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Big Blair
My boss (the wife) has authorized me to buy a new computer. I am deployed overseas, so I usually download TV shows from iTunes or Zune to watch on TV. I also like a few online games. I have a computer monitor and I have an HDTV widescreen that I use to watch TV shows connected to the computer. What I really want to do is get a computer that is much quieter (hate to hear the sound of my fan during quiet scenes), can handle me playing online games on one monitor via my cable connection, playing a movie or tv show from my hard drive on my other monitor, and downloading large files over my wireless connection. Even though I am a gamer, I really don't feel like I need a top of the line computer. Looking to stay within a budget of about $5,000 not including a new monitor, but including some passable speakers. Is there a build that can do it all? No problem building my own. Any suggestions?
Bah . . forgot one thing. Want it to be able to record TV shows as well.
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You have a budget of $5000 for a computer, not including the monitor?
That is a hell of a budget. You could get a machine that makes every gamer out there drool with envy by spending that much.
Also, why not just use your HDTV for the computer monitor? It is probably fully capable of being the monitor.
I would suggest one of the Core 2 duo processors, probably the x6800 Kentsfield core for around $1,300
Then 4 gigs of corsair dominator 1066mhz for $430
Then the ASUS striker extreme 680i motherboard for $319
3 Seagate barracuda 7200.10 750gb drives in a raid 0 array for about $600
A Lian-Li pc1100 aluminum sound-insulated case for about $300
2 XFX 8800gtx's in SLI for another $1100
Then a Thermaltake Toughpower 1000W power supply for $329
Let's see... where are we at here? $4380
That leaves room for a ZALMAN Reserator2 Water Cooling System for $339 plus an extra GPU water block for another $40
That leaves just over $200 for the Optical drives
You could drop one of the video cards and get a Lite-On Blue-ray drive for about $475
But that is your choice.
You have a budget of $5000 for a computer, not including the monitor?
That is a hell of a budget. You could get a machine that makes every gamer out there drool with envy by spending that much.
Also, why not just use your HDTV for the computer monitor? It is probably fully capable of being the monitor.
I would suggest one of the Core 2 duo processors, probably the x6800 Kentsfield core for around $1,300
Then 4 gigs of corsair dominator 1066mhz for $430
Then the ASUS striker extreme 680i motherboard for $319
3 Seagate barracuda 7200.10 750gb drives in a raid 0 array for about $600
A Lian-Li pc1100 aluminum sound-insulated case for about $300
2 XFX 8800gtx's in SLI for another $1100
Then a Thermaltake Toughpower 1000W power supply for $329
Let's see... where are we at here? $4380
That leaves room for a ZALMAN Reserator2 Water Cooling System for $339 plus an extra GPU water block for another $40
That leaves just over $200 for the Optical drives
You could drop one of the video cards and get a Lite-On Blue-ray drive for about $475
But that is your choice.
How can I fool my tv into thinking the connection from my PC is from a game console?
Jacob
When playing my Xbox on the tv, the picture is crystal clear and I have no problems. When I'm using the tv as a second monitor for my desktop, however, it's grainy and the resolution is all messed up. It's a 1080p tv and I have it connected with an HDMI cord. My other monitor has no problems with HDMI input so I don't believe it's an issue with my computer.
Answer
Actually, I think your issue is the PC - the settings for the second monitor (TV). If you haven't swapped HDMI cables to make sure it's not a cable issue try that first, but if it's not the cable, assuming some flavor of Windows on the PC, with the PC and TV powered on and connected, go to Control Panel/Display (or right-click on an open area of desktop, left-click on Properties at the bottom, then on Display) and click on Adjust Resolution.
In that window you will see a drop-down dialog box with your monitors (usually the PC monitor is 1, the TV is 2) and the Resolution of each - make sure the TV Resolution is 1920x1080 (assuming your video card can deliver it).
You could also use a VGA cable if your card has that option, but VGA (Video Graphics Array) is video only - to get sound you'll need the correct audio cable from the PC to the TV's audio In associated with the VGA In (usually 3.5mm stereo male to same). Hope this helps you out... Good luck!
Actually, I think your issue is the PC - the settings for the second monitor (TV). If you haven't swapped HDMI cables to make sure it's not a cable issue try that first, but if it's not the cable, assuming some flavor of Windows on the PC, with the PC and TV powered on and connected, go to Control Panel/Display (or right-click on an open area of desktop, left-click on Properties at the bottom, then on Display) and click on Adjust Resolution.
In that window you will see a drop-down dialog box with your monitors (usually the PC monitor is 1, the TV is 2) and the Resolution of each - make sure the TV Resolution is 1920x1080 (assuming your video card can deliver it).
You could also use a VGA cable if your card has that option, but VGA (Video Graphics Array) is video only - to get sound you'll need the correct audio cable from the PC to the TV's audio In associated with the VGA In (usually 3.5mm stereo male to same). Hope this helps you out... Good luck!
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