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I'm going to do my first build of a computer system. I'm not a gamer. It's office applications and photo editing. Would like to get into some video editing. I do like speed. When I click that mouse button I would like to see something other than the hourglass.
So after a little research I've come up with the following:
Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 processor
GIGABYTE GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 ATX mobo
Rosewill Blackbone Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
OCZ ModXStream Pro 700W Modular PS

Is this good, bad ugly? Would appreciate opinions particularly for the case and power supply.
Thanks in advance
Siegfried
 
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If you are not gaming then you wont need a 700 watt psu. If you are using the on board graphics then a 300 watt unit is enough , but 400- 500 will be the sweet spot .

You also need RAM . 2 x4 gig of 1600 MHz running at 1.5 volt


If you do not intend to over clock the processor then buy the 2500 . Same thing but cant OC easily .


Get a quiet office case .
Have a look at Antec's Sonata III . Includes a psu
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Hi there! Welcome to the forums.

Well, it looks alright I spose. Can you fill this out for me? http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261222-31-build-advice Budget information is especially important, and be sure to list the apps you use.

2500k is a good start. I would make sure to include and SSD, since you're a speed freak :p Will make booting your system up a dream.

I'll get back to you once you fill that out.

Cheers!
 
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i'd pick a different mobo and psu around the same budget.
OCZ makes good budget psus but at that range you can get an antec/enermax/corsair
Mobo is older tech with few phases for my liking considering you are going to be overclocking that i5. Others will disagree but for the same money i'd rather be safe than sorry.
 
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If you are not gaming then you wont need a 700 watt psu. If you are using the on board graphics then a 300 watt unit is enough , but 400- 500 will be the sweet spot .

You also need RAM . 2 x4 gig of 1600 MHz running at 1.5 volt


If you do not intend to over clock the processor then buy the 2500 . Same thing but cant OC easily .


Get a quiet office case .
Have a look at Antec's Sonata III . Includes a psu
 
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Ok, sounds good. I don't think you need a 2500k, since you won't be overclocking. Try an i3-2105 instead.

CPU: Intel i3-2105 $135 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115090
Case: Antec 300 $55 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042
Motherboard: ASRock H67 $80 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157233
Use that DVD/PSU combo, it's not bad.
HDD: You better hope you got a best buy in your area. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Seagate+-+Barracuda+1TB+Internal+Serial+ATA+Hard+Drive/8490625.p?id=1186003683968&skuId=8490625&cmp=RMX&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=8490625
RAM: G.Skill 8GB ram $30 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231424

That's pretty cheap for what you get. Add an SSD if you like! This will handle all your needs, plus some.
 
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