Advice on building my first rig and Noob questions

Anttirokkr · Jun 8, 2013

Hello, I'd like to build my first PC, only for gaming. I'm quite a noob and some questions come in my mind. First I'll describe my future build :
(prices are in euros because I live in Italy; buying on Amazon)

CPU: i5 4670k (I'm not overclocking, so no cooler...for now, maybe one day) /// 240€
MOBO: Asus Z87-Pro / Asrock Z87 Extreme 6/ac //// 200€
GPU: GTX 760/760 Ti (when they're out) /// ???? 350€ ????
RAM: 8gb // 2x4gb corsair vengeance 1600 cl9 /// 60€
HDD1: SSD 64 Gb Samsung/Kingston (Win 8 64 bit System Only) /// 60€
HDD2: 1Tb Seagate 7200rpm /// 60€
CASE: Still looking for the right one...I like big cases with lots of fans

But I'm keeping in mind the possibility to switch over to mini-ATX like the Bitfenix Prodigy...Only problem is that I'd have to change mobo (suggestions ???)
Max budjet 100€
PSU: OCZ ZT 750 watt /// 95€

Questions:

1) Which video/audio connection is better ? HDMI / Displayport ?
2) Do I Connect It to my monitor/TV from my GPU or from the Mobo?
3) I know that intel cpu has integrated graphics (intel 4600)...I also have a macbook pro retina that can switch between IGP and GPU depending on tasks. Can this be done on a desktop PC?

Thank you in advance for all the help, and sorry If some questions are stupid but I really started thinking about this like a month ago

bye bye

manofchalk · Jun 8, 2013

The Coolermaster HAF series sounds right up your alley in terms of a case.
As of right now there are only a few LGA1150 ITX boards, and all are from AsRock. So may want to wait a bit before deciding on an ITX board if you go that route.

1. The best video connector outright is Displayport, it just supports the most (Note: not looks the best). If your just using a normal 60hz 1080p display, any of them will do fine. Would avoid VGA as its an analogue signal, so the quality of the cable can have an effect on image quality.
Audio, again doesn't matter unless your doing something out of the norm. If you are using speakers or headphones, then more than likely you will just use the 3.5mm jacks that come with them. You could use your monitor as a passthrough using HDMI if it supports it as well.

2. GPU, unless you want to waste a few hundred on a graphics card to be a motherboard accessory

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3. On the desktop there isn't much reason to swap between integrated and dedicated GPU's. On a laptop it helps since it saves power and its easy to switch between (being an internal connection), on the desktop power doesnt matter as much and its more diccult since it would involve changing connectors.
If you have a dedicated GPU, the only use for integrated graphics would be video encoding through something like Intel QuickSync or Lucid Logic Virtue. Neither requires you to swap display connectors either.

Anttirokkr · Jun 8, 2013

manofchalk :

The Coolermaster HAF series sounds right up your alley in terms of a case.
As of right now there are only a few LGA1150 ITX boards, and all are from AsRock. So may want to wait a bit before deciding on an ITX board if you go that route.

1. The best video connector outright is Displayport, it just supports the most (Note: not looks the best). If your just using a normal 60hz 1080p display, any of them will do fine. Would avoid VGA as its an analogue signal, so the quality of the cable can have an effect on image quality.
Audio, again doesn't matter unless your doing something out of the norm. If you are using speakers or headphones, then more than likely you will just use the 3.5mm jacks that come with them. You could use your monitor as a passthrough using HDMI if it supports it as well.

2. GPU, unless you want to waste a few hundred on a graphics card to be a motherboard accessory

.

3. On the desktop there isn't much reason to swap between integrated and dedicated GPU's. On a laptop it helps since it saves power and its easy to switch between (being an internal connection), on the desktop power doesnt matter as much and its more diccult since it would involve changing connectors.
If you have a dedicated GPU, the only use for integrated graphics would be video encoding through something like Intel QuickSync or Lucid Logic Virtue. Neither requires you to swap display connectors either.

Thank you sir :bounce:

princejeet · Jun 8, 2013

Hiii
1. I think HDMI is better.
2. If ur tv have HDMI or DP or other ports which u r GPU have too then you can connect with ur tv.
3. No you can't. But u can add ur integrated graphics and GPU graphics.
4. If u r going to use single GPU, then u don't need that much power. 550w PSU is enough for ur rig. But go with good brand like corsair, sesonic. One thing more choose a 80+ certified PSU for best performance, stability, and reliability.
I hope it helps.
Thank you.

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