last pc i bought was a 8600m from asus with a dual core, laptop, currently struggling to write this using an old pc i built that my mom now uses single core 3.4Ghz/nvidia 6800gt/1gb ram. Anyways, long overdue for an update so ima build one with lotsa "umph"
Approximate Purchase Date: ASAP!!!
Budget Range: <$2000 but as little as possible
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, internet
Parts Not Required: monitor
Preferred Website(s) for Partsrefer newegg.com but any will do as long as respectable, not near microcenter at all
Country: US
Parts Preferences: intel/nvidia
Overclocking: Yes, im the set it and forget it type
SLI or Crossfire: Yes, will add another later if i need it
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 - monitor listed below
Additional Comments: Need keyboard, mouse
Here is what i got so far, subject to change.....
CPU - i5 2500K Sandybridge
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
GPU - Nvidia 580 for sure i think EVGA or MSI?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130587
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127579
PSU - Corsair Professional HX1050 1050W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139034
Mobo - ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271
RAM - Corsair Vengeance 2x4Gb DDR3 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145345
SSD/HDD - Crucial M4 64GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148447
DVD - ASUS 24x burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204
****monitor (already paid for it) - ASUS 24" 2ms response (GTG?) VW246H - 1 day deal on newegg for 20% off
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236049
No ideas for case/cooling/mouse/keyboard, i have a usb 360 controller though
TOTAL so far = 1270 + 180 (monitor) - 45 in rebates = 1405 (1295 with the evga)
adding in ~300 for case/cooling(air)/keyboard and mouse and 100 more for games = Grand Total = 1805 (1905 with 3gb)
Then later i will get a blu-ray drive, maybe a joystick, but will **definitely** get a HDD as 64GB wont cut it for long, and 90% sure about getting another 580 for SLI in 6 months or so (maybe later/sooner)
Will be playing: Skyrim, GTA4, possibly BF3 on the little 64GB SSD.
ive done enough research for one day but now for my questions:
1.) Im going to call EVGA about the "step-up Program" so i might want to upgrade to a 3gb card later, if i cant i might just get the 1.5 gb MSI on newegg, maybe even the 3gb MSI if i feel like spending the money....which i dont.
2.) i picked the mobo for futureproofing (USB 3/PCI 3) and SSD cache ability, which i know nothing about yet, all i know is that i want it.....ill find more about this tomorrow but any info now is good.
3.) should i get the 64GB or 128GB SSD for cache (remember i dunno how it works yet) **I also didnt shop around or look into SSD specs at all, or possible cons of using a SSD for OS and HDD for Storage** i have a 500GB external to hold me over til i get the internal HDD
4.) Is that RAM any good? 1.5v vs 1.65? low profile vengeance recommended? do those silly heatsinks really interfere with CPU cooling on that Mobo?
5.) 1050W PSU? can i get that Corsair 850W and be totally safe? i plan on doing some "set it and forget it" type GPU/CPU overclocking.
6.) Need Case recommendation, or i might go for the ones on toms the one for $60? ($2000 or $1000 builds) or should i go for a better one? Asthetics < Efficiency and preferably minimal LEDs.....high airflow ***silent as possible*** (might pay extra for silence)
7.) Did i waste money on that monitor? is there something better for less? its pretty good for what i want, didnt look into 120Hz refresh at all, i just jumped on that 20% off deal. I will also be using a 4:3 15"-17" for internet/music streaming, it is really old, has the blue connector (DVI?) and i might hook up a TV to it. TV or monitor, not both. The TV has a 1360x720 ratio (not 100% on this, maybe 75%). Basically, are there any concerns about hooking up these to my PC? Like do i need to turn power off before connecting/disconnecting cables? I think i fried my laptop by doing this.......will also research tomorrow.
8.) Any concerns about fitting stuff into a case? Compatibility issues? Issues with specific components?
Any feedback whatsoever appreciated, i know i still need to do alot but i think ive covered everything i hope. Please try to answer everything if you can!!
Big Thanks!
Approximate Purchase Date: ASAP!!!
Budget Range: <$2000 but as little as possible
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, internet
Parts Not Required: monitor
Preferred Website(s) for Partsrefer newegg.com but any will do as long as respectable, not near microcenter at all
Country: US
Parts Preferences: intel/nvidia
Overclocking: Yes, im the set it and forget it type
SLI or Crossfire: Yes, will add another later if i need it
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 - monitor listed below
Additional Comments: Need keyboard, mouse
Here is what i got so far, subject to change.....
CPU - i5 2500K Sandybridge
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
GPU - Nvidia 580 for sure i think EVGA or MSI?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130587
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127579
PSU - Corsair Professional HX1050 1050W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139034
Mobo - ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271
RAM - Corsair Vengeance 2x4Gb DDR3 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145345
SSD/HDD - Crucial M4 64GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148447
DVD - ASUS 24x burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204
****monitor (already paid for it) - ASUS 24" 2ms response (GTG?) VW246H - 1 day deal on newegg for 20% off
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236049
No ideas for case/cooling/mouse/keyboard, i have a usb 360 controller though
TOTAL so far = 1270 + 180 (monitor) - 45 in rebates = 1405 (1295 with the evga)
adding in ~300 for case/cooling(air)/keyboard and mouse and 100 more for games = Grand Total = 1805 (1905 with 3gb)
Then later i will get a blu-ray drive, maybe a joystick, but will **definitely** get a HDD as 64GB wont cut it for long, and 90% sure about getting another 580 for SLI in 6 months or so (maybe later/sooner)
Will be playing: Skyrim, GTA4, possibly BF3 on the little 64GB SSD.
ive done enough research for one day but now for my questions:
1.) Im going to call EVGA about the "step-up Program" so i might want to upgrade to a 3gb card later, if i cant i might just get the 1.5 gb MSI on newegg, maybe even the 3gb MSI if i feel like spending the money....which i dont.
2.) i picked the mobo for futureproofing (USB 3/PCI 3) and SSD cache ability, which i know nothing about yet, all i know is that i want it.....ill find more about this tomorrow but any info now is good.
3.) should i get the 64GB or 128GB SSD for cache (remember i dunno how it works yet) **I also didnt shop around or look into SSD specs at all, or possible cons of using a SSD for OS and HDD for Storage** i have a 500GB external to hold me over til i get the internal HDD
4.) Is that RAM any good? 1.5v vs 1.65? low profile vengeance recommended? do those silly heatsinks really interfere with CPU cooling on that Mobo?
5.) 1050W PSU? can i get that Corsair 850W and be totally safe? i plan on doing some "set it and forget it" type GPU/CPU overclocking.
6.) Need Case recommendation, or i might go for the ones on toms the one for $60? ($2000 or $1000 builds) or should i go for a better one? Asthetics < Efficiency and preferably minimal LEDs.....high airflow ***silent as possible*** (might pay extra for silence)
7.) Did i waste money on that monitor? is there something better for less? its pretty good for what i want, didnt look into 120Hz refresh at all, i just jumped on that 20% off deal. I will also be using a 4:3 15"-17" for internet/music streaming, it is really old, has the blue connector (DVI?) and i might hook up a TV to it. TV or monitor, not both. The TV has a 1360x720 ratio (not 100% on this, maybe 75%). Basically, are there any concerns about hooking up these to my PC? Like do i need to turn power off before connecting/disconnecting cables? I think i fried my laptop by doing this.......will also research tomorrow.
8.) Any concerns about fitting stuff into a case? Compatibility issues? Issues with specific components?
Any feedback whatsoever appreciated, i know i still need to do alot but i think ive covered everything i hope. Please try to answer everything if you can!!
Big Thanks!