CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($86.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($217.86 @ Newegg)
Total: $558.83
Hello,
I'm building a pc to use as my entertainment center and work station. I will run Windows8 64bit. I'll be using it for gaming, video editing and music recording and I like movies or music on when I work. I use the latest pro versions of Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, Reason, ProTunes, Guitar Rig, to name a few. I want it to run any game or proram with out a problem.
I already have a new 2tb sata hdd, a used (and full) 500gb ide hdd and a used 400w psu (is this enough power?) and all peripherals.
Questions
1: Where can I trim (proc?) and where should I bulk up(mobo?)?
2: Is it worth it to spend a little extra and get a small ssd to run the system of?
3: Do I need/can you suggest a cooling system/psu? I plan on logging a lot of hours on this machine, so I want to be covered.
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($86.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($217.86 @ Newegg)
Total: $558.83
Hello,
I'm building a pc to use as my entertainment center and work station. I will run Windows8 64bit. I'll be using it for gaming, video editing and music recording and I like movies or music on when I work. I use the latest pro versions of Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, Reason, ProTunes, Guitar Rig, to name a few. I want it to run any game or proram with out a problem.
I already have a new 2tb sata hdd, a used (and full) 500gb ide hdd and a used 400w psu (is this enough power?) and all peripherals.
Questions
1: Where can I trim (proc?) and where should I bulk up(mobo?)?
2: Is it worth it to spend a little extra and get a small ssd to run the system of?
3: Do I need/can you suggest a cooling system/psu? I plan on logging a lot of hours on this machine, so I want to be covered.