Hi there,
This is my first time building a computer, I'm 15, and I'm not much of a tech expert either so I apologise for any mistakes or misunderstandings. xD
I'm looking to buy a computer mostly for gaming, but also for good quality video calls and just generally browsing the internet. As for the games, I'm not completely sure on what I'll be playing, but it's most likely to be stuff like Beyond Good and Evil, Dead Rising 2, Sims 3, Osu and also possibly Skyrim, Eden Eternal, HoMM VI and Assassin's Creed.
I'd like the computer to run at a pretty good speed, and for the game quality to be pretty good too. I don't need any Microsoft Office software or anything. I don't really have a budget to be honest, but I'm not too bothered about the price of it, as long as it would be a good investment.
I'm not completely sure on what I've chosen, so I wanted to post to see if anyone could help me out a little and give me some advice.
However, what I had chosen was...
Processor (CPU)
Intel Core i7-2600k Quad Core (3.40GHz, 8MB Cache) + HD Graphics
Motherboard
ASUS P8Z68-V: USB 3.0, SATA 6GBs, NVIDIA SLI, ATI CrossfireX
Memory (RAM)
8GB KINGSTON HYPER-X GENESIS DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz, X.M.P (2 x 4GB kit)
Graphics Card
3GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 580 - 2 DVI, HDMI, DP - 3D Vision Ready
2nd Graphics Card
NONE
Memory - 1st Hard Disk
1TB WD CAVIAR BLACK WD1002FAEX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE (7200rpm)
2nd Hard Disk (I wasn't sure whether I needed to add another hard disk, but I did so anyways, just incase!)
500GB WD CAVIAR BLACK WD5002AALX,SATA 6 Gb/s, 32MB CACHE (7200rpm)
RAID
NONE
DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
4x BLU-RAY ROM DRIVE, 16x DVD ROM
Memory Card Reader
INTERNAL 51 IN 1 CARD READER (XD, MS, CF, SD, etc) + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Power Supply
CORSAIR 750W PRO SERIES HX750-80 PLUS SILVER MODULAR
Processor Cooling
COOLIT ECO II C240 A.L.C (ADVANCED LIQUID COOLER)
Sound Card
Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium - Fatal1ty Champion Series
Network Facilities
.......
USB Options
4 PORT USB 2.0 INTERNAL PCI CARD + STANDARD USB PORTS
Modem
.............
Floppy Disk Drive
NONE
Firewire & Video Editing
NONE
TV Card
NONE
Operating System
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit - inc DVD & Licence
Office Software
NONE
Anti-Virus
BULLGUARD INTERNET SECURITY - FREE 90 DAY TRIAL (I plan to install the free AVG when I get the computer anyways)
Monitor
IIYAMA E2273HDS 22" WIDESCREEN, HDMI/DVI-D HD 1920X1080
DVI-D HDMI Monitor Cables
...........
Keyboard
LOGITECH G110 GAMING KEYBOARD WITH BACKLIGHTING
Mouse
LOGITECH G500 LASER GAMING MOUSE
Speakers
.................
Webcam
Logitech HD Webcam C910 - 1080p HD Video & 10 Megapixel Photos
Headsets - Surge Protection - Printer - External Hard Drive
ALL NONE
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Home Installation
Technician Assisted Installation Set-Up
Data Recovery
NONE
Delivery
PCS EXTRA-CARE DIAMOND DELIVERY - MON-FRI, either PRE-NOON or PRE-10AM. Not sure on that yet.
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 10 to 12 working days
As for the case, I don't mind which one. I don't know which would be most suitable.
The ones with the "............." under them, I'm not sure on yet..
Any advice really would be appreciated, and I apologise again as I don't really know too much about computers!
I'm not sure what to get for the Modem and Network Facilites..
The main internet broadband modem is in the lounge and connected to my wireless router and the computer in the lounge, but I want to set this computer up in my bedroom. On my laptop I just connect via my wireless router which is a Safecom wireless router, I'm sure.
Anyways, like I said, any help/advice would be very appreciated!
Thanks,
Alex
This is my first time building a computer, I'm 15, and I'm not much of a tech expert either so I apologise for any mistakes or misunderstandings. xD
I'm looking to buy a computer mostly for gaming, but also for good quality video calls and just generally browsing the internet. As for the games, I'm not completely sure on what I'll be playing, but it's most likely to be stuff like Beyond Good and Evil, Dead Rising 2, Sims 3, Osu and also possibly Skyrim, Eden Eternal, HoMM VI and Assassin's Creed.
I'd like the computer to run at a pretty good speed, and for the game quality to be pretty good too. I don't need any Microsoft Office software or anything. I don't really have a budget to be honest, but I'm not too bothered about the price of it, as long as it would be a good investment.
I'm not completely sure on what I've chosen, so I wanted to post to see if anyone could help me out a little and give me some advice.
However, what I had chosen was...
Processor (CPU)
Intel Core i7-2600k Quad Core (3.40GHz, 8MB Cache) + HD Graphics
Motherboard
ASUS P8Z68-V: USB 3.0, SATA 6GBs, NVIDIA SLI, ATI CrossfireX
Memory (RAM)
8GB KINGSTON HYPER-X GENESIS DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz, X.M.P (2 x 4GB kit)
Graphics Card
3GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 580 - 2 DVI, HDMI, DP - 3D Vision Ready
2nd Graphics Card
NONE
Memory - 1st Hard Disk
1TB WD CAVIAR BLACK WD1002FAEX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE (7200rpm)
2nd Hard Disk (I wasn't sure whether I needed to add another hard disk, but I did so anyways, just incase!)
500GB WD CAVIAR BLACK WD5002AALX,SATA 6 Gb/s, 32MB CACHE (7200rpm)
RAID
NONE
DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
4x BLU-RAY ROM DRIVE, 16x DVD ROM
Memory Card Reader
INTERNAL 51 IN 1 CARD READER (XD, MS, CF, SD, etc) + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Power Supply
CORSAIR 750W PRO SERIES HX750-80 PLUS SILVER MODULAR
Processor Cooling
COOLIT ECO II C240 A.L.C (ADVANCED LIQUID COOLER)
Sound Card
Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium - Fatal1ty Champion Series
Network Facilities
.......
USB Options
4 PORT USB 2.0 INTERNAL PCI CARD + STANDARD USB PORTS
Modem
.............
Floppy Disk Drive
NONE
Firewire & Video Editing
NONE
TV Card
NONE
Operating System
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit - inc DVD & Licence
Office Software
NONE
Anti-Virus
BULLGUARD INTERNET SECURITY - FREE 90 DAY TRIAL (I plan to install the free AVG when I get the computer anyways)
Monitor
IIYAMA E2273HDS 22" WIDESCREEN, HDMI/DVI-D HD 1920X1080
DVI-D HDMI Monitor Cables
...........
Keyboard
LOGITECH G110 GAMING KEYBOARD WITH BACKLIGHTING
Mouse
LOGITECH G500 LASER GAMING MOUSE
Speakers
.................
Webcam
Logitech HD Webcam C910 - 1080p HD Video & 10 Megapixel Photos
Headsets - Surge Protection - Printer - External Hard Drive
ALL NONE
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Home Installation
Technician Assisted Installation Set-Up
Data Recovery
NONE
Delivery
PCS EXTRA-CARE DIAMOND DELIVERY - MON-FRI, either PRE-NOON or PRE-10AM. Not sure on that yet.
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 10 to 12 working days
As for the case, I don't mind which one. I don't know which would be most suitable.
The ones with the "............." under them, I'm not sure on yet..
Any advice really would be appreciated, and I apologise again as I don't really know too much about computers!
I'm not sure what to get for the Modem and Network Facilites..
The main internet broadband modem is in the lounge and connected to my wireless router and the computer in the lounge, but I want to set this computer up in my bedroom. On my laptop I just connect via my wireless router which is a Safecom wireless router, I'm sure.
Anyways, like I said, any help/advice would be very appreciated!
Thanks,
Alex
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