Gordy the new Guy
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Hi guys,
Ive been wanting to make my first build for a while now, and I have been doing some research for a few weeks. I want to build a computer that is capable of speedy gaming on high to max graphics, as well as some animation capabilities (the occasional mid/large scale rendering). I have decided on a few pieces already, but changes to my build are acceptable. heres what I have so far, as well as how i plan on budgeting this system.
CPU: Intel i5-2500k Sandy Bridge
MOBO: No idea- MOBO's are my topic of least knowledge
GPU: i have heard good things about the 500 series of GTX, but not quite decided
RAM: G. Skill 2X4Gig
Case: Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case (This is seriously sexy, i want it bad, but if this needs to be changed to fit parts, i dont mind too much)
PSU: Can't really decide yet bc i dont know some of my peices power requirements
Any comments would be appreciated, as this is my first build and I want it to go well. The best situation for me would be to spend about $1000-$1200 on this system, with a very easy upgrade path in the future. I need this to last as long as possible, but in about four years it will praobably get replaced anyways
Ive been wanting to make my first build for a while now, and I have been doing some research for a few weeks. I want to build a computer that is capable of speedy gaming on high to max graphics, as well as some animation capabilities (the occasional mid/large scale rendering). I have decided on a few pieces already, but changes to my build are acceptable. heres what I have so far, as well as how i plan on budgeting this system.
CPU: Intel i5-2500k Sandy Bridge
MOBO: No idea- MOBO's are my topic of least knowledge
GPU: i have heard good things about the 500 series of GTX, but not quite decided
RAM: G. Skill 2X4Gig
Case: Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case (This is seriously sexy, i want it bad, but if this needs to be changed to fit parts, i dont mind too much)
PSU: Can't really decide yet bc i dont know some of my peices power requirements
Any comments would be appreciated, as this is my first build and I want it to go well. The best situation for me would be to spend about $1000-$1200 on this system, with a very easy upgrade path in the future. I need this to last as long as possible, but in about four years it will praobably get replaced anyways