I would like some suggestions for parts for a new build.
Uses: Mostly for web browsing and YouTube, video and movie watching, music playing, word processing and some gaming (mostly Microsoft Flight Simulator), but might crank up the gaming (maybe). I have no plans to overclock.
Budget: $1500 USD (without monitor or other accessories), but if you can get it lower that would be great! (Just to let you know I tend to overspend by a lot so hopefully you can give me an ideal price range for the uses above so I don't spend too much)
I want the best parts with reputable brands that would suit my needs and uses best. I'll be going for either a Micro ATX or Mini ITX motherboard as I don't have plans to go back to a full ATX board due to size and weight.
I hope you can help me with the following:
-Processor
-Motherboard (Either micro-ATX or mini-itx)
-Graphics card (To match the motherboard)
-Memory
-Power supply (Fully modular) (Should I go for a fanless PSU? I want to avoid dealing with horribly annoying sound. I have been dealing with that sound for years on the Corsair HX 650)
-CPU cooler and thermal paste
-LED case fans
-SSD
-SATA, and custom fully sleeved cables CableMod or elsewhere? (Should I get combs for the sleeved cables as well?)
-Surge protector or UPS
As for the case, I'll be going for either the Corsair Carbide Air 240 or BitFenix Prodigy, but open to other suggestions as well. I would like a case that would allow for easy access to 3.5-inch drives and can hold at least 2 so if you can recommend another case with a similar or much better look like the ones above, feel free to make a suggestion!
Does anyone know where I can get pre sleeved cases and fans, etc.? If I purchase from Cablemod, should I go for Nylon or Paracord? And can anyone guide me on which cables to get as well as the lengths?
Has anyone purchased from frozencpu.com or performance-pcs.com before? Curious to know how they are.
Should I add sound dampening material to the case?
And lastly, should I get a full or OEM version of the OS?
Thanks!
Uses: Mostly for web browsing and YouTube, video and movie watching, music playing, word processing and some gaming (mostly Microsoft Flight Simulator), but might crank up the gaming (maybe). I have no plans to overclock.
Budget: $1500 USD (without monitor or other accessories), but if you can get it lower that would be great! (Just to let you know I tend to overspend by a lot so hopefully you can give me an ideal price range for the uses above so I don't spend too much)
I want the best parts with reputable brands that would suit my needs and uses best. I'll be going for either a Micro ATX or Mini ITX motherboard as I don't have plans to go back to a full ATX board due to size and weight.
I hope you can help me with the following:
-Processor
-Motherboard (Either micro-ATX or mini-itx)
-Graphics card (To match the motherboard)
-Memory
-Power supply (Fully modular) (Should I go for a fanless PSU? I want to avoid dealing with horribly annoying sound. I have been dealing with that sound for years on the Corsair HX 650)
-CPU cooler and thermal paste
-LED case fans
-SSD
-SATA, and custom fully sleeved cables CableMod or elsewhere? (Should I get combs for the sleeved cables as well?)
-Surge protector or UPS
As for the case, I'll be going for either the Corsair Carbide Air 240 or BitFenix Prodigy, but open to other suggestions as well. I would like a case that would allow for easy access to 3.5-inch drives and can hold at least 2 so if you can recommend another case with a similar or much better look like the ones above, feel free to make a suggestion!
Does anyone know where I can get pre sleeved cases and fans, etc.? If I purchase from Cablemod, should I go for Nylon or Paracord? And can anyone guide me on which cables to get as well as the lengths?
Has anyone purchased from frozencpu.com or performance-pcs.com before? Curious to know how they are.
Should I add sound dampening material to the case?
And lastly, should I get a full or OEM version of the OS?
Thanks!