Hi everyone! Total newb here.. never built a computer but have always wanted to. Would love some input and suggestions!! I've listed the parts selected so far below. I'm looking for a blazing system for photo/video editing, photoshop, etc. I'm not a gamer, but I'm sure I'll find myself picking up a game or two at some point. Thank you!
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Approximate Purchase Date: Within a month
Budget Range: $1,500, but flexible.. i.e., if it's worth it to splurge on something, I will do it.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Primarily used for photo editing (lightroom), video editing, etc. NOT a gaming system, although I might dabble in it…
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, and already have a Samsung 830 256gb SSD (not included in my budget above)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg, amazon, tigerdirect..
Country: USA
Parts Preferences: Midtower case, Intel i7
Overclocking: Not initially, but would like to have the flexibility should I decide to go this route down the road
SLI or Crossfire: Probably not, unless I can be convinced that it will speed things up a lot
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1200, flexibility to run two monitors
Here are the parts I've selected so far ... I've made comments on each....
Case: Corsair Obsidian 650D - $159.25
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Obsidian-Aluminum-Enthusiast-Computer/dp/B004UE1W9K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1340850462&sr=8-1&keywords=obsidian+650d
I like the professional, high quality look of this case, the window, etc but am also liking some of the cooler master cases I’ve seen! Can’t make up my mind!
CPU: i7-3770k - $289.99+tax (in-store only)
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0388575
Motherboard: Sabertooth z77 - $239.99+tax
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0388088
GPU: None initially so not included in my budget for now, plan to use mobo graphics and upgrade to the GTX 660 ti when it is released in I believe Q3. Is that a decent choice? Can the mobo run two monitors (not for gaming, I know) or at least one for now?
PSU: Corsair HX750 - $144.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139010
Is this a decent choice? Seems to be tried and true. Will it run my system without an issue? I like headroom in most things…
RAM: Corsair Vengeance Blue 16GB DDR3 1600mhz .. 4 x 4gb - $92.99
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Channel-Memory-CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9B/dp/B004RFBIUU
Is there a benefit to going for a faster memory for photo editing, etc. or will 1600mhz cut it? Also, is 4x4gb a better choice than 2x8gb??
SSD: Samsung 830 256gb – already have this so not included in my budget!!
HD: Two drives…Western Digital Caviar Black 1 TB SATA III 7200 RPM 64 MB-- $229.98 ($114.99 x 2)
Will run these in RAID 1 configuration. I want to protect my precious photos!
Also – these are OEM… what wires do I need to buy?
DVDRW: Haven’t selected yet. Looking for suggestions. From what I’ve read, there is not a ton of variability across dvd drives these days
Cooling: What do I need? Does everything come with the case I selected?
Total so far is about $1200. Keep in mind I also need to buy Windows 7 and Lightroom to start
Thanks so much for your help!!
Chris
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Approximate Purchase Date: Within a month
Budget Range: $1,500, but flexible.. i.e., if it's worth it to splurge on something, I will do it.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Primarily used for photo editing (lightroom), video editing, etc. NOT a gaming system, although I might dabble in it…
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, and already have a Samsung 830 256gb SSD (not included in my budget above)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg, amazon, tigerdirect..
Country: USA
Parts Preferences: Midtower case, Intel i7
Overclocking: Not initially, but would like to have the flexibility should I decide to go this route down the road
SLI or Crossfire: Probably not, unless I can be convinced that it will speed things up a lot
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1200, flexibility to run two monitors
Here are the parts I've selected so far ... I've made comments on each....
Case: Corsair Obsidian 650D - $159.25
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Obsidian-Aluminum-Enthusiast-Computer/dp/B004UE1W9K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1340850462&sr=8-1&keywords=obsidian+650d
I like the professional, high quality look of this case, the window, etc but am also liking some of the cooler master cases I’ve seen! Can’t make up my mind!
CPU: i7-3770k - $289.99+tax (in-store only)
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0388575
Motherboard: Sabertooth z77 - $239.99+tax
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0388088
GPU: None initially so not included in my budget for now, plan to use mobo graphics and upgrade to the GTX 660 ti when it is released in I believe Q3. Is that a decent choice? Can the mobo run two monitors (not for gaming, I know) or at least one for now?
PSU: Corsair HX750 - $144.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139010
Is this a decent choice? Seems to be tried and true. Will it run my system without an issue? I like headroom in most things…
RAM: Corsair Vengeance Blue 16GB DDR3 1600mhz .. 4 x 4gb - $92.99
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Channel-Memory-CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9B/dp/B004RFBIUU
Is there a benefit to going for a faster memory for photo editing, etc. or will 1600mhz cut it? Also, is 4x4gb a better choice than 2x8gb??
SSD: Samsung 830 256gb – already have this so not included in my budget!!
HD: Two drives…Western Digital Caviar Black 1 TB SATA III 7200 RPM 64 MB-- $229.98 ($114.99 x 2)
Will run these in RAID 1 configuration. I want to protect my precious photos!
Also – these are OEM… what wires do I need to buy?
DVDRW: Haven’t selected yet. Looking for suggestions. From what I’ve read, there is not a ton of variability across dvd drives these days
Cooling: What do I need? Does everything come with the case I selected?
Total so far is about $1200. Keep in mind I also need to buy Windows 7 and Lightroom to start
Thanks so much for your help!!
Chris