- Dec 29, 2013
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I need some suggestions on the best build using the following items (which I already own):
Corsair Carbide Series Air 540 (CC-9011030-WW) ATX High Airflow Cube Case
CORSAIR RM Series RM1000 1000W ATX12V v2.31 and EPS 2.92 80 PLUS GOLD Certified
CORSAIR Hydro Series H80i High Performance Water/Liquid CPU Cooler. 120mm
Approximate Purchase Date: As soon as I settle on a build
Budget Range: $2500 After shipping / rebates / not including owned parts
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming / AutoCAD / Remote Desktop to work
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: Everything needed save the parts listed above
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg (but if price difference is that drastic willing to buy from elsewhere)
Location: Central Valley, California
Parts Preferences:
1. Intel CPU Ivy Bridge, preferably 6 core (don't want to upgrade for a long time)
2. Motherboard with SLI Capability ( is SLI more stable the Crossfire?)
3. Samsung SSD 500GB max (I hear games run faster with SSD and safer storage)
4. Backup memory 1TB - 3TB
5. Good graphics card(s) that will last for at least 5 years worth of game development. If it comes with a free game all the better. I play some RPG / ARPG
6. Blue parts / Blue LEDs
7. Windows 8.1 for Motherboard / CPU optimization (i guess its better?)
8. Need to read Blue ray and burn CD's
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Your Monitor Resolution: Playing on a 42" Flat Screen 780p TV and I plan on upgrading to either Eyefinity (3 monitors) or a Bigger Flat screen 1080p HD sometime in 2014
Additional Comments: Quiet PC is a plus, I believe I can adjust my fans on the H80i to run quieter and if I'm not OC the CPU cooling should be more than enough even at slow RPM. Right?
I read a bit about the Corsair Link and I think the power supply and the H80i give me lots of control over the system. I would like this computer to last so good support / warranty on parts is very important IMHO.
Thank you for any help with this project! I am super excited about placing the order.
Corsair Carbide Series Air 540 (CC-9011030-WW) ATX High Airflow Cube Case
CORSAIR RM Series RM1000 1000W ATX12V v2.31 and EPS 2.92 80 PLUS GOLD Certified
CORSAIR Hydro Series H80i High Performance Water/Liquid CPU Cooler. 120mm
Approximate Purchase Date: As soon as I settle on a build
Budget Range: $2500 After shipping / rebates / not including owned parts
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming / AutoCAD / Remote Desktop to work
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: Everything needed save the parts listed above
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg (but if price difference is that drastic willing to buy from elsewhere)
Location: Central Valley, California
Parts Preferences:
1. Intel CPU Ivy Bridge, preferably 6 core (don't want to upgrade for a long time)
2. Motherboard with SLI Capability ( is SLI more stable the Crossfire?)
3. Samsung SSD 500GB max (I hear games run faster with SSD and safer storage)
4. Backup memory 1TB - 3TB
5. Good graphics card(s) that will last for at least 5 years worth of game development. If it comes with a free game all the better. I play some RPG / ARPG
6. Blue parts / Blue LEDs
7. Windows 8.1 for Motherboard / CPU optimization (i guess its better?)
8. Need to read Blue ray and burn CD's
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Your Monitor Resolution: Playing on a 42" Flat Screen 780p TV and I plan on upgrading to either Eyefinity (3 monitors) or a Bigger Flat screen 1080p HD sometime in 2014
Additional Comments: Quiet PC is a plus, I believe I can adjust my fans on the H80i to run quieter and if I'm not OC the CPU cooling should be more than enough even at slow RPM. Right?
I read a bit about the Corsair Link and I think the power supply and the H80i give me lots of control over the system. I would like this computer to last so good support / warranty on parts is very important IMHO.
Thank you for any help with this project! I am super excited about placing the order.
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