Thanks for the suggestions! Couple things..
I'd personally prefer Windows 8. I know it gets a lot of hate around here, but I've used it and I like it. Do I need the pro version in order to utilize 32 gigs of ram?
I should have mentioned, but I have a NAS to handle my larger file storage...
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Primarily gaming, some light photoshop and audio production
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
I'd like to keep it at around 3500$ tax and shipping
3) Which country do you live in? If the...
Tom,
Thanks for the heads up man! Since you've mentioned that I'm leaning towards a 650D with an H80 instead, with some upgraded case fans in a high pressure config. I'm hoping I don't run in to the same cooling trouble you're having.
Good luck with the ducting, I'd definitely be interested...
Great, I'll give those all a thorough look through. Great to know I will only need a 750w PSU because I was looking into some of the beefier ones.
Much appreciate the tips, I'll undoubtedly be bugging you for more info over the coming months.
P.S. What do you think of the Corsair H100 paired...
I forget where I read it, so there's a good chance I'm mistaken. I understand that there may be new GPUS launching around that time as well.. Are there any parts you would recommend keeping an eye on for deals? Seems like the market for cases, fans, and psu's (maybe some other components)...
[H]ello, I'm currently deployed in Afghanistan, and want to build a glorious PC upon my return this March. I'd like to have all (or most) of the parts waiting for me at home when I get there, so I'd like to put a build together now and start picking up the pieces as they go on sale.
A bit more...
I'm thinking of picking up 3x240 for Raid0 on a new build. How do you think this would perform compared to what I was originally considering, 1x480 corsair neutron gtx?
EDIT: I understand that you can use TRIM with Raid0 now. Is this correct?
I'm looking at the Definitive Technology StudioMonitor 350's @ 170$. Anyone have any experience with these? Seems like a pretty hot price to me, it's the lowest camelegg is showing.
I've been doing a bit more looking around, and I've decided to go the receiver route.
I've also figured I might grab some different components. This is what I'm thinking now..
Harman Kardon HK 3490 2 Channel 120 Watt Receiver: ~200$ used...