Building A PC or Hac............advice on parts?

[allbrokeup]

Hi there,

In a few months, I will be assembling my first PC/Hac. But I need some advice on parts that I will be using.

The guy where I bought the computer case (Asus Vento TAK11 incl. 450w PSU) outlined the recommended parts that I would need in order to do what I want with the computer I am going to build.

They were:

Asus P5Q-Pro Motherboard (775 Socket)
2GB RAM
Asus Hd4850 1GB Video Card
Intel Q2800 (Intel Core 2 Quad)
LG Blu-Ray Drive
22-24" LCD Monitor
WD 500GB Int HDD

I told him that I wanted to play games like GTAIV at the same speed as the PS3 or near to it, also to be able to decode/burn/backup/watch BluRay or HD Movies at full speed and size. Can I do better? Or won't I have room in my Mid Tower? Should I get a "Glass Wall Tower" instead?

Thanks.

 

[old-wiz]

you will have better luck getting help with this at insanelymac.com.

 

[techound1]

Agreed. They're also a great bunch of folks.

 

[Beric]

Yup. Also try hardforum and overclock.net.

I'm building a PC in a couple of months as well. Good luck to you!