I am looking to build my first PC and having read through comments and benchmarks on various forums am even more confused that what I started off with.
My main intention is to use it for: watching dvd / blu ray movies (either from PC or netflix) (60%), watching 3D movies on PC (15%), gaming (10%), editing home made vids and photos in lightroom / photoshop (10%) and general surfing (5%).
I am looking to build a PC that will last for 5-7 years (future proof)
In looking at this from cost perspective, each of the 4 options are very close (approx between £300-£350 which is my budget as well) and hence adding to further confusion - details below.
I already have Silverstone GD05b, 120GB SSD, 3TB HDD and hence will not need to buy these.
Questions:
a) am looking to buy Corsair CX430. Will this be adequate for my requirements?
b) of the 4 options, which one do you think I should go with? personally I am inclined towards option 1 or 4 but that's simply because these are one of the latest processors
c) I intend to use 3 internal fans supplied with GD05b. Will this be adequate for cooling?
d) If Intel option, is HD4000 good enough for my usage or will need to upgrade within a shortwhile (presuming my usage pattern remains same)
e) I will be plugging my HTPC to my 55" TV as well as to another monitor. does this mean I will have to have additional graphic card with my intel options below?
Sorry for the length of my message.
My build info in no order of importance/priority (all prices in GBP):
Option 1 (£343):
i5 3570k - £161
Asus P8Z77-V LX Motherboard - £80
8gb RAM - £65
Corsair CXM430 - £37
Option 2 (£283):
i3 3225 - £98
Asus P8Z77-V - £83
8gb - £65
Corsair CXM430 - £37
Option 3 (£301):
AMD FX6300 - £83
Asus M5A78L - £49
8gb RAM - £65
Corsair CXM430 - £37
GT 640 - £67
Option 4 (£378)
AMD FX8350 - £145
Asus M5A97 - £64
8gb - £65
Corsair CXM430 - £37
GT 640 - £67
My main intention is to use it for: watching dvd / blu ray movies (either from PC or netflix) (60%), watching 3D movies on PC (15%), gaming (10%), editing home made vids and photos in lightroom / photoshop (10%) and general surfing (5%).
I am looking to build a PC that will last for 5-7 years (future proof)
In looking at this from cost perspective, each of the 4 options are very close (approx between £300-£350 which is my budget as well) and hence adding to further confusion - details below.
I already have Silverstone GD05b, 120GB SSD, 3TB HDD and hence will not need to buy these.
Questions:
a) am looking to buy Corsair CX430. Will this be adequate for my requirements?
b) of the 4 options, which one do you think I should go with? personally I am inclined towards option 1 or 4 but that's simply because these are one of the latest processors
c) I intend to use 3 internal fans supplied with GD05b. Will this be adequate for cooling?
d) If Intel option, is HD4000 good enough for my usage or will need to upgrade within a shortwhile (presuming my usage pattern remains same)
e) I will be plugging my HTPC to my 55" TV as well as to another monitor. does this mean I will have to have additional graphic card with my intel options below?
Sorry for the length of my message.
My build info in no order of importance/priority (all prices in GBP):
Option 1 (£343):
i5 3570k - £161
Asus P8Z77-V LX Motherboard - £80
8gb RAM - £65
Corsair CXM430 - £37
Option 2 (£283):
i3 3225 - £98
Asus P8Z77-V - £83
8gb - £65
Corsair CXM430 - £37
Option 3 (£301):
AMD FX6300 - £83
Asus M5A78L - £49
8gb RAM - £65
Corsair CXM430 - £37
GT 640 - £67
Option 4 (£378)
AMD FX8350 - £145
Asus M5A97 - £64
8gb - £65
Corsair CXM430 - £37
GT 640 - £67
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