First Time Builder

[Eomer]

Hi,

I am planning on building a computer for the first time and I am looking for any advice or suggestions that anyone here would have. I would primarily use it for gaming but would also like to dual boot linux on it.

http://secure.newegg.ca/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=21869805

Thanks,

Eomer

 

[Firespert]

That looks like a very nice build but I would recommend this few things:

1. Get the i5-3570k. i5 processors are great for everything that doesn't need more than four cores.

2. That motherboard is a bit up-short for that kind of build.

3. Like that case, but it is pretty costly.

 

[Eomer]

That looks like a very nice build but I would recommend this few things:

1. Get the i5-3570k. i5 processors are great for everything that doesn't need more than four cores.

2. That motherboard is a bit up-short for that kind of build.

3. Like that case, but it is pretty costly.

1. Is the only difference that the k version can be overclocked?

2. I think I'll have to look at some other motherboards

3. I don't mind spending a bit more on the case because they can last for a long, long time.

 

[Eomer]

Here is an update on my build.
CPU Intel Core i5 3570K http://www.ncix.ca/products/?sku=70541&promoid=1293
Motherboard ASUS P8Z77-V Lk ATX LGA1155 Z77 http://www.ncix.ca/products/?sku=71114&promoid=1323
RAM G.SKILL Ripjaws X F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL 8GB 2X4GB http://www.ncix.ca/products/?sku=57953&promoid=1293
CPU Fan Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo http://www.ncix.ca/products/?sku=64385
Video Card Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 http://www.ncix.ca/products/?sku=67547&promoid=1293
SSD Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5in SATA3 http://www.ncix.ca/products/?sku=77211&promoid=1276
HDD Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB SATA 6GB/S http://www.ncix.ca/products/?sku=74462
Case Cooler Master CM 690 II Advanced ATX Mid Tower Case http://www.ncix.ca/products/?sku=71082&promoid=1276
Wireless Card ASUS PCE-N15 300Mbps 802.11B/G/N Wireless PCI-E Network Adapter http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=62842&promoid=1293
PSU Antec Basiq BP550 Plus 550W 24PIN ATX 12V V2.2 80PLUS Modular Active PFC Power Supply http://www.ncix.ca/products/?sku=41979&promoid=1305

Any suggestions are welcome.