Hello everyone, this is my first ever computer build and I'd appreciate it if you'd give me your opinions and advice. Doing mostly gaming with it:
Case: Corsair Carbide 500R
PSU: OCZ ZT 750W Fully Modular
CPU: Intel i5 - 2500k
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper Evo
MoBo: ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3
GPU: SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6950 2GB
RAM: G. Skill Ripjaw 8GB DDR3 1600 (2x4gb)
HDD: Waiting for deal
OD: SAMSUNG 22X DVD Burner
Total without taxes, shipping, or the hard drive = $950 (Newegg.com)
Monitor: ??? (see below)
Originally I wanted to keep this under $900 but I couldn't help myself and am planning on selling my PS3 to help pay for it.
Does this look like a good build for >$1200? Are there any deals you guys know of that could help me out? I'm open to any and all advice and suggestions.
Couple of concerns/questions:
1. The MoBo doesn't have a USB 3.0 header, but the case has two USB 3.0 front ports. Should I change MoBos or change the case or is there an easy solution I'm too much of a noob to know about?
2. I'm interested in selling my old flatscreen and replacing it with a new HD monitor to watch TV through. I have Verizon FiOs and a regular Motorola set-top-box (No HD/DVR) with no DVI or HDMI outputs. I'm curious as to whats the best way to go about doing this and if this will change my build at all. Should I buy a monitor with a built in TV tuner or install an internal tuner? Will I need a sound card or is the onboard audio still good enough?
I saw this Samsung 23" LCD Monitor with a built in TV Tuner, but I'm not sure how the connections work and the reviews say the audio quality is bad:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001424
Appreciate any help and promise to use this knowledge for the greater good!
Case: Corsair Carbide 500R
PSU: OCZ ZT 750W Fully Modular
CPU: Intel i5 - 2500k
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper Evo
MoBo: ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3
GPU: SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6950 2GB
RAM: G. Skill Ripjaw 8GB DDR3 1600 (2x4gb)
HDD: Waiting for deal
OD: SAMSUNG 22X DVD Burner
Total without taxes, shipping, or the hard drive = $950 (Newegg.com)
Monitor: ??? (see below)
Originally I wanted to keep this under $900 but I couldn't help myself and am planning on selling my PS3 to help pay for it.
Does this look like a good build for >$1200? Are there any deals you guys know of that could help me out? I'm open to any and all advice and suggestions.
Couple of concerns/questions:
1. The MoBo doesn't have a USB 3.0 header, but the case has two USB 3.0 front ports. Should I change MoBos or change the case or is there an easy solution I'm too much of a noob to know about?
2. I'm interested in selling my old flatscreen and replacing it with a new HD monitor to watch TV through. I have Verizon FiOs and a regular Motorola set-top-box (No HD/DVR) with no DVI or HDMI outputs. I'm curious as to whats the best way to go about doing this and if this will change my build at all. Should I buy a monitor with a built in TV tuner or install an internal tuner? Will I need a sound card or is the onboard audio still good enough?
I saw this Samsung 23" LCD Monitor with a built in TV Tuner, but I'm not sure how the connections work and the reviews say the audio quality is bad:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001424
Appreciate any help and promise to use this knowledge for the greater good!
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