I'm hoping to put together a new desktop PC within the next month, though I'm not sure exactly when yet. Just wanted to get some general advice and feedback, as I don't have much experience. Budget is <$2500.
Parts will be bought from: www.pccasegear.com
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K - $235
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 - $89
Mobo: ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE - $275
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory - $75
SSD: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" SSD - $99
HDD: Western Digital WD Black 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive - $319
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB FTW (x2) - $439 ea
PSU: Silverstone Strider Plus 750W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply - $145
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 ATX Mid Tower Case (Gunmetal) - already owned
Total: $2115
If anyone wants to offer a good suggestion for a monitor or two, or advice on cooling requirements, I'd appreciate it.
As a side note, I'm aware that new processors are soon to be released, and I will wait to see what's on offer, but I'd still appreciate feedback on this build.
Parts will be bought from: www.pccasegear.com
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K - $235
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 - $89
Mobo: ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE - $275
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory - $75
SSD: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" SSD - $99
HDD: Western Digital WD Black 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive - $319
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB FTW (x2) - $439 ea
PSU: Silverstone Strider Plus 750W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply - $145
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 ATX Mid Tower Case (Gunmetal) - already owned
Total: $2115
If anyone wants to offer a good suggestion for a monitor or two, or advice on cooling requirements, I'd appreciate it.
As a side note, I'm aware that new processors are soon to be released, and I will wait to see what's on offer, but I'd still appreciate feedback on this build.