Hi everyone, first time builder.
I’ve spent many hours reading and researching to come up with the components below. Could use your advice about compatibility of the components and upgrade/change recommendations.
Approximate Purchase Date: Within a month
System Usage from Most to Least Important: I use the computer for everyday tasks, MS office applications, internet, etc. I also use it for Photoshop and video editing and the occasional game but I just don’t have the time to be a heavy gamer.
Parts Not Required: I have a WD Caviar Blue 1TB that I can use for my non-boot HDD, Operating System, Mouse, scanner and printer. Everything else I have should be thrown out.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Canadacomputers.com and newegg.com for research
Country of Origin: Canada
Overclocking: I don’t overclock, mainly because I don’t know how, don’t think I need to for my purposes. Also don’t have the time to figure it out.
SLI or Crossfire: No
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: I’m looking for a system that will boot up fast, run fast and not too loud. I don’t mind paying a little extra for some of the components as I don’t upgrade that frequently so getting components that will last a little longer works for me.
Here’s what I’m thinking of piecing together:
Intel Core i7 2600k Sandy Bridge
MOTHERBOARD = Asus P8P67 Deluxe B3
MEMORY = G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series DDR3 1600MHz 8GB (2x4GB) Dual Channel Kit
POWER SUPPLY = Corsair Professional Series Gold CMPSU-750AX Full Modular 750W Power Supply
VIDEO CARD = Gigabyte Super Overclock Series GV-N560SO-1GI GeForce GTX 560 Ti Video Card - 1GB, GDDR5, PCI-Express 2.0 (x16), Dual DVI, HDMI, DirectX 11, SLI Ready
BOOT DRIVE = Crucial RealSSD C300 2.5" 128GB SATA III
OPTICAL DRIVE = ASUS DRW-24B1ST Black SATA
HEATSINK = COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus Heatsink
THERMAL COMPOUND = Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound – OEM
CASE = Cooler Master 690 II Advanced
MONITOR = ASUS VH242H Black 23.6" 5ms HDMI Full 1080P Widescreen LCD Monitor
KEYBOARD = Logitech Comfort Curve Wireless Keyboard K350 (Retail Box)
SPEAKERS = Logitech 2.1 Z523 Stereo Speaker System (Retail Box)
OS = Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit (already have)
I recognize that it`s probably a bit of an overkill for someone who doesn`t OC and play games all that often, but I want a fast machine that will last a bit of time.
Here are some specific questions:
1) Does anyone have experience installing the 212 + HS on this mobo? Can it be done without losing RAM slots?
2) Does anyone have experience installing the 212 + HS in this case? Can it be done without having to mod the case?
3) I think 8GB RAM is sufficient. What would be the purpose of installing 16GB RAM which I’ve read a few people doing? Am I missing something?
4) The G.Skill DDR3 above is stated as “Designed Specifically for Intel Sandy Bridge CPUs, H67 and P67 Platforms”, however, it’s not on the Asus QVL– Memory/Device support tab. Should I stay away from it? Has anyone used this memory successful on this mobo?
5) Thoughts about the video card? I had a hard time selecting between the technical specs?
6) Any other components I should change/upgrade or that won’t be compatible?
7) Is it better to connect your monitor to the video card via HDMI or DVI cable?
8) For a first time builder, how complicated is it to use the online guides and put this puppy together? Should I pay a local shop to do it (that would take all the fun out of it ? Maybe I could watch.
Any help is appreciated.
I’ve spent many hours reading and researching to come up with the components below. Could use your advice about compatibility of the components and upgrade/change recommendations.
Approximate Purchase Date: Within a month
System Usage from Most to Least Important: I use the computer for everyday tasks, MS office applications, internet, etc. I also use it for Photoshop and video editing and the occasional game but I just don’t have the time to be a heavy gamer.
Parts Not Required: I have a WD Caviar Blue 1TB that I can use for my non-boot HDD, Operating System, Mouse, scanner and printer. Everything else I have should be thrown out.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Canadacomputers.com and newegg.com for research
Country of Origin: Canada
Overclocking: I don’t overclock, mainly because I don’t know how, don’t think I need to for my purposes. Also don’t have the time to figure it out.
SLI or Crossfire: No
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: I’m looking for a system that will boot up fast, run fast and not too loud. I don’t mind paying a little extra for some of the components as I don’t upgrade that frequently so getting components that will last a little longer works for me.
Here’s what I’m thinking of piecing together:
Intel Core i7 2600k Sandy Bridge
MOTHERBOARD = Asus P8P67 Deluxe B3
MEMORY = G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series DDR3 1600MHz 8GB (2x4GB) Dual Channel Kit
POWER SUPPLY = Corsair Professional Series Gold CMPSU-750AX Full Modular 750W Power Supply
VIDEO CARD = Gigabyte Super Overclock Series GV-N560SO-1GI GeForce GTX 560 Ti Video Card - 1GB, GDDR5, PCI-Express 2.0 (x16), Dual DVI, HDMI, DirectX 11, SLI Ready
BOOT DRIVE = Crucial RealSSD C300 2.5" 128GB SATA III
OPTICAL DRIVE = ASUS DRW-24B1ST Black SATA
HEATSINK = COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus Heatsink
THERMAL COMPOUND = Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound – OEM
CASE = Cooler Master 690 II Advanced
MONITOR = ASUS VH242H Black 23.6" 5ms HDMI Full 1080P Widescreen LCD Monitor
KEYBOARD = Logitech Comfort Curve Wireless Keyboard K350 (Retail Box)
SPEAKERS = Logitech 2.1 Z523 Stereo Speaker System (Retail Box)
OS = Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit (already have)
I recognize that it`s probably a bit of an overkill for someone who doesn`t OC and play games all that often, but I want a fast machine that will last a bit of time.
Here are some specific questions:
1) Does anyone have experience installing the 212 + HS on this mobo? Can it be done without losing RAM slots?
2) Does anyone have experience installing the 212 + HS in this case? Can it be done without having to mod the case?
3) I think 8GB RAM is sufficient. What would be the purpose of installing 16GB RAM which I’ve read a few people doing? Am I missing something?
4) The G.Skill DDR3 above is stated as “Designed Specifically for Intel Sandy Bridge CPUs, H67 and P67 Platforms”, however, it’s not on the Asus QVL– Memory/Device support tab. Should I stay away from it? Has anyone used this memory successful on this mobo?
5) Thoughts about the video card? I had a hard time selecting between the technical specs?
6) Any other components I should change/upgrade or that won’t be compatible?
7) Is it better to connect your monitor to the video card via HDMI or DVI cable?
8) For a first time builder, how complicated is it to use the online guides and put this puppy together? Should I pay a local shop to do it (that would take all the fun out of it ? Maybe I could watch.
Any help is appreciated.