Hi all,
This is my first build, and I'm looking to make sure the parts I've selected will work together, and for any general advice about those that I've selected. While this will not be used for gaming, I am looking to make it fairly versatile and built for longevity.
Approximate Purchase Date: This week
Budget Range: $750 max
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Photo Editing, HD Media, Home Office Tasks, Internet Use
Parts Not Required: Keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, hard drive for data. Already purchased Win 7 Pro 64-bit as a student.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, Amazon, MicroCenter
Country of Origin: United States, Washington D.C.
Overclocking: No, but want the Intel HD 3000 graphics that are only on the K chip
SLI or Crossfire: Rather not get a graphics card if HD 3000 is sufficient
Monitor Resolution: 1280x1024 -- ASUS 23" LED monitor
Parts List I've Come Up With:
Intel i5-2500k 4 x 3.3Ghz with HD Graphics 3000 - $191 after tax
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0354589
ASUS H67 L1155 Micro ATX, USB 3.0, HDMI, 6Gb/s - $125
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=13-131-711
Crucial 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 SDRAM 1333 - $82
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148347
Cooler Master Storm Scout - $86
http://amzn.com/B00243HHNY
OCZ 500W, 12v, 80Plus Power Supply - $39 after 10% off + rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341016
ASUS Black 24x SATA DVD Burner - $21
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204
Crucial 64GB SSD - $135
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148357
Comments:
* I want to use the H67 board to take advantage of the Intel HD 3000 graphics on the i5-2500k, so I can avoid buying a graphics card. Will that be sufficient for my needs?
* Thoughts on the motherboard? Is it a good match for the memory?
* Is the power supply sufficient and a decent product? Will it fit in the case I chose?
* I want to put the OS and core programs on the SSD. Anything I need to know specifically? I'm unsure what the SATA III means on the SSD specs... the motherboard only mentions SATA 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s.
* Any small items I need to buy? I know I need a 2.5" to 3.5" mount kit for the SSD. What about SATA cables?
I'd appreciate any other thoughts and comments. Very excited about my first build.
This is my first build, and I'm looking to make sure the parts I've selected will work together, and for any general advice about those that I've selected. While this will not be used for gaming, I am looking to make it fairly versatile and built for longevity.
Approximate Purchase Date: This week
Budget Range: $750 max
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Photo Editing, HD Media, Home Office Tasks, Internet Use
Parts Not Required: Keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, hard drive for data. Already purchased Win 7 Pro 64-bit as a student.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, Amazon, MicroCenter
Country of Origin: United States, Washington D.C.
Overclocking: No, but want the Intel HD 3000 graphics that are only on the K chip
SLI or Crossfire: Rather not get a graphics card if HD 3000 is sufficient
Monitor Resolution: 1280x1024 -- ASUS 23" LED monitor
Parts List I've Come Up With:
Intel i5-2500k 4 x 3.3Ghz with HD Graphics 3000 - $191 after tax
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0354589
ASUS H67 L1155 Micro ATX, USB 3.0, HDMI, 6Gb/s - $125
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=13-131-711
Crucial 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 SDRAM 1333 - $82
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148347
Cooler Master Storm Scout - $86
http://amzn.com/B00243HHNY
OCZ 500W, 12v, 80Plus Power Supply - $39 after 10% off + rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341016
ASUS Black 24x SATA DVD Burner - $21
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204
Crucial 64GB SSD - $135
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148357
Comments:
* I want to use the H67 board to take advantage of the Intel HD 3000 graphics on the i5-2500k, so I can avoid buying a graphics card. Will that be sufficient for my needs?
* Thoughts on the motherboard? Is it a good match for the memory?
* Is the power supply sufficient and a decent product? Will it fit in the case I chose?
* I want to put the OS and core programs on the SSD. Anything I need to know specifically? I'm unsure what the SATA III means on the SSD specs... the motherboard only mentions SATA 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s.
* Any small items I need to buy? I know I need a 2.5" to 3.5" mount kit for the SSD. What about SATA cables?
I'd appreciate any other thoughts and comments. Very excited about my first build.