Hi guys. I'm looking to build my very 1st gaming rig, mostly for games like FFXIV: A Realm Reborn, Diablo 3, Dota2 and CS:GO. I currently have a HP Pavilion dv6 laptop, and I'm not satisfied with the performance that I've had while gaming recently. Also there is the issue of overclocking. I've had recommendations from friends saying that I do not need to overclock, because I simply do not need that increase in performance as well as being able to save some money.
So this is the list of parts that I currently have in mind:
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: Asus Z87-K ATX LGA1150 Motherboard )
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Samsung Product Series:840 Pro 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card
Case: Cooler Master HAF XM (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Bear in mind that the above components are the ones I picked without the intention of OC.
I stay in Singapore, and my budget is about SGD 1500-2000 including monitor.
I have yet to decide on a monitor, and I do not need other peripherals nor the OS.
Recommendations on OC? Should I or should I not ? I understand the need for aftermarket cooler for OC, but am not looking to liquid cool, maybe a noctua NH-D14 or something along those lines.
Guys your inputs please =)