I used to build my computers but then stopped because I was sick and tired of my builds sucking. I figured I could get higher quality builds if I bought a pre-made gaming machine so I went with Alienware 3 years ago. This time, I was looking at gaming PC builders like cyberpowerpc.com or Digital Storm but I was convinced by my friend to try this again.
The big reason why I don't like building PCs are the small details. I don't know what bits I need other than the big parts (mobo, CPU, video card, etc.). I don't know if things will fit. I don't know how to manage cables, or whether it'll run cool, whether I'll have enough power plugs, or whether the cables I buy will reach.
So I need your help in making sure I build a great, quiet, powerful PC that rivals what I can buy from PC builders.
Thanks so much!
Approximate Purchase Date: After Kepler launches
Budget Range: $1500-2500
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming
Parts Not Required: Keyboard, mouse, monitors
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg
Country: USA
Parts Preferences: Intel/NVidia
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: Yes - I have 3 monitors
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080, 1680x1050, 1680x1050
Additional Comments: Fast, stable and quiet!
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Case: Corsair Obsidian 550D
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139012
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128538&Tpk=Gigabyte%20GA-Z68AP-D3
CPU: Core i5-2500k (Ivy Bridge version)
TBD
CPU Cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099
Power Supply: Seasonic x750 Gold
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151087
Additional Fans: None needed
Memory: 8GB Kingston HyperX T1 2x4GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104242&Tpk=KHX1600C9D3T1K2
Graphics Card: 2x GTX 680
Primary HD: Mushkin Chronos Deluxe 120GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226225
Secondary HD: 1.5TB 7200 RPM WD Caviar Black
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136793
Disc Drive: Does it matter anymore?
SATA Cables: BYTECC Model SATA-118C 18" Serial ATA-150/300 Cable w/Locking Latch
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812270093
Tools:
Need the right screw drivers and other tools
The big reason why I don't like building PCs are the small details. I don't know what bits I need other than the big parts (mobo, CPU, video card, etc.). I don't know if things will fit. I don't know how to manage cables, or whether it'll run cool, whether I'll have enough power plugs, or whether the cables I buy will reach.
So I need your help in making sure I build a great, quiet, powerful PC that rivals what I can buy from PC builders.
Thanks so much!
Approximate Purchase Date: After Kepler launches
Budget Range: $1500-2500
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming
Parts Not Required: Keyboard, mouse, monitors
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg
Country: USA
Parts Preferences: Intel/NVidia
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: Yes - I have 3 monitors
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080, 1680x1050, 1680x1050
Additional Comments: Fast, stable and quiet!
----------------------
Case: Corsair Obsidian 550D
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139012
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128538&Tpk=Gigabyte%20GA-Z68AP-D3
CPU: Core i5-2500k (Ivy Bridge version)
TBD
CPU Cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099
Power Supply: Seasonic x750 Gold
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151087
Additional Fans: None needed
Memory: 8GB Kingston HyperX T1 2x4GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104242&Tpk=KHX1600C9D3T1K2
Graphics Card: 2x GTX 680
Primary HD: Mushkin Chronos Deluxe 120GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226225
Secondary HD: 1.5TB 7200 RPM WD Caviar Black
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136793
Disc Drive: Does it matter anymore?
SATA Cables: BYTECC Model SATA-118C 18" Serial ATA-150/300 Cable w/Locking Latch
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812270093
Tools:
Need the right screw drivers and other tools