Hi, this is going to be my first ever computer build. I have done a little playing around in my current desktop such as changing out the graphics and what not, but i think its time for me to pay up and go all out seeing as its hitting the 5 year mark
Ive done alot of research and pretty happy with my build just looking to get the final ok from you guys
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Compatability check and what not
Approximate Purchase Date: Ordering later today
Budget Range: $AUD2800-3000
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, video editing (home films), watching blu rays (future 3d monitor) and suring the net
Parts Not Required: Mouse, keyboard, Monitor, Speakers
Preferred Website(s) for Parts:
www.pccasegear.com
Country: Australia
Parts Preferences: Intel, Asus, Corsair
Overclocking: Yes, when i get comfortable with my new build
SLI or Crossfire: Yes, only in the future when i need it though
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: Any advice would be truly appreciated, basically as i said just looking for the green light whether or not this will work and if i will be happy or regret buying something
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CPU:
Intel Core i7 2600K
-I understand that i would get away with the 2500k for gaming, however i dont mind gettign this even though ivy is just around the corner as im not looking to upgrade straight away and i want my basis covered incase i need it for some video editing and rendering im looking into doing.
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_i...
Motherboard:
ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe Gen3 Motherboard
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_i...
RAM:
G.Skill F3-12800CL9Q-16GBRL (4x4GB) DDR3
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_i...
Graphics:
MSI GeForce GTX 580 3GB Lightning Extreme Edition OC
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_i...
Boot drive:
Crucial M4 SSD 128GB
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HDD:
Seagate Barracuda 1TB ST31000524AS
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PSU:
Corsair HX-1050 80 PLUS Silver Power Supply
-As i said i do plan on sli in the future and rather have a nice psu now then fork out for another later-
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_i...
Optical drive
Pioneer BDR-206 Blu-Ray Disc Writer
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_i...
Case:
CoolerMaster HAF X Case
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_i...
CPU Cooler:
Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_i...
Operating system:
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64bit with SP1 OEM
-Have some programs that need xp-
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Sound card:
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium PCIe
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_i...
In total the price is: $2792 which im happy with
Again thanks in advance