Hello forum,
I hope to get some help with my efforts to build a 'good enough' computer, mainly intended for gaming, but also some light image editing and common internet based tasks. Since english is not my first language, I hope you'll excuse any language errors.
I've previously built a few systems, though never one for gaming. As my son states his 'need': a computer good enough for Battle field 3 on 1920x1080.
I've put together most of my intended parts at the end of this post. My questions are:
- are my chosen parts good enough for bf3 1920x1080?
- will I have compatability problems between parts?
- do I need a better cpu cooler or more/better fans?
- do I need low profile memory with cpu cooler?
- suggestions for keyboard/mouse?
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Approximate Purchase Date: Within 30 days
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming (BF3, minecraft...); Image editing (raw/nef -tiff, ps cs5); Internet web-browsing/mail/streaming video.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes. See below for specs.
Do you need to buy OS: No. Will run win7 professional 64
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Will pick parts from different sources for best price. No real need for suggestions on stores.
Location: Sweden.
Parts Preferences: Asus/intel/corsair/seasonic... Prefer to stick with established and 'safe' parts, even if it impacts price.
Overclocking: Yes, but not from the start, and even then, probably only moderately, since I've read alot about heat related problems with ivy bridge.
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe, but not right now unless you deem it required
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: Parts I've picked are as follows (suggestions for changes are much appreciated!)
Mobo: Asus p8z77-v (I need wlan for connectivity to my photo equipment)
CPU: Intel core i5 3570K box w/fan
Ram: corsair vengeance Pc12800/1600 2x4GB CL9
Case: NZXT source 220 (I really want at least one usb 3 in the front)
Gpu: Sapphire hd 7850 2GB oc gddr5
Ssd: Intel 330 120GB (for os and programs)
Hdd:seagate barracuda st1000dm003, 64MB, 1TB (for storage)
Optical drive: samsung B123L bd/dvd-rw combo
Psu: XFX core edition p1-550s-xxb9 550w (is this enough power?)
Monitor: LG dm2350d (not for the image processing tasks, I use a dedicated monitor for those tasks)
All advice welcome!
/Fred
I hope to get some help with my efforts to build a 'good enough' computer, mainly intended for gaming, but also some light image editing and common internet based tasks. Since english is not my first language, I hope you'll excuse any language errors.
I've previously built a few systems, though never one for gaming. As my son states his 'need': a computer good enough for Battle field 3 on 1920x1080.
I've put together most of my intended parts at the end of this post. My questions are:
- are my chosen parts good enough for bf3 1920x1080?
- will I have compatability problems between parts?
- do I need a better cpu cooler or more/better fans?
- do I need low profile memory with cpu cooler?
- suggestions for keyboard/mouse?
---
Approximate Purchase Date: Within 30 days
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming (BF3, minecraft...); Image editing (raw/nef -tiff, ps cs5); Internet web-browsing/mail/streaming video.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes. See below for specs.
Do you need to buy OS: No. Will run win7 professional 64
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Will pick parts from different sources for best price. No real need for suggestions on stores.
Location: Sweden.
Parts Preferences: Asus/intel/corsair/seasonic... Prefer to stick with established and 'safe' parts, even if it impacts price.
Overclocking: Yes, but not from the start, and even then, probably only moderately, since I've read alot about heat related problems with ivy bridge.
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe, but not right now unless you deem it required
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: Parts I've picked are as follows (suggestions for changes are much appreciated!)
Mobo: Asus p8z77-v (I need wlan for connectivity to my photo equipment)
CPU: Intel core i5 3570K box w/fan
Ram: corsair vengeance Pc12800/1600 2x4GB CL9
Case: NZXT source 220 (I really want at least one usb 3 in the front)
Gpu: Sapphire hd 7850 2GB oc gddr5
Ssd: Intel 330 120GB (for os and programs)
Hdd:seagate barracuda st1000dm003, 64MB, 1TB (for storage)
Optical drive: samsung B123L bd/dvd-rw combo
Psu: XFX core edition p1-550s-xxb9 550w (is this enough power?)
Monitor: LG dm2350d (not for the image processing tasks, I use a dedicated monitor for those tasks)
All advice welcome!
/Fred