Hi, thanks so much for assisting me on my first computer build.
Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: Sooner is better, sometime before the end of next month.
Budget Range: $1600-$2000 including shipping lower end of that budget is preferred if possible. If I use unnecessarily expensive parts please let me know.
System Usage from Most to Least Important:
1. Gaming (EvE online, WoW, online poker with software like Holdem Manager etc.)
2. Surfing the web
3. Netflix
4. General college use so word processing etc.
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: I think I can downgrade the PSU (can I?). I'd also consider getting a smaller SSD, not sure if I actually need that much storage on it.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, however I'd like to use Windows 8 ASAP. I believe this means the preview version until the full one is released. Do I need to purchase windows 7 to do this? Should I just wait until Windows 8 is released in full?
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: itestate.com.au (they will assemble it for me, I'm too scared to do it myself with the aid of the newegg videos)
Location: Sydney, Australia
Parts Preferences: I'm set on the CPU listed below, I would like both a SSD and HDD and no less than 16GB RAM. Also, I prefer good brands for the most part (Corsair, Gigabyte and others that are on par). I prefer Nvidia to AMD. I'm happy to change the case as I don't require a 'flashy' case, however I like expandability and the tool free features coolermaster offer.
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: I know very little about this, so if you could possibly make a recommendation that would be appreciated.
Your Monitor Resolution: 22" 1680 x 1050 is what I currently have, however I'd like to get a second monitor 22-24 inch. I haven't priced this into my budget as I may purchase the additional monitor at a later date.
Additional Comments: I'd like the PC to be as quiet as possible. Also I have a SSD + HDD combo so I can install the OS and other files/programs I use regularly on the SSD and everything else on the HDD.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I have an old MacBook Pro which is a hunk o junk.. Can't play games or anything fun.
Here's what I have so far:
- Full Tower (Without PSU) CM Storm STRYKER [SGC-5000W-KWN1] Black-White
- Power Supply 1250W ENERMAX REVOLUTION85
- SSD (Solid State Drive) 2.5" 180GB Sata3 Corsair [CSSD-F180GB3-BK] Force Series (550/520MB/s)
- HDD Internal 3.5" 2TB SATA3 7200rpm Seagate SV35 Series [ST2000VX000]
- CPU/Processor Intel S1155 i7-3770K Quad Core (3.5GHz/8M/22nm/77w/Integrated Graphics 4000)
- Desktop DDR3 Ram 16GB Kit (4x4GB) 1600MHz Corsair [CMZ16GX3M4X1600C9G]
- Motherboard Intel S1155 Z77 Gigabyte [GA-Z77X-UD5H] (Digital Power Control)
- DVD-Rewriter Internal 5.25" SATA Samsung [SH-222BB] (22x/OEM with Software) Black
1. I haven't included a sound card, could you possibly recommend one for me? Sound is not of great importance to me.
2. I haven't included a graphics card if you could please recommend one
3. Will this computer have inbuilt wi-fi/bluetooth? If not how do I get this?
4. Can I put the windows 8 preview on it without having any other OS installed beforehand? I like the look of windows 8 but is it suitable for gaming purposes?
5. Any recommendations you have are welcome. If there's anything besides the PSU that is overkill/has cheaper options where not much is sacrificed please let me know.
Thanks, your help is appreciated! First build is so exciting & nerve racking
Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: Sooner is better, sometime before the end of next month.
Budget Range: $1600-$2000 including shipping lower end of that budget is preferred if possible. If I use unnecessarily expensive parts please let me know.
System Usage from Most to Least Important:
1. Gaming (EvE online, WoW, online poker with software like Holdem Manager etc.)
2. Surfing the web
3. Netflix
4. General college use so word processing etc.
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: I think I can downgrade the PSU (can I?). I'd also consider getting a smaller SSD, not sure if I actually need that much storage on it.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, however I'd like to use Windows 8 ASAP. I believe this means the preview version until the full one is released. Do I need to purchase windows 7 to do this? Should I just wait until Windows 8 is released in full?
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: itestate.com.au (they will assemble it for me, I'm too scared to do it myself with the aid of the newegg videos)
Location: Sydney, Australia
Parts Preferences: I'm set on the CPU listed below, I would like both a SSD and HDD and no less than 16GB RAM. Also, I prefer good brands for the most part (Corsair, Gigabyte and others that are on par). I prefer Nvidia to AMD. I'm happy to change the case as I don't require a 'flashy' case, however I like expandability and the tool free features coolermaster offer.
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: I know very little about this, so if you could possibly make a recommendation that would be appreciated.
Your Monitor Resolution: 22" 1680 x 1050 is what I currently have, however I'd like to get a second monitor 22-24 inch. I haven't priced this into my budget as I may purchase the additional monitor at a later date.
Additional Comments: I'd like the PC to be as quiet as possible. Also I have a SSD + HDD combo so I can install the OS and other files/programs I use regularly on the SSD and everything else on the HDD.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I have an old MacBook Pro which is a hunk o junk.. Can't play games or anything fun.
Here's what I have so far:
- Full Tower (Without PSU) CM Storm STRYKER [SGC-5000W-KWN1] Black-White
- Power Supply 1250W ENERMAX REVOLUTION85
- SSD (Solid State Drive) 2.5" 180GB Sata3 Corsair [CSSD-F180GB3-BK] Force Series (550/520MB/s)
- HDD Internal 3.5" 2TB SATA3 7200rpm Seagate SV35 Series [ST2000VX000]
- CPU/Processor Intel S1155 i7-3770K Quad Core (3.5GHz/8M/22nm/77w/Integrated Graphics 4000)
- Desktop DDR3 Ram 16GB Kit (4x4GB) 1600MHz Corsair [CMZ16GX3M4X1600C9G]
- Motherboard Intel S1155 Z77 Gigabyte [GA-Z77X-UD5H] (Digital Power Control)
- DVD-Rewriter Internal 5.25" SATA Samsung [SH-222BB] (22x/OEM with Software) Black
1. I haven't included a sound card, could you possibly recommend one for me? Sound is not of great importance to me.
2. I haven't included a graphics card if you could please recommend one
3. Will this computer have inbuilt wi-fi/bluetooth? If not how do I get this?
4. Can I put the windows 8 preview on it without having any other OS installed beforehand? I like the look of windows 8 but is it suitable for gaming purposes?
5. Any recommendations you have are welcome. If there's anything besides the PSU that is overkill/has cheaper options where not much is sacrificed please let me know.
Thanks, your help is appreciated! First build is so exciting & nerve racking
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