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I've seen a number of other threads with a similar request, but I thought I'd still start my own just because I have my own situation as well as general queries about components.
Generally I'm building this PC to get the most I possibly can in terms of power to last up to 4 years; a PC to cover my university years.
I spend most of my time;
I guess playing games practically makes the others redundant since it's going to be the biggest push in terms of specification, but you get the picture.
What I don't need;
I would prefer to go with an intel CPU and Nvidia graphics card just because that's what I currently use. Looking at whats available, I'm guessing an i7 is the best choice? Though I don't quite understand what all the fuss about sandybridge is - better or worse than regular models? In regards to graphics cards, is the 580 series currently worth the price hike from the 570 series? It's not a bother as long as it's within my budget of course.
I would like at least 6-8GB of RAM, because as I've said I do want this setup to last for a few years without having to add any additions to it. I've seen the reccommended RAM for some games already creeping around the 3-4GB mark.
Overclocking is a no-go as I'm paranoid and I do like the security of my warranty. My current setup only uses stock cooling, I bought no extras and it was a budget PC. Will a higher spec PC require additional cooling measures?
Sound cards - never had one before, so I'm wondering if it's worth considering rather than onboard sound. I am a bit of a quality nazi regards to sound, and will download flac files if given the option.
I've heard good things about SSD's, and I could switch my OS over to it, however the prices are quite alarming for such small capacity. If it fits within my budget, I don't see why not.
Those are all the thoughts I can get off my head right now and thanks for reading this far if you've managed to make it. My current PC hasn't sounded too great for the past few months, CPU isn't cooling too well, and RAM is on the verge of dying, but I don't play on buying anything for a few weeks at least unless of course I'm forced to - aka current PC kicking the bucket - as I do have things I need to be doing in these final few weeks at college.
Thanks
Generally I'm building this PC to get the most I possibly can in terms of power to last up to 4 years; a PC to cover my university years.
I spend most of my time;
- Playing Games
- Listening to music
- Watching HD video
I guess playing games practically makes the others redundant since it's going to be the biggest push in terms of specification, but you get the picture.
What I don't need;
- Operating System
- Disc drive
- HDD
I would prefer to go with an intel CPU and Nvidia graphics card just because that's what I currently use. Looking at whats available, I'm guessing an i7 is the best choice? Though I don't quite understand what all the fuss about sandybridge is - better or worse than regular models? In regards to graphics cards, is the 580 series currently worth the price hike from the 570 series? It's not a bother as long as it's within my budget of course.
I would like at least 6-8GB of RAM, because as I've said I do want this setup to last for a few years without having to add any additions to it. I've seen the reccommended RAM for some games already creeping around the 3-4GB mark.
Overclocking is a no-go as I'm paranoid and I do like the security of my warranty. My current setup only uses stock cooling, I bought no extras and it was a budget PC. Will a higher spec PC require additional cooling measures?
Sound cards - never had one before, so I'm wondering if it's worth considering rather than onboard sound. I am a bit of a quality nazi regards to sound, and will download flac files if given the option.
I've heard good things about SSD's, and I could switch my OS over to it, however the prices are quite alarming for such small capacity. If it fits within my budget, I don't see why not.
Those are all the thoughts I can get off my head right now and thanks for reading this far if you've managed to make it. My current PC hasn't sounded too great for the past few months, CPU isn't cooling too well, and RAM is on the verge of dying, but I don't play on buying anything for a few weeks at least unless of course I'm forced to - aka current PC kicking the bucket - as I do have things I need to be doing in these final few weeks at college.
Thanks
