1st Build

[GByte]

Hey guys n gals

Im building my first pc and wanted to get some insight from you all..so here we go

Thanks in advance

HDD: Newegg.com - SAMSUNG EcoGreen F4 HD204UI 2TB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Memory: Newegg.com - CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B

Mobo: Newegg.com - Intel BOXDZ68BC LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

Cpu: Newegg.com - Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 3000 BX80623I52500K

Case/Psu Combo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.829343

Monitor: Newegg.com - ASUS VW246H Glossy Black 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 ASCR 20000:1 (1000:1) Built-in Speakers

keyboard/Mouse: Newegg.com - Logitech Wireless Combo MK260 920-002983 Black 8 Function Keys USB RF Wireless Standard Keyboard and Mouse

 

[Sean W.]

We are missing a case, graphics card and a heatnsink. What is your budget fpr this build and what are you going to be doing with it the most?

 

[GByte]

heatsink: Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7

case is listed above comes with the power supply, but heres the link to teh case only: Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER HAF 932 Advanced Blue Edition RC-932-KKN3-GP Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case with USB 3.0, Black Interior and Four Blue LED Fans-1x 230mm front fan, 1x 230mm top fan, 1x 230mm side fan, and 1x 140mm rear fan

I was thinkig to use onboard dvi on mobo
would it be best to add one on
Not really going to use it for gaming anyway

Budget up to $1,500

 

[pwngoating]

Suggest you change your hdd so it has 6gb/s rather than 3gb/s

 

[jasonalwaysready]

i would suggest samsung spinpoint f3 1Tb or wd black 1 tb rather than the slower 'green' drive that you have. the 6 or 3 gbps won't make much if any difference.

 

[GByte]

OK cool will do on the hdd
But as for the 3gb/s and the 6gb/s will i really see much difference in performance
whats the pros/cons if any

 

[jasonalwaysready]

mechanical drives cant even take advantage of the 3 Gbps. if you are going with an SSD, then it might make sense.

 

[Zelphrin]

A popular set up is to have your OS on a Solid State Drive (I'd recommend 40GB or more) and use your HDD as storage or low profile applications such as Microsoft Office.

 

[GByte]

All good info
was going to ask about the ssd next...so that's answered lol

will go with a ssd for the os and standard hdd for regular storage space

ssd: Newegg.com - OCZ Agility 3 AGT3-25SAT3-60G 2.5" 60GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

hdd: Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

 

[GByte]

Ok cool back with an update
mobo i orignal wanted is now out of stock...one day too late i guess aw well
i still have teh other components though
so ill just give a quick recap again

HDD:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284

SSD:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227726

PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171057

CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072

RAM:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233143

KEYBOARD/MICE:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126263

DVD BURNER:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

HEATSINK:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

CASE:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119213

Now I need a new mobo
previous one (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813121533) had an onboard vid card but now not sure if i should wait for that mobo to be back in stock or chose a different type
any ideas on some good mobo
fyi not really going to be gaming on the pc so wont need a top of teh line vid card