Help with my build

[casey2161]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tQuQ

I am going to be using the system for gaming, and some people might disapprove of the 690 but I want it though if absolutely unnecessary I would go down to a 680. My budget is around $2000. I really need advice on the psu because I have no idea what I should get. I have seen many conflicting ideas.

 

[Machupo]

There is a sticky at the top of this forum which, if you answer the questions, will really help us provide better recommendations

 

[casey2161]

1. What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming, Photoshop (or other intensive programs), Web browsing, strictly HTPC/Playback, etc. (If you have multiple things you want to do with the system, make sure you rank them from most important to least important).

Gaming is the main use of the system followed by web browsing and other collegy type stuff

2. Will you be overclocking?

I will be doing some overclocking

3. What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included in this budget? Is your budget flexible? Is cost a driving factor in component selection?

my budget is about $1900 with shipping though there is flex. No going over $2000 though

4. Where do you live? Do you have any big B&M (brick and mortar) computer chains nearby (e.g. Microcenter, Fry's, etc)?

I live in Birmingham Alabama so there are no B&M chains that I know of.

5. What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.

case/mobo/cpu/psu/gpu/ram/cpu cooler/storage/os

6. If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. For reused parts, list brands, model #s, and, if applicable, firmware revisions.

I have a 1 terabyte cavier green drive I can use as a storage drive but I want a midsize ssd(256 gigish) as a boot drive/ drive for games.

7. What specific features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? etc. Which is more important, size of the system or having the particular feature? Make sure you indicate *required* vs. *wanted* for each feature you list.

Sata 6gb/s is required. Wireless isn't a necessity but is a cool add-in. It needs usb 3.0

8. What resolution output do you need? 1080p, 720p, DVD quality, etc for HTPC or list Vertical/horizontal resolution for non-HTPC SFF rigs. Do you need multiple monitor output?

I will only need to support 2 displays at 1080p so I won't be using surround at first but may upgrade to it.

9. Does this system need to fit into a particular space and do you need an optical drive? Think entertainment center shelves, closet space, rackmount, etc. Many modern SFF cases have either removed the optical drive or have been constructed so that removing the ODD increases the configuration possibilities immensely.

I need to be able to use this in a college dorm environment. Anything that isn't huge will do. I like the bitfenix prodigy case.

10. How comfortable are you with custom case design/modification and electrical wiring? What tools do you have (Screwdrivers/Leatherman, Drill, Dremel, Metal snips, Soldering Iron, Bending Brake, CNC/Welding machines/Plasma cutter, etc...)?

I am not comfortable with modifying my case nor do I own any of the listed tools

11. How important is the noise/silence of this sytem? HTPCs typically want to be quiet while all-out SFF gaming rigs don't care

Noise isn't a problem. Though I would like it to be fairly quiet at idle.

12. How mobile does this system need to be? Need a carrying handle or carrying straps? Is weight important (carry-on bag, etc)? Water cooling quick disconnects, etc?

I need to be able to carry it to the dorm and home. Handles are nice but weight isn't very important

13. Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit? Remember that OEM copies of Win7 have issues with new motherboards

I am wanting to buy windows 8

14. When do you plan on building/buying the PC? Immediately, in a couple weeks, 3-5 years?

I will be buying this pc in about April but maybe earlier. I know this is a while away but I like doing research so

 

[pstang]

will that case even fit a 690 in it?

 

[casey2161]

If you take out the middle hard drive cage it can fit up to a 340 mm graphics card. A 690 is 230 mm. I don't need the middle hard drive cage so I would take that out.

 

[liangr]

1000W is really overkill and you wouldn't hit that efficiency.

My revised version: 16gb Ram, 650W seasonic psu, and Asus P8Z77-I Deluxe mb

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tRsG

 

[casey2161]

I agree that it is really overkill I was just completely spazzing out about it.

 

[Zap]

I will be buying this pc in about April but maybe earlier. I know this is a while away but I like doing research so

Do your research by reading reviews of hardware you are interested in. Then, ask for specific recommendations around 1-2 weeks prior to actually ordering the parts.