Hi guys, this is my first time building it.
I haven't gotten any of the parts yet.
This is mainly for gaming.
I don't know what parts are better or what to look at when choosing each item so please direct me to the right path.
So far, all I know is that I want to get 2500K with 1920x resolution monitor.
My budget is about $1300 but lower is always better. But that doesn't mean I want cheap and BAD parts.
I want cheap, affordable and decent parts.
CPU = 2500K at microcenter = $180
I think this is the cheapest deal I could find.
Ram = all I know is that I want 2x2GB = 4GB but don't know anything about their timing such as 9-9-9-24 or whatever these numbers are. I think it refers to the speed. could you find a decent one for me?
GPU = either 6870 or 560. I am not a fan of using SLI or CROSSFIRE
Motherboard = all the motherboard that says P instead of H so P67 should be able to OC my 2500K right? but there are sooooo many variety when it comes to motherboard and prices different so much.
I want to OC my 2500K to probably around 4.2Ghz. And I don't need SLI or Crossfire. ANd I don't want a motherboard that explodes 5 min after OC CPU, haha. Which one should I get?
PSU = I am not sure what wattage PSU I need or what brand is good. I need a recommendation.
case = I had my eyes on SilverStone Raven 02 only for about $159 + freeshipping + $20 rebate = 140 on amazon.com. Do you think this is what I should get or is it overkill for non-SLI person? I am still going to OC my CPU though. I like the idea that air ventilation goes upward instead of to the back of the case and it comes with filter, fans...etc. But I have carpet floor so if it sucks air from carpet, I don't know if that's good.
ODD = I don't really use DVD rom much except when I install windows or games. But I read that ASUS products are bad and LG are better but not sure. I need some recommendation.
HDD = I am debating between HDD and SSD. Maybe SSD is luxurious item that I don't need yet
if I decide to get HDD, which one do you recommend? All I need is like 120GB that's all and decent one.
Monitor = I think Samsung syncmaster or HP are usually good. I want about 22~24 inch with 1920x resolution. Which one do you recommand?
I haven't gotten any of the parts yet.
This is mainly for gaming.
I don't know what parts are better or what to look at when choosing each item so please direct me to the right path.
So far, all I know is that I want to get 2500K with 1920x resolution monitor.
My budget is about $1300 but lower is always better. But that doesn't mean I want cheap and BAD parts.
I want cheap, affordable and decent parts.
CPU = 2500K at microcenter = $180
I think this is the cheapest deal I could find.
Ram = all I know is that I want 2x2GB = 4GB but don't know anything about their timing such as 9-9-9-24 or whatever these numbers are. I think it refers to the speed. could you find a decent one for me?
GPU = either 6870 or 560. I am not a fan of using SLI or CROSSFIRE
Motherboard = all the motherboard that says P instead of H so P67 should be able to OC my 2500K right? but there are sooooo many variety when it comes to motherboard and prices different so much.
I want to OC my 2500K to probably around 4.2Ghz. And I don't need SLI or Crossfire. ANd I don't want a motherboard that explodes 5 min after OC CPU, haha. Which one should I get?
PSU = I am not sure what wattage PSU I need or what brand is good. I need a recommendation.
case = I had my eyes on SilverStone Raven 02 only for about $159 + freeshipping + $20 rebate = 140 on amazon.com. Do you think this is what I should get or is it overkill for non-SLI person? I am still going to OC my CPU though. I like the idea that air ventilation goes upward instead of to the back of the case and it comes with filter, fans...etc. But I have carpet floor so if it sucks air from carpet, I don't know if that's good.
ODD = I don't really use DVD rom much except when I install windows or games. But I read that ASUS products are bad and LG are better but not sure. I need some recommendation.
HDD = I am debating between HDD and SSD. Maybe SSD is luxurious item that I don't need yet
if I decide to get HDD, which one do you recommend? All I need is like 120GB that's all and decent one.
Monitor = I think Samsung syncmaster or HP are usually good. I want about 22~24 inch with 1920x resolution. Which one do you recommand?