Starting a new build, first time ever. Been doing a good bit of research, but I'm still confused.
First I live in Korea and use my computer for all media and I'm going to switch my gaming too. I take a lot of photos, stream TV, video blog etc. I will also be doing some OC. Price isn't a major concern but I don't want to get divorced again either.
I just received the ASRock z68 Extr7 MoBo, Geil 16gb DDR3 Ram(2x*8), Intel 320 SSD 120gb and a Zalman Z9 Case.
I'm looking at getting an i7 2700k.
Should I go lower and cheaper now and wait Ivy Bridge?
Or will it make that much of a difference? Or say between 2700k and 2500k?
In Korea the prices are a bit inflated, so what is a good international retailer/supplier?
Is it safe to get a chip from Ebay?
Cooler air vs. water?
PSU? I would prefer one with an external voltage switch and that appears to be Thermaltake?
If I get something(corsair) else in Korea, sent from Korea would I still need a converter?
Modular or traditional?
Secondary memory?
I am coincidentally going to Thailand on the 6th for holiday? anybody know where/ if to get SSD or HDD?
GPU: I have a Radeon Sapphire 6850 is it ok to crossfire it with another one or just go out and get a better one? I know the answer to this question.
Are there any good guides that someone could recommend for the actual building itself?
Thanks for your advice
Newb
First I live in Korea and use my computer for all media and I'm going to switch my gaming too. I take a lot of photos, stream TV, video blog etc. I will also be doing some OC. Price isn't a major concern but I don't want to get divorced again either.
I just received the ASRock z68 Extr7 MoBo, Geil 16gb DDR3 Ram(2x*8), Intel 320 SSD 120gb and a Zalman Z9 Case.
I'm looking at getting an i7 2700k.
Should I go lower and cheaper now and wait Ivy Bridge?
Or will it make that much of a difference? Or say between 2700k and 2500k?
In Korea the prices are a bit inflated, so what is a good international retailer/supplier?
Is it safe to get a chip from Ebay?
Cooler air vs. water?
PSU? I would prefer one with an external voltage switch and that appears to be Thermaltake?
If I get something(corsair) else in Korea, sent from Korea would I still need a converter?
Modular or traditional?
Secondary memory?
I am coincidentally going to Thailand on the 6th for holiday? anybody know where/ if to get SSD or HDD?
GPU: I have a Radeon Sapphire 6850 is it ok to crossfire it with another one or just go out and get a better one? I know the answer to this question.
Are there any good guides that someone could recommend for the actual building itself?
Thanks for your advice
Newb