Approximate Purchase Date: September (prefer to be closer)
Budget Range: $1,000 to $2,500
System Usage: Hardcore gaming, video editing, 3D modelling and hardcore Photoshop!
Parts Not Required: Monitor
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Centre Com, Mega Buy and Harris Technology.
Country: Australia!
Parts Preferences:
Intel Core i7-2600K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
CoolerMaster Hyper 212+ Evo Cpu Cooler
Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3 1600MHz CL9 DIMM RAM
Seagate Barracude 1TB
Sapphire Radeon 7950 Overclock
Cooler Master HAF X 942
Corsair HX-750 750W
Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 Intel Mainboard (B3 Stepping) - LGA 1155
Samsung SH-222AB - DVD+/- DVD - RAM drive
Logitech Media Keyboard K200
Razer DeathAdder - Black
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium DVD
Overclocking: Yes/Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: No
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments:
First PC build ever, needing a huge upgrade from a 7 year laptop. Uses monitor as a Duel setup, however will use said monitor as a singular monitor on future setup.
Are some of the parts over powered? Will they work to their full extent?
Am I able to downgrade some of the parts so it's cheaper, but will still work to my need? Want to have this computer without the need to upgrade for the next two years or more. Need to be able to work with past and UP COMING games on highest quality.
Is it worth getting an extra 2.5” SSD hard drive to put Windows OS on? While having MUST HAVE programs (<- maybe storing on the SSD) and keeping actual data storage on the 1TB mechanical 3.5” hard drive? So, you know, if something goes wrong with Windows, I can easily wipe it and put it back on without having to delete personal data.
Do I NEED to overclock? Can I run the games I want without needing to OC. I know that it heats up the processor an GPU, but it seems the way I have it planned out, the airflow is high enough to keep it cool. If you haven't already figured out, I have selected the parts with OC in mind so if I do want to, I can.
Thanks in advance for any advice! YAY!
Budget Range: $1,000 to $2,500
System Usage: Hardcore gaming, video editing, 3D modelling and hardcore Photoshop!
Parts Not Required: Monitor
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Centre Com, Mega Buy and Harris Technology.
Country: Australia!
Parts Preferences:
Intel Core i7-2600K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
CoolerMaster Hyper 212+ Evo Cpu Cooler
Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3 1600MHz CL9 DIMM RAM
Seagate Barracude 1TB
Sapphire Radeon 7950 Overclock
Cooler Master HAF X 942
Corsair HX-750 750W
Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 Intel Mainboard (B3 Stepping) - LGA 1155
Samsung SH-222AB - DVD+/- DVD - RAM drive
Logitech Media Keyboard K200
Razer DeathAdder - Black
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium DVD
Overclocking: Yes/Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: No
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments:
First PC build ever, needing a huge upgrade from a 7 year laptop. Uses monitor as a Duel setup, however will use said monitor as a singular monitor on future setup.
Are some of the parts over powered? Will they work to their full extent?
Am I able to downgrade some of the parts so it's cheaper, but will still work to my need? Want to have this computer without the need to upgrade for the next two years or more. Need to be able to work with past and UP COMING games on highest quality.
Is it worth getting an extra 2.5” SSD hard drive to put Windows OS on? While having MUST HAVE programs (<- maybe storing on the SSD) and keeping actual data storage on the 1TB mechanical 3.5” hard drive? So, you know, if something goes wrong with Windows, I can easily wipe it and put it back on without having to delete personal data.
Do I NEED to overclock? Can I run the games I want without needing to OC. I know that it heats up the processor an GPU, but it seems the way I have it planned out, the airflow is high enough to keep it cool. If you haven't already figured out, I have selected the parts with OC in mind so if I do want to, I can.
Thanks in advance for any advice! YAY!