Hi all, I'm a first-time builder, I've done my research, and I'm ready for one last check-in before ordering my parts. Here's my info (using the template I pulled from the sticky on this board):
Purchase Date: As soon as I get the "okay" from the experts!
Budget Range: Right now the parts I've picked out put me at about $1000 which is great. I still need to pick up a monitor and I'd be willing to spend about 200 dollars on that. Maybe 300 if I find one I really like at that price.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Photoshop/illustrator, gaming, light video editing, other normal computer stuff.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes (still searching for the right one)
Parts to Upgrade: All parts will be brand new except a Corsair CMPSU-550VX PSU that I purchased last year (Note: I include this in the part list anyway, but just deduct that price from my total).
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, outletpc.com, amazon.com
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Probably not
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: My computers are getting old and I want a new one! Recently, I talked to someone who had built their own computers and the idea just really stuck with me. I think it will be a fun project/challenge!
My only specific question at this point deals with the fan situation of my case. I decided to go with a cpu cooler, but am not sure about fan management. The case comes with 2 x 120mm Front Fans w/White LEDs and 1 x 120mm Rear Fan.
Thanks so much for your help! I really appreciate it!
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($23.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($88.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Extreme 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($96.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($247.55 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair 550W ATX12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1117.40
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-09-04 23:49 EDT-0400)
Purchase Date: As soon as I get the "okay" from the experts!
Budget Range: Right now the parts I've picked out put me at about $1000 which is great. I still need to pick up a monitor and I'd be willing to spend about 200 dollars on that. Maybe 300 if I find one I really like at that price.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Photoshop/illustrator, gaming, light video editing, other normal computer stuff.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes (still searching for the right one)
Parts to Upgrade: All parts will be brand new except a Corsair CMPSU-550VX PSU that I purchased last year (Note: I include this in the part list anyway, but just deduct that price from my total).
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, outletpc.com, amazon.com
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Probably not
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: My computers are getting old and I want a new one! Recently, I talked to someone who had built their own computers and the idea just really stuck with me. I think it will be a fun project/challenge!
My only specific question at this point deals with the fan situation of my case. I decided to go with a cpu cooler, but am not sure about fan management. The case comes with 2 x 120mm Front Fans w/White LEDs and 1 x 120mm Rear Fan.
Thanks so much for your help! I really appreciate it!
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($23.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($88.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Extreme 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($96.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($247.55 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair 550W ATX12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1117.40
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-09-04 23:49 EDT-0400)
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