Help Build Powerful Non-Gaming PC Up To $2000

[KueB]

I'm not a gamer (anymore) but want a powerful PC. No need for extreme graphics and such as long as it can perform like a beast.

Approximate Purchase Date: 1-3 weeks

Budget Range: $1000 - $2000 (best for the money)

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Surfing the internet, Microsoft Office, editing and uploading home videos and photos, watching movies, little to no gaming, etc.

Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, speakers

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com

Country of Origin: USA

Parts Preferences: Intel second generation processor, SSD for at least OS but wouldn't mind for some storage.

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080, 1920x1200

Additional Comments: I'd like an I-7 processor with plenty of memory (16GB? or more), SSD for faster boot and work with files.

 

[Outlander_04]

i7 2600k processor
z 68 motherboard
2 x4 gig of 1600Mhz 1.5 volt RAM
blu ray drive
120 gig SSD
a pair of 1 terabyte hard drives
nice quiet case and psu Suggestion : antec sonata lV
a basic graphics card

 

[bowzef]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271
ASRock Z68 Extreme3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231441
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115071
Core i7 2600
if going Overclock get I7 2600k
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121397

Nvidia GT 430

2TB Western Digital black

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227706
OCZ 120GB SSD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233
Coolermaster HAF Case

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028
CORSAIR Builder Series CX600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136232
LG Blu Ray drive

ASrock Bored's comes with Instant Boot technology

 

[KueB]

Thank you for your suggestions. You're making me work hard by checking the prices on newegg lol

I'll wait for more advises and opinions before I decide to buy.

 

[bowzef]

Thank you for your suggestions. You're making me work hard by checking the prices on newegg lol

I'll wait for more advises and opinions before I decide to buy.

ah my bad man sorry about that what did total sum cost? on rig i sumed up for you?

 

[pckitty4427]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271
ASRock Z68 Extreme3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231441
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115071
Core i7 2600
if going Overclock get I7 2600k
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121397

Nvidia GT 430

2TB Western Digital black

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227706
OCZ 120GB SSD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233
Coolermaster HAF Case

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028
CORSAIR Builder Series CX600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136232
LG Blu Ray drive

ASrock Bored's comes with Instant Boot technology

The CPU's built in graphics will be fine for non-gaming. No separate GPU needed.

 

[madchemist83]

everyone seemed to forget about monitor
I would suggest get a IPS panel from Dell
http://www.logicbuy.com/deals/dell-u2312hm-ultrasharp-ips-lcd-monitor/33732.aspx

 

[KueB]

ah my bad man sorry about that what did total sum cost? on rig i sumed up for you?

I don't remember exactly but I think it was around $1100 (I'm on mobile now)

 

[KueB]

everyone seemed to forget about monitor
I would suggest get a IPS panel from Dell
http://www.logicbuy.com/deals/dell-u2312hm-ultrasharp-ips-lcd-monitor/33732.aspx

Thanks for pointing that out. I really want to upgrade my 10-year-old monitor which is only 19 inches.

 

[madchemist83]

That's another $200 .. I would recommend ViewSonic

 

[KueB]

Any more suggestions for the system build?

 

[madchemist83]

let me see what have u decide on

 

[008Rohit]

Processor : Intel Core i7 2600K - $315
HSF : CORSAIR H100 (CWCH100) Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler - $120
Motherboard : ASRock Extreme3 Gen3 Z68 - $125
RAM : 2 x (CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1866) - $170
Graphics : HIS IceQ X H695QN1G2M Radeon HD 6950 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 - $250
Hard Disk : Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB - $60
SSD : Corsair Force Series 3 CSSD-F120GB3A-BK 2.5" 120GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - $180
Optical Drive : LITE-ON Black 12X Blu-ray Burner with Blu-ray 3D feature SATA - $100

PSU : CORSAIR Professional Series Gold AX850 (CMPSU-850AX) 850W ATX12V v2.31 / EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - $190

Case : Corsair Obsidian Series 800D CC800DW Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - $280

Monitor : ASUS VW246H Glossy Black 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor - $200

Total : $1990 before rebates

The perfect all rounder. Everyone will just keep staring at your PC.

You can even handle games like Crysis 2 at max settings at 1920x1080

Liquid Cooling System to help you overclock the i7 over 5Ghz.

Good Luck with the build.

 

[KueB]

Processor : Intel Core i7 2600K - $315
HSF : CORSAIR H100 (CWCH100) Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler - $120
Motherboard : ASRock Extreme3 Gen3 Z68 - $125
RAM : 2 x (CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1866) - $170
Graphics : HIS IceQ X H695QN1G2M Radeon HD 6950 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 - $250
Hard Disk : Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB - $60
SSD : Corsair Force Series 3 CSSD-F120GB3A-BK 2.5" 120GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - $180
Optical Drive : LITE-ON Black 12X Blu-ray Burner with Blu-ray 3D feature SATA - $100

PSU : CORSAIR Professional Series Gold AX850 (CMPSU-850AX) 850W ATX12V v2.31 / EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - $190

Case : Corsair Obsidian Series 800D CC800DW Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - $280

Monitor : ASUS VW246H Glossy Black 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor - $200

Total : $1990 before rebates

The perfect all rounder. Everyone will just keep staring at your PC.

You can even handle games like Crysis 2 at max settings at 1920x1080

Liquid Cooling System to help you overclock the i7 over 5Ghz.

Good Luck with the build.

I like your build suggestion. I'm not playing games anymore (infant, work, etc.) So I guess I could save on CPU and get air cooling instead. Should I get something better with savings or just keep the money?

 

[008Rohit]

You just keep that GPU. Who knows, one day you'll be attracted by a game after seeing its trailer or gameplay videon on YouTube then will regret for not buying a GPU.

 

[madchemist83]

He is not clocking to 5 Gis on that mobo

 

[008Rohit]

He is not clocking to 5 Gis on that mobo

Now, here comes the old argument of low priced boards can't overclock well.

Just prove your point, prove that the board can't overclock that much.

 

[madchemist83]

read recent toms article system builder marathon and see for urself that last quarter P67 board performs better then this quarter Z68 in oc

 

[KueB]

I'm torn now. My wife doesn't really want another desktop but would rather get a laptop. What would you suggest?

 

[penslam]

What is the budget for laptop? Also, what screen size is she looking at?

 

[KueB]

What is the budget for laptop? Also, what screen size is she looking at?

It's up to me as she simply hates the idea of desktop taking too much space. I'd say up to $1,500 for 15" if its a desktop replacement.

 

[penslam]

It's up to me as she simply hates the idea of desktop taking too much space. I'd say up to $1,500 for 15" if its a desktop replacement.

How about IdeaPad Y570 Laptop - 086228U
or Dell xps-l502x. The latter has HD display.

No matter what you buy, get extended warranty and accidental protection plan. They come for less than $200 for 3 years. It's worth it. Let me know if you still need options. They have good deals going on now. You can also wait till Black Friday for better deals.

 

[g-unit1111]

It's up to me as she simply hates the idea of desktop taking too much space. I'd say up to $1,500 for 15" if its a desktop replacement.

Boom:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152266

Full HD 1080p, compact 14" form factor, 1TB hard drive, GTX 560, 12GB RAM - everything but the kitchen sink.