If i posted in the wrong section, i apologize in advance! this is my first post on the toms hardware forums.
This is my first computer build, with a budget of $750 - $950, and i have some questions, and feel free to offer TASTEFUL and constructive opinions when and where necessary. ok here we go....
First off, id like to list my selected components. im starting with a middle tier build i assume, with room for upgrades down the road.
i5 3570 quad core LGA1155
ASROCK Z77 Extreme4 ATX
Corsair Vengeance 8G RAM (4 x 2G) when finances allow, will go up to 32G
WD Caviar Blue 3.5 7200RPM 1TB subject to change as i may get 2 HD for 2 OS
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO CPU cooler
MSI GeForce GT640 video card
ASUS Xonar DSX 24 bit sound card
Pioneer BDC 207DBK BR reader will also have external dual layer disc reader/burner
Xion 700W ATX power supply
Undecided on case, but aware it'll need to acomodate ATX mother board.
Some input on tower fans would be helpful as well, as im not sure how many i'll need. I know some cases come with fans, but not sure if i'll need to buy additional fans.
TOTAL COST DEPENDING UPON SELLER, NOT INCLUDING OS, IS AROUND $800
Im not a huge gamer, but do alot of video watching/streaming, so assistance with video and audio card options would be helpful.
the reviews of the motherboard ive read worry me a bit, so assistance with choosing a mother board would be helpful as well. I definitley need HDMI.
Thanks in advance for any advice or opinions i may recieve. also, with this being my first ever build, compliments are welcome as well!!
This is my first computer build, with a budget of $750 - $950, and i have some questions, and feel free to offer TASTEFUL and constructive opinions when and where necessary. ok here we go....
First off, id like to list my selected components. im starting with a middle tier build i assume, with room for upgrades down the road.
i5 3570 quad core LGA1155
ASROCK Z77 Extreme4 ATX
Corsair Vengeance 8G RAM (4 x 2G) when finances allow, will go up to 32G
WD Caviar Blue 3.5 7200RPM 1TB subject to change as i may get 2 HD for 2 OS
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO CPU cooler
MSI GeForce GT640 video card
ASUS Xonar DSX 24 bit sound card
Pioneer BDC 207DBK BR reader will also have external dual layer disc reader/burner
Xion 700W ATX power supply
Undecided on case, but aware it'll need to acomodate ATX mother board.
Some input on tower fans would be helpful as well, as im not sure how many i'll need. I know some cases come with fans, but not sure if i'll need to buy additional fans.
TOTAL COST DEPENDING UPON SELLER, NOT INCLUDING OS, IS AROUND $800
Im not a huge gamer, but do alot of video watching/streaming, so assistance with video and audio card options would be helpful.
the reviews of the motherboard ive read worry me a bit, so assistance with choosing a mother board would be helpful as well. I definitley need HDMI.
Thanks in advance for any advice or opinions i may recieve. also, with this being my first ever build, compliments are welcome as well!!