Approximate Purchase Date: Middle to end of August
Budget Range: Around 1300usd
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS, DVD drive
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Doesn't matter as I'm living abroad, though newegg usually seems to be the best reference point.
Country of Origin: I'll be buying the parts in Turkey
Parts Preferences: Nothing fixed, but have some ideas below
Overclocking: Not really overclocked before, but not against the idea if it will help and be safe
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe in the future?
Monitor Resolution: 1920*1080
Additional Comments: Putting it together myself, something I haven't done for a while, so hopefully not too difficult a build
Thoughts so far...
CPU: Intel i5 2500k 3.30 Ghz
Mobo: Not too sure, p67 or z68. I read the z68 is better for with SSDs - something I wasn't necessarily planning on now, but maybe adding in the future.
RAM: Was thinking 8gb 1600mhz. Maybe G SKill Ripjaw or Kingston Blu?
HD: Samsung F3 1TB
GFX: Not too sure on this one, and it's quite an important/ expensive part. Perhaps a GTX580? Maybe add another further down the line?
Case: Inwin Dragon Rider
PSU: Inwin Commander 850w (Is this over the top?)
SSD: Would it be money well spent? Or maybe wait 6 months - a year until prices drop a bit?
Cooling: Is extra cooling always needed? I've no idea on this front...
As I say, nothing here is set in stone, but these are ideas I've put together from browsing the forums and other builds. Have I missed anything? Am I wasting my money in any areas? Might there be any potential bottle necks? Any advice would be much appreciated
Thanks,
James
Budget Range: Around 1300usd
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS, DVD drive
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Doesn't matter as I'm living abroad, though newegg usually seems to be the best reference point.
Country of Origin: I'll be buying the parts in Turkey
Parts Preferences: Nothing fixed, but have some ideas below
Overclocking: Not really overclocked before, but not against the idea if it will help and be safe
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe in the future?
Monitor Resolution: 1920*1080
Additional Comments: Putting it together myself, something I haven't done for a while, so hopefully not too difficult a build
Thoughts so far...
CPU: Intel i5 2500k 3.30 Ghz
Mobo: Not too sure, p67 or z68. I read the z68 is better for with SSDs - something I wasn't necessarily planning on now, but maybe adding in the future.
RAM: Was thinking 8gb 1600mhz. Maybe G SKill Ripjaw or Kingston Blu?
HD: Samsung F3 1TB
GFX: Not too sure on this one, and it's quite an important/ expensive part. Perhaps a GTX580? Maybe add another further down the line?
Case: Inwin Dragon Rider
PSU: Inwin Commander 850w (Is this over the top?)
SSD: Would it be money well spent? Or maybe wait 6 months - a year until prices drop a bit?
Cooling: Is extra cooling always needed? I've no idea on this front...
As I say, nothing here is set in stone, but these are ideas I've put together from browsing the forums and other builds. Have I missed anything? Am I wasting my money in any areas? Might there be any potential bottle necks? Any advice would be much appreciated
Thanks,
James
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