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Motives: I built my last system 5 years ago (In Signature), this is the first summer I will be working at my university and my parents dont have a computer other than mine, so I thought I would build a new one. Also its been a while and things have improved significantly (i-cpus, ssds, faster graphics).I want to try a Micro-atx this time (less room in university). I would like to go another 5-6 years on this build! I appreciate all advice, most importantly on how lower cost options, my ram choices and how futureproof this build seems.
Purchase Date: In two weeks (Mid May 2013)
System Usage: Games, Photoshop, Audio (I am kind of an audiophile, I want to buy the ASUS Xonar Essence ST later on), Watching Movies.
Stuff I already have: 23 inch 2048x1152 Sammy, Windows 8
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: I prefer memoryexpress.com, ncix.com and then newegg.ca
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe (I prefer single cards, and it may be hard to fit two cards into my case)
Budget: $900 before tax and shipping. The prices are sale prices I have seen after rebates, not including shipping. I have been browsing redflagdeals.com (canadian equivalent of slick deals) to have found some pretty good prices, hopefully they come up again within the next 2-3 weeks.
Parts
Processor: Intel Core i5-3570K - $190
Graphics: PowerColor 7870 Tahiti LE - $210 (Purchased )
Motherboard: G1 Sniper M3 - $135
Memory: Any 8 Gb Kit really - Mushkin redline? - $40
System Drive: SanDisk Extreme 120GB - $75
Storage Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1 TB - $70
Case: Silverstone’s TJ08-E - $90
Optical: Samsung SH-222BB - $17
PSU: Corsair HX620 - $72 (Purchased)
CPU Cooler: Zalman cnps9900 max - $20 (Purchased)
Total Cost $919.00
Extra Info:
Processor: I have considered amd, but seems most games dont account for hyperthreading and amd is at a disadvantage. However I heard that if I go with AMD I wont have to switch motherboards for another processor?
Motherboard: I want to get the Maximus V Gene, however its too expensive for my build at $200, I have also considered the Asrock Fatal1ty Pro-m ($135).
Memory: I am not sure which types will work with my build, it seems to be dependent on CPU and Motherboard?
SSD/HD: I am now leaning towards just buying a single larger ssd (250gb for around $160-on sale) and skipping the storage drive, the only qualms are that I do watch movies sometimes and may run out of space.
Case: I really like the TJ08-E, I would like to keep it. However I prefer silence, I am not sure how quiet this case is.
Games: Starcraft 2, Battlefield 3, Dishonored, Bioshock Infinite (recieved with my video card!), Company of Heroes 2 (When it comes out) and Skyrim (havent played yet).
Thanks in advance!
Purchase Date: In two weeks (Mid May 2013)
System Usage: Games, Photoshop, Audio (I am kind of an audiophile, I want to buy the ASUS Xonar Essence ST later on), Watching Movies.
Stuff I already have: 23 inch 2048x1152 Sammy, Windows 8
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: I prefer memoryexpress.com, ncix.com and then newegg.ca
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe (I prefer single cards, and it may be hard to fit two cards into my case)
Budget: $900 before tax and shipping. The prices are sale prices I have seen after rebates, not including shipping. I have been browsing redflagdeals.com (canadian equivalent of slick deals) to have found some pretty good prices, hopefully they come up again within the next 2-3 weeks.
Parts
Processor: Intel Core i5-3570K - $190
Graphics: PowerColor 7870 Tahiti LE - $210 (Purchased )
Motherboard: G1 Sniper M3 - $135
Memory: Any 8 Gb Kit really - Mushkin redline? - $40
System Drive: SanDisk Extreme 120GB - $75
Storage Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1 TB - $70
Case: Silverstone’s TJ08-E - $90
Optical: Samsung SH-222BB - $17
PSU: Corsair HX620 - $72 (Purchased)
CPU Cooler: Zalman cnps9900 max - $20 (Purchased)
Total Cost $919.00
Extra Info:
Processor: I have considered amd, but seems most games dont account for hyperthreading and amd is at a disadvantage. However I heard that if I go with AMD I wont have to switch motherboards for another processor?
Motherboard: I want to get the Maximus V Gene, however its too expensive for my build at $200, I have also considered the Asrock Fatal1ty Pro-m ($135).
Memory: I am not sure which types will work with my build, it seems to be dependent on CPU and Motherboard?
SSD/HD: I am now leaning towards just buying a single larger ssd (250gb for around $160-on sale) and skipping the storage drive, the only qualms are that I do watch movies sometimes and may run out of space.
Case: I really like the TJ08-E, I would like to keep it. However I prefer silence, I am not sure how quiet this case is.
Games: Starcraft 2, Battlefield 3, Dishonored, Bioshock Infinite (recieved with my video card!), Company of Heroes 2 (When it comes out) and Skyrim (havent played yet).
Thanks in advance!
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