Obviously with a lot of others Intels Ivy release is here so I can finally quit putting off a new computer. Im using my old X2 6400+ rig while my i5 laptop is out of service.
The main purpose of the rig is mainly general use with video editing(helmet cam(gopro) footage) nothing crazy. I dont game like I used to but I always factor a decent GPU in to my build, the only game will be BF3. This rig will serve many purposes, but overall it will just troll the internet and be used for school. Its also my main rig so it has to be powerfull duh!
So far Ive come up with a basic list of what I need, just need some help tweaking it.
Case: NZXT Switch 810
PSU: Seasonic XSeries 650watt Gold
GPU: Sapphire HD 7770
RAM: Mushkin Blackline 2X4gb
CPU Cooling: Phanteks or something similar
CPU: Core i5 3570k
SSD: OCZ Vertex 3 120gb(already have)
However, the motherboard I cant decide yet to either stick with a Z68 right now, which will be presumably cheaper than the new chipset when theyre released; or bite the bullet and pick up the latest and greatest. I do plan on some overclocking so that might have an effect on what I have to purchase.
My budget baseline is $1k on components, cooling and accessories are expected to be around $500, my intention is not to purposely make it a $1500 build but I can be persuaded. Its a dream-ish build
Edited by deathrow9 - 4/1/12 at 6:41pm
The main purpose of the rig is mainly general use with video editing(helmet cam(gopro) footage) nothing crazy. I dont game like I used to but I always factor a decent GPU in to my build, the only game will be BF3. This rig will serve many purposes, but overall it will just troll the internet and be used for school. Its also my main rig so it has to be powerfull duh!
So far Ive come up with a basic list of what I need, just need some help tweaking it.
Case: NZXT Switch 810
PSU: Seasonic XSeries 650watt Gold
GPU: Sapphire HD 7770
RAM: Mushkin Blackline 2X4gb
CPU Cooling: Phanteks or something similar
CPU: Core i5 3570k
SSD: OCZ Vertex 3 120gb(already have)
However, the motherboard I cant decide yet to either stick with a Z68 right now, which will be presumably cheaper than the new chipset when theyre released; or bite the bullet and pick up the latest and greatest. I do plan on some overclocking so that might have an effect on what I have to purchase.
My budget baseline is $1k on components, cooling and accessories are expected to be around $500, my intention is not to purposely make it a $1500 build but I can be persuaded. Its a dream-ish build
Edited by deathrow9 - 4/1/12 at 6:41pm
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