I am thinking about buying a custom PC for gaming and other uses to replace my current "Frankemputer", and after reading up on lots of computer parts, this is the build I have thrown together. I do know that a 3770K and 16gb of RAM are kinda overkill for gaming, however I intend for this computer to last me for a long time, and it will also not be exclusively for gaming.
I already have some storage and a copy of windows 7 which I intend to use in this computer.
This is what I have currently picked.
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1q5Mv
CPU: Intel i7-3770k
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100 Liquid Colling
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16gb
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7950 3gb
Case: CM HAF 932 Full Tower
PSU: Corsair Enthusiast 850 Watt Bronze Certified.
Base Total: $1187.82
A few things of note (PLEASE READ):
- I intend to overclock.
- I already have peripherals including a wireless network card, however I do intend to upgrade eventually.
- I'm not sure if I will need more case fans, the website about the 932 wasn't very clear about that.
- The graphics card is only an "interim" card until Nvidia releases its 800 series. I chose the cheapest 7950 I could find because I liked the games that came with the Never Settle bundle.
- If there are any good mid tower cases that would still provide good cooling and space for larger GPUs that are cheaper than the current case, those would be preferred (Portability).
- I have a quite flexible budget.
There is no deadline for me needing a new computer, this is just an upgrade I was thinking of. If there is any new hardware or possible price drops incoming, I would be willing to wait.
I already have some storage and a copy of windows 7 which I intend to use in this computer.
This is what I have currently picked.
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1q5Mv
CPU: Intel i7-3770k
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100 Liquid Colling
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16gb
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7950 3gb
Case: CM HAF 932 Full Tower
PSU: Corsair Enthusiast 850 Watt Bronze Certified.
Base Total: $1187.82
A few things of note (PLEASE READ):
- I intend to overclock.
- I already have peripherals including a wireless network card, however I do intend to upgrade eventually.
- I'm not sure if I will need more case fans, the website about the 932 wasn't very clear about that.
- The graphics card is only an "interim" card until Nvidia releases its 800 series. I chose the cheapest 7950 I could find because I liked the games that came with the Never Settle bundle.
- If there are any good mid tower cases that would still provide good cooling and space for larger GPUs that are cheaper than the current case, those would be preferred (Portability).
- I have a quite flexible budget.
There is no deadline for me needing a new computer, this is just an upgrade I was thinking of. If there is any new hardware or possible price drops incoming, I would be willing to wait.