Hi everyone this is my first build so I have been pretty excited about it. due to money saved up and a bonus from work I did spend more than I had originally planned. I have been using a laptop for the past 5 years that is finally shot and I'm ready to have a new computer. I actually have it almost complete.
case - cm scout 2 advanced
psu - corsair cx750m
HDD- 1tb WD black
SSD- 128gb Samsung 840 pro
CPU - haswell I5 4670k
CPU cooler - evo 212 with arctic silver
optical - asus dvd reader/writer drive
ram - g.skill sniper series 2x4gb 1866 (will upgrade if/when needed I just had the money for 8gb at the time of purchase)
MOBO - (ok I went overboard for what I'll ever need...) ASUS Maximus hero
OS - windows 7 home premium 64bit
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Depending on decided budget anywhere from mid November (21st) to the first of December. (5th)
BUDGET RANGE: It will vary depending on HONEST opinions of if I should save a bit more or spend a bit less. I'd prefer to keep it under $400 for the GPU regardless. monitor I would like to keep it under $200 if posssible
USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming coming from a console and not planning to buy into the next gen platform. I want to play a bit of everything. from racing, to sandbox games to some RPGs. I don't do PVP gaming (lack of skill and I don't enjoy the immature crowd that mostly follows it) I do co-op play a bit but mostly I just solo game. home theater/watching movies I will connect it to my nearby 42" tv for when I watch movies with the Girlfriend.
CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: Corsair cx750m 750W PSU
OTHER RELEVANT SYSTEM SPECS: Haswell i5 4670k, Asus Maximus Hero,G.Skill 8gb (2x4gb)
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: everthing has came from Newegg so far but I'm open to buying from other trusted sites. I have to say so far Newegg's prices and shipping has been excellent
PARTS PREFERENCES: I don't have the knowledge to have a real preference but from what I was reading I was leaning towards Nvidia.
OVERCLOCKING: Who knows, I'm not planning on it now but it may happen.
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: wasn't planning on it but I'm not against it. (but wouldn't buying a single higher up card make more sense in the first place?)
MONITOR RESOLUTION: (e.g.: 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1080, 1920x1200) -poker face- I have NO knowledge of this to be honest.
I just now got my first hd/tv. I hardly watch anything in H/D I'm perfectly find with watching a "dreadful" 360p youtube video and be happy with it. I'm not picky.. lol
I do need to replace this old dell flat panel so I'm up for suggestions.. I was thinking maybe asus since everything else seems to be falling that direction?
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I could care less about running on high or ultra settings. as long as it runs smooth that is my concern but I will be going with a larger sized screen (maybe 27 max) but I will be running a SINGLE screen. and will only use the tv for when watching videos/movies with the G/f. Currently I just have stock cooling with the addition of a evo 212 for my CPU.
I am only limited by my internet connection I'm in a location where I can only get 760kish
I think I have covered everything? I hope so.
case - cm scout 2 advanced
psu - corsair cx750m
HDD- 1tb WD black
SSD- 128gb Samsung 840 pro
CPU - haswell I5 4670k
CPU cooler - evo 212 with arctic silver
optical - asus dvd reader/writer drive
ram - g.skill sniper series 2x4gb 1866 (will upgrade if/when needed I just had the money for 8gb at the time of purchase)
MOBO - (ok I went overboard for what I'll ever need...) ASUS Maximus hero
OS - windows 7 home premium 64bit
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Depending on decided budget anywhere from mid November (21st) to the first of December. (5th)
BUDGET RANGE: It will vary depending on HONEST opinions of if I should save a bit more or spend a bit less. I'd prefer to keep it under $400 for the GPU regardless. monitor I would like to keep it under $200 if posssible
USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming coming from a console and not planning to buy into the next gen platform. I want to play a bit of everything. from racing, to sandbox games to some RPGs. I don't do PVP gaming (lack of skill and I don't enjoy the immature crowd that mostly follows it) I do co-op play a bit but mostly I just solo game. home theater/watching movies I will connect it to my nearby 42" tv for when I watch movies with the Girlfriend.
CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: Corsair cx750m 750W PSU
OTHER RELEVANT SYSTEM SPECS: Haswell i5 4670k, Asus Maximus Hero,G.Skill 8gb (2x4gb)
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: everthing has came from Newegg so far but I'm open to buying from other trusted sites. I have to say so far Newegg's prices and shipping has been excellent
PARTS PREFERENCES: I don't have the knowledge to have a real preference but from what I was reading I was leaning towards Nvidia.
OVERCLOCKING: Who knows, I'm not planning on it now but it may happen.
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: wasn't planning on it but I'm not against it. (but wouldn't buying a single higher up card make more sense in the first place?)
MONITOR RESOLUTION: (e.g.: 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1080, 1920x1200) -poker face- I have NO knowledge of this to be honest.
I just now got my first hd/tv. I hardly watch anything in H/D I'm perfectly find with watching a "dreadful" 360p youtube video and be happy with it. I'm not picky.. lol
I do need to replace this old dell flat panel so I'm up for suggestions.. I was thinking maybe asus since everything else seems to be falling that direction?
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I could care less about running on high or ultra settings. as long as it runs smooth that is my concern but I will be going with a larger sized screen (maybe 27 max) but I will be running a SINGLE screen. and will only use the tv for when watching videos/movies with the G/f. Currently I just have stock cooling with the addition of a evo 212 for my CPU.
I am only limited by my internet connection I'm in a location where I can only get 760kish
I think I have covered everything? I hope so.