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I have a problem. I am 12, yet I don't know much about computer building. So I was wondering if someone could check if these parts are any good and if they are compatible. It is going to be used for video editing and it is a present for my father.

Parts are:
Cooler Master HAF-932
Intel Core i7 2600K Unlocked (4 x 3.4 GHz) 8MB
Arctic Cooling Freezer 7
Corsair 16GB PC3-10666 1333MHz (4x4GB) - Lifetime Warranty (DDR3)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti - 2 GB - (PALIT) (PCI-E)
Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 (Intel Z68)
WiFi Wireless PCI Network LAN Adapter Card 11g 54Mbps
PEAK TV Tuner DVB-T Single Channel (PCI)
Cooler Master 1000W Silent Pro
2TB Western Digital WD20EURS AV-GP 24x7 64MB SATA 3Gbps
LG (BH10LS30) 10x Blu-Ray Re-Writer/Reader & 16x Dual Layer DVD +/-RW Writer - Black (SATA)
Icy Box IB-864 Front Panel for 3.5 inch Bay with Card Reader and Multiport Hub - USB 2.0 / 3.0

Thank you.

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hello naneradio, and welcome to the forums.

could you copy the links to all the parts from the website you are buying from with the price?

example:

Quote :

Case: Cooler Master HAF-932 - $139.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811119160

CPU: Intel i7 2600k .....ect



and at the end, could you write down the grand total of the whole computer?

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foverosiv wrote :

hello naneradio, and welcome to the forums.

could you copy the links to all the parts from the website you are buying from with the price?

example:

Quote :

Case: Cooler Master HAF-932 - $139.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811119160

CPU: Intel i7 2600k .....ect



and at the end, could you write down the grand total of the whole computer?




I have a problem. I am 12, yet I don't know much about computer building. So I was wondering if someone could check if these parts are any good and if they are compatible. It is going to be used for video editing and it is a present for my father.

Parts are:
Case: Cooler Master HAF-932- £104.74
http://www.specialtech.co.uk/spshop/customer/Coolermaster-HAF-932-Full-Tower-Case--RC-932-KKN1-GP-pid-6454.html


CPU: Intel Core i7 2600K Unlocked (4 x 3.4 GHz) 8MB- £238.36
http://www.beshopdirect.com/intel-sandybridge-i7-2600k-unlocked-core-i7-quad-core-processor-340ghz-8mb-cache-socket-1155/

CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling Freezer 7- £12.50
http://www.jmartdigital.co.uk/item/heatsinks/arctic-cooling-freezer-7-pro-rev-2-fan-8-7276700249-4

RAM: Corsair 16GB PC3-10666 1333MHz (4x4GB) - Lifetime Warranty (DDR3)- £110.95
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/16gb-%284x4gb%29-corsair-ddr3-xms3-pc3-10666-%281333%29-non-ecc-unbuffered-cas-9-9-9-24-150v?utm_source=google+shopping&utm_medium=google+shopping

Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti - 2 GB - (PALIT) (PCI-E)- £211.12
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004MLQNL8/ref=asc_df_B004MLQNL83768442?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&tag=googlecouk06-21&linkCode=asn&creative=22206&creativeASIN=B004MLQNL8

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 (Intel Z68)- £254.12
http://www.crescentelectronics.co.uk/node/276663

Wireless card: WiFi Wireless PCI Network LAN Adapter Card 11g 54Mbps- £7.50
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250598411819

TV tuner: KWorld VS-TV-TERMINATOR Analogue Standard PCI TV Card
Remote FM & Teletext- £13.74
http://www.saverstore.com/product/20008339/7725665/KWorld-VS-TV-TERMINATOR-Analogue-Standard-PCI-TV-Card-Remote-FM---Teletext

PSU: Cooler Master 1000W Silent Pro- £181.58
http://www.ebuyer.com/235559-coolermaster-silent-pro-gold-1000w-modular-psu-rsa00-80gad3-uk

Hard drive: 2TB Western Digital WD20EURS AV-GP 24x7 64MB SATA 3Gbps- £57.66
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002ZCXK0I/ref=asc_df_B002ZCXK0I3768442?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&tag=googlecouk06-21&linkCode=asn&creative=22206&creativeASIN=B002ZCXK0I

Blu ray/DVD/CD drive (write and read): LG (BH10LS30) 10x Blu-Ray Re-Writer/Reader & 16x Dual Layer DVD +/-RW Writer - Black (SATA)- £79.99
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CD-106-LG&utm_source=froogle

Card reader: Icy Box IB-864 Front Panel for 3.5 inch Bay with Card Reader and Multiport Hub - USB 2.0 / 3.0- £15.49
http://www.amazon.co.uk/IB-864-Front-Panel-Reader-Multiport/dp/B004FLEFVU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1311796771&sr=8-4


Total price £1,287.75

Could you also say if you think this is value for money?
Thank you.

Reply to naneradio

It is all compatible , but some aspects are over kill

You can easily run this computer with a 650 watt power supply . Even that wouldnt break in to a sweat

The case is an odd choice for a video editing computer . Gaming cases are designed for maximum air flow and whiles thats always a good thing , for office work most people would prefer SILENCE so the computer fans dont bug them .
Check out the Antec P183 V3

You are better to use 1600Mhz cl7 or 8 RAM too . That will speed things along a little

Reply to Outlander_04

My philosophy is: The cheaper the case (Don't make it too cheaper ~$50 is good) the better the components you can put into the case, therefore making your computer run better
AND
A cheaper MoBo could be used because now-a-days the MoBo is just a docking station for all the other parts, an expensive one is not needed
AND
+1 for outlander

Reply to r0aringdrag0n

Are there any cases which have both silence and maximum airflow? thanks for your answer by the way

Reply to naneradio

Cases are silent themselves :lol: , it's the fans that make noise

Reply to r0aringdrag0n

I knew about that but my father also wants the whole build to be future proof

Reply to naneradio

future proof means: More RAM, Better CPU, Better GPU (Graphics card) but DOES NOT mean: Better case or a $200+ MoBo (again something that isn't too cheap...)

so, you'll save money and get the same performance if you follow the tips

Reply to r0aringdrag0n

naneradio wrote :

Are there any cases which have both silence and maximum airflow? thanks for your answer by the way




Yes, Silverstone FT02

fans on low makes a silent case that still beats other mid towers in terms of cooling.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811163162

------------------------------ Finding the sweet spot between silence, low temps, reliability, and performance.

If you found my answer(s) helpful and are done asking questions, feel free to select my answer(s) as the best answer. Thanks!
Reply to chillin15

naneradio wrote :

I have a problem. I am 12, yet I don't know much about computer building. So I was wondering if someone could check if these parts are any good and if they are compatible. It is going to be used for video editing and it is a present for my father.

 

Parts are:
Case: Cooler Master HAF-932- £104.74
http://www.specialtech.co.uk/spshop/customer/Coolermaster-HAF-932-Full-Tower-Case--RC-932-KKN1-GP-pid-6454.html

 


CPU: Intel Core i7 2600K Unlocked (4 x 3.4 GHz) 8MB- £238.36
http://www.beshopdirect.com/intel-sandybridge-i7-2600k-unlocked-core-i7-quad-core-processor-340ghz-8mb-cache-socket-1155/

 

CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling Freezer 7- £12.50
http://www.jmartdigital.co.uk/item/heatsinks/arctic-cooling-freezer-7-pro-rev-2-fan-8-7276700249-4

 

RAM: Corsair 16GB PC3-10666 1333MHz (4x4GB) - Lifetime Warranty (DDR3)- £110.95
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/16gb-%284x4gb%29-corsair-ddr3-xms3-pc3-10666-%281333%29-non-ecc-unbuffered-cas-9-9-9-24-150v?utm_source=google+shopping&utm_medium=google+shopping

 

Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti - 2 GB - (PALIT) (PCI-E)- £211.12
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004MLQNL8/ref=asc_df_B004MLQNL83768442?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&tag=googlecouk06-21&linkCode=asn&creative=22206&creativeASIN=B004MLQNL8

 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 (Intel Z68)- £254.12
http://www.crescentelectronics.co.uk/node/276663

 

Wireless card: WiFi Wireless PCI Network LAN Adapter Card 11g 54Mbps- £7.50
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250598411819

 

TV tuner: KWorld VS-TV-TERMINATOR Analogue Standard PCI TV Card
Remote FM & Teletext- £13.74
http://www.saverstore.com/product/20008339/7725665/KWorld-VS-TV-TERMINATOR-Analogue-Standard-PCI-TV-Card-Remote-FM---Teletext

 

PSU: Cooler Master 1000W Silent Pro- £181.58
http://www.ebuyer.com/235559-coolermaster-silent-pro-gold-1000w-modular-psu-rsa00-80gad3-uk

 

Hard drive: 2TB Western Digital WD20EURS AV-GP 24x7 64MB SATA 3Gbps- £57.66
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002ZCXK0I/ref=asc_df_B002ZCXK0I3768442?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&tag=googlecouk06-21&linkCode=asn&creative=22206&creativeASIN=B002ZCXK0I

 

Blu ray/DVD/CD drive (write and read): LG (BH10LS30) 10x Blu-Ray Re-Writer/Reader & 16x Dual Layer DVD +/-RW Writer - Black (SATA)- £79.99
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CD-106-LG&utm_source=froogle

 

Card reader: Icy Box IB-864 Front Panel for 3.5 inch Bay with Card Reader and Multiport Hub - USB 2.0 / 3.0- £15.49
http://www.amazon.co.uk/IB-864-Front-Panel-Reader-Multiport/dp/B004FLEFVU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1311796771&sr=8-4

 


Total price £1,287.75

 

Could you also say if you think this is value for money?
Thank you.

 


Get him Antec pv183
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811129174

 

or Fractal define r3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811352002

 

CPU Cooler - hyper 212+
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835103065

 

processor - i5 2500k (is your dad or you going to overclock?) if you say no or don't know what I am talking about, get the i5 2500

 

2500k: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115072
2500:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115073

 

Ram: g skill ripjaw 8gb 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231314

 

psu: corsair 650-tx
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139005

 

mobo: with i5 2500k get asus p67 pro
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131705

 


hd: samsung spinpoint f3 1tb
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822152185

 

graphics card: if he games but is not a hardcore gamer, get sapphire 6870
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102913

 

if he is a hardcore gamer, get radeon 6950 2gb
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102945

 

if he does not game at all:
do not get any graphics card, get the 2500k, and the p67 and use sandy bridge's integrated graphics

 

blueray drive: asus blueray drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827135247

 

For wireless card, do you actually need one or does yoru internet service provider provide you with a hub to connect to the home computer? If so, that hub should also allow wi-fi.

 

tv tuner: you can get whichever one has good reviews but will he be watching tv on his computer?

 

card reader: does he have any use for this?

 

anyways, those are my suggestions.


Message edited by chillin15 on 08-04-2011 at 03:26:57 AM
------------------------------ Finding the sweet spot between silence, low temps, reliability, and performance.

If you found my answer(s) helpful and are done asking questions, feel free to select my answer(s) as the best answer. Thanks!
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