Gaming/Editing Build - 4 parts missing & suggestions

Ostrichrider

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Jun 29, 2013
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Hello there! I've been lurking on the forums for quite a time now but never really considered registering an account. Eventually I took my time today and decided to make one.

Having said that, let's just jump right into the main subject. Prior to saying what I will be doing and what I want to buy, let me say that I have purchased 5 parts already. I know, might sound rough and a bad choice but take your time and hear me out before concluding too fast.

For editing, I will be using Sony Vegas, Adobe Premiere, After effects, and Photoshop. For gaming, I will be playing Assassin's Creed, Battlefield 3, BioShock Infinite, Borderlands 2, Crysis 3, Far Cry 3, Metro 2033, Tomb Raider, Skyrim, Team Fortress 2 and the list goes on... I will also be using music producing software like FL studio but that's just minor, right?

I shall now list my pre-owned components.

  • // Case -- CoolerMaster Storm Stryker
    // Power Supply -- Corsair AX860w (NOTE: I am considering doing SLI in the future)
    // RAM -- G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB 1866MHz
    // Storage -- Seagate Barracuda 2TB HDD
    // CPU Cooler -- Noctua NH-D14

Therefore, what I end up missing is the CPU, GPU, motherboard, and an SSD, which is optional, but I'm in need of one. Now, considering and researching contanstly I concluded to these parts.


  • // CPU -- i7-3770k
    // GPU -- Gigabyte GTX 770
    // SSD -- Samsung Pro 840 256GB
    // Motherboard -- Msi Big Bang Mpower z77

Thanks for taking your time reading through my post, and helping me out!
 
You are talking a $670 MoBo / CPU combo .... for last generation stuff

MoBo - $360 - ASUS Z87 Pro http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1352787
CPU - incl. w/ above - Intel Core i5-4670k Included w/ above and MoBo has built in wireless, $80 combo discount and $10 off w/ promo code Z87MB617, ends 6/30

or, for editing and gaming

MoBo - $450 - ASUS Z87 Pro http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1352791
CPU - incl. w/ above - Intel Core i5-4770k Included w/ above and MoBo has built in wireless, $100 combo discount and $10 off w/ promo code Z87MB617, ends 6/30

GFX - - Gigabyte GTX 770 Windforce http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125463


SSD - $250 - Samsung 840 Pro 256GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147193

 

Ostrichrider

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Jun 29, 2013
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Also, for the record, I wanted to ask about that MSI board. I read in many sites that MSI makes motherboards that are bound to fail but reviews of this specific board seem to be nowhere near abominable as described on other sites. How is it? By the way, I'm not from the US, I'm from Europe.
 

Ostrichrider

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I'm from Greece, and I'd rather buy all of my parts from inside the country. As for now, I only need suggestions on the parts, I can find stores to buy components from, that's not my main concern.

I guess the remaining parts are still contingent. I haven't concluded yet, that's why I could use some help.