Hello everybody!
I have to build a new PC because my old machine blew up a couple of days ago.
Because I haven't built a new desktop in 4-5 years, I am not up to date regarding the newest hardware trends.
My user preferences are: surfing, multi tasking (2 displays, many things running the same time) and gaming (love gaming, but don't need a high end card).
I did quite a bit research and came up with these parts so far. I live in Canada and would appreciate links that make sense.
Motherboard: ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 ($235) - I want a good MB and USB3.0 is important to me
CPU: Intel Core i5-2500k ($235) - Best value CPU right now?
Memory: 16 gigs of something (2x8 ideally) ($125) - looking for 2x8 so I can add another 16 down the line (ASUS has a 32GB RAM limit)
Video Card: I have a budget between $150-200
HDD: Best available under $100
Cooler: Best available under $50
Case: Best available under $100
Optical Drive/burner: Cheapest for $20 (LG)
PS: Corsair TX650 V2 650 W ($80)
I have issues finding a good case for under 100$. I want USB 3.0, ideally in the front.
I also have no idea what video card would be best value under $200.
I don't care about the HDD, Optical drive and Cooler....I can figure those out when I order.
So far the I have around $900 allocated without a video card (and taxes and shipping). I don't need a mouse, keyboard, monitors or anything else.
What would be the best value video card under $200?
What case under $100 is best value and wasn't released too long ago (want USB3.0)?
If anybody has some input or helpful comments (also regarding the selected parts), please don't hesitate. I really need help!
THANKS!
I have to build a new PC because my old machine blew up a couple of days ago.
Because I haven't built a new desktop in 4-5 years, I am not up to date regarding the newest hardware trends.
My user preferences are: surfing, multi tasking (2 displays, many things running the same time) and gaming (love gaming, but don't need a high end card).
I did quite a bit research and came up with these parts so far. I live in Canada and would appreciate links that make sense.
Motherboard: ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 ($235) - I want a good MB and USB3.0 is important to me
CPU: Intel Core i5-2500k ($235) - Best value CPU right now?
Memory: 16 gigs of something (2x8 ideally) ($125) - looking for 2x8 so I can add another 16 down the line (ASUS has a 32GB RAM limit)
Video Card: I have a budget between $150-200
HDD: Best available under $100
Cooler: Best available under $50
Case: Best available under $100
Optical Drive/burner: Cheapest for $20 (LG)
PS: Corsair TX650 V2 650 W ($80)
I have issues finding a good case for under 100$. I want USB 3.0, ideally in the front.
I also have no idea what video card would be best value under $200.
I don't care about the HDD, Optical drive and Cooler....I can figure those out when I order.
So far the I have around $900 allocated without a video card (and taxes and shipping). I don't need a mouse, keyboard, monitors or anything else.
What would be the best value video card under $200?
What case under $100 is best value and wasn't released too long ago (want USB3.0)?
If anybody has some input or helpful comments (also regarding the selected parts), please don't hesitate. I really need help!
THANKS!