Build check before I order

[RTbar]

I am not a gamer, but I am looking for a future proof build for under 2k. I don't mind spending if it means getting significantly better parts/ longevity. Specifically, which components should I be allocating more to so that I can reuse them in future builds? Please let me know if you have any suggestions before I order

1) What will you be doing with this PC? Trading, Microsoft Office, streaming videos, general web browsing
2) What's your budget? Under 2k
3) Which country do you live in? United States, Florida
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, Case, Motherboard, GPU, PSU, Cooler, Optical Drive, SSD, HDD
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Mouse, Monitor, Keyboard
6) Will you be overclocking? No
7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? I plan to be using either PLP 20"/30"(2560x1600)/20" or LLL 3x27" @ 2560x1440
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC? Within 2 weeks
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video (as a backup or main GPU)? UEFI? etc. I am not sure
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?I purchased an upgrade to Windows 7 from Vista, I think I still have the Vista installation disk


PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hXaK
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hXaK/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hXaK/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12P SE2 54.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus V Gene Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($93.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda XT 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 830 Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($189.00 @ B&H)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($419.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Silverstone TJ08B-E MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($83.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($24.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (64-bit) ($128.19 @ Amazon)
Total: $1693.08
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-09-19 17:28 EDT-0400)

 

[Dangman]

Please answer the stickied "ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS FIRST!" so that we can help you better.

Though yes, since you're not a gamer, you don't need that GTX 670 at all. A part that you'll never take advantage of is essentially useless for "future proofing".

 

[RTbar]

Please answer the stickied "ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS FIRST!" so that we can help you better.

Though yes, since you're not a gamer, you don't need that GTX 670 at all. A part that you'll never take advantage of is essentially useless for "future proofing".

Edited OP with info

 

[HaX]

seems like overkill for what you'll be using it for

 

[RTbar]

seems like overkill for what you'll be using it for

which parts would you change/ reallocate $ to?

 

[Dangman]

Is that the case that you absolutely want to stick with?

From your answers so far, the CPU, motherboard, GPU, and HSF are fairly overkill or unnecessary

 

[RTbar]

Is that the case that you absolutely want to stick with?

From your answers so far, the CPU, motherboard, GPU, and HSF are fairly overkill or unnecessary

I just wanted a small / non flashy case, and this one got good reviews. I'm not into LEDs or windows or anything like that. I really do not know much about building computers other than what I have learned this past week. If you have any suggestions I would appreciate it.

 

[Dangman]

Well since you're not overclocking, no reason for you to get the Core i5 3570K as the Core i5 3470 will fit your needs just fine:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115234

Video card wise, that GTX 670 is pretty much meant for gaming, not that kind of use you've mentioned so far. Get two of these video cards and you'll be set on monitor connectivity for a long time:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162116

Motherboard wise, again since you're not overclocking, that mobo is still fairly overkill. You'll be fine with this Asus H77 motherboard instead:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131831

With all of the money we've culled from the other parts, you can easily afford a larger SSD. Go for the 512GB version of the Samsung 830 series SSDs:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147165

HSF wise, if you still want to go overkill here, grab the Noctua NH-D14 instead:
$90 - Noctua NH-D14 120mm and 140mm HSF

You should still have a bit of money left so just get another set of that 16GB of RAM you've chosen.

 

[RTbar]

Well since you're not overclocking, no reason for you to get the Core i5 3570K as the Core i5 3470 will fit your needs just fine:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115234

Video card wise, that GTX 670 is pretty much meant for gaming, not that kind of use you've mentioned so far. Get two of these video cards and you'll be set on monitor connectivity for a long time:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162116

Motherboard wise, again since you're not overclocking, that mobo is still fairly overkill. You'll be fine with this Asus H77 motherboard instead:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681313

With all of the money we've culled from the other parts, you can easily afford a larger SSD. Go for the 512GB version of the Samsung 830 series SSDs:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147165

HSF wise, if you still want to go overkill here, grab the Noctua NH-D14 instead:
$90 - Noctua NH-D14 120mm and 140mm HSF

You should still have a bit of money left so just get another set of that 16GB of RAM you've chosen.

Thanks for taking the time to post some suggestions. The GPU you linked doesn't allow me to select 2 of them on PC part picker, does that mean that I won't be able to use them both? (Is that was SLI is?) I also don't need a VGA input. As for the cooler, from what I have researched the D14 doesn't fit well into the case I chose, is the u12p ok?

 

[Dangman]

Thanks for taking the time to post some suggestions. The GPU you linked doesn't allow me to select 2 of them on PC part picker, does that mean that I won't be able to use them both?

No it's just PC Part Picker's website being stupid. Two GPUs will work just fine with either Asus mobos.

(Is that was SLI is?)

No. SLI is when you use two GPUs for gaming.

I also don't need a VGA input.

Well the GPU also has a HDMI and DVI port that you can use.

As for the cooler, from what I have researched the D14 doesn't fit well into the case I chose, is the u12p ok?

Honestly not sure if the U12P will work fine with that case. I know that the Coolermaster Hyper 212+ will fit that case fine.

 

[HaX]

are you sure your not going to be doing any gaming? cause that build looks like it's tendered more for gaming.

If im gunna use it for general web browsing, streaming videos, and office I would go with danny bui's suggestions. plus with the suggested use 8gb of ram would be plenty enough for what you do. as for the monitor with high resolution 2560 x 1600 resolution, the intel cpu can manage that with it's intel hd graphics 2500 (also supports triple monitors). unless your not telling us what other things you may be using the computer for.

 

[RTbar]

are you sure your not going to be doing any gaming? cause that build looks like it's tendered more for gaming.

If im gunna use it for general web browsing, streaming videos, and office I would go with danny bui's suggestions. plus with the suggested use 8gb of ram would be plenty enough for what you do. as for the monitor with high resolution 2560 x 1600 resolution, the intel cpu can manage that with it's intel hd graphics 2500 (also supports triple monitors). unless your not telling us what other things you may be using the computer for.

Nope, that's all I will really be using it for, no gaming. Would I be better off with one video card that can support 3-4 monitors or using two separate cards?

 

[HaX]

well if you went with one card you'll probably have to use some dongles, but if you get get two cards it'll be more convenient for multiple ports. but since i dont see you doing anything 3d acceleration intensive you can keep it bare minimum and save you the cost and put it into something else like 512gb ssd as stated before.