Buyers Guide: High-End AMD Gaming PC Configuration
It's easy to blow through a big wad of cash on your ideal gaming rig. That's why we always recommend setting a budget. If you're leaning towards better performance, a $2000 ceiling gives you plenty of choices. Fans of AMD hardware currently have somewhat limited choice in processors, since the six-core stuff doesn't really help gaming, and there's really no point to splurging on the fastest quad-core models when cheaper unlocked chips can overclock just as well. A Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition does the trick, leaving room for a trio of ultra-fast Radeon HD 6970 graphics cards on a 990FX-based motherboard. An SSD and 1 TB hard drive handle storage duties, while a 1000 W PSU drives the whole machine. A special congratulations to forum member mjmjpfaff for having his recommended build picked by the Tom's Hardware community this quarter!
| Component | Model | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb-based 3.2 GHz CPU | $120 |
| Cooling system | Scythe SCMG-3000 120 mm CPU Cooler | $50 |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5 Socket AM3+ Motherboard | $175 |
| RAM | G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8 GB DDR3-1600 Kit (2 x 4 GB) | $60 |
| Graphics Card | 3 x Diamond Multimedia 6970PE52G Radeon HD 6970 2 GB | $1,050 |
| Hard Drive | Crucial m4 CT128M4SSD2 128 GB | $230 |
| Hard Drive | Samsung SpinPoint F3 HD103SJ 1 TB 7200 RPM 3.5" Hard Drive | $60 |
| Case | Azza Hurrican SAZ-2000R Full Tower | $147 |
| Power Supply | OCZ ZX Series 1000 W 80 PLUS Power Supply | $200 |
| DVD Burner | LG GH24NS70 24x DVD Burner | $33 |
| TOTAL : $2,125 | ||
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