- Mar 2, 2012
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Hi guys.
I built my first build in April, just after my birthday and I already have the need to upgrade. I would like to get a Intel CPU, an i5 at least and a high end graphics card. I would like to play games on the Highest settings at 1920X1080. My computer is also fairly loud so anything quiet would also be a plus!
What I currently have:
FX-4100
GA-970a-D3
EVGA 560
Cooler Master eXtreme 800w
Thermaltake Jing Cooler
Other Parts are not needed to be listed
Approximate Purchase Date: First Part by the End of December. Rest will come when I have money!
Budget Range: No more than $1500NZD, Depending on the Parts, Up to $2000NZD if needed
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Programming, Video Editing (In the near Future)
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: CPU, Mobo, GPU, PSU and CPU Cooler.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, If I buy a new Mobo
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: pbtech.co.nz, pricespy.co.nz (put in the part and it should give you a link to the site)
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Parts Preferences: Intel CPU or AMD if someone convinces me otherwise, GTX 670 but I am open to getting a 7970, Modular PSU is a must. CPU Cooler must be silent, I am thinking about getting one of the flash Water Cooler Corsairs. Mobo 2 Way SLI/Crossfire, RAM must be able to go up to high speeds (2400 is a Goal, but not a requirement), Minimum of 3 SATA 3s.
Overclocking: Maybe, if you think I should give it a go. I'm nervous about wrecking a expensive system :/
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe in the Future if it is necessary.
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: If you could tell me the best place to get LEDs to go in the Case and a good set of case fans that are quiet and light up.
I've been looking at a i7 3770 and i5 3570, an Asus 670 Direct CUII Top, MSI 680 Lightning and Gigabyte 670 OC Windforce 3X.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Because I am ready to advance from my Current Budget Build to something that is really good. I'm a fan of Ultra graphics and would like a card that can handle all games for the next few years on Ultra with all the eye candy. I will be buying up to 3 monitors in the Future and would like to play 3D too. I would like a new PSU because I don't like it all messy with the cables (Hence why I would like a Modular PSU) and something a bit more efifcient.
The CPU and Mobo are very budget so I would like to get better performance in games and buy something that will last a while.
I am open to any criticism too!
Thanks for Reading and Helping me!
- Sam
The Part List so far:
http://pcpartpicker.com/nz/p/rnw4
CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($457.00 @ PC Force)
CPU Cooler:
Motherboard:
Video Card:
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($245 @ PC Force)
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DG ($44.28 @ Aquila Technology)
Total Cost: $746.28NZD
I built my first build in April, just after my birthday and I already have the need to upgrade. I would like to get a Intel CPU, an i5 at least and a high end graphics card. I would like to play games on the Highest settings at 1920X1080. My computer is also fairly loud so anything quiet would also be a plus!
What I currently have:
FX-4100
GA-970a-D3
EVGA 560
Cooler Master eXtreme 800w
Thermaltake Jing Cooler
Other Parts are not needed to be listed
Approximate Purchase Date: First Part by the End of December. Rest will come when I have money!
Budget Range: No more than $1500NZD, Depending on the Parts, Up to $2000NZD if needed
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Programming, Video Editing (In the near Future)
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: CPU, Mobo, GPU, PSU and CPU Cooler.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, If I buy a new Mobo
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: pbtech.co.nz, pricespy.co.nz (put in the part and it should give you a link to the site)
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Parts Preferences: Intel CPU or AMD if someone convinces me otherwise, GTX 670 but I am open to getting a 7970, Modular PSU is a must. CPU Cooler must be silent, I am thinking about getting one of the flash Water Cooler Corsairs. Mobo 2 Way SLI/Crossfire, RAM must be able to go up to high speeds (2400 is a Goal, but not a requirement), Minimum of 3 SATA 3s.
Overclocking: Maybe, if you think I should give it a go. I'm nervous about wrecking a expensive system :/
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe in the Future if it is necessary.
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: If you could tell me the best place to get LEDs to go in the Case and a good set of case fans that are quiet and light up.
I've been looking at a i7 3770 and i5 3570, an Asus 670 Direct CUII Top, MSI 680 Lightning and Gigabyte 670 OC Windforce 3X.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Because I am ready to advance from my Current Budget Build to something that is really good. I'm a fan of Ultra graphics and would like a card that can handle all games for the next few years on Ultra with all the eye candy. I will be buying up to 3 monitors in the Future and would like to play 3D too. I would like a new PSU because I don't like it all messy with the cables (Hence why I would like a Modular PSU) and something a bit more efifcient.
The CPU and Mobo are very budget so I would like to get better performance in games and buy something that will last a while.
I am open to any criticism too!
Thanks for Reading and Helping me!
- Sam
The Part List so far:
http://pcpartpicker.com/nz/p/rnw4
CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($457.00 @ PC Force)
CPU Cooler:
Motherboard:
Video Card:
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($245 @ PC Force)
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DG ($44.28 @ Aquila Technology)
Total Cost: $746.28NZD
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