Hello and welcome to another "please help me build my 1st mini itx"
After several considerations, I've decided that my build will look like this:
Case: Sugo SG08
Mobo: Asus F1A75-I Deluxe
Processor: AMD A8-3870K
GPU: to be added later
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB DDR3 12800
HDD: to be added later
SSD: Crucial M4 64GB
Optical drive: Panasonic UJ-875A slot type drive
OS: Window 7 Home Premium 64
Monitor: AOC e2243Fw 54 21.5" 16:9 (Razor?)
Keyboard + Mouse: ?
My budget is around 900EUR or 1200USD. All parts will be bought from caseking.de or amazon.de (cheaper alternatives are welcomed!). The rig is built mainly for gaming in mind.
The reason I choose the AMD route is because I want to add the GPU later to minimize the budget, while at the same time I still want to play some non graphic intensive games and keep the upgradeability of the rig. Moreover, the mobo has a USB 3.0 header which compliments the case nicely and I also hope that the CrossFireX feature will be a nice addition when I plug a GPU later.
I need help with the optical drive because I almost know nothing about them. What do you think about my choice?
As you've probably guessed, the rig is built to be upgraded later so for now I pick the best components as far as my budget allows. I'm particularly concerned about the processor.... Is it reliable? Will aftermarket coolers fit inside the rig? When I got a dedicated GPU do I better swap the processor with something faster or just use the 3870K? Is there something that I need to know about AMD in general?
Thanks!
After several considerations, I've decided that my build will look like this:
Case: Sugo SG08
Mobo: Asus F1A75-I Deluxe
Processor: AMD A8-3870K
GPU: to be added later
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB DDR3 12800
HDD: to be added later
SSD: Crucial M4 64GB
Optical drive: Panasonic UJ-875A slot type drive
OS: Window 7 Home Premium 64
Monitor: AOC e2243Fw 54 21.5" 16:9 (Razor?)
Keyboard + Mouse: ?
My budget is around 900EUR or 1200USD. All parts will be bought from caseking.de or amazon.de (cheaper alternatives are welcomed!). The rig is built mainly for gaming in mind.
The reason I choose the AMD route is because I want to add the GPU later to minimize the budget, while at the same time I still want to play some non graphic intensive games and keep the upgradeability of the rig. Moreover, the mobo has a USB 3.0 header which compliments the case nicely and I also hope that the CrossFireX feature will be a nice addition when I plug a GPU later.
I need help with the optical drive because I almost know nothing about them. What do you think about my choice?
As you've probably guessed, the rig is built to be upgraded later so for now I pick the best components as far as my budget allows. I'm particularly concerned about the processor.... Is it reliable? Will aftermarket coolers fit inside the rig? When I got a dedicated GPU do I better swap the processor with something faster or just use the 3870K? Is there something that I need to know about AMD in general?
Thanks!