Approximate Purchase Date: End of February
Budget Range: 700 After Rebates (can go higher if completely necessary)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Movies, Autocad and other modeling programs
Parts Not Required: Lets focus on the tower only. OS unnecessary as i can get that through a family member
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg and amazon. Although any legit site is fine if cheaper.
Country: USA
Parts Preferences: Would like Intel CPU
Overclocking: Would like to have the option in the future.
SLI or Crossfire: Yes as an upgrade path
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: Since this is my first build i am looking to start out by using everything stock no OC however I would like the option in the future if possible. If i can get this build to last 4 years or so that would be great. Some current games I am interested in are the following: Battlefield 3, Skyrim, Diablo 3, Starcraft II
My thought on parts:
CPU: Intel i5 2500k if i can work it into the budget. If not what are other good chips that a relatively easy to OC for a first timer.
GPU: Looking at a Sapphire Radeon 6870 but open to suggestions
Mobo: No idea these just confuse me so far. One thing i for sure want is HDMI and the option to run dual gpu in the future
HD: Would like 1TB if possible but not a deal breaker.
Case: Does not need to be fancy just want something on the cheaper side that will last and has sufficient ventilation.
PSU: Also not sure where to go on this one.
RAM: Is 4 GB eneough or should i jump straight to 8. Also 1333 or 1600?
Optical: Would like a Bluray drive so that i can play and rip movies.
Budget Range: 700 After Rebates (can go higher if completely necessary)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Movies, Autocad and other modeling programs
Parts Not Required: Lets focus on the tower only. OS unnecessary as i can get that through a family member
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg and amazon. Although any legit site is fine if cheaper.
Country: USA
Parts Preferences: Would like Intel CPU
Overclocking: Would like to have the option in the future.
SLI or Crossfire: Yes as an upgrade path
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: Since this is my first build i am looking to start out by using everything stock no OC however I would like the option in the future if possible. If i can get this build to last 4 years or so that would be great. Some current games I am interested in are the following: Battlefield 3, Skyrim, Diablo 3, Starcraft II
My thought on parts:
CPU: Intel i5 2500k if i can work it into the budget. If not what are other good chips that a relatively easy to OC for a first timer.
GPU: Looking at a Sapphire Radeon 6870 but open to suggestions
Mobo: No idea these just confuse me so far. One thing i for sure want is HDMI and the option to run dual gpu in the future
HD: Would like 1TB if possible but not a deal breaker.
Case: Does not need to be fancy just want something on the cheaper side that will last and has sufficient ventilation.
PSU: Also not sure where to go on this one.
RAM: Is 4 GB eneough or should i jump straight to 8. Also 1333 or 1600?
Optical: Would like a Bluray drive so that i can play and rip movies.