First time semi-serious build, need advice.

[majinbu]

I am building my first PC. The only video games that I would be playing on this system would be WoW, CSGO, and other games that don't require crazy specs. However, I need a lot of storage, and want to continue sound/video editing on this system. I am only willing to spend upwards to 600 dollars. Here is what I have so far:

HDD: Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

POWER SUPPLY: RAIDMAX HYBRID 2 RX-530SS 530W ATX12V V2.2/ EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Power Supply

MEMORY: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)

MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000

CASE: Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case, comes with Three Fans-1x Front Blue LED 120mm Fan

VIDEO CARD: I already have one that I am going to use for this build; as well as a sound card.


ANY insight into this build, a better build, or simply ways to eradicate items--or downgrade them in order to cut costs would be great. Thank you anyone for your time!!

 

[proton007]

Get the 'k' processor only if you plan to overclock. Otherwise get the normal one, it'll save you some money.
Use a Z77 motherboard: GA-Z77-DS3H is a good option.
Since you do video editing, you can change the HDD to a WD Caviar Black.

 

[g-unit1111]

Raidmax power supplies are absolute junk, and there's no reason to pair a 3570K with a Z68 motherboard as you lose a lot of functionality.

 

[majinbu]

Raidmax power supplies are absolute junk, and there's no reason to pair a 3570K with a Z68 motherboard as you lose a lot of functionality.

thanks for the reply. what power supplies would you recommend? also, what should i pair a 3570k with?


thanks in advance.

 

[majinbu]

Get the 'k' processor only if you plan to overclock. Otherwise get the normal one, it'll save you some money.
Use a Z77 motherboard: GA-Z77-DS3H is a good option.
Since you do video editing, you can change the HDD to a WD Caviar Black.

figured i would respond back on the original thread haha...

so i'll switch out the hard drive, and as far as a processor/motherboard combo, what would you suggest?

i appreciate it

 

[proton007]

If you don't plan to overclock, or need a lot of PCI slots, go for GA-Z77-DS3H with i5-3550.
This saves you ~15 on the CPU --> it'll offset the extra for your WD HDD
Saves ~20 on the mobo --> you can change your PSU to a Rosewill CAPSTONE-450. Much better.
Should be in the same budget.

 

[g-unit1111]

thanks for the reply. what power supplies would you recommend? also, what should i pair a 3570k with?


thanks in advance.

That depends on what video card you have - you're probably looking at a 600W - something from Corsair, Antec, or Seasonic.

And then you should always pair a 3570K with Z77 - you get HD4000 video (not that you'll really use it), PCI Gen 3, etc, etc.

If you post your budget I can suggest a system.