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Need help with a build...

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JDM-Y0-

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1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Gaming Web browsing and editing audio

2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?

$700 I have the PSU and Case.

3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible.

Tulsa, Oklahoma

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.

CPU,RAM,MOBO VIDEO CARD, HARD DRIVE.SOUND CARD

5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.

Antec TruePower New TP-750. LIAN LI PC-61

6) Will you be overclocking?

no

7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it?
1920x1080 55inch Toshiba and 1920x1080 26inch T260HD samsung I play on the 26 inch most of the time

8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?

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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 dont need on board video. will run raid if a setup calls for it and SLI if it calls.


10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?

yes 64bit windows 7 ultimate

I would like to go with a i7 for sure and would like to buy all the parts used on hard forum or cheap online... I need a good sound card because I currently am running krk rokit 8 speakers and need for them to plug in direct.


Thanks for the help!!
Current setup below
 
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Why do you need a Core i7 processor for audio work? Which programs are you using?

What is the model (number) of the Lian Li case that you have?

Which edition of Windows 7 do you have: Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate? Is your copy of Windows a Retail version or an OEM version? (If it's OEM, have you used it on another system?)

Which games do you (want to) play? What is your primary monitor when gaming?

How old is the Antec TP-750?
 
Here's a preliminary build:

$165 - Intel Core i5-2310 Socket 1155 quad-core processor
$110 - MSI Z77A-G43 Intel Z77 Socket 1155 ATX motherboard
$38 - Corsair 2x4GB DDR3 1333 dual channel RAM kit
$77 - Western Digital WD10EZEX 1TB 7200RPM HDD
$23 - Samsung SH-224BB/RSBS SATA DVD burner
$200 - HIS H785F2G2M Radeon HD 7850 2GB PCI Express 3.0 x16 video card
$81 - Asus XONAR DX PCI Express x1 7.1 channel sound card
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$694 - Subtotal (not including shipping, taxes, or rebates)

You never answered my questions on the age of the power supply and why you "need" a Core i7 processor for audio editing.

What games are you currently playing? Which upcoming (or recently released) games do you want to play?

What type of connection are you currently using with your Rokit 8 speakers?

I have some serious concerns about the Lian Li PC-61. It uses 80mm case fans to cool everything, which I don't believe is sufficient to cool today's parts under heavy load. If push comes to shove, would you be willing to buy a newer case capable of greater cooling?
 
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@ tiraides, You are great! Thanks for your replys man.. I want to use my TRS cables I have for the audio. I play COD4 and BF3. I would love to play at MAX settings on both games. I would upgrade a case but would I really need to if I play BF3 at max settings for 3 hours? I would assume so? I dont really need a I7.. Thanks for showing me that!! My power supply is about two years old.
 
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JDM-Y0- said:
I want to use my TRS cables I have for the audio.
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That's a problem.

The TRS cables, based on a quick Google search, are 1/4" whereas the connections on the Asus XONAR sound cards (and most sound cards, for that matter) are 1/8".

What sound card were you using on your old/current system?
 
Is your budget still $700 and now including the cost of a new case?

Also, please answer Tiraides' last question.
 
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