MindoverMaster
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I want to build myself a new computer. I am very much experienced in bulding 'em. Built my last 8 computers by hand. Ranging form Intel 775 to AMD Semperon age.
What I am looking for is a mid-range computer. I play SC2, about the only thing I have worth playing. I also do work on Photoshop every once in awhile.
I plan to buy the within a few months, after I gather up enough cash. So we have time to juggle the ball.
CPU - I think an i5 would suit me. Would an i3 work just fine to save money? Speed needed?
H/S – I currently use an Xigmatek, have used Skythe and many more in the past.
Motherboard – I love ASUS, any other suggestions? Something like my current ASUS P5E. I would like Full ATX.
RAM – I used in the past OCZ, G-Skill, and Corsair. I think 4GB will be enough for me, as I have now.
GPU – I have little idea on this. Something mid-range. I don't need a big beast.
PSU – What Wattage? I have a 550W SeaSonic modular in my computer. Something similar that's modular.
HDD – I have a OCZ 30GB SSD. Also storage HDDs. I need bigger space than that 30GB SSD, but would like to keep with the SSD as boot. I am unsure what size to get. I can just chose a SATA HDD for storage. WD or Seagate.
Optical – This is pretty standard, just get a good brand. No BlueRay needed. Just standard DVD Burner.
Case: I am thinking to get this:
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER HAF 922 BLUE RC-922M-KWN2-GP Black ATX Mid Tower Computer Case with Side window
No keyboard, mouse, monitor needed.
There any reason I should go AMD? Except when I was cheap, I always stuck with Intel.
My budget is around $1,000
*Please ask any other information you need. I may have forgotten something *
What I am looking for is a mid-range computer. I play SC2, about the only thing I have worth playing. I also do work on Photoshop every once in awhile.
I plan to buy the within a few months, after I gather up enough cash. So we have time to juggle the ball.
CPU - I think an i5 would suit me. Would an i3 work just fine to save money? Speed needed?
H/S – I currently use an Xigmatek, have used Skythe and many more in the past.
Motherboard – I love ASUS, any other suggestions? Something like my current ASUS P5E. I would like Full ATX.
RAM – I used in the past OCZ, G-Skill, and Corsair. I think 4GB will be enough for me, as I have now.
GPU – I have little idea on this. Something mid-range. I don't need a big beast.
PSU – What Wattage? I have a 550W SeaSonic modular in my computer. Something similar that's modular.
HDD – I have a OCZ 30GB SSD. Also storage HDDs. I need bigger space than that 30GB SSD, but would like to keep with the SSD as boot. I am unsure what size to get. I can just chose a SATA HDD for storage. WD or Seagate.
Optical – This is pretty standard, just get a good brand. No BlueRay needed. Just standard DVD Burner.
Case: I am thinking to get this:
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER HAF 922 BLUE RC-922M-KWN2-GP Black ATX Mid Tower Computer Case with Side window
No keyboard, mouse, monitor needed.
There any reason I should go AMD? Except when I was cheap, I always stuck with Intel.
My budget is around $1,000
*Please ask any other information you need. I may have forgotten something *