Hi everyone:
I haven't built a new computer for about 4 years; my current computer is showing signs of strain (a few unexpected shutdowns, 128 GB SSD almost full, slowing down etc). I mostly do photo editing - Lightroom, Photoshop, panoramics and HDR. I have over 1 TB of photos on a NAS in RAID 1. Of course normal web surfing, emailing etc will be done; I will also be doing some video editing. I will not be reusing any components except for a couple of data HDDs that I will swap over - the old computer will be wiped, Win 7 reinstalled and handed down to my kids. I really want a computer that is as quiet as possible, I like a clean look without flashing lights, side windows etc.
I'm in Canada and will order from NCIX. My budget is around $1500 but I'm OK with more if necessary. I have an IPS monitor, 1920X1200, already have keyboard, mouse and speakers. The build I have listed below is based on some things I've read from recent similar builds (including some here on Tom's). I'm OK with doing a little overclocking where necessary. I often play music on the computer as I'm editing. No crossfire or SLI - not necessary for me as I don't do much gaming. I won't likely upgrade components as the computer ages - I like one that will last around 4 years before replacing it.
This forum helped me a lot last time - thank you in advance for reading and commenting!
PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/OwQp
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/OwQp/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/OwQp/benchmarks/
CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon Canada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.05 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V PRO ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($196.98 @ Amazon Canada)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($107.49 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($249.79 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ Canada Computers)
Sound Card: Creative Labs Audigy SE 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card ($26.50 @ Vuugo)
Wired Network Adapter: Intel PWLA8391GTBLK 10/100/1000 Mbps PCI Network Adapter ($31.63 @ NCIX)
Case: Corsair 550D ATX Mid Tower Case ($125.10 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.79 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($144.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1621.28
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-05 21:04 EDT-0400)
PS: I might want to go to dual monitors in future.
PPS: Added HDD as second storage after SHORYUKEN's responses below.
I haven't built a new computer for about 4 years; my current computer is showing signs of strain (a few unexpected shutdowns, 128 GB SSD almost full, slowing down etc). I mostly do photo editing - Lightroom, Photoshop, panoramics and HDR. I have over 1 TB of photos on a NAS in RAID 1. Of course normal web surfing, emailing etc will be done; I will also be doing some video editing. I will not be reusing any components except for a couple of data HDDs that I will swap over - the old computer will be wiped, Win 7 reinstalled and handed down to my kids. I really want a computer that is as quiet as possible, I like a clean look without flashing lights, side windows etc.
I'm in Canada and will order from NCIX. My budget is around $1500 but I'm OK with more if necessary. I have an IPS monitor, 1920X1200, already have keyboard, mouse and speakers. The build I have listed below is based on some things I've read from recent similar builds (including some here on Tom's). I'm OK with doing a little overclocking where necessary. I often play music on the computer as I'm editing. No crossfire or SLI - not necessary for me as I don't do much gaming. I won't likely upgrade components as the computer ages - I like one that will last around 4 years before replacing it.
This forum helped me a lot last time - thank you in advance for reading and commenting!
PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/OwQp
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/OwQp/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/OwQp/benchmarks/
CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon Canada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.05 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V PRO ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($196.98 @ Amazon Canada)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($107.49 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($249.79 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ Canada Computers)
Sound Card: Creative Labs Audigy SE 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card ($26.50 @ Vuugo)
Wired Network Adapter: Intel PWLA8391GTBLK 10/100/1000 Mbps PCI Network Adapter ($31.63 @ NCIX)
Case: Corsair 550D ATX Mid Tower Case ($125.10 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.79 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($144.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1621.28
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-05 21:04 EDT-0400)
PS: I might want to go to dual monitors in future.
PPS: Added HDD as second storage after SHORYUKEN's responses below.
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