Need a computer for when I move out, need Your help!
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In a month, I'll be graduating from school, and I want a new computer for that. Currently, I'm on a laptop that is crappy as fuck.
And, the reason for why I went here is because it was at least 5 years ago I helped a friend with this, so I don't remember anything, or know what stuff is the best today, and I trust You guys to be able to help me? :smile:
Try to keep it around $1500, it doesn't matter if you exceed that but you can [B][U]not[/U][/B] go higher than $2800.
I also want it as good as possible for, like gaming and well, upper teenager/young adult stuff :v:
In this price I don't want external accessories as keyboard, mouse, screen, or something like that.
I'm located in Sweden, and I'd rather order from here so I just need a list of the items I need.
And, well, yes, I need [U]everything[/U] new from scratch, I don't even have a case to build it in.
Final things and wishes:
• AMD or Intel, Nvidia or Raedon, brand doesn't matter, I want good stuff and I care more about the milk in the fridge than brands on parts.
• I don't feel the need of having a SSD, nor extremely large storage capacity, as I have an external HDD at 2TB.
• A sound card is not prioritized, but it would be nice to have if there are any cheap out there.
• I want to be able to read Blu-Ray discs.
• HDMI? HDMI.
• Don't bother with any operating system, I'll fix that. [sp]win8 woo[/sp]
• I'd love a cheap black case, no windows, preferably matte black, nothing fancy. Maybe an USB-hub or so on the front, but that's not required.
• Watercooling, it's cool and fancy and shit, but I'm not sure it's worth it? I don't really wanna show the computer to everybody, but it's gonna stand out in the open. Watercooling and a fancy case with windows? Up to you guys, if it fits my budget!
And, thanks guys, in advance. I'm sure you can help me!
CASE: NZXT H2 / Fractal Design R4
Sound Card: Not sure if needed anymore, at least not on my motherboard (Intel) quality wise..
Watercooling: The only reason I can see it is because of getting lower temps & a more quiet build. I would just go for one of those closed loop CPU coolers.
Anyways, any sites you can recommend? [sp]Besides komplett.se[/sp]
Also, how long before you need this? Haswell comes out soon, doubt it would really do much difference on desktops though.
[QUOTE=Killervalon;40525280]CASE: NZXT H2 / Fractal Design R4
Sound Card: Not sure if needed anymore, at least not on my motherboard (Intel) quality wise..
Watercooling: The only reason I can see it is because of getting lower temps & a more quiet build. I would just go for one of those closed loop CPU coolers.
Anyways, any sites you can recommend? [sp]Besides komplett.se[/sp]
Also, how long before you need this? Haswell comes out soon, doubt it would really do much difference on desktops though.[/QUOTE]
Inet.se would be very nice.
Well, I'm still gonna wait out these 6-ish months till I buy it or so, so it's not in a mega hurry.
Since you'll be playing games i'd go for a intel CPU just because they are better overall and an AMD graphics card since they are as good as if not better and mainly quite a bit cheaper.
[QUOTE=jomt1234;40525461]Inet.se would be very nice.
Well, I'm still gonna wait out these 6-ish months till I buy it or so, so it's not in a mega hurry.[/QUOTE]
Then it's not really any use to ask now. Technology changes a lot and I bet NVIDIA has their 700 series out by then.
are you gonna be doing heavy or simple video editing? or music making?
[editline]5th May 2013[/editline]
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[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i73770k]Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
[b]CPU Cooler:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h100i]Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler[/url] ($95.99 @ Newegg)
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[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100351vxsr]Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card[/url] ($445.91 @ Newegg)
[b]Sound Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-sound-card-xonaressencestx]Asus Xonar Essence STX 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card[/url] ($184.99 @ Amazon)
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[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cmpsu750ax]Corsair Professional Gold 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply[/url] ($124.49 @ Newegg)
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[b]Keyboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/das-keyboard-keyboard-dask3ultms1]Das Keyboard Model S Ultimate Wired Standard Keyboard[/url] ($116.99 @ Mechanical Keyboards)
[b]Mouse:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/logitech-mouse-910001152]Logitech G9x Wired Laser Mouse[/url] ($54.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Total:[/b] $1991.12
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change it to your feeling :p
I believe that build is too overkill
[QUOTE=Killervalon;40529352]I believe that build is too overkill[/QUOTE]
I dont know if hes gonna do music making or video editing :p
Nothing of those, actually. The only video editing I do is in WMM, and that is still like at most once a year.
Also, Killervalon, I changed my mind and I don't want to wait 6 more month, I'm gonna purchase and build it in a month when I graduate from school.