- Sep 19, 2014
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After 9 long years on laptops I've finally decided to build a gaming PC again, but the technology and markets have changed a lot. Last build I did was way back in 2005 and I'm not in touch. I read all that I could but few points still confuse me and wife is no good in that dept. 
My biggest problem is the motherboard, I love the look of ROG series especially since my case has a full side-panel window, but not being an overclocker that might be overkill. I could be sensible :cigar: and spend the money on other parts. I have bought the cabinet which I just love due to it's looks, that's not to say it isn't functional. It's Corsair Carbide 540 Air and it looks awesome !
The specs are:
CPU - Intel 4th gen i7 4790 or i5 4690
Motherboard - The one I'm confused about. I don't overclock but SLI/Crossfire may come into picture after 2 yrs hence can't decide between H97 or Z97.
GPU - Depends on the price of Motherboard. I'm eyeing AMD R9 290
PSU - 650W (Have read the PSU thread but confused due to availability issue)
RAM - Corsair Vengeance DDR3 16 GB 1600 MHz
CPU Cooler - IMO not needed but happy to change my mind if convinced.
HDD - One 120/128 GB SSD (for OS), One 1 TB WD Black.
Monitor - 24" IPS
Keyboard - Looking for a unique model, one which can take the typing and gaming abuse.
Intended Usage:
14-16 hrs Gaming
Heavy Photo processing and editing.
Loads and loads of typing.
My biggest problem is the motherboard, I love the look of ROG series especially since my case has a full side-panel window, but not being an overclocker that might be overkill. I could be sensible :cigar: and spend the money on other parts. I have bought the cabinet which I just love due to it's looks, that's not to say it isn't functional. It's Corsair Carbide 540 Air and it looks awesome !The specs are:
CPU - Intel 4th gen i7 4790 or i5 4690
Motherboard - The one I'm confused about. I don't overclock but SLI/Crossfire may come into picture after 2 yrs hence can't decide between H97 or Z97.
GPU - Depends on the price of Motherboard. I'm eyeing AMD R9 290
PSU - 650W (Have read the PSU thread but confused due to availability issue)
RAM - Corsair Vengeance DDR3 16 GB 1600 MHz
CPU Cooler - IMO not needed but happy to change my mind if convinced.
HDD - One 120/128 GB SSD (for OS), One 1 TB WD Black.
Monitor - 24" IPS
Keyboard - Looking for a unique model, one which can take the typing and gaming abuse.
Intended Usage:
14-16 hrs Gaming
Heavy Photo processing and editing.
Loads and loads of typing.
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