NOTE: THIS POST IS UNFINISHED, I AM UPDATING IT AS I FIND CHOICES
Hello ComputerForums.org
The last time I was on these forums, I was looking for help choosing parts to build a gaming computer after my laptop had an unfortunate spill of water into it.
I was VERY satisfied with the results, and it lasted quite some time, until yesterday, the gaming rig that I built to replace the rig that I spilled water on, got water spilled into it (it might have been me).
Don't ask how, or why I didn't learn my lesson, point is, I'm here to build a new (and better!) computer!
BUDGET: Trying to stay under $2000.
CASE: Antec 900 w/ USB 3.0 ~ $100
PSU: CORSAIR TX850 V2 850W PSU ~ $135
CPU: Intel core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge (should I upgrade to a Sandy Bridge?) ~ $320
CPU COOLER: CORSAIR H70 ~ $85
MOBO: z77?
GPU: GIGABYTE GTX 670 ~ $400
MEMORY: 12GB (3 x 4GB) Kingston HyperX DDR3 SDRAM @ 1600 MHz ~ $80
HARD DRIVE: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226226MUSHKIN Chronos Deluxe 240GB SSD ~ $190
DISC DRIVE: LITE-ON CD-R/DVD-R DRIVE ~ $20
If you have any experience with these products, or any advice/recommendations, please contribute!
I just realized the parts I was choosing left me WAY underbudget...
While this is good, I'm willing to upgrade further, probably starting with the CPU...
Hello ComputerForums.org
The last time I was on these forums, I was looking for help choosing parts to build a gaming computer after my laptop had an unfortunate spill of water into it.
I was VERY satisfied with the results, and it lasted quite some time, until yesterday, the gaming rig that I built to replace the rig that I spilled water on, got water spilled into it (it might have been me).
Don't ask how, or why I didn't learn my lesson, point is, I'm here to build a new (and better!) computer!
BUDGET: Trying to stay under $2000.
CASE: Antec 900 w/ USB 3.0 ~ $100
PSU: CORSAIR TX850 V2 850W PSU ~ $135
CPU: Intel core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge (should I upgrade to a Sandy Bridge?) ~ $320
CPU COOLER: CORSAIR H70 ~ $85
MOBO: z77?
GPU: GIGABYTE GTX 670 ~ $400
MEMORY: 12GB (3 x 4GB) Kingston HyperX DDR3 SDRAM @ 1600 MHz ~ $80
HARD DRIVE: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226226MUSHKIN Chronos Deluxe 240GB SSD ~ $190
DISC DRIVE: LITE-ON CD-R/DVD-R DRIVE ~ $20
If you have any experience with these products, or any advice/recommendations, please contribute!
I just realized the parts I was choosing left me WAY underbudget...
While this is good, I'm willing to upgrade further, probably starting with the CPU...
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