Hi all, I am getting ready to put a new build together and was hoping to get some recommendations. I am really interested in putting a system together that can handle general system use, photoshop and gaming on an eyefinity or nvidia surround 3 monitor setup. I have a budget of $2,500 but no more than $3,000 and will be starting from scratch, so new monitors, keyboard, mouse, case and components.
- I don't have any specific preference towards AMD/NVIDIA but I am looking at pushing 3 1920x1080 monitors, so whichever you all think is best for scaling in crossfire/sli.
- I don't have a preference between AMD/Intel (although Sandy is the current champ imo, and Sandy E is coming out soon,, but what about bulldozer, lol... regardless, something new will come out 2 days after any new build, so whatever you all currently recommend)
- Primary use is gaming, and photo editing. I am not concerned with using top tier NEC monitors or IPS panels, due to the cost. I've managed to do pretty well with standard screens and havnt had any complaints regarding color accuracy, and everything gets color corrected at my lab anyways, so although I understand the benefits of IPS panels, it isnt a concern and I'd rather put the money into a higher capacity SSD or better set of GPU's.
- I don't plan on doing anything 3D.
- I've never overclocked but I would like the option.
- As far as gaming I only really play FPS
- I live in the states and would prefer to buy from newegg or any equally reputable retailer.
-- Ideally I would love to be able to play Crysis 2, B'OPS, etc on high settings with AA/AF on a 3 monitor eyefinity/surround setup with playable framerates.
I would greatly appreciate any help you all may be able to give regarding build recommendations, and I'm sorry if I missed any of the common questions that I should have answered in advance.