- May 12, 2013
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I recently posted another thread about a build, but thanks to my wonderful and generous sisters, my budget has increased significantly. That build has been scrapped and I've put together a new part list. I've still never built a computer so I look forward to any advice you can give!
here's what I've come up with so far:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/X2WZ
(this list at $2200 + monitors is a little higher than I'd like, but is my absolute upper end for budget)
Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard
Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Crucial M4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk (boot drive, porgram installs)
Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (data)
2x Gigabyte GeForce GTX 680 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)
Corsair Professional 750W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
Thermaltake VN300M1W2N ATX Full Tower Case
The primary use for this system will be gaming, and some video editing and 3d modeling. This will also be my main, general purpose computer for a wide range of other geeky hobbies. I'd also like this to be fairly future-proof (as much as it's possible to predict the future of hardware/gaming), with no upgrades necessary for at least a few years to keep it running top of the line (hence the overpowered(?) processor)
I'd appreciate any advice you can give. In particular I know very little about motherboards and PSUs. I picked these because they seem to be compatible and are relatively well reviewed.
I'm also concerned about heat. I assume the Corsair cooler will be able to keep the CPU cool, but I imagine those two 680s will produce quite a bit of heat, which, currently, I'll be relying on the case's 3 fans to dissipate. I'm not confident enough in my building ability to go for liquid cooling those, unless anyone can suggest an easy and inexpensive way to do so.
I'd also welcome any monitor recommendations. Ideally I'd like to have 2 (or even 3 if the price is good) 24" monitors with 3d support (at least nvidia 3d vision kit capable). I have a Benq monitor on my pcpartpicker list because I have heard very good things about it, but it seems a bit pricy, especially for two.
here's what I've come up with so far:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/X2WZ
(this list at $2200 + monitors is a little higher than I'd like, but is my absolute upper end for budget)
Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard
Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Crucial M4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk (boot drive, porgram installs)
Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (data)
2x Gigabyte GeForce GTX 680 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)
Corsair Professional 750W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
Thermaltake VN300M1W2N ATX Full Tower Case
The primary use for this system will be gaming, and some video editing and 3d modeling. This will also be my main, general purpose computer for a wide range of other geeky hobbies. I'd also like this to be fairly future-proof (as much as it's possible to predict the future of hardware/gaming), with no upgrades necessary for at least a few years to keep it running top of the line (hence the overpowered(?) processor)
I'd appreciate any advice you can give. In particular I know very little about motherboards and PSUs. I picked these because they seem to be compatible and are relatively well reviewed.
I'm also concerned about heat. I assume the Corsair cooler will be able to keep the CPU cool, but I imagine those two 680s will produce quite a bit of heat, which, currently, I'll be relying on the case's 3 fans to dissipate. I'm not confident enough in my building ability to go for liquid cooling those, unless anyone can suggest an easy and inexpensive way to do so.
I'd also welcome any monitor recommendations. Ideally I'd like to have 2 (or even 3 if the price is good) 24" monitors with 3d support (at least nvidia 3d vision kit capable). I have a Benq monitor on my pcpartpicker list because I have heard very good things about it, but it seems a bit pricy, especially for two.
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