- Aug 25, 2012
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So like the subject says, this is the first time I'm going to tackle building my own PC. I'm an avid gamer already, and I'm looking for a system that can handle games like Skyrim on high settings and various MMOs, as well as handle design programs like Photoshop/Illustrator (which shouldn't be too hard, ha, but I am an illustrator and I like to have all programs open and running, along with paint tool SAI). I'm not looking for Crysis settings here, but as close as I can get on this budget would be awesome. I did a lot of research and found that my choices tended to be rated pretty high on most websites, but I'm wondering if there is anything I can replace or there's something better out there that I'm missing.
Plus I have some irrational fear I have no idea what I'm doing. Enjoy
Approximate Purchase Date: Mid September - hopefully two weeks
Budget Range: $1,200 max
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Photoshop, Movies/Television, Internet, Word Processing
Are you buying a monitor: Maybe. I currently have an AOC 1080p model L24H898, resolution at 1920x1080. It's okay enough to keep. If I see another one I can justify buying...
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: No real preference, I'm a regular newegg/amazon shopper though.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Parts Preferences: Intel CPU, NVIDIAgraphics, and blue LEDs (aesthetics matter)
OS: I'm a student, will probably get a deal on windows 7, don't worry about it.
Overclocking: Maybe, but not soon
SLI or Crossfire: No, not in the near future anyways.
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: I probably won't budge on the case, since I looked at too many before I made my decision. If there's a magical one out there with a window and blue LEDs a suggestion can be made, but I'm more concerned about the insides at this point.
Why Are You Upgrading: I own an eMachines computer. It was a gift. I cry about it a lot. Enough said.
Link to what I chose: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fEDa
For the lazy ones
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Hard drive: Western Digital RE4 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Graphics: EVGA GeForce GTX 570 1.25GB Video Card
Sound Card: Asus Xonar Essence STX 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card
Case: Antec Nine Hundred ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair 850W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
Total: ~$1,200
Plus I have some irrational fear I have no idea what I'm doing. Enjoy
Approximate Purchase Date: Mid September - hopefully two weeks
Budget Range: $1,200 max
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Photoshop, Movies/Television, Internet, Word Processing
Are you buying a monitor: Maybe. I currently have an AOC 1080p model L24H898, resolution at 1920x1080. It's okay enough to keep. If I see another one I can justify buying...
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: No real preference, I'm a regular newegg/amazon shopper though.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Parts Preferences: Intel CPU, NVIDIAgraphics, and blue LEDs (aesthetics matter
)OS: I'm a student, will probably get a deal on windows 7, don't worry about it.
Overclocking: Maybe, but not soon
SLI or Crossfire: No, not in the near future anyways.
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: I probably won't budge on the case, since I looked at too many before I made my decision. If there's a magical one out there with a window and blue LEDs a suggestion can be made, but I'm more concerned about the insides at this point.
Why Are You Upgrading: I own an eMachines computer. It was a gift. I cry about it a lot. Enough said.
Link to what I chose: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fEDa
For the lazy ones
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Hard drive: Western Digital RE4 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Graphics: EVGA GeForce GTX 570 1.25GB Video Card
Sound Card: Asus Xonar Essence STX 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card
Case: Antec Nine Hundred ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair 850W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
Total: ~$1,200
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