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Need some help
Basically, I want to build a computer, rather than buy one. The cost savings appear surprisingly large and having done it before, it isn't that hard. I used to build systems 10 years ago, and have a BSEE but haven't used it for years. So I have some knowledge, but don't have time these days to do tons of research. So I'd love everyone's feedback on what I'm looking to do so I don't make any boneheaded mistakes.
The machine will be primarily for web surfing and gaming. I'm budgeting something like $2000 but can spend more it made sense.
I'll be upgrading the monitor to a 27" IPS WQHD, 2560 x 1440 (not part of the $2000). So ideally, would like enough horsepower to game at that resolution.
Also, I live in an apartment, so somewhat space constrained. So, I'd like to go with a smaller case.
Finally, I'll spend a bit more to get reliable components.
I'm going to layout what I want to buy, and then I like to get some input on a couple of things:
(1) Overall, does the build make sense at a high-level (e.g., is it balanced as a game machine)?
(2) Will these components actually work together? That is, will the power supply work with the case? Will the processor and memory work with the mother board?
(3) Cooling - I may now, or eventually, want to run two GPUs. So that, plus a space constrained case may make that challenging. So feedback would be useful.
(4) Any thoughts on where I should potentially spend more money.
(5) I'm looking to buy this stuff on either newegg or amazon. Thoughts on whether that makes sense?
What I'm looking at right now
Case - Silverstone SG10 - I need something small, less than 14" tall. And it needs to look not like a crazy game machine (E.g., brushed metal)
http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=392
As I mentioned, I want something smaller. I live in small apartment. Also want to get it off the floor onto a bookshelf so kids can't get at it. This is about small enough and evidently, with the right motherboard, I can put two graphics cards.
GPUs- Thinking about 1 card now. Then leaving option open to put in another card in a year
(SLI). In past systems, I have had BFG and EVGA brand cards and they seemed fine. Thoughts????
GIGABYTE GV-N780GHZ-3GD GeForce GTX 780 3GB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 HDCP Ready Video Card.
CPU - Was going to buy a i7 but sites seem to indicate that for gaming, i5 is for most purposes, just as good. Is this a reasonable choice? What is the best i5 for gaming?
I was thinking about --- > Intel Core i5-4670 Haswell 3.4GHz LGA 1150 84W Quad-Core Desktop
Processor Intel HD Graphics BX80646I54670
Motherboard - Basically, I want a
ASUS Z87M-PLUS LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 uATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131984
Drives - I want a SSD and a data drive. Basically, I've done almost no research on drives. Are these reasonably buys?
SAMSUNG 840 EVO MZ-7TE500BW 2.5" 500GB SATA III TLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Seagate SV35 Series ST3000VX000 3TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal
Memory - Looking for (1) reliable and (2)
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-1600C9D-16GXM
Power Supply - I know little about power supplies. What would be (1) reliable and (2) Work with the SG10 Case??
Thermaltake Toughpower TP-1350M 1350W ATX 12V v2.3 / EPS 12V v2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Modular
Basically, I want to build a computer, rather than buy one. The cost savings appear surprisingly large and having done it before, it isn't that hard. I used to build systems 10 years ago, and have a BSEE but haven't used it for years. So I have some knowledge, but don't have time these days to do tons of research. So I'd love everyone's feedback on what I'm looking to do so I don't make any boneheaded mistakes.
The machine will be primarily for web surfing and gaming. I'm budgeting something like $2000 but can spend more it made sense.
I'll be upgrading the monitor to a 27" IPS WQHD, 2560 x 1440 (not part of the $2000). So ideally, would like enough horsepower to game at that resolution.
Also, I live in an apartment, so somewhat space constrained. So, I'd like to go with a smaller case.
Finally, I'll spend a bit more to get reliable components.
I'm going to layout what I want to buy, and then I like to get some input on a couple of things:
(1) Overall, does the build make sense at a high-level (e.g., is it balanced as a game machine)?
(2) Will these components actually work together? That is, will the power supply work with the case? Will the processor and memory work with the mother board?
(3) Cooling - I may now, or eventually, want to run two GPUs. So that, plus a space constrained case may make that challenging. So feedback would be useful.
(4) Any thoughts on where I should potentially spend more money.
(5) I'm looking to buy this stuff on either newegg or amazon. Thoughts on whether that makes sense?
What I'm looking at right now
Case - Silverstone SG10 - I need something small, less than 14" tall. And it needs to look not like a crazy game machine (E.g., brushed metal)
http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=392
As I mentioned, I want something smaller. I live in small apartment. Also want to get it off the floor onto a bookshelf so kids can't get at it. This is about small enough and evidently, with the right motherboard, I can put two graphics cards.
GPUs- Thinking about 1 card now. Then leaving option open to put in another card in a year
(SLI). In past systems, I have had BFG and EVGA brand cards and they seemed fine. Thoughts????
GIGABYTE GV-N780GHZ-3GD GeForce GTX 780 3GB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 HDCP Ready Video Card.
CPU - Was going to buy a i7 but sites seem to indicate that for gaming, i5 is for most purposes, just as good. Is this a reasonable choice? What is the best i5 for gaming?
I was thinking about --- > Intel Core i5-4670 Haswell 3.4GHz LGA 1150 84W Quad-Core Desktop
Processor Intel HD Graphics BX80646I54670
Motherboard - Basically, I want a
ASUS Z87M-PLUS LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 uATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131984
Drives - I want a SSD and a data drive. Basically, I've done almost no research on drives. Are these reasonably buys?
SAMSUNG 840 EVO MZ-7TE500BW 2.5" 500GB SATA III TLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Seagate SV35 Series ST3000VX000 3TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal
Memory - Looking for (1) reliable and (2)
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-1600C9D-16GXM
Power Supply - I know little about power supplies. What would be (1) reliable and (2) Work with the SG10 Case??
Thermaltake Toughpower TP-1350M 1350W ATX 12V v2.3 / EPS 12V v2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Modular
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