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I'm 95% settled on the above, after countless hours spent reviewing things. I've already got a crucial m4 SSD and a 1tb HDD, a soundblaster card, as well as a 460GTX 1GB Hawk so I don't need any of that. I'm waiting on the next gen of nvidia to drop soon before I upgrade my gpu.
I primarily use my pc for fps gaming (l4d2) so the low input lag is important. Aside from gaming I watch shows and do some photoshop. I'm not interested in IPS, but I am in 3D/120hz. I don't want over 24", and 1920x1200 doesn't exist with 120hz/3d.
I do plan to OC and I'm wondering if that motherboard is too much. My ssd is my only sata III device but I do plan on adding more in the future. I know I want z68. To be frank I cant tell any major differences between $150/200 and $300 boards. I'm just unsure of the most important aspects to focus on.
I also know that I want to go i5 because I won't use hyperthreading and if I ever do I'll upgrade in the future.
I've chosen the 850w over a 750 because it's only 10 bucks more. I know having too much is a waste and could impact performance some, however my current 520w is 4years old and I know they depreciate over time. I do plan on upgrading my gpu in the future and likely going SLI at some point, so I'm thinking the 850w for future proofing. Is this rational thinking?
I'm not really wanting to go over $1200(USD) but am willing only if its really worth it. I'm also dead set on Intel and nvidia, not willing to go amd or ati.
Any critique and suggestions are more than welcome! This isn't my first build but it's been a few years and I haven't followed hardware very much at all. Thanks!
I'm 95% settled on the above, after countless hours spent reviewing things. I've already got a crucial m4 SSD and a 1tb HDD, a soundblaster card, as well as a 460GTX 1GB Hawk so I don't need any of that. I'm waiting on the next gen of nvidia to drop soon before I upgrade my gpu.
I primarily use my pc for fps gaming (l4d2) so the low input lag is important. Aside from gaming I watch shows and do some photoshop. I'm not interested in IPS, but I am in 3D/120hz. I don't want over 24", and 1920x1200 doesn't exist with 120hz/3d.
I do plan to OC and I'm wondering if that motherboard is too much. My ssd is my only sata III device but I do plan on adding more in the future. I know I want z68. To be frank I cant tell any major differences between $150/200 and $300 boards. I'm just unsure of the most important aspects to focus on.
I also know that I want to go i5 because I won't use hyperthreading and if I ever do I'll upgrade in the future.
I've chosen the 850w over a 750 because it's only 10 bucks more. I know having too much is a waste and could impact performance some, however my current 520w is 4years old and I know they depreciate over time. I do plan on upgrading my gpu in the future and likely going SLI at some point, so I'm thinking the 850w for future proofing. Is this rational thinking?
I'm not really wanting to go over $1200(USD) but am willing only if its really worth it. I'm also dead set on Intel and nvidia, not willing to go amd or ati.
Any critique and suggestions are more than welcome! This isn't my first build but it's been a few years and I haven't followed hardware very much at all. Thanks!
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