georgeforeman89
07-24-2012, 08:29 AM
Hey everyone. I'm currently in the process for shopping for a new computer. Here is what I am looking at:
Case: Haf 932 or Haf X
PSU: CORSAIR Professional Series HX750
MoBo: P8z77 v-pro
CPU: i7 3770k
Cooling: Noctua Nh-d14
GPU: EVGA GTX 680 (please suggest other powerful GPUs as I am not well versed. I have seen bencharks for this GPU and was astounded.)
OS: Windows 7 64 bit
Memory: 16gb DDR3 (corsair vengeance? maybe? possibly?)
HD: Western Digital Caviar Black 1tb (maybe 1.5 or 2 then partitioning so I can add an SSD later)
Sound Card: ? - I have no idea about sound cards.
**I am looking to spend right around $1,400-1,500, and also please note that the price range DOES NOT include the GPU**
That being said, I'm wondering if there are any parts here that can be downgraded without losing speed or functionality. For example, I know I could go with the p8Z68 MoBo instead, but it's only a 10-15$ difference so that's no biggie. I guess my real question is how can I be the most cost effective in this build? Also, can you guys suggest other full tower cases with good cooling and USB 3.0 ports? One more thing- can someone give me a crash course in sound cards? I'm looling to use this computer as a makeshift home theater system as well so 5.1 or 7.1 Dolby is a must. Thanks in advance!
~Jimmy
Case: Haf 932 or Haf X
PSU: CORSAIR Professional Series HX750
MoBo: P8z77 v-pro
CPU: i7 3770k
Cooling: Noctua Nh-d14
GPU: EVGA GTX 680 (please suggest other powerful GPUs as I am not well versed. I have seen bencharks for this GPU and was astounded.)
OS: Windows 7 64 bit
Memory: 16gb DDR3 (corsair vengeance? maybe? possibly?)
HD: Western Digital Caviar Black 1tb (maybe 1.5 or 2 then partitioning so I can add an SSD later)
Sound Card: ? - I have no idea about sound cards.
**I am looking to spend right around $1,400-1,500, and also please note that the price range DOES NOT include the GPU**
That being said, I'm wondering if there are any parts here that can be downgraded without losing speed or functionality. For example, I know I could go with the p8Z68 MoBo instead, but it's only a 10-15$ difference so that's no biggie. I guess my real question is how can I be the most cost effective in this build? Also, can you guys suggest other full tower cases with good cooling and USB 3.0 ports? One more thing- can someone give me a crash course in sound cards? I'm looling to use this computer as a makeshift home theater system as well so 5.1 or 7.1 Dolby is a must. Thanks in advance!
~Jimmy