I need to start a build based on an i7-3770k processor and would like opinions on what hardware is needed to compliment this processor.
I need this desktop for streaming movies via wireless, gamming and general everyday computing with word, surfing, etc.
Below is a list of hardware I can purchase at jobber prices (25% less than N E.'s best prices).
Intel i7-3770K processor
Asus P8Z68-V/Gen3 motherboard . Should I buy a Z77, Z78 or Z79 motherboard instead? If so which brand/model? I woud prefer one with as many USB 3.0 and Sata 6 connections as possible, I want to get away from so many USB 2.0 and SATA 3.0. I see the computing industry moving on to USB 3.0 and Sata 6.
Cooler Master 932 advanced full tower.
GPU: I have availabilty to either two EVGA 570 overclcker GPU's in SLI, each with 2560MB - or 2 PNY 2.5GB GTX 680's, or 1 EVGA GTX 680 also 2.5GB GPU
RAM: I can't buy any RAM at jobber price, need suggestions on which RAM and how much to go with.
PSU: Antec 750Watt Earthwatts 80+ bronze, NZXT Hale82 850Watt 80+ bronze or Cougar 1050Watt 80+ gold. All are either semi or fully modular and will accomodate SLI and CF configurations.
SSD: 2 samsung 830 series 256GB each, OCZ Vertex 2 sata II 120GB, Crucial SATA III 512GB, Crucial SATA III 128GB, Intel 510 series SATA III 128GB, Intel 310 series 120 GB sataII.
HDD: Western Digital Black 2TB 7200 RPM, Seagate Barracuda XT 7200 RPM 2TB, 1 Seagate Barracuda 5900 rpm 2TB, 2 Western Digital Green 5900RPM 2TB
I am not concerned with the other hardware. I am mostly concerned with which motherboard, RAM and PSU to use for most efficient build.
Also a decent HD Surround Sound speaker system would be a bonus if anyone has suggestions on a best bang for the buck speaker system?
I will be using a Samsung 24" HD monitor, Black Mamba mouse/keyboard combination, Windows 7 PRO 64 bit, MS Office 2010, Samsung optical drive: DVD/CD drive Blu Ray R HD R/RW. Cisco wireless router, Cisco WiFi extender, etc.
Thanks in advance.
GW
I need this desktop for streaming movies via wireless, gamming and general everyday computing with word, surfing, etc.
Below is a list of hardware I can purchase at jobber prices (25% less than N E.'s best prices).
Intel i7-3770K processor
Asus P8Z68-V/Gen3 motherboard . Should I buy a Z77, Z78 or Z79 motherboard instead? If so which brand/model? I woud prefer one with as many USB 3.0 and Sata 6 connections as possible, I want to get away from so many USB 2.0 and SATA 3.0. I see the computing industry moving on to USB 3.0 and Sata 6.
Cooler Master 932 advanced full tower.
GPU: I have availabilty to either two EVGA 570 overclcker GPU's in SLI, each with 2560MB - or 2 PNY 2.5GB GTX 680's, or 1 EVGA GTX 680 also 2.5GB GPU
RAM: I can't buy any RAM at jobber price, need suggestions on which RAM and how much to go with.
PSU: Antec 750Watt Earthwatts 80+ bronze, NZXT Hale82 850Watt 80+ bronze or Cougar 1050Watt 80+ gold. All are either semi or fully modular and will accomodate SLI and CF configurations.
SSD: 2 samsung 830 series 256GB each, OCZ Vertex 2 sata II 120GB, Crucial SATA III 512GB, Crucial SATA III 128GB, Intel 510 series SATA III 128GB, Intel 310 series 120 GB sataII.
HDD: Western Digital Black 2TB 7200 RPM, Seagate Barracuda XT 7200 RPM 2TB, 1 Seagate Barracuda 5900 rpm 2TB, 2 Western Digital Green 5900RPM 2TB
I am not concerned with the other hardware. I am mostly concerned with which motherboard, RAM and PSU to use for most efficient build.
Also a decent HD Surround Sound speaker system would be a bonus if anyone has suggestions on a best bang for the buck speaker system?
I will be using a Samsung 24" HD monitor, Black Mamba mouse/keyboard combination, Windows 7 PRO 64 bit, MS Office 2010, Samsung optical drive: DVD/CD drive Blu Ray R HD R/RW. Cisco wireless router, Cisco WiFi extender, etc.
Thanks in advance.
GW