10-04-2008, 08:09 PM
You can have it all sent through a next-day-delivery service. I believe you would spend way less at Gilmore, but on the other hand, you won't be getting that much out of your warranty, since you'd be shipping stuff over and over.
As for the monitor however, I think 3750-4200php for a CRT is kinda heavy. Well, it's up to you though, but I'd still suggest a less-pricey LCD, maybe at least 15 inches. I've heard of people selling slightly-used 17-in LCDs at TPC for as low as 5k, or even lower!
IMHO, if you want something that works wonders for at least three years, in the aspect of playing next-gen games, as long as your budget permits it, get something higher-end but cost-effective. 8800gt(I think Nvidia chipsets work better anyway), and a high-end dual-core Intel CPU. If you're an over-night player, or if you play for more than 8 hours a day, get a processor that doesn't really have to be overclocked to give you reasonable performance without burning up your CPU.
Simply put, I'd see your setup better with:
a 17" LCD from TPC, usually slightly used/brand new, at around 5k or less,
An Nvidia GeForce8800gt, whoever makes it. Palit/Inno3D are good choices, but you can go for OCed versions of these if you can look for 'em.
And lastly, a high-end Core2Duo CPU, trying not to OC it too much if you play long hours.
Weigh thine options.
As for the monitor however, I think 3750-4200php for a CRT is kinda heavy. Well, it's up to you though, but I'd still suggest a less-pricey LCD, maybe at least 15 inches. I've heard of people selling slightly-used 17-in LCDs at TPC for as low as 5k, or even lower!
IMHO, if you want something that works wonders for at least three years, in the aspect of playing next-gen games, as long as your budget permits it, get something higher-end but cost-effective. 8800gt(I think Nvidia chipsets work better anyway), and a high-end dual-core Intel CPU. If you're an over-night player, or if you play for more than 8 hours a day, get a processor that doesn't really have to be overclocked to give you reasonable performance without burning up your CPU.
Simply put, I'd see your setup better with:
a 17" LCD from TPC, usually slightly used/brand new, at around 5k or less,
An Nvidia GeForce8800gt, whoever makes it. Palit/Inno3D are good choices, but you can go for OCed versions of these if you can look for 'em.
And lastly, a high-end Core2Duo CPU, trying not to OC it too much if you play long hours.
Weigh thine options.
