MackBolan42
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Hi everyone. I was hoping to get some input on a new system that I have decided to build. I have built a few rigs in the past, but it's been a while. So any advice, information, and comments anyone might have, please don't hesitate to mention.
1) I will be gaming almost exclusively. Browsing, watching movies, listening to music.
2) Right now I have a system priced out at about $1600 after tax and shipping. I am okay with spending a bit more, but I don't want to go crazy.
3) US. California.
4) I will need a CPU, mobo, ram, video card, psu, ssd, hdd, case, and cpu cooler. I also want to get a monitor, but I might wait on that.
5) My mouse (Razer Deathadder), my keyboard (a Microsoft keyboard), 5.1 Logitech speaker system, and a 32" Sony 720p LCD TV that I use as my monitor (max res is 1360x768). Also a Razer Barracuda AC-1 sound card.
6) Yes I will be overclocking.
7) 32" Sony 720p LCD TV that I use as my monitor (max res is 1360x768).
8) The sooner the better. I have done a lot of research and I am confident I know what components I want, but I just want to get some feedback before I go dropping $1600
9) Probably just SLi, for future upgrades. Having a regular PCI slot is good, because I want to use my Razer soundcard.
10) I have not decided on an OS yet. I have a family member that works for Microsoft and I can get Windows 7 or 8, any version, for free. OS is also another thing I would love to get some feedback on.
Here is what I have speced out for myself so far:
-i5 3570k
-Asus P8Z77-V
-Samsung SSD 840 Pro 256GB
-16GB GSkill Ripjaws X series DDR3 1600
-MSi Gaming GTX 770 2GB (clock times are higher than stock)
-Corsair CX600M 600W semi-modular Bronze rated
-Coolermaster Hyper 212 Evo CPU cooler
-Coolermaster HAF 932 Advanced full tower
-Western Digital Blue 1TB for storage
-Asus 24X DVD burner
All that is just over $1600 with tax and free shipping. I am open to any and all arguments, for or against this building/specific components.
Also, for the record, my current rig is a Core2Duo E4500 (2.2ghz), on an Intel mobo (so no OCing), 2GB of RAM, an ATi 4650 512mb, and 7200rpm HDD. Nothing special. I haven't been able to play a new game at any kind of playable level for many years.
I am VERY excited to be building a new computer and I look forward to getting input from the brains here at the HardForums. Thank you everyone, in advance!
1) I will be gaming almost exclusively. Browsing, watching movies, listening to music.
2) Right now I have a system priced out at about $1600 after tax and shipping. I am okay with spending a bit more, but I don't want to go crazy.
3) US. California.
4) I will need a CPU, mobo, ram, video card, psu, ssd, hdd, case, and cpu cooler. I also want to get a monitor, but I might wait on that.
5) My mouse (Razer Deathadder), my keyboard (a Microsoft keyboard), 5.1 Logitech speaker system, and a 32" Sony 720p LCD TV that I use as my monitor (max res is 1360x768). Also a Razer Barracuda AC-1 sound card.
6) Yes I will be overclocking.
7) 32" Sony 720p LCD TV that I use as my monitor (max res is 1360x768).
8) The sooner the better. I have done a lot of research and I am confident I know what components I want, but I just want to get some feedback before I go dropping $1600
9) Probably just SLi, for future upgrades. Having a regular PCI slot is good, because I want to use my Razer soundcard.
10) I have not decided on an OS yet. I have a family member that works for Microsoft and I can get Windows 7 or 8, any version, for free. OS is also another thing I would love to get some feedback on.
Here is what I have speced out for myself so far:
-i5 3570k
-Asus P8Z77-V
-Samsung SSD 840 Pro 256GB
-16GB GSkill Ripjaws X series DDR3 1600
-MSi Gaming GTX 770 2GB (clock times are higher than stock)
-Corsair CX600M 600W semi-modular Bronze rated
-Coolermaster Hyper 212 Evo CPU cooler
-Coolermaster HAF 932 Advanced full tower
-Western Digital Blue 1TB for storage
-Asus 24X DVD burner
All that is just over $1600 with tax and free shipping. I am open to any and all arguments, for or against this building/specific components.
Also, for the record, my current rig is a Core2Duo E4500 (2.2ghz), on an Intel mobo (so no OCing), 2GB of RAM, an ATi 4650 512mb, and 7200rpm HDD. Nothing special. I haven't been able to play a new game at any kind of playable level for many years.
I am VERY excited to be building a new computer and I look forward to getting input from the brains here at the HardForums. Thank you everyone, in advance!