Hello everybody,
My name is Hazem and I have been a "lurker" around this site for a while now. I always figured if you don't have something intelligent to say, don't say anything at all . I just joined and I really do appreciate the advice/knowledge this community has.
I have been around computers for a VERY long time, but I haven't built/upgraded one in about six years. My last "build" was a mess to say the least. I had used an OEM Compaq computer and just started upgrading pieces on it. After that I had laptops due to mobility. Recently, I was in the market for a new laptop(Asus G75vw) that can play pretty much anything on ultra and still have well over 30 fps. Since the laptop would be mostly stationary I decided to build a desktop.
I want this thing to make games, for lack of better words, its bitch. I do little video/photo editing and some graphic designs. I do also run video recordings for LOL games and WOW. In the future I do want to be able to SLI two of the GTX 670's, but for now I just need one. Once it becomes cheaper I most likely will end up doing so.
I want to make sure everything is compatible and I can get the most out of this PC. I kindly thank you for any advice. Also, should I buy warranty on anything (i.e. graphics cards. processor, motherboard)?
Approximate Purchase Date: Next two months or so.
Budget Range: $1500-$2000, I am not worried to much about shipping
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, little graphic design, little video editing,
Are you buying a monitor: No, already have one. It is listed below and is fairly new.
Parts to Upgrade: None since it is a new build
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, Windows 7 Home premium 64bit.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg.com or Microcenter. Mix and match is fine.
Location: Fairfax, Va
Parts Preferences: None really, I just prefer reliability.
Overclocking: Yes!!!!!(one of the reasons why I want another build)
SLI or Crossfire: Yes in the future.
Your Monitor Resolution: I believe my monitor only supports up to 1920x1080. I have linked the monitor.
Additional Comments: I like classy/simplistic. I really don't need the bells/whistles/lights/neon's...etc. I figure the fans will be a bit loud but I don't want them to sound like a jet taking off.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Refer to introduction at the top.
Parts:
Monitor: ASUS VE248H 24-Inch Full-HD LED Monitor with Integrated Speakers
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043T7FHK/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 400R Mid Tower ATX Gaming Computer Case
http://www.microcenter.com/product/366600/Carbide_Series_400R_Mid_Tower_ATX_Gaming_Computer_Case
Motherboard: P8Z77-V Deluxe LGA 1155 Z77 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.microcenter.com/product/386888/P8Z77-V_Deluxe_LGA_1155_Z77_ATX_Intel_Motherboard
Processor: Core i7 3770K 3.5GHz LGA 1155 Processor
http://www.microcenter.com/product/388575/Core_i7_3770K_35GHz_LGA_1155_Processor
Graphics Card: EVGA 02G-P4-2678-KR GeForce GTX 670 FTW 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130787
Power Supply: ModXStream Pro 700W Modular ATX Power Supply http://www.microcenter.com/product/301550/ModXStream_Pro_700W_Modular_ATX_Power_Supply
Ram: CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2133
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233301
Cooling: Corsair Hydro Series H100 Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler Kit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181017
Storage: SAMSUNG 830 Series MZ-7PC256B/WW 2.5" 256GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147164
Western Digital Caviar Blue WD10EALX 1TB 7200 RPM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136767
Optical Drive: ASUS Black 12X BD-ROM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM SATA Internal Blu-ray Drive Model
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135247
My name is Hazem and I have been a "lurker" around this site for a while now. I always figured if you don't have something intelligent to say, don't say anything at all . I just joined and I really do appreciate the advice/knowledge this community has.
I have been around computers for a VERY long time, but I haven't built/upgraded one in about six years. My last "build" was a mess to say the least. I had used an OEM Compaq computer and just started upgrading pieces on it. After that I had laptops due to mobility. Recently, I was in the market for a new laptop(Asus G75vw) that can play pretty much anything on ultra and still have well over 30 fps. Since the laptop would be mostly stationary I decided to build a desktop.
I want this thing to make games, for lack of better words, its bitch. I do little video/photo editing and some graphic designs. I do also run video recordings for LOL games and WOW. In the future I do want to be able to SLI two of the GTX 670's, but for now I just need one. Once it becomes cheaper I most likely will end up doing so.
I want to make sure everything is compatible and I can get the most out of this PC. I kindly thank you for any advice. Also, should I buy warranty on anything (i.e. graphics cards. processor, motherboard)?
Approximate Purchase Date: Next two months or so.
Budget Range: $1500-$2000, I am not worried to much about shipping
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, little graphic design, little video editing,
Are you buying a monitor: No, already have one. It is listed below and is fairly new.
Parts to Upgrade: None since it is a new build
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, Windows 7 Home premium 64bit.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg.com or Microcenter. Mix and match is fine.
Location: Fairfax, Va
Parts Preferences: None really, I just prefer reliability.
Overclocking: Yes!!!!!(one of the reasons why I want another build)
SLI or Crossfire: Yes in the future.
Your Monitor Resolution: I believe my monitor only supports up to 1920x1080. I have linked the monitor.
Additional Comments: I like classy/simplistic. I really don't need the bells/whistles/lights/neon's...etc. I figure the fans will be a bit loud but I don't want them to sound like a jet taking off.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Refer to introduction at the top.
Parts:
Monitor: ASUS VE248H 24-Inch Full-HD LED Monitor with Integrated Speakers
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043T7FHK/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 400R Mid Tower ATX Gaming Computer Case
http://www.microcenter.com/product/366600/Carbide_Series_400R_Mid_Tower_ATX_Gaming_Computer_Case
Motherboard: P8Z77-V Deluxe LGA 1155 Z77 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.microcenter.com/product/386888/P8Z77-V_Deluxe_LGA_1155_Z77_ATX_Intel_Motherboard
Processor: Core i7 3770K 3.5GHz LGA 1155 Processor
http://www.microcenter.com/product/388575/Core_i7_3770K_35GHz_LGA_1155_Processor
Graphics Card: EVGA 02G-P4-2678-KR GeForce GTX 670 FTW 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130787
Power Supply: ModXStream Pro 700W Modular ATX Power Supply http://www.microcenter.com/product/301550/ModXStream_Pro_700W_Modular_ATX_Power_Supply
Ram: CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2133
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233301
Cooling: Corsair Hydro Series H100 Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler Kit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181017
Storage: SAMSUNG 830 Series MZ-7PC256B/WW 2.5" 256GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147164
Western Digital Caviar Blue WD10EALX 1TB 7200 RPM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136767
Optical Drive: ASUS Black 12X BD-ROM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM SATA Internal Blu-ray Drive Model
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135247