It seems there are a heap load of "help with my new build" threads and I've read through loads of them to get some ideas. However everyone has different requirements, and you bunch on here always seems up for giving a helping hand so here is my one...
I'm a photographer and need a machine primarily for photoshop, lightroom, other processing and storage. I will also be using it for tv, blue ray/dvd, maybe some video editing and of course internet and everyday emails etc. I don't play games and my budget is under £1000 (more like £850 would be nice so I can buy some software). I have never overclocked anything before, but I would like to do so since its free speed.
What I'm thinking so far is something like this (prices approx, I'm in a hurry!):
Processor: 2.66Ghz i7 £200
MB: Asus P6T SE £145 (This board seems to get good reviews and should be good for OCing. I don't see much point in getting the non SE version really?)
RAM: 6GB of something. Not sure what but I think 1600Mhz and about £75...suggestions?
Cooler: Titan TTC-NK85TZ Fenrir CPU Cooler £33
Hard drive 1: 500GB samsung spin point (I heard they were quiet) or WD black. £45
Hard drive 2: 1TB of the above £70
Case/PSU: Don't know yet, I want something nice/clean looking with at least 4 hard drive bays. Looking to spend £80-100 on case and PSU...suggestions? What power do I need? 500watts ok?
Optical drive: a blue ray drive. I heard panasonic ones are quiet. £50ish
TV tuner: I want a dual tuner, I think I saw one for £50 ish, not really looked into it too much.
Wireless card: £25.
Graphics card: I figured I don't need something super powerful and I'm leaning towards ATI as I have heard many people have problems with NVIDIA cards and lightroom. is a 3650 a bit crap at around £50? Do I need to get a better one? If so what?
Windows: 7 RC
I am getting a 24inch monitor too (Dell or HP, not decided yet) and will also need wireless keyboard/mouse but this is more personal preference so only really need the advice on the computer bits.
Sorry its a bit airy fairy, but at least everything is open to suggestions
Thanks.
I'm a photographer and need a machine primarily for photoshop, lightroom, other processing and storage. I will also be using it for tv, blue ray/dvd, maybe some video editing and of course internet and everyday emails etc. I don't play games and my budget is under £1000 (more like £850 would be nice so I can buy some software). I have never overclocked anything before, but I would like to do so since its free speed.
What I'm thinking so far is something like this (prices approx, I'm in a hurry!):
Processor: 2.66Ghz i7 £200
MB: Asus P6T SE £145 (This board seems to get good reviews and should be good for OCing. I don't see much point in getting the non SE version really?)
RAM: 6GB of something. Not sure what but I think 1600Mhz and about £75...suggestions?
Cooler: Titan TTC-NK85TZ Fenrir CPU Cooler £33
Hard drive 1: 500GB samsung spin point (I heard they were quiet) or WD black. £45
Hard drive 2: 1TB of the above £70
Case/PSU: Don't know yet, I want something nice/clean looking with at least 4 hard drive bays. Looking to spend £80-100 on case and PSU...suggestions? What power do I need? 500watts ok?
Optical drive: a blue ray drive. I heard panasonic ones are quiet. £50ish
TV tuner: I want a dual tuner, I think I saw one for £50 ish, not really looked into it too much.
Wireless card: £25.
Graphics card: I figured I don't need something super powerful and I'm leaning towards ATI as I have heard many people have problems with NVIDIA cards and lightroom. is a 3650 a bit crap at around £50? Do I need to get a better one? If so what?
Windows: 7 RC
I am getting a 24inch monitor too (Dell or HP, not decided yet) and will also need wireless keyboard/mouse but this is more personal preference so only really need the advice on the computer bits.
Sorry its a bit airy fairy, but at least everything is open to suggestions
Thanks.
