http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3jYw3
I have not built a computer in 8 years, but am an electronics tech by trade. My computer knowledge is about 2 generations behind. I know just enough though that I realize just how much I do not know. I was wondering what weaknesses there might be in this build, likely bottlenecks, and if overclocking will show that much of a performance increase. I prefer MMOs (particularly SWTOR), but also wish to play Titanfall and newer games as they come out. Some of my choices were based in part on the best deals, or promotional codes when I was looking. I am not sure if the WD 1t, 10k velociraptor was really needed with the 250g samsung ssd, but it was hugely discounted.
I am open to, and wish to hear, any comments or constructive criticism. Should I have spent less in one area and more in another? Should the onboard audio and Lan be good enough, or should I find replacements?
I opted for a smaller case (one of the few I saw as a mid-tower that worked for the Eatx mobo) because I have space limitations. I opted for the 780 rather than the 780t so it will not cost as much if I sli it later. My budget is firmly around 2800-3200. Same reasoning behind the higher watt psu, in that I want to be able to expand later.
Thanks in advance for your input.
I have not built a computer in 8 years, but am an electronics tech by trade. My computer knowledge is about 2 generations behind. I know just enough though that I realize just how much I do not know. I was wondering what weaknesses there might be in this build, likely bottlenecks, and if overclocking will show that much of a performance increase. I prefer MMOs (particularly SWTOR), but also wish to play Titanfall and newer games as they come out. Some of my choices were based in part on the best deals, or promotional codes when I was looking. I am not sure if the WD 1t, 10k velociraptor was really needed with the 250g samsung ssd, but it was hugely discounted.
I am open to, and wish to hear, any comments or constructive criticism. Should I have spent less in one area and more in another? Should the onboard audio and Lan be good enough, or should I find replacements?
I opted for a smaller case (one of the few I saw as a mid-tower that worked for the Eatx mobo) because I have space limitations. I opted for the 780 rather than the 780t so it will not cost as much if I sli it later. My budget is firmly around 2800-3200. Same reasoning behind the higher watt psu, in that I want to be able to expand later.
Thanks in advance for your input.
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