Have been trying to put together a (first) build for editing and for gaming. Had various ideas from different directions, and put together a "pick n mix" but not sure if everything goes together. Need two monitors for video work, but have thought I may get third, later for 3 monitor gaming. Presumably would need second graphics card to do that. Various people have suggested a GTX680, but can't really see what that gives me over GTX670. Is there any real benefit?
This is what I have put together. Feel free to tear it to bits.
Aprox purchase date: Next couple of weeks http://www.scan.co.uk/savedbasket/2f8ac89dc0ec4a25bba08eeb28b1fe58
Budget: £2000 max if possible
System usage: Video/photographic editing (Adobe CS6), gaming, general use.
Are you buying monitor: Two. One primary, one secondary.
Parts to Upgrade: (e.g.: CPU, mobo, RAM) Everything (apart from mouse). Currently only got laptop
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Scan UK have advantage of insurance, but if a lot cheaper somewhere else reliable
Location: UK
Parts Preferences: Intel, nVidia
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Your Monitor Resolution: Need two @ 1080p
Additional Comments: Don't want anything too "flashy"
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Laptop isn't doing it.
Would ideally like to get cost under £2000, but don't want to drop quality performance.
This is what I have put together. Feel free to tear it to bits.
Aprox purchase date: Next couple of weeks http://www.scan.co.uk/savedbasket/2f8ac89dc0ec4a25bba08eeb28b1fe58
Budget: £2000 max if possible
System usage: Video/photographic editing (Adobe CS6), gaming, general use.
Are you buying monitor: Two. One primary, one secondary.
Parts to Upgrade: (e.g.: CPU, mobo, RAM) Everything (apart from mouse). Currently only got laptop
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Scan UK have advantage of insurance, but if a lot cheaper somewhere else reliable
Location: UK
Parts Preferences: Intel, nVidia
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Your Monitor Resolution: Need two @ 1080p
Additional Comments: Don't want anything too "flashy"
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Laptop isn't doing it.
Would ideally like to get cost under £2000, but don't want to drop quality performance.