Fisrt Time Build

[Turtle6688]

I'm looking to build by own PC sometime in the summer. It will be used for gaming and some small video editing. I'm kinda a noob at this but I know a little bit about computers. I wanna try to stay in the budget of $1,500. Here is the parts I have picked out so far...

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CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($174.98 @ Amazon)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.94 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ Outlet PC)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($379.99 @ Newegg)

Case: NZXT Phantom 820 (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($248.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: NZXT HALE 90 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($119.00 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)

Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($129.99 @ Newegg)

Keyboard: ROCCAT ISKU Wired Gaming Keyboard ($89.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $1599.81

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

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I'm not really sure what to do about the motherboard. I'm going to do some overclocking in the future.

​Any advice is accepted!!!

[2FOX]

I would rather invest more on the GPU than on the processor. I think 3570k or Amd 8350 should be more than enough for what you're looking for. Get the 7970 instead of the 670. BTW that keyboard looks awesome. Just curious what mouse are you gonna go for.

Also for an ATX board do you even need full tower. I would suggest you go for a mid tower case. Probably the phantom 410 range and you could save some money. Spend more on the GPU.

[Turtle6688]

Ok, sounds good, but what motherboard would u recommend? I am getting the roccat krone idt. It basically matches the keyboard.

[RonaldJayQ]

Great Build! Sure beats my first build plan :P. Your motherboard choice is perfect for the CPU, and the GPU you choose and has great future upgradeability. If you want a nice cheap CPU cooler for the i7, get the H50. It has come down in price to $38 and is a AWESOME little water cooler. Other than that keep us updated!

[Turtle6688]

If you want a nice cheap CPU cooler for the i7, get the H50. It has come down in price to $38 and is a AWESOME little water cooler

Yeah i'll probably end up getting that for now till I put in my full loop.

[2FOX]

Well for AMD try Ga-990fx-ud3. That motherboard was suggested 2 me at a Topic I made and it looks awesome. As for the intel motherboard your selection is good or you could go for the sabertooth z77 from asus. Both thoses motherboard have gr8 upgradeability. For gaming n light vdo editing I recommned investing in the GPU more. You only need a quad core CPU for gaming. An i5 or an AMD hexacore cpu should be enough (amd is cheaper). WIth a budget of 1500 I would get the 690 or the titan. With them you would be able to run games in ultra with great fps. As for motherboard look for ones that has PCI express 3.0 express x16. If you wanna go for multigpu config than well than look for motherboards with two PCIe 3.0 x16/x8.

Check this topic I made. The builds posted should be suitable to your need and save you some cash.

http://linustechtips.com/main/forum/the-workbench/new-builds-and-planning/170500-1st-custom-pc-build-need-advice?_=1366248363682

PS: I'm not sure but 80+ gold may be only 5%+ more efficient than 80+ bronze. And also your build would be enough on a 750 watt PSU. Again I am not sure bout this.

[hiyayhi]

Looks like a pretty solid build to me :D

Have fun building.

[Turtle6688]

Alright, so ill go with an 3570 get get like a 680? Or something? Will the i5 be able to handle video editing??

[2FOX]

Alright' date=' so ill go with an 3570 get get like a 680? Or something? Will the i5 be able to handle video editing??[/quote']

probably.8350 shud b able 2 do that too.