- Jul 12, 2013
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Hi All,
I want to build a custom desktop. I will be using it for gaming, programming and some editings. I already have the operating system. I have no experience in building one so I need your suggestions on what components I should use.
Note: I can only buy from Newegg and Amazon (Global) as I live in a foreign country. My country has newegg service though.
My budget is around $700-$800 excluding shipping cost. My components so far are these:
CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO ($33.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($122.36 @ Amazon)
Graphics: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM ($56.99 @ Newegg)
I have no idea on what motherboard, casing and power supply I should pick.
Questions:
[strike]1. Should I get Intel Core i5-3470 or i5-4570? Both have the same price, so that leads to getting either a LGA 1155 or LGA 1150 Socket Motherboard.[/strike]
2. As for the motherboard, I'd pick an ATX Mid or Full Tower depending on your recommendation. If LGA 1155 is worth getting over a LGA 1150, then I'll get the Intel Core i5-3470 instead.
3. A casing that has at least 3 USB Ports (Includes 2.0 and 3.0).
Any thoughts and recommendations are welcome, thanks in advanced.
I want to build a custom desktop. I will be using it for gaming, programming and some editings. I already have the operating system. I have no experience in building one so I need your suggestions on what components I should use.
Note: I can only buy from Newegg and Amazon (Global) as I live in a foreign country. My country has newegg service though.
My budget is around $700-$800 excluding shipping cost. My components so far are these:
CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO ($33.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($122.36 @ Amazon)
Graphics: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM ($56.99 @ Newegg)
I have no idea on what motherboard, casing and power supply I should pick.
Questions:
[strike]1. Should I get Intel Core i5-3470 or i5-4570? Both have the same price, so that leads to getting either a LGA 1155 or LGA 1150 Socket Motherboard.[/strike]
2. As for the motherboard, I'd pick an ATX Mid or Full Tower depending on your recommendation. If LGA 1155 is worth getting over a LGA 1150, then I'll get the Intel Core i5-3470 instead.
3. A casing that has at least 3 USB Ports (Includes 2.0 and 3.0).
Any thoughts and recommendations are welcome, thanks in advanced.
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