Well after posting some questions here about upgrading my kids rig and getting some great replies. I then started reading more of the forum post and taking a good look at my rig. This led me to decide it is time for me to make myself a new build. Problem is it has been around 6 years since building a computer from the ground up. My current rig is less then 2 years old and already outdated due to me buying a bare-bones combo from TigerDirect. I won't make that mistake again. However, I am very out of touch with the newest tech.
I have always had AMD rigs and would like to stick with that. I know that the i5 and i7 SB are all the rage but just don't trust Intel. On top of that no one seems to know when the new 1155 mobos will be available again. I would also like to purchase mostly from Newegg.
So with that said here is what I am looking for:
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Gaming, Graphic Arts, Hulu/NetFlix, and Web Browsing
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
$1200 - $1500 S&H included
3) Where do you live?
Las Vegas, NV USA
4) 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, PSU, Mobo, CPU, GPU, HDDs/SSDs, RAM, 27"+ LCD, Optical Drive, Gaming Keyboard & Mouse, Speakers
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
None this is a completely new build
6) Will you be overclocking?
Yes but I am new at overclocking so I need a very OC friendly set up
7) What size monitor do you have and/or plan to have?
I currently us a 24" AOC. I would like to have a 27" to 32" monitor for this rig.
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
Sometime between now and the end of April.
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? etc.
Not sure on this. I need at least USB 3.0 and SATA 6GB/s. Firewire would be nice but no current use. I would also like it to be Crossfire and/or SLI ready. The most important thing is that I want a quality mobo that is not outdated 2 hours after I turn on the system. Looking for something very future proof.
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If so, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
Yes, Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit.
These are the parts I was thinking about:
CPUs
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
PSUs
CORSAIR Professional Series AX1200 1200W
COOLER MASTER Silent Pro Gold Series RSC00-80GAD3-US 1200W
CORSAIR Professional Series AX850 850W
Cases
COOLER MASTER HAF 932 AMD Limited Edition
COOLER MASTER HAF X
Thermaltake Spedo Advance Package VI90001W2Z
GPU
I would like to go with a 6800 or 6900 series but have been having trouble deciding between brands and models.
Gaming Keyboard
Logitech G510
RAZER Black Wired BlackWidow
GIGABYTE GK-K8100-RED
Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Keyboard
Gaming Mouse
RAZER Naga Epic
RAZER Black Wired Laser Naga Special Edition - Molten
RAZER Mamba
Thanks,
Jeff
I have always had AMD rigs and would like to stick with that. I know that the i5 and i7 SB are all the rage but just don't trust Intel. On top of that no one seems to know when the new 1155 mobos will be available again. I would also like to purchase mostly from Newegg.
So with that said here is what I am looking for:
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Gaming, Graphic Arts, Hulu/NetFlix, and Web Browsing
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
$1200 - $1500 S&H included
3) Where do you live?
Las Vegas, NV USA
4) 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, PSU, Mobo, CPU, GPU, HDDs/SSDs, RAM, 27"+ LCD, Optical Drive, Gaming Keyboard & Mouse, Speakers
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
None this is a completely new build
6) Will you be overclocking?
Yes but I am new at overclocking so I need a very OC friendly set up
7) What size monitor do you have and/or plan to have?
I currently us a 24" AOC. I would like to have a 27" to 32" monitor for this rig.
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
Sometime between now and the end of April.
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? etc.
Not sure on this. I need at least USB 3.0 and SATA 6GB/s. Firewire would be nice but no current use. I would also like it to be Crossfire and/or SLI ready. The most important thing is that I want a quality mobo that is not outdated 2 hours after I turn on the system. Looking for something very future proof.
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If so, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
Yes, Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit.
These are the parts I was thinking about:
CPUs
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
PSUs
CORSAIR Professional Series AX1200 1200W
COOLER MASTER Silent Pro Gold Series RSC00-80GAD3-US 1200W
CORSAIR Professional Series AX850 850W
Cases
COOLER MASTER HAF 932 AMD Limited Edition
COOLER MASTER HAF X
Thermaltake Spedo Advance Package VI90001W2Z
GPU
I would like to go with a 6800 or 6900 series but have been having trouble deciding between brands and models.
Gaming Keyboard
Logitech G510
RAZER Black Wired BlackWidow
GIGABYTE GK-K8100-RED
Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Keyboard
Gaming Mouse
RAZER Naga Epic
RAZER Black Wired Laser Naga Special Edition - Molten
RAZER Mamba
Thanks,
Jeff