This will be the first system I build, and I'm prepared to do the work, but despite doing some research am still having some confusion regarding certain parts and their compatibility. Here's a rough idea of what I'd like.
CPU - i5 4670k or i7 4770k
MOBO - would like a suggestion for a good Z87 one
Case - no clue, need help
Memory - 16gb of DDR3 (not sure what frequency)
GPU - GTX 780 (am open to other options, but it seems this will work well for the 2560x1440 monitor that I already have)
Cooling - no clue, but would prefer to not do liquid cooling as this seems a little more complicated to install than a fan(s).
Storage - 120 or 128gb SSD (is it worth it to spend the extra ~$100 and run in RAID 0?) and a 1TB data hard drive (something basic at 7200rpm should be fine)
Soundcard - no clue, but if I have to skimp would prefer to do so here
Monitor - as mentioned above i already have a 27" Dell ultra sharp @ 2560x1440 (response time is not top of the line, but good enough for the non fps gaming and non-gaming activities that I'll be doing)
Network Card - something basic, this computer will be on a wired connection most of the time.
OS - Need to buy, would people buy an OEM copy or not? Plan on keeping this thing at minimum for 3-4 years.
Additional comments - Don't care about visual bells/whistles on the case and any other parts. My two major concerns are: 1. getting parts with a view towards ease of installation and the ability to run stuff at 1440p at high/very high settings for now and the next couple of years and 2. keeping the budget between $1500-2000 (not including the monitor) and ideally closer to $1500 than $2000.
Do people think this will be too much to take on for a first time builder? Basically, does a thorough reading of the guides here and watching of the appropriate videos, mean that I'll be adequately equipped to do the build on my own?
Thanks for reading this far, and thanks in advance to anyone willing to help
CPU - i5 4670k or i7 4770k
MOBO - would like a suggestion for a good Z87 one
Case - no clue, need help
Memory - 16gb of DDR3 (not sure what frequency)
GPU - GTX 780 (am open to other options, but it seems this will work well for the 2560x1440 monitor that I already have)
Cooling - no clue, but would prefer to not do liquid cooling as this seems a little more complicated to install than a fan(s).
Storage - 120 or 128gb SSD (is it worth it to spend the extra ~$100 and run in RAID 0?) and a 1TB data hard drive (something basic at 7200rpm should be fine)
Soundcard - no clue, but if I have to skimp would prefer to do so here
Monitor - as mentioned above i already have a 27" Dell ultra sharp @ 2560x1440 (response time is not top of the line, but good enough for the non fps gaming and non-gaming activities that I'll be doing)
Network Card - something basic, this computer will be on a wired connection most of the time.
OS - Need to buy, would people buy an OEM copy or not? Plan on keeping this thing at minimum for 3-4 years.
Additional comments - Don't care about visual bells/whistles on the case and any other parts. My two major concerns are: 1. getting parts with a view towards ease of installation and the ability to run stuff at 1440p at high/very high settings for now and the next couple of years and 2. keeping the budget between $1500-2000 (not including the monitor) and ideally closer to $1500 than $2000.
Do people think this will be too much to take on for a first time builder? Basically, does a thorough reading of the guides here and watching of the appropriate videos, mean that I'll be adequately equipped to do the build on my own?
Thanks for reading this far, and thanks in advance to anyone willing to help
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