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i haven't tried building my own gaming rig yet so i thought i'd give it a go. really noobish when it comes components. compatibility and stuff.
your thoughts and opnions would really be a great help. i did some searches and stuff and so far these are what i came up with.
CPU: Intel Core i7-3770k $330
i picked this cpu bc:
* i'm pretty sure this would definitely last a long time.
* i hear its resale value would be favorable should i consider selling it or the whole rig in the future
*on stock it seems pretty fast enough as it is without having to overclock (i have never tried overclocking. im afraid to break something that would take me a long while to replace)
GPU: gtx 670 $360
*i consistently see it on various "top 5 gpu's" lists. so i assume it pretty good.
*price is understandable i guess.
(i guess i would consider SLI when i'd be able to afford a second card)
any alternative suggestions with similar specs/price range or if even lower price range would be much appreciated.
MOBO: ASRock Z77 Extreme 6 $155
i noticed alot of people in various forums recommending it. more bang for your buck kind of thing.
this is where i get confused with so many choices and prices.
any suggestions?
i'm hoping to be able to SLI in the future.
RAM: GSkill RipjawsX 8GB (4GBX2) DDR3 1866/F3-14900CL9D-8GBXL $70
thoughts?
PSU: Antec TruePower New 750 watts $100
is it too much?
i read that if ever i do SLI my rig it would handle it. (watts, number of pci-e connectors need for sli etc)
thoughts?
hsf: Sunbeamtech Twister 120 for LGA 1155 $28
i like the design and its price.
im afraid of liquid cooling.
hdd: 1tb (cheapest i can find)
ssd would probably be the last thing on my mind since to me i feel its still to new and expensive. maybe when prices start to go down i'd consider getting one.
i'm still a student so the budget is kinda tight. hopefully a rig that wouldn't go above $1,100-ish.
truly opinions and suggestions would really help.
your thoughts and opnions would really be a great help. i did some searches and stuff and so far these are what i came up with.
CPU: Intel Core i7-3770k $330
i picked this cpu bc:
* i'm pretty sure this would definitely last a long time.
* i hear its resale value would be favorable should i consider selling it or the whole rig in the future
*on stock it seems pretty fast enough as it is without having to overclock (i have never tried overclocking. im afraid to break something that would take me a long while to replace)
GPU: gtx 670 $360
*i consistently see it on various "top 5 gpu's" lists. so i assume it pretty good.
*price is understandable i guess.
(i guess i would consider SLI when i'd be able to afford a second card)
any alternative suggestions with similar specs/price range or if even lower price range would be much appreciated.
MOBO: ASRock Z77 Extreme 6 $155
i noticed alot of people in various forums recommending it. more bang for your buck kind of thing.
this is where i get confused with so many choices and prices.
any suggestions?
i'm hoping to be able to SLI in the future.
RAM: GSkill RipjawsX 8GB (4GBX2) DDR3 1866/F3-14900CL9D-8GBXL $70
thoughts?
PSU: Antec TruePower New 750 watts $100
is it too much?
i read that if ever i do SLI my rig it would handle it. (watts, number of pci-e connectors need for sli etc)
thoughts?
hsf: Sunbeamtech Twister 120 for LGA 1155 $28
i like the design and its price.
im afraid of liquid cooling.
hdd: 1tb (cheapest i can find)
ssd would probably be the last thing on my mind since to me i feel its still to new and expensive. maybe when prices start to go down i'd consider getting one.
i'm still a student so the budget is kinda tight. hopefully a rig that wouldn't go above $1,100-ish.
truly opinions and suggestions would really help.
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