Approximate Purchase Date: within the next two weeks
Budget Range: around 750
System Usage from Most to Least Important:Spread sheet programs, internet surfing, audio playing and recording, word processing, betting/trading software
Parts Not Required: monitor, mouse
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: tigerdirect.ca, newegg.com
Country: i'm in Canada
Parts Preferences:no preferences
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Hello everyone. First time builder who's searched throughout this site for advice on choosing what specs I want and what components i'll need.
Firstly, let me just say thanks to all who contributed to the excellent guides on this site for choosing components and first time builders. I've read through a lot of the info and I think i've made my decisions on all the components I need.
In regards to what I want/need... I want to build a good quality system that will last 4+ years. I will look to upgrade in the future and i'm going to use the latest ubuntu for os. I'll be using spreadsheet programs, betting/trading software, football manager, some sound recording for bass/guitar, and i'm an audiophile so will want a nice sound coming out of the system. The only game I play is football manager so can't imagine i'll need more than the embedded graphics on the motherboard, at least for now. The system is fairly decent quality and may be deemed unecessary by many of you but I have the money and want a good workstation that will last a few years.
Here are the components i'm thinking of:
ASUS P8Z68-V LX Intel Z68 Motherboard - ATX
Western Digital WD3200AAKX Caviar Blue Hard Drive - 320GB
Intel Core i5-2400 BX80623I52400 Processor - Quad Core
Corsair CML8GX3M2A1600C9 Vengeance LP Desktop Memory Kit - 8GB (2x 4GB)
Ultra ULT40069 Mid-Tower ATX Case - Lightweight Aluminum
ASUS 24X DVD Burner
Apevia Java 500-Watt Power Supply - SATA-Ready
There are a couple of questions I have in regard to getting all of the above.
From research, I think the i5, the memory and the motherboard should all be compatible with one another. I might not need such an expensive motherboard but it seems to be a very good one. Are there any others I should be considering?
Are there any other cases or power supplies forum members can reccommend? I reckon these one's will be fine but if there is a better/cheaper alternative i'm open to suggestions.
I don't know what cables I will and won't get with these components, though i'd imagine I should have everything I need to set a system up. Are there any other wires/plugs etc that I need to buy along with the above?
There's one thing I don't know outright, and that is regarding the sound setup. I am guessing the sound on the motherboard will be fairly basic so can you guys reccommend a cheap-ish but fairly decent sound card. I'm not looking for crystal clear sound but decent enough for a guy who likes his jazz and classical.
Hope you all can point me in the right direction for advice, thanks in advance.
Budget Range: around 750
System Usage from Most to Least Important:Spread sheet programs, internet surfing, audio playing and recording, word processing, betting/trading software
Parts Not Required: monitor, mouse
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: tigerdirect.ca, newegg.com
Country: i'm in Canada
Parts Preferences:no preferences
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Hello everyone. First time builder who's searched throughout this site for advice on choosing what specs I want and what components i'll need.
Firstly, let me just say thanks to all who contributed to the excellent guides on this site for choosing components and first time builders. I've read through a lot of the info and I think i've made my decisions on all the components I need.
In regards to what I want/need... I want to build a good quality system that will last 4+ years. I will look to upgrade in the future and i'm going to use the latest ubuntu for os. I'll be using spreadsheet programs, betting/trading software, football manager, some sound recording for bass/guitar, and i'm an audiophile so will want a nice sound coming out of the system. The only game I play is football manager so can't imagine i'll need more than the embedded graphics on the motherboard, at least for now. The system is fairly decent quality and may be deemed unecessary by many of you but I have the money and want a good workstation that will last a few years.
Here are the components i'm thinking of:
ASUS P8Z68-V LX Intel Z68 Motherboard - ATX
Western Digital WD3200AAKX Caviar Blue Hard Drive - 320GB
Intel Core i5-2400 BX80623I52400 Processor - Quad Core
Corsair CML8GX3M2A1600C9 Vengeance LP Desktop Memory Kit - 8GB (2x 4GB)
Ultra ULT40069 Mid-Tower ATX Case - Lightweight Aluminum
ASUS 24X DVD Burner
Apevia Java 500-Watt Power Supply - SATA-Ready
There are a couple of questions I have in regard to getting all of the above.
From research, I think the i5, the memory and the motherboard should all be compatible with one another. I might not need such an expensive motherboard but it seems to be a very good one. Are there any others I should be considering?
Are there any other cases or power supplies forum members can reccommend? I reckon these one's will be fine but if there is a better/cheaper alternative i'm open to suggestions.
I don't know what cables I will and won't get with these components, though i'd imagine I should have everything I need to set a system up. Are there any other wires/plugs etc that I need to buy along with the above?
There's one thing I don't know outright, and that is regarding the sound setup. I am guessing the sound on the motherboard will be fairly basic so can you guys reccommend a cheap-ish but fairly decent sound card. I'm not looking for crystal clear sound but decent enough for a guy who likes his jazz and classical.
Hope you all can point me in the right direction for advice, thanks in advance.
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