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Introduction: This build has been in the process of revision for some time and after numerous forum posts, this is my build and the questions that follow. I really appreciate anyone who takes the time to read this post, and even more so for those who answer one or more of my questions.
Capability: I would like to be able to game at decent settings at around 1920x1080 resolution, but I'm not expecting super-mega-ulta. I would love an efficient and fast experience, especially with multitasking many Chrome tabs, Office documents, various 3D programs/games. I'm no PC gamer, but I would love to try and carry on with it if I enjoy so.
What I desire: What my budget allows me. If you think that there's a part that I could hold out on for now and buy later, that room can be made in my budget for the purpose of either saving money or leaving space for more and/or better parts.
Budget: Ideally, $650 dollars (or less, hehe). If you really think that I should, I could pitch in another 50, maybe 70 bucks.
Brand preference: I don't have any brand preference, I like and want what ever will get the job done.
Location: I'm buying from the USA
Overclocking: I don't know, for this is also one of my questions: Should I care about overclocking? What is it exactly? Should one do it?
Purchase and build date: I'm going to be buying all the parts that I want at one time and ideally around late October through early November. I'd build it within the month of December.
Extra: I have everything but a monitor and if you would like to give me advice with one, I'd appreciate that too. My budget is ideally $150 or less but I'll go over if I have to. This is what I've come up with: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009255&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
What do you think? I want one that's good for just about all the capabilities I listed.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($27.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Intel 330 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 1GB Video Card ($116.97 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($37.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $657.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
Questions:
1a) Should I drop the SSD? Keep it? Would a 60 gb one suffice for OS only + a few favorite programs? Or again, should I drop it, save up and buy one later? Which one do you recommend?
1b) Once I do (if I choose to wait) get an SSD, if I wanted to use it to boot up Windows, I would have to restore the OS, right?
2) What changes should I make if I want to overclock?
3) If not the one I have, what heatsink & fan/cpu cooler should I get for around 25 dollars? 10 more dollars extra if I must.
4) If I used the stock cpu cooler and wanted to later use an aftermarket cooler, would I have to completely disconnect everything and take out the motherboard? If so, would it be worth it?
5) I've heard a lot about coolers getting in the way of ram and or other parts, would this be a problem for me?
6) Should I worry about any of these parts listed or any parts that are recommended being out of stock at one point?
7) If I wanted a mouse for moderate gaming, what would you suggest? Around $20 - $40 dollars. (Don't include in PC budget)
8a) What about a head set? Could I get a decent one for around $40, or should I just save up? Are there ones that are multi-platform (360, PS3, PC)? (Don't include in PC budget)
8b) If I should save up, which one should I get and at which price point? (Same with gaming mouse)
9) Are there any other parts I might want to add to my build now and/or in the future?
Capability: I would like to be able to game at decent settings at around 1920x1080 resolution, but I'm not expecting super-mega-ulta. I would love an efficient and fast experience, especially with multitasking many Chrome tabs, Office documents, various 3D programs/games. I'm no PC gamer, but I would love to try and carry on with it if I enjoy so.
What I desire: What my budget allows me. If you think that there's a part that I could hold out on for now and buy later, that room can be made in my budget for the purpose of either saving money or leaving space for more and/or better parts.
Budget: Ideally, $650 dollars (or less, hehe). If you really think that I should, I could pitch in another 50, maybe 70 bucks.
Brand preference: I don't have any brand preference, I like and want what ever will get the job done.
Location: I'm buying from the USA
Overclocking: I don't know, for this is also one of my questions: Should I care about overclocking? What is it exactly? Should one do it?
Purchase and build date: I'm going to be buying all the parts that I want at one time and ideally around late October through early November. I'd build it within the month of December.
Extra: I have everything but a monitor and if you would like to give me advice with one, I'd appreciate that too. My budget is ideally $150 or less but I'll go over if I have to. This is what I've come up with: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009255&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
What do you think? I want one that's good for just about all the capabilities I listed.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($27.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Intel 330 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 1GB Video Card ($116.97 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($37.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $657.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
Questions:
1a) Should I drop the SSD? Keep it? Would a 60 gb one suffice for OS only + a few favorite programs? Or again, should I drop it, save up and buy one later? Which one do you recommend?
1b) Once I do (if I choose to wait) get an SSD, if I wanted to use it to boot up Windows, I would have to restore the OS, right?
2) What changes should I make if I want to overclock?
3) If not the one I have, what heatsink & fan/cpu cooler should I get for around 25 dollars? 10 more dollars extra if I must.
4) If I used the stock cpu cooler and wanted to later use an aftermarket cooler, would I have to completely disconnect everything and take out the motherboard? If so, would it be worth it?
5) I've heard a lot about coolers getting in the way of ram and or other parts, would this be a problem for me?
6) Should I worry about any of these parts listed or any parts that are recommended being out of stock at one point?
7) If I wanted a mouse for moderate gaming, what would you suggest? Around $20 - $40 dollars. (Don't include in PC budget)
8a) What about a head set? Could I get a decent one for around $40, or should I just save up? Are there ones that are multi-platform (360, PS3, PC)? (Don't include in PC budget)
8b) If I should save up, which one should I get and at which price point? (Same with gaming mouse)
9) Are there any other parts I might want to add to my build now and/or in the future?
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