Hi All,
I am looking to build my first custom build.
1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.
Almost always gaming.
2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread
1000 USD - 1200 USD
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
USA. Online and Microcentre included.
4. IF YOU have a brand preference. That means, are you an Intel-Fanboy, AMD-Fanboy, ATI-Fanboy, nVidia-Fanboy, Seagate-Fanboy, WD-Fanboy, etc.
Intel/Nvidia
5. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.
This is my first build. Have OS and a Dell U2311H monitor
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
Yes CPU. The usual (~4.2G). GPU unlikely.
8. What resolution will you be using?
1920X1200
9. WHEN do you plan to build it?
End of November.
The Build from reading this forum.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/job1
FYI:
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80 92.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Samsung 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 830 Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($192.24 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 680 2GB Video Card ($519.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Can someone tell me:
1. If that monster of a card will fit with all those components in a R4.
2. What fans do I need for the case?
3. Can I get better cooling with air cooling instead of H80 AIO? If so which one? I have seen people recommend 212 or Phanteks.
4. Am I spending too much for a build that I hope will last for 3-4 years.
Any suggestions not limited to above questions are welcome. Please let me know if I can make this a better build.
Thanks in advance,
S
I am looking to build my first custom build.
1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.
Almost always gaming.
2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread
1000 USD - 1200 USD
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
USA. Online and Microcentre included.
4. IF YOU have a brand preference. That means, are you an Intel-Fanboy, AMD-Fanboy, ATI-Fanboy, nVidia-Fanboy, Seagate-Fanboy, WD-Fanboy, etc.
Intel/Nvidia
5. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.
This is my first build. Have OS and a Dell U2311H monitor
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
Yes CPU. The usual (~4.2G). GPU unlikely.
8. What resolution will you be using?
1920X1200
9. WHEN do you plan to build it?
End of November.
The Build from reading this forum.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/job1
FYI:
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80 92.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Samsung 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 830 Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($192.24 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 680 2GB Video Card ($519.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Can someone tell me:
1. If that monster of a card will fit with all those components in a R4.
2. What fans do I need for the case?
3. Can I get better cooling with air cooling instead of H80 AIO? If so which one? I have seen people recommend 212 or Phanteks.
4. Am I spending too much for a build that I hope will last for 3-4 years.
Any suggestions not limited to above questions are welcome. Please let me know if I can make this a better build.
Thanks in advance,
S
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