Some things you might want to know:
-I'll be using this computer for gaming primarily (crysis 3, last light, arma 3, etc.)
-I don't stream or have any need for rendering/editing capabilities.
-My monitor is at 1680 x 1050
I have these parts picked out so far:
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504[/url]
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125440[/url]
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131835[/url]
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148538[/url] (x2)
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094[/url]
First, I need a case. Looks aren't really important, I just want something big enough to fit the parts with good airflow since my room is hot as hell during summer. Also I need fans.
Second, I want to know if there's anything I'm missing or anything I can save money on. I'd like to keep it around the $800 range if possible, but a little over is not bad if you guys feel that it's worth it.
Third, I've heard the benefits of an SDD over an HDD and I wanted to know if it's worth it to spend the extra money. If it is worth it, I would need one picked out. Also as a side question, if I did get an SDD would it be possible to copy just my windows 7 over from my existing HDD without copying everything over? (I want a fresh and clean hard drive) I don't want to spend another $100 on something I already own.
First, Don't stick to Newegg only, use this site pcpartpicker.com.
I find that the Corsair cases are pretty Simple and have amazing airflow. Check out their Carbide series and C series
Nothing your missing but one inconsistency, you have a B75 mobo which will have limiting overclocking ability where as you have a CPU with almost unlimited potential to Overclock, get the chipset Z77 if you think you will OC if not get the non K CPU and save a bit of money.
SSD's are quite expensive right now, I personally have a Sandisk Extreme and my computer manages to Restart in under 20 seconds, it boots up in like 10. The Difference will be immediately noticeable from a HDD. I don't know of any specific SSDs that are good but i know the companies, Intel, Sandisk, OCZ, Corsair. If you going to get an SSD buy one that is 64GB because thats just enough for windows and any other files.
It is possible but its not as simple as just copying it over, you'd have to use a program to copy it, google it and look for a program.
[QUOTE=yuper11;40509810]First, Don't stick to Newegg only, use this site pcpartpicker.com.
I find that the Corsair cases are pretty Simple and have amazing airflow. Check out their Carbide series and C series
Nothing your missing but one inconsistency, you have a B75 mobo which will have limiting overclocking ability where as you have a CPU with almost unlimited potential to Overclock, get the chipset Z77 if you think you will OC if not get the non K CPU and save a bit of money.
SSD's are quite expensive right now, I personally have a Sandisk Extreme and my computer manages to Restart in under 20 seconds, it boots up in like 10. The Difference will be immediately noticeable from a HDD. I don't know of any specific SSDs that are good but i know the companies, Intel, Sandisk, OCZ, Corsair. If you going to get an SSD buy one that is 64GB because thats just enough for windows and any other files.
It is possible but its not as simple as just copying it over, you'd have to use a program to copy it, google it and look for a program.[/QUOTE]
Or a z75 mobo, if you want a cheap mobo that can OC.
Also good SSd brancs: Crucial, Intel, and Samsung.
Corsair ,OCZ and Sandisk are a bit of a mixed bag really.
[QUOTE=taipan;40510814]Or a z75 mobo, if you want a cheap mobo that can OC.
Also good SSd brancs: Crucial, Intel, and Samsung.
Corsair ,OCZ and Sandisk are a bit of a mixed bag really.[/QUOTE]
corsair SSDs are definitely not a mixed bag, the Force and Neutron series are two of the best on the market
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crucial has had more problems than corsair by this point
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and intel are a year behind the curve in terms of speed
Thanks for the information so far guys.
How is the build looking overall? As I said, I'll be using it primarily for gaming and I'd like to be prepared.
Okay yeah they seem to know more about the SSDs so get one that they suggest if you have the budget.
but other than that it seems like an awesome build just remember to change your chipset, it might make it cost more though a decent Z77 will be about $100 - $140
[QUOTE=yuper11;40517163]Okay yeah they seem to know more about the SSDs so get one that they suggest if you have the budget.
but other than that it seems like an awesome build just remember to change your chipset, it might make it cost more though a decent Z77 will be about $100 - $140[/QUOTE]
Sadly my budget doesn't leave room for an SDD. I should be fine with just an HDD.
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[url]http://pcpartpicker.com/p/UNNR[/url]
Arranged all my stuff into pcpartpicker, but I still need a case that has good airflow and enough space for my parts.
[QUOTE=Dirf;40517400]Sadly my budget doesn't leave room for an SDD. I should be fine with just an HDD.
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[url]http://pcpartpicker.com/p/UNNR[/url]
Arranged all my stuff into pcpartpicker, but I still need a case that has good airflow and enough space for my parts.[/QUOTE]
You may want to decide a model in the HAF (High Air Flow) series from Cooler Master.
I do have the HAF 912+, for cooling it does great wonders without too much money.
And you have many room to work inside.
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