Build me a computer please :D (thank you)

[jesse_25]

Only a few things I "want" it to be able to do.
A motherboard capable of upgrading processors from a P5 to P7
able to run multiple Office applications and sufficient memory to save Photo shop CS4/5 and movies
graphics card capable of handling CS4/5

no price range really but lets just say 1300 max us dollars for case and components

 

[minitron815]

If you want a computer for Photoshop I would strongly recommend waiting a (week? month? who knows?!?) bit for the Sandy Bridge motherboards to come back out. I'm sure Adobe will take advantage of Quicksync for future builds.

 

[clarkjd]

fill out this form:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261222-31-build-advice
It'll help us help you!

 

[jesse_25]

Approximate Purchase Date: ASAP


Budget Range: 1300 max


System Usage from Most to Least Important: Needs to have motherboard capable of upgrading from I5 processor to an I7 processor Mid/High end office use, capable of running Multiple office applications, able to handle adobe photoshopCS4/5, enough drive space to house larger graphics/video, documents.


Parts Not Required: monitor, mouse, keyboard


Just want the CPU Motherboard and Memory/hard drive i will get anything else myself (those three i don't know what i want/need is all)

 

[oc_mania]

CPU - intel i7 2600k - 329$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070&Tpk=i7%202600k
Motherboard - Asus Maximus IV Extreme (cant find the price, should be arround 300$) http://www.asus.com.au/product.aspx?P_ID=AoHE7iDJrYucOm0n&templete=2
Memory - CORSAIR DOMINATOR GT 12GB (3 x 4GB) 2000mhz -349$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145329
Total - 978 $
If you need a GPU i would recommend http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121424&Tpk=gtx%20560
If you need a CPU cooler for overclocking i would recommend this (best air cooler IMO) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608018
If you need a PSU, this is a really good one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139015&cm_re=corsair_power_supply-_-17-139-015-_-Product
If you need a case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119225&cm_re=haf_x-_-11-119-225-_-Product
Hope i helped you ^.^

 

[oc_mania]

If you cant wait for Intel to fix their Sandy Bridge motherboards, you can get an
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115211&cm_re=i7_950-_-19-115-211-_-Product and http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131642R&cm_re=Rampage_III_Extreme-_-13-131-642R-_-Product
Here is a bench to see the difference in the CPU performance : http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/100?vs=287 If i were you i would wait :/ Srsly SB is alot better than the i7 950, you can get an i7 1 gen. hexa-core to beat the SB but that would be a total waste of cash.

 

[jesse_25]

Sorry for long reply but thank you very much help.

 

[dwarf10]

go for the built of oc_mania! very nice and powerful built there... strongly recommend Sandy Bridge (i7 2600K) K=unlocked which means, you can overclock it if you want for even more performance.

 

[maziar321]

my god... He just wants to run photoshop... Your spending all his money!!! You can build it for WAY less than that.

Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157198&cm_re=asrock_870-_-13-157-198-_-Product

cpu: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103913&cm_re=amd_phenom_ii_x6-_-19-103-913-_-Product

ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231311&cm_re=8gb_ddr3_1333-_-20-231-311-_-Product

psu: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817189008&cm_re=650w_modular-_-17-189-008-_-Product

gpu: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161349&cm_re=6870-_-14-161-349-_-Product

The rest you have to chose your self.

This is alot cheaper that his selection. ARE YOU KIDDING ME 12GB RAM? I chose 8 and THATS pushing it. You really only need 4.

 

[maziar321]

I'm not sure about the p5/p7 part... But this will definetly run photoshop. Also, now that I think about it, 8gb can actually be used, srry about that. You might actually want 12gb. Your call.

 

[maziar321]

And an 850watt psu? REALLY? hes not going to run crossfire/sli.... And look, I know that the sandy bridges are all great, and I agree. But he just wants to run photoshop!!! Sorry for all the posts, Ill be quiet now.

 

[oc_mania]

He has a nice budget, why shouldnt he build a rig that will last him a long time and could be used for more than Photoshop ?

 

[maziar321]

hes could use the extra money to buy a very nice mouse and keyboard... Or better yet, a very nice monitor...

 

[oc_mania]

Quote : `Parts Not Required: monitor, mouse, keyboard`
Another quote `Just want the CPU Motherboard and Memory/hard drive`
And that reminded me i didnt list a HDD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533&cm_re=Western_Digital_Caviar_Black-_-22-136-533-_-Product
And if you want (only if you want) a SSD for your opperating system and programs/games to load faster : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227601&cm_re=ocz_vertex_3-_-20-227-601-_-Product you can say this is the best SSD atm, here is a review of it http://www.anandtech.com/show/4186/ocz-vertex-3-preview-the-first-client-focused-sf2200/11 . If you think its too pricey you can go with some Corsair SSD.

 

[maziar321]

Ok, fine... He can get a very nice ssd... Or better yet two ssd's in raid 0...