First Computer Build - Ordering tonight!

braxzy

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Hey there! (first off I live in the UK so please keeo that in mind) PLEASE HELP ME! :)

I am starting university on monday, studying games design, and whilst it will be the primary reason for buying a computer (to use programs such as 3DS Max, Unreal Engine, CryENGINE, AutoDesk Maya etc) I will also use it for gaming on stuff like Arma II, Borderlands, Guild Wars.. on top of that will be the obvious general use like watching movies, internet surfing and all that

Now I have been suffering with a laptop that freezes when opening the internet for years so I want something that will drive through any multi-tasking hard work with ease.

Now I have been considering either buying one built for me online (www.pcspecialist.co.uk) or buy the parts myself and build (which doesnt seem much cheaper) but what is most recommended I will do bear in mind I will be doing it from youtube tutorials/help online since its my first time... now for the questionaire (sorry for waffle!)


Approximate Purchase Date: Tonight

Budget Range: Absolute MAXIMUM - £1200/$1900

System Usage from Most to Least Important: 3D design programs, high end gaming, internet surfing etc

Are you buying a monitor: No, using 32" TV unless you advise against this?

Do you need to buy OS: No

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: scan.co.uk , amazon.co.uk , anywhere UK available

Location: Manchester, UK

Parts Preferences: Intel CPU, Nvidia GPU

Overclocking: I want it as an option even if I dont end up doing it

SLI or Crossfire: Probably not anytime soon but if its better to plan ahead yes

Your Monitor Resolution: Whatever would be needed for a TV?

Additional Comments: Thank you if you take the time to help, I preferably want SSD for OS and key programs as well as minimum 8GB ram (also GTX 660ti or around that spec gfx card)

here is a build I did online with and without online building

PC Specialist - £1177 / $1900
Case



PCS MAELSTROM T900 BLACK GAMING CASE

Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Processor i7-3770K (3.5GHz) 8MB Cache

Motherboard
ASUS® P8Z77-V: PCI-E 3.0 READY, WIFI, SLI, CROSSFIREX

Memory (RAM)
8GB KINGSTON HYPER-X GENESIS DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz, X.M.P (2 x 4GB KIT)

Graphics Card
2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 660 Ti - 2 DVI, HDMI, DP - 3D Vision Ready

Memory - 1st Hard Disk
120GB INTEL® 330 SERIES SSD, SATA 6 Gb/s (upto 500MB/sR | 450MB/sW)

2nd Hard Disk
2TB WD CAVIAR GREEN WD20EARS, SATA 3 Gb/s, 64MB (Special Offer)

1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
12x BLU-RAY ROM DRIVE, 16x DVD ±R/±RW

Memory Card Reader
INTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (XD, MS, CF, SD, etc) + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT

Power Supply
CORSAIR 650W ENTHUSIAST SERIES™ TX650 V2-80 PLUS® BRONZE (£69)

Processor Cooling
SUPER QUIET 22dBA TRIPLE COPPER HEATPIPE INTEL CPU COOLER (£19)

USB Options
2 PORT USB 3.0 INTERNAL PCI-EX CARD + STANDARD USB PORTS

DVI-D & HDMI Monitor Cables
1 x 2 METRE GOLD PLATED V1.4 HDMI CABLE (£8)

Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour) (£5)



Self Build - £1087 / $1760


Intel Core i7 3770K £253.40

Silverstone Precision PS06B-W £58.78

8GB (2x4GB) Corsair DDR3 Vengeance Jet Black £35.76

3TB Seagate ST3000DM001 Barracuda 7200.14 SATA III 6GB/s 7200rpm £104.76

650W Corsair Enthusiast Series £70.38

2GB EVGA GTX 660 Ti Superclocked GPU 980MHz, Boost 1059MHz £247.99

Cooler Master GeminII SF524 CPU Cooler 5x Heatpipe with 120mm Silent Fan £35.96

LG 10x Blu-ray Reader, 16x DVD±R, 8x +RW, 6x -RW, £49.78

Asus P8Z77-V PRO, Intel Z77, S 1155, DDR3, SATA III - 6Gb/s £144.92

120GB Corsair Force Series 3 Read 550Mb/s, Write 510Mb/s £75.74

Thank you again it really helps! Do both of these builds work and are compatible?
 

idroid

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here:

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£253.01 @ CCL Computers)
CPU Cooler: NZXT HAVIK 140 90.3 CFM CPU Cooler (£39.59 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard (£78.74 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£31.99 @ Scan.co.uk)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£63.49 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk (£82.79 @ Ebuyer)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card (£304.99 @ Scan.co.uk)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case (£78.49 @ Scan.co.uk)
Power Supply: NZXT HALE82 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply (£73.60 @ Ebuyer)
Total: £1006.69
 

braxzy

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thanks for the response idroid, do you have skype or anything? It'd put my mind at ease chatting to someone to make sure everything is 100%
 

Smeg45

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OCZ and Sandforce are 100% rubbish. Get the Samsung 830 128GB model and a Gigabyte Windforce 7950. I'd also get 16GB of RAM for heavy rendering.
 

idroid

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