ended up spilling glass of water on laptop keyboard and 60% of keys are now dead, using usb keyboard right now hooked up to laptop. figure this time I will get a desktop especially since if I spill I just have to replace the keyboard and not rip apart my computer, but seriously I'm just looking for an excuse to start a new build. on a side note, laptop keys are virtually impossible to put back after you pull them off.
Purchase Date: This week
Use: Gaming, HTPC, may end up doing a dual monitor setup
Overclocking: Yes
SLI: No
Budget: $1000-$1200 (plus monitor, OS, peripherals)
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Source for Parts: Newegg, Amazon
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 $142.77 (cheaper on Amazon) (really like the NZXT Phantom, but won't fit high end air coolers (160mm height) without removing side fan)
MOBO: Asrock Extreme 3 Gen 3 (no onboard USB 3.0) $124.99 or Asrock Gen 4 $174.99 or Gigabyte Z68 UD3P $179.99 or Asus P8Z68 Pro $209.99 (last three include USB 3.0 headers)
CPU: 2500K $219.99
GPU: EVGA 560 Ti Super Clocked $249.99 or EVGA 560 Superclocked (No TI)$199.99
CPU cooler/heatsink: Cooler Master V6 GT $45 or Noctua NH-D14 $84.99 OR Thermaltake Frio $59.99
HDD: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1 TB $149.99 (price from NewEgg) or WD Caviar Black 1002FAEX 1 TB $171.40 (price from Amazon)
SSD: Crucial C4 64 gb $109.99
PSU: HX650 Modular 80 plus bronze $119.99 or TX 650 NonModular 80 plus Bronze $89.99
RAM: 8gb G Skill Sniper 1.5 V Low Profile Ram (2 x 4 GB) $43.99 or 8gb Low Profile Vengeance $41.99
Below is link to public wish list:
https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=18102292
Below is link comparing mobos
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...57-250^13-157-250-TS,13-131-790^13-131-790-TS
Please let me know which parts you think I should go with and if this is a good overall build. thinking about going with noctua for cpu cooler due to hearing about potential wiggling of cooler because of poor bracket support. other sticking points are the psu, I'm wondering if non modular might be better since i have a full size case to hide all the extra cables and I won't need to worry about misplacing any cables with modular if I need them later down the road (adding more fans, hard drives), not sure if HX professional is worth any extra money over TX enthusiast version of Corsair PSU. Should i pay an extra $50 for 560 Titanium versus normal 560. And lastly, as far as motherboards, first time ever considering an AsRock. I hear their CS is nonexistent and am wondering if I should stick with Asus to be on the safe side. Only reason I am considering the more expensive AsRock Gen4, Gigabyte, and Asus is for the onboard USB 3.0 since my case the HAF 932 has usb 3.0 front panel. Don't plan on SLI. also I am getting low profile ram just for the extra clearance due to massive space consumption by Noctua, althought from experience i know the regular ripjaws x will fit.
Purchase Date: This week
Use: Gaming, HTPC, may end up doing a dual monitor setup
Overclocking: Yes
SLI: No
Budget: $1000-$1200 (plus monitor, OS, peripherals)
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Source for Parts: Newegg, Amazon
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 $142.77 (cheaper on Amazon) (really like the NZXT Phantom, but won't fit high end air coolers (160mm height) without removing side fan)
MOBO: Asrock Extreme 3 Gen 3 (no onboard USB 3.0) $124.99 or Asrock Gen 4 $174.99 or Gigabyte Z68 UD3P $179.99 or Asus P8Z68 Pro $209.99 (last three include USB 3.0 headers)
CPU: 2500K $219.99
GPU: EVGA 560 Ti Super Clocked $249.99 or EVGA 560 Superclocked (No TI)$199.99
CPU cooler/heatsink: Cooler Master V6 GT $45 or Noctua NH-D14 $84.99 OR Thermaltake Frio $59.99
HDD: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1 TB $149.99 (price from NewEgg) or WD Caviar Black 1002FAEX 1 TB $171.40 (price from Amazon)
SSD: Crucial C4 64 gb $109.99
PSU: HX650 Modular 80 plus bronze $119.99 or TX 650 NonModular 80 plus Bronze $89.99
RAM: 8gb G Skill Sniper 1.5 V Low Profile Ram (2 x 4 GB) $43.99 or 8gb Low Profile Vengeance $41.99
Below is link to public wish list:
https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=18102292
Below is link comparing mobos
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...57-250^13-157-250-TS,13-131-790^13-131-790-TS
Please let me know which parts you think I should go with and if this is a good overall build. thinking about going with noctua for cpu cooler due to hearing about potential wiggling of cooler because of poor bracket support. other sticking points are the psu, I'm wondering if non modular might be better since i have a full size case to hide all the extra cables and I won't need to worry about misplacing any cables with modular if I need them later down the road (adding more fans, hard drives), not sure if HX professional is worth any extra money over TX enthusiast version of Corsair PSU. Should i pay an extra $50 for 560 Titanium versus normal 560. And lastly, as far as motherboards, first time ever considering an AsRock. I hear their CS is nonexistent and am wondering if I should stick with Asus to be on the safe side. Only reason I am considering the more expensive AsRock Gen4, Gigabyte, and Asus is for the onboard USB 3.0 since my case the HAF 932 has usb 3.0 front panel. Don't plan on SLI. also I am getting low profile ram just for the extra clearance due to massive space consumption by Noctua, althought from experience i know the regular ripjaws x will fit.