cooling if you plan on overclocking.

I changed the case to NZXT Hades which has better cooling (even though its kind of ugly ) What case would you recommend? $0-$120 range please.

[zune-the-hedgehog]

My mom wants me to have a warranty on my new computer so she's making me buy from Cyberpower. Here's the new config:

Case: Xion Predator 970 Gaming Series Mid Tower Case w/ 2 External Removable HDD Bays
Extra Case Fan Upgrade: Maximum 120MM Case Cooling Fans for your selected case
CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-940 2.93 GHz 8M Intel Smart Cache LGA1366
Freebies: FREE Game: Just Cause 2
Venom Boost Fast And Efficient Factory Overclocking: Pro OC (Performance Overclock 10% or more) [+19]
Cooling Fan: Asetek 570LX Liquid Cooling system w/ 240MM Radiator and Dual Fans (Extreme Overclocking Performance + Extreme Silent at 20dBA) [+43]
Motherboard: (3-Way SLI Support) Asus P6X58D-E Intel X58 Chipset SLI/CrossFireX Mainboard Triple-Channel DDR3/1600 SATA-III RAID w/ 7.1Audio,GbLAN,IEEE1394a,USB3.0,SATA-III RAID,3 Gen2 PCIe, 1 PCIe X1 & 2 PCI [+54]
Freebies: Asus USB-BT21 Mini Bluetooth Dongle (with purchase of any Asus Motherboard)
Memory: 6GB (2GBx3) DDR3/1600MHz Triple Channel Memory Module (Corsair or Major Brand)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 1GB 16X PCIe Video Card [+165] (EVGA Powered by NVIDIA [+10])
Freebies: StarCraft II Free Trial Coupon with purchasing of NVIDIA GTX460 Video Card or above
Video Card 2: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 1GB 16X PCIe Video Card [+232] (EVGA Powered by NVIDIA [+10])
Multiple Video Card Settings: Xtreme Performance in SLI/CrossFireX Gaming Mode Supports Single Monitor
Power Supply Upgrade: 800 Watts - XtremeGear Gaming Power Supply - Quad SLI Ready [+63]
Hard Drive: 64 GB Corsair Nova Series V64 Gaming MLC Solid State Disk [+122] (Single Hard Drive)
Data Hard Drive: 1TB SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 64MB Cache 7200RPM HDD [+112] (Single Hard Drive)
Optical Drive: Sony 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive [+3] (BLACK COLOR)
Sound: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
Speakers: Eagle Arion ET-AR506-BK 2.1 Soundstage Speakers [+56]
Network: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
Mega Notebook/Netbook/Server Bundle: None
Keyboard: Razer Lycosa Black USB Gaming Keyboard [+63]
Mouse: * Razer Lachesis 3G 4000 DPI Mouse [+61]
Gaming Gear: Razer Goliathus Fragged Omega Mouse Pad - Speed [+13]
Flash Media Reader/Writer: INTERNAL 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer [+10] (BLACK COLOR)
Surge Protector: Ultra ULT31568 6 Outlet Surge Protector Black w/ Modem Fax Protection [+15]
USB Port: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional [+135] (64-bit Edition)
Media Center Remote Control & TV Tuner: None
Games: Street Fighter IV [+9]
Ultra Care Option: Ultra Enhanced Packaging Solution - Protect Your Dream System During Transit [+19]
CoolerMaster Thermal Fusion 400 Extreme Performance CPU - Thermal Compound Optimized for Thermal Dissipation [+10]
Professional Wiring for All WIRING Inside The System Chassis - Minimize Cable Exposure, Maximize Airflow in Your System [+19]
Service: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Rush Service: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 5~10 BUSINESS DAYS

TOTAL: $2,023.90 (5% off coupon and shipping added)