My five year old computer's hard drive recently died. So, I am getting ready to buy a new one, and I figured I would try to build it myself. I have never built a computer, and I was hoping for some advice from people more knowledgeable. This build is just based off of my research for the past few days (even though I still don't feel like I know what I'm doing). I could be completely wrong. Any help is appreciated.
Approximate Purchase Date: Within the next two weeks
Budget Range: Around $1500
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Movies, Photoshop, Web Development, Web Surfing, Videos
Are you buying a monitor: Yes (2)
Do you need to buy OS: No, I will be using Windows 7 Enterprise 64-bit
Location: Houston, TX
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Yes
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Intel DZ77GA70K ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($220.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.98 @ PC Mall)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($407.55 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Cooler Master Silent Pro M 700W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.89 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VH236H 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VH236H 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1641.33
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-17 20:31 EST-0500)
Approximate Purchase Date: Within the next two weeks
Budget Range: Around $1500
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Movies, Photoshop, Web Development, Web Surfing, Videos
Are you buying a monitor: Yes (2)
Do you need to buy OS: No, I will be using Windows 7 Enterprise 64-bit
Location: Houston, TX
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Yes
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Intel DZ77GA70K ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($220.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.98 @ PC Mall)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($407.55 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Cooler Master Silent Pro M 700W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.89 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VH236H 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VH236H 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1641.33
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-17 20:31 EST-0500)