Hi. I'm new to PC building. Have always just store bought but now realize just how little you get for how much you spend.
Approximate Purchase Date: Around Christmas time.
Budget Range: $1500AUD but am pretty flexible.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, general internet browsing.
Parts Not Required: Hard Drive, RAM, Mouse, Keyboard, Speakers, OS and possibly monitor.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: www.pccasegear.com
Country of Origin: Australia
Parts Preferences: Intel, Nvidia, I like the look of the Coolermaster cases.
Overclocking: Maybe, once I've read up on it and feel comfortable.
SLI or Crossfire: Yes, not straight away but later down the track will add another 580.
Monitor Resolution: 1680x1050,
Additional Comments: Already have a good idea on a few of the parts I want (see below). Not sure on a MoBo, PSU & monitor.
Intel Core i5 2500K
EVGA GeForce GTX 580
CoolerMaster HAF 932 Case
CoolerMaster Hyper 212+ CPU Cooler
Subtotal = $980.00
It might also help to know that I'm using 2x4gb Kingston DDR3 / 1333mhz
Would appreciate any feedback regarding parts already chosen, compatibility, whether a monitor with a HDMI input is something I should be looking at and any other suggestions. Thanks.
Approximate Purchase Date: Around Christmas time.
Budget Range: $1500AUD but am pretty flexible.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, general internet browsing.
Parts Not Required: Hard Drive, RAM, Mouse, Keyboard, Speakers, OS and possibly monitor.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: www.pccasegear.com
Country of Origin: Australia
Parts Preferences: Intel, Nvidia, I like the look of the Coolermaster cases.
Overclocking: Maybe, once I've read up on it and feel comfortable.
SLI or Crossfire: Yes, not straight away but later down the track will add another 580.
Monitor Resolution: 1680x1050,
Additional Comments: Already have a good idea on a few of the parts I want (see below). Not sure on a MoBo, PSU & monitor.
Intel Core i5 2500K
EVGA GeForce GTX 580
CoolerMaster HAF 932 Case
CoolerMaster Hyper 212+ CPU Cooler
Subtotal = $980.00
It might also help to know that I'm using 2x4gb Kingston DDR3 / 1333mhz
Would appreciate any feedback regarding parts already chosen, compatibility, whether a monitor with a HDMI input is something I should be looking at and any other suggestions. Thanks.